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Senator Katie Britt Supports Legislation to Prevent Fraudulent Government Spending

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Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), a member of the Senate Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, has joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and other legislators in introducing a bicameral bill aimed at curbing wasteful government spending. The proposed legislation seeks to codify procedures that would help identify and stop fraudulent and improper federal […]

Alabama Secretary of State Announces $2 Million in Projected Savings by End of Term

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MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced that his office is projected to save over $2 million in taxpayer funds by the end of his current term, citing a commitment to fiscal responsibility and efficient governance. Allen stated that the savings were achieved without reducing the quality or availability of services provided […]

Senator Katie Britt Discusses Maternal Health and NIH Reform During Budget Hearing

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) participated in a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies to review the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget proposal for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya testified before the committee during the hearing. Senator […]

ALEA Announces Major Updates for CDL Medical Certifications and Skills Testing

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MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division has announced two significant updates affecting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants across the state. These changes are in alignment with federal safety guidelines and are intended to improve both road safety and the efficiency of certification procedures. Electronic Submission of DOT […]

Cleburne County Deputies Seize Meth, Firearms During Narcotics Search

Cleburne County Deputies Seize Meth, Firearms During Narcotics Search

HEFLIN, AL – On Friday, June 13, 2025, the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department, with assistance from the Ranburne Police Department and the 7th Judicial Major Crimes Unit, executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence located in the 700 block of County Road 41. The operation was part of an ongoing investigation into suspected illegal […]

Alabama AG Steve Marshall Joins 19-State Amicus Brief Supporting Trump’s Deployment of National Guard During Los Angeles Unrest

Montgomery, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the state’s participation in a 19-state amicus brief in support of former President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard during civil unrest in Los Angeles, California. The brief was filed in response to legal challenges over the federal government’s intervention following a series of violent […]

Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Bill to Modernize Investor Disclosures

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), and a bipartisan coalition of Senate colleagues have introduced the Improving Disclosure for Investors Act of 2025, a legislative proposal that would direct the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to create rules allowing for the default electronic delivery of investment-related regulatory documents to […]

Governor Ivey Hosts Safe Alabama Public Safety Package Signing Ceremony

Montgomery, AL –  Governor Kay Ivey held a celebratory bill signing event Thursday at the Alabama State Capitol to ceremonially sign legislation included in the Safe Alabama public safety package. The event took place on the front steps of the Capitol in Montgomery and was attended by state leaders, lawmakers, and members of the public. […]