Marla Jones, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Katie Britt, of Enterprise, was sworn in on Tuesday, as the first woman elected to the position of Senator from Alabama.
Britt is now the youngest Republican woman to serve in the U.S. Senate.
She filled the seat previously held by Richard Shelby, R-Ala. Britt served on Shelby’s staff as press secretary and chief of staff.
She will serve along side Sen.Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama.
During her campaign, Britt focused on education, inflation and national borders.
Britt has stated that she feels that Alabama needs representation on the Agriculture, Appropriations and Armed Forces Committees.
No committee assignments have been made but Britt has expressed her desire to serve on the Banking, Commerce, Small Business or Intelligence committees.
Britt will split her time between Washington, D.C. and Alabama as she feels this is the best for her family.
