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After Minnesota Church Disruption, Alabama Lawmaker Files Felony Worship Protection Bill

February 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — State Representative Greg Barnes has introduced legislation that would make the intentional disruption of worship services a felony under Alabama law, citing recent incidents in other states that have […]

Bill to let Alabamians vote on whether they want lottery, sports betting coming soon, senator say

February 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

Roy B. Johnson Alabama State Senator Merika Coleman says she will drop a bill next week that will offer Alabama voters an opportunity to answer a question that’s loomed over the state for years: Do […]

Alabama Senate Candidate Calls on Britt, Tuberville to Stop Trading Stocks in Office

February 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Independent U.S. Senate candidate Craig Jelks on Wednesday called on Alabama’s sitting senators to pledge not to trade stocks while in office, citing recent disclosure issues as evidence of the need for […]

Alabama House Passes Bill Requiring Age Verification for App Store Downloads

January 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabamians may soon be required to verify their age before downloading apps, following the Alabama House of Representatives’ unanimous approval of the legislation on Thursday. The bill would require app stores to […]

Lawmakers Clash with Public Over Immigration Bill During Heated Hearing

January 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A contentious public hearing at the Alabama Statehouse revealed sharp divisions between lawmakers and members of the public over a proposed immigration enforcement bill, as testimony from concerned residents was met […]

Mo Brooks Reenters State Politics, Ignites Heated House District 20 Showdown

January 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks announced Friday that he is running for Alabama House District 20, setting up a contentious Republican primary battle against first-term state Rep. James Lomax — and […]

DNC warns Alabama elections chief over potential violations of federal voting law

January 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Democratic National Committee has issued a formal warning to the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office, signaling possible legal action if the state proceeds with an agreement that Democrats say could violate […]

Alabama House committee advances law enforcement, vehicle regulation bills

January 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee reviewed a series of law enforcement and vehicle regulation measures during its first meeting of the 2026 legislative session, advancing several bills […]

Sewell, Sykes urge DHS to exempt health care workers from new H-1B visa fee

January 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell and Emilia Sykes are urging the Department of Homeland Security to exempt health care workers from a newly implemented H-1B visa fee that lawmakers say is already […]

More Than $12 Million Approved for North Alabama Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Research

January 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Speakin’ Out News Staff HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — North Alabama communities are set to receive more than $12 million in federal funding following the U.S. House of Representatives’ approval of a wide-ranging appropriations bill that includes […]