Bipartisan conservation legislation receives support from Alabama Senator Katie Britt
If the bill passes, ADCNR would receive about $25 million per year to implement the state's Wildlife Action Plan, which identifies 366 species most in need of protection, including bald and golden eagles, various bat species, Alabama sturgeon, American black bears, eastern spotted snakes and gopher turtles. Additionally, this bill is expected to boost Alabama's […]
Alabama officials join bipartisan delegation to Normandy for D-Day 80th anniversary
Thursday, June 6, marks the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, one of the largest and most decisive battles of World War II. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), and Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) will join a bipartisan congressional delegation traveling to Normandy, France to mark the anniversary. Senator Tuberville's father, Charles Tuberville, […]
Sewell votes to pass bipartisan government funding legislation
U.S. Representative Terry Sewell (AL-07) voted Wednesday to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. It is a package of six domestic funding bills that would avert a government shutdown and fund programs Americans depend on. Congressman Sewell secured $9.8 million for 11 community projects that will make Alabama's 7th Congressional District safer, stronger, and […]
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund Yavapai County cleanup
PHOENIX — The Iron King Mine — a Humboldt smelter Superfund site will receive $15 million in federal funds to support cleanup efforts in the Yavapai County mining town, government officials announced Friday. According to a U.S. Senate press release, this round of funding will “clean up the Iron King Mine-Humboldt Smelter Superfund site, permanently […]
Bipartisan Leaders and Businesses Rally for Prop 479 to Sustain
Arizona's political and business leaders are rallying arms in support of Proposition 479, a bill aimed at preserving Maricopa County's transportation-critical half-cent sales tax. The tax, which has been in place since 1985 and was renewed in 2004, will be repealed at the end of this year unless voters pass an extension in November.according to […]
Tuberville bill to expand food options in senior program draws growing bipartisan support
As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Sen. Tommy Tuberville is the voice of Alabama farmers in Washington. Last fall, Mr. Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined Sen. Ben Ray Luján. (DN.M.). pecan Other tree nuts covered by USDA's Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Tuberville said the bill has growing bipartisan support in the House and Senate. […]
Congressman Eli Crane Has Introduced The Bipartisan, “Subterranean Border Defense Act” – KAFF News – Flagstaff
Arizona Congressman Eli Crane, along with California Democratic Congressman Lou Correa, has introduced a bill to address the growing threat of illegal cross-border tunneling operations. The Underground Border Defense Act is said to help law enforcement deal with underground tunnels that cross the border from Mexico to the United States. Law enforcement officials have discovered […]
“Second Chance” bill moves forward with bipartisan support
A bill that would give certain seniors serving life sentences without parole a “second chance” passed the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. HB, a bill by state Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa), passed three-quarters of the House last year before running out of time to pass the full chamber. The bill looks similar to its last […]
Sen. Britt advances bipartisan bill to protect Coast Guard against sexual assault
In a rare bipartisan effort, Sen. Katie Britt (R-Alabama) joined with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and other colleagues across party lines to fight sexual assault and harassment safety. and introduced groundbreaking legislation aimed at strengthening their rights. Survivors within the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (CGA) and the wider Coast Guard. This vital legislation, named the […]
Senate Releases Long-Awaited Text Of Bipartisan Border Security Bill
The U.S. Senate on Sunday released a long-awaited agreement enacting border security reforms in exchange for aid to Ukraine, ending negotiations that began in December. The title of the 370-page bill is: Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024 – $118 billion will be earmarked for both aid to Ukraine during its conflict with […]