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Sins of the Father: Political Pressure Pushes Watkins Jr. to Withdraw from Montgomery Role

November 5, 2025 Bouldin 0

Backlash over appointment renews debate about race, reputation, and redemption in Alabama politics By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS STAFFPublished November 4, 2025 Donald Watkins Jr. has withdrawn from his role as Montgomery’s director of small and minority business […]

Rep. Terri Sewell Condemns Trump Administration for SNAP Cuts: “We Cannot Let Our Fellow Alabamians Go Hungry”

October 28, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D–Ala.) is calling out the Trump Administration for what she describes as a “cruel and unnecessary decision” to cut off Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program […]

Rep. Laura Hall’s Bill Brings Rosa Parks and Helen Keller Statues to Alabama Capitol

October 28, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Visitors gather on the Alabama Capitol lawn for the unveiling of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller statues. The project, authorized by Rep. Laura Hall’s 2019 bill, marks the first time women have […]

Tuberville’s “No Sharia” Bills Spark Outrage Among Alabama’s Muslim and Civil Rights Groups

October 22, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has ignited a firestorm with the introduction of two federal measures designed to ban the use or advocacy of Islamic law—known as Sharia—in the […]

Alabama Lawmakers’ Pay to Rise 7% in 2025 Under Voter-Approved Formula

October 21, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The salaries of Alabama’s 140 state lawmakers will rise by 7.15% next year, bringing their annual pay to $66,659 beginning in 2025, according to figures from the Alabama State Personnel Department. The increase […]

Alabama Enacts 10% ‘Sin Tax’ on Porn Websites to Fund Mental Health Services

October 14, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A new Alabama law has gone into effect, imposing a 10% tax on pornographic websites, with revenue directed toward expanding mental health services across the state. The measure, part of the Materials Harmful to Minors […]

Ivey Rejects Special Session, Says No “Magic Map” for Alabama Senate Redistricting

September 30, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey said Friday she will not call a special legislative session to redraw Alabama’s state Senate map, despite a federal court ruling that the Montgomery portion of the […]

Alabama Delegation Splits as Congress Inches Toward Shutdown

September 23, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — Congress faces a looming government shutdown after a Republican stopgap spending bill passed the House but stalled in the Senate on Friday. The measure would have kept agencies funded until Nov. 21, […]

DNC Votes to Unseat Alabama Members After “Flawed Elect Dispute

September 9, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has voted to unseat three Alabama Democratic Party (ADP) members after determining their elections were “flawed,” escalating a long-running feud between the state and national parties. At […]

Rep. Sewell files bill to freeze Medicare home health spending, block proposed cuts

September 9, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, has introduced new legislation to stop looming cuts to Medicare’s home health program. The Home Health Stabilization Act, co-sponsored by Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, would block the Centers […]