September 2026

Cities that invest in themselves win

September 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

Montgomery’s Momentum 2040 proposal tests whether fiscal discipline, public projects and quality of life can reshape the city’s economic future. By Frank Robinson, Director of Economic Development for the City of Montgomery Before the transformation, […]

Meta Settlement Brings Alabama $117 Million—and New Protection

September 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama will receive at least $117 million through a landmark multistate settlement requiring Meta to change how Facebook and Instagram serve children and teenagers. The agreement stems from allegations […]

Chris England is trying to protect your tax dollars. You should join him in the fight

September 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

For years now, Chris England has fought the waste, fraud and abuse in Alabama’s Department of Corrections. Why is he fighting alone? By Josh Moon, The Alabama Reporter Why is Chris England the only lawmaker […]

New Alabama Rule Changes How Businesses Tax Credit-Card Fees

September 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama consumers and businesses face a new sales-tax rule for credit-card processing fees beginning Sept. 1. Under Senate Bill 221, enacted as Act 2026-587, a credit-card transaction fee is no […]

Alabama Payroll Jobs Reach Record High as Unemployment Also Rises

September 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s payroll job count has reached historic levels, but the state’s latest workforce figures also reveal higher unemployment and fewer people participating in the labor force. Secretary of Workforce Greg […]

YOUR VOTE YOUR VOICE: Alabama’s 2026 Election Could Be Decided By Who Shows Up

September 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

Alabama voters will return to the polls Nov. 3 to select a governor, congressional representatives, and numerous state and local officials. Election officials encourage voters to verify their registration, district assignment, and polling location before […]

Could Treating High Cholesterol Earlier Help Protect the Aging Brain?

September 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A major long-term study suggests that beginning cholesterol-lowering statin treatment earlier after a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis may help reduce a person’s risk of developing dementia later in life. Researchers followed 132,585 […]