Politics

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama residents could soon have the option to carry their driver’s licenses and state-issued identification cards digitally if new legislation introduced ahead of the 2026 Legislative Session becomes law. […]