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NO DEBATE: Tuberville Rules Out Face-to-Face Contest with Doug Jones

September 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

Candidates offer sharply different visions as Alabama prepares to elect its first new governor in nearly a decade SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS ATHENS, Ala. — Alabama voters may not receive a side-by-side debate between the two […]

U.S. Rep. Sewell Criticizes Supreme Court Decision Clearing Path for Mail-Voting Restrictions

August 25, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama criticized a U.S. Supreme Court decision that cleared the way for parts of President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting to proceed while […]

Who Enforces Alabama’s Constitution? Tuberville Residency Case Remains Unresolved

August 18, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A legal challenge involving Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville has placed a key question before the Alabama Supreme Court: Who can enforce the state Constitution’s residency requirement before an […]

Doug Jones Unveils Sweeping Vision for Alabama, Calls for Pause on AI Data Centers

July 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

Democratic gubernatorial candidate outlines healthcare, tax relief, ethics reforms and greater voter participation in statewide policy address SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones unveiled an ambitious […]

Sneed Tops Rep. Dale Strong in Latest Fundraising Period, Signaling Intensifying Race for Alabama’s 5th District

July 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Democratic congressional candidate Andrew Sneed outraised incumbent U.S. Rep. Dale Strong during the latest Federal Election Commission (FEC) reporting period, marking the second consecutive filing in which the North Alabama […]

Money Floods Alabama Politics as Primary Spending Tops $40 Million

July 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Alabama’s 2026 election season has already become one of the most expensive in recent state history, with candidates spending more than $40.6 million during the May primary and June runoff […]

Black Political Influence Faces New Challenges asVoting Rights Debate Intensifies

July 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — The future of Black political representation in Congress is drawing renewed attention after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling and a wave of congressional redistricting efforts that could reshape […]

Rep. Terri Sewell Named Co-Leader of House Democrats’ Health Care Affordability Initiative

June 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Terri Sewell has been selected to help lead a major House Democratic effort aimed at reducing health care costs and expanding access to affordable medical care for […]

Congressional Caucuses Call on Corporate America to Defend Voting Rights

June 9, 2026 Bouldin 0

Coalition of congressional groups urges businesses to speak out against efforts they say weaken minority representation BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. — A coalition of congressional caucuses is calling on Corporate America to publicly […]

Leeds Approves One-Year Pause on New Data Centers

June 9, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Speakin’ Out News Staff LEEDS, Ala. — The City of Leeds has become the latest Alabama community to temporarily halt new data center development as local officials seek more information about the industry’s potential […]