Senator Katie Britt Co-Sponsors Buying American Cotton Act to Support U.S. Cotton Industry
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has joined Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Roger Marshall (R-Kans.), and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-Ark.) in introducing the Buying American Cotton Act, designated as S.1919. The proposed legislation aims to promote the use of domestically grown cotton by offering transferable tax credits for cotton products […]
Governor Ivey Announces 55 New Classrooms for Alabama’s P-3 Early Learning Expansion
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) announced Thursday the addition of 55 new classrooms funded through the state’s Pre-K through 3rd Grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning (P-3) for the 2025–2026 school year. This expansion brings the total number of classrooms implementing the P-3 model to […]
Gadsden State Community College Releases Spring 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists
Gadsden, AL — Gadsden State Community College has announced the students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring Semester of 2025. These academic honors recognize full-time students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a perfect 4.0 GPA while completing at least 12 […]
Governor Ivey Unveils Restructured Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced the newly restructured Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA), a move aimed at enhancing the state’s ability to serve its veteran population. The restructuring follows the passage of Senate Bill 67 during the 2025 Regular Legislative Session, which was sponsored by Senator Andrew Jones and Representative Ed […]
Senator Britt Co-Sponsors Resolution Honoring 101st Anniversary of U.S. Border Patrol
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and other Republican colleagues in introducing a Senate resolution recognizing the 101st anniversary of the United States Border Patrol. The resolution commemorates the founding of the Border Patrol in 1924 and […]
Governor Ivey Encourages Participation in Alabama’s Free Fishing Day on June 7
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey has officially invited the public to take part in Alabama’s Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025. As part of National Fishing and Boating Week (June 1-8), the event allows both residents and non-residents to fish in most public waters without purchasing a fishing license for the day. […]
Senate Commerce Committee Advances Britt-Welch Water Research Optimization Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Commerce Committee has unanimously advanced the bipartisan Water Research Optimization Act of 2025, a legislative effort led by U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) aimed at enhancing hydrological forecasting capabilities within the National Weather Service (NWS). The proposed legislation seeks to improve the accuracy and coordination […]
Senator Katie Britt Applauds Appointments to Key USDA Positions in Alabama
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) on Friday commended the recent appointments announced by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, naming Twinkle Cavanaugh and Monica Carroll to senior leadership roles within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Alabama. Twinkle Cavanaugh has been appointed as State Director for Rural Development (RD) in Alabama. […]
Senator Katie Britt Advocates for Counter-Drone Authority for State and Local Law Enforcement
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) participated in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week focused on defending against the threat of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also known as drones. The hearing, titled “Defending Against Drones: Setting Safeguards for Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Authorities,” brought together experts and law enforcement officials to […]
Cleburne County American Legion Post 19 Hosts Summer Carnival June 4-8
Heflin, AL – The American Legion Post 19 of Cleburne County is inviting the community to enjoy an exciting week of classic carnival fun from Wednesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 8. The event will take place at the American Legion Field, located at 40 Legion Road in Heflin. Presented by C&M Southern Midways in […]