Congress Britt to serve on three Senate committees, including Appropriations Britt is the only freshman Senator to serve on the powerful appropriations committee. Jacob HolmesFebruary 2, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Two new U.S. senators for Alabama We may be in better shape in the senate than some think. Steve FlowersJanuary 4, 2023
Congress Katie Britt sworn in as first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Alabama Britt is the youngest Republican woman ever to serve in the U.S. Senate and the second youngest woman ever to serve in the U.S. Senate. John H. GlennJanuary 3, 2023
Congress Katie Britt begins transition into new role as Alabama’s junior senator Britt said she and her team are putting in long hours now so that they can hit the ground running when she assumes office... Jacob HolmesNovember 18, 2022
Infrastructure FAA grants $17.8 million for Alabama airports The bulk off the money is designated to reconstruct tarmacs at Mobile International Airport and Tuscaloosa National Airport. Jacob HolmesAugust 31, 2022
Courts Sewell, House approve bill safeguarding same-sex, interracial marriage The bill would codify the right to same-sex and interracial marriages as fears abound that Supreme Court could overturn precedents. Jacob HolmesJuly 22, 2022
Congress Shelby criticizes Biden border policy for placing burden on National Guard The comments came during a defense subcommittee hearing reviewing the fiscal year 2023 funding request. Jacob HolmesJune 9, 2022
Congress Shelby: University of Alabama receives $360 million NOAA Research Award The goal of this institute will be to improve NOAA's actionable water resource information for forecasts, watches, warnings, and related products. StaffApril 7, 2022
Congress The Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act dies on Senate floor Both Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, voted against the measure to change Senate rules. John H. GlennJanuary 20, 2022
Elections Newcomer Mike Durant comes out swinging at Mo Brooks One day into his U.S. Senate campaign, Durant called into question Brooks' career as a politician and his support of the military. Josh MoonOctober 21, 2021