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Alabama House Passes Historic $10.9 Billion Education Budget with Teacher Raises, Workforce Investments

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a historic $10.9 billion Education Trust Fund budget for fiscal year 2027, marking one of the largest investments in education in state history. Approved on […]

Bipartisan Bill Targets Alabama’s Rural Wastewater Crisis, Expands Aid for Low-Income Households

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Democrat Terri Sewell and Republican Mike Rogers stand united behind new bipartisan legislation to address the rural wastewater crisis, highlighted against the backdrop of failing sewage systems that impact underserved communities. (Speakin’ […]

Election Debate Intensifies: Doug Jones Supports Ending Straight-Ticket Voting in Alabama

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A growing debate over Alabama’s voting system is drawing attention as former U.S. Senator Doug Jones throws his support behind efforts to eliminate straight-ticket voting. Jones, now a Democratic […]

Voting Debate Heats Up: Alabama Bill to Close Primaries Advances Amid Concerns Over Voter Access

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A controversial bill that could reshape how Alabama voters participate in primary elections is gaining momentum at the State House, sparking sharp debate over party control, election integrity, and […]

Decatur Launches District Meetings to Hear Residents’ Priorities

March 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Decatur city leaders will begin a series of district community meetings Tuesday evening to discuss the results of the city’s 2026 Community Survey and hear feedback directly from residents about local priorities. The […]

Democrats Demand a Federal Investigation into the Reported IRS Leak of 47,000 Taxpayers’ Confidential Data

February 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Democratic lawmakers are calling for a federal investigation after reports that the Internal Revenue Service shared confidential information belonging to 47,000 taxpayers with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Members of the […]

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Gov. Ivey reshapes Alabama judiciary with 31 key appointments statewide

February 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Governor Kay Ivey announced 31 appointments to fill vacancies across Alabama on Friday, including two circuit court judgeships and a new district attorney for Lauderdale County. In the Fourth Judicial Circuit, […]

Selectively Leaked Clip From Caucus Debate Targets House Speaker

February 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A secretly recorded 57-second clip from an hour-long House Republican Caucus meeting has sparked controversy inside the Alabama Statehouse and intensified tensions within House leadership. Lawmakers present at the closed-door meeting, speaking […]

Rep. Terri Sewell Secures $9.5 Million for Community Projects Across Alabama’s 7th District

February 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, announced Friday that she has secured $9,571,000 in federal funding for 14 community-driven projects across Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. The funding was approved by Congress and […]

Republican HD7 Republican Candidate Says Ballot Challenge Threatens Voter Choice

February 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Republican House District 7 candidate Dr. Angelo “Doc” Mancuso says efforts are being made within the Alabama Republican Party to remove him from the GOP primary ballot ahead of the May […]