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Senators introduce bipartisan resolution celebrating National Charter School Week

By Mobile Courant | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined forces with Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) to introduce a bipartisan resolution in celebration of National Charter School Week.

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Senator Tuberville criticizes Biden's economic policies on Fox Business Network

By Mobile Courant | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville recently appeared on Fox Business Network's "The Bottom Line" to discuss the impact of President Biden's policies on Americans and Secretary of State Antony Blinken's pledge to provide additional tax dollars to Ukraine.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mobile County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 11

By Mobile Courant | May 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Tuberville discusses Trump trial, immigration, and small business protection on "Kudlow

By Mobile Courant | May 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recently appeared on the Fox Business Network show "Kudlow" to discuss several topics, including the trial of former President Trump, illegal immigration, and his new legislation aimed at repealing the Corporate Transparency Act in an effort to protect small businesses.

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Senator Tuberville supports National Police Week resolution, honors fallen officers

By Mobile Courant | May 14, 2024

Senator Tuberville (R-AL) joined his Republican colleagues in introducing a resolution recognizing May 12–18, 2024 as National Police Week. He also paid tribute to the 222 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year, including three from Alabama: Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby, Montgomery Police Officer Carlos Taylor, and Alabama Port Authority police officer Kimberly Sickafoose. The recent tragic loss of 21-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Jerymius Young in April 2024 was also acknowledged.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Mobile County in week ending May 11?

By Mobile Courant | May 13, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Mobile County in week ending May 11

By Mobile Courant | May 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Mobile Courant area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By Mobile Courant | May 12, 2024

These former Mobile Courant area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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Mobile Courant area weekly mass times

By Mobile Courant | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the Mobile Courant coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mobile County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 4

By Mobile Courant | May 10, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Tuberville announces Alabamian appointments to U.S. service academies

By Mobile Courant | May 10, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has announced the names of eleven Alabama students who have accepted their appointments to a U.S. service academy. These students, nominated by Senator Tuberville, will represent Alabama in the Class of 2028 at one of the four service academies: the United States Air Force Academy, Military Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Naval Academy.

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Senators condemn Biden's restriction on ammunition supply to Israel

By Mobile Courant | May 10, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined forces with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and 46 other Senate colleagues to co-sponsor a resolution that condemns any action by the Biden Administration to withhold or restrict ammunition or weapons for Israel.

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Senators introduce NOPE Act to limit US funding to UN

By Mobile Courant | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Jim Risch (R-ID), along with 23 other Senate colleagues, have introduced the No Official Palestine Entry (NOPE) Act. This legislation seeks to update existing funding prohibitions, providing the United States with the authority to cease assistance to entities that extend additional rights and privileges to the Palestinian Authority.

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Tuberville introduces legislation to repeal Corporate Transparency Act

By Mobile Courant | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has introduced legislation aimed at repealing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to safeguard small businesses. The CTA, enacted as part of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), mandates individuals with an ownership stake in a limited liability company (LLC) to disclose personal information to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

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US Senators advocate for Vulcan amid ongoing dispute with Mexico

By Mobile Courant | May 9, 2024

This week marks the second anniversary of the Mexican government's controversial shutdown of Vulcan port in Quintana Roo. U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Katie Britt (R-AL), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) have penned a letter to Alicia Bárcena, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, imploring her to address the Mexican government’s treatment of Alabama-based Vulcan Materials Company.

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Senators condemn anti-Israel protests, praise UNC fraternity's actions

By Mobile Courant | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and eight colleagues in a resolution condemning the violent antisemitic protests that have erupted across college campuses. The resolution commends the heroic actions of University of North Carolina (UNC) fraternity members who defended the American flag after protestors attempted to replace it with a Palestinian flag. UNC interim Chancellor Lee Roberts is also praised for standing up to protestors, as are law enforcement officers in New York who have taken a stand against anti-American protestors.

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Senator Tuberville Criticizes Biden Administration's Delay in Weapon Sales to Israel

By Mobile Courant | May 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) expressed his concerns about the Biden Administration's decision to delay weapon sales to Israel. The statement was made following U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's confirmation of a "pause" in sending weapons to Israel.

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Senator Tuberville criticizes Democrats' Farm Bill framework

By Mobile Courant | May 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has voiced his opposition to the Democrats' Farm Bill framework, stating that it fails to prioritize farmers, foresters, and producers. The senator criticized the proposal for its focus on nutrition and conservation over farm programs.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mobile County in week ending May 4?

By Mobile Courant | May 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Tuberville Urges USDA to Reverse Decision Impacting Cattle and Cotton Reports

By Mobile Courant | May 6, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, along with U.S. Senator Jerry Moran and a bipartisan group of congressional colleagues, has called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reverse a recent decision to discontinue the publication of certain livestock and crop reports. The discontinued reports include the July Cattle Report, Cotton Objective Yield Survey, and County Estimates for Crops and Livestock, which are essential for livestock and cotton producers in making critical management and financial decisions.In a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, the senators...