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Britt re-introduces bill requiring use of female crash test dummies

CONTRIBUTED BY SEN.  KATIE BRITT WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and several of their colleagues introduced the She Develops Regulations In Vehicle Equality and Safety (She DRIVES) Act, bipartisan legislation that would...
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Tuberville sponsors nut bill

CONTRIBUTED BY SEN. TOMMY TUBERVILLE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislation that would make pecans and other tree nuts eligible for the USDA’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Ben...
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Tuberville bill would abolish TSA, privatize airport security

CONTRIBUTED BY SEN. TOMMY TUBERVILLE WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Abolish TSA Act, which would dissolve the bloated and ineffective Transportation Security Administration (TSA) while allowing America’s...
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Birmingham businessman launches Senate campaign | Larriett announces candidacy for Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s seat in U.S. Senate

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER BIRMINGHAM—Dakarai Larriett, a successful entrepreneur and community activist, has officially announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2026.  As the son of a U.S. Army veteran and a teacher, Dakarai said he is passionate about...
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City Council News | Aug. 8, 2024

City Council News | Aug. 8, 2024

Aug 9, 2024

Opelika Council recognizes YouthBuild Program graduate BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA —Opelika’s Mayor Gary Fuller and the city...

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City Council News | Aug. 8, 2024

City Council Notes | July 18, 2024

Jul 18, 2024

Opelika Council approves nearly $1.3 million for OCS BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Opelika’s City Council approved a special...

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