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GOP Lawmakers from Alabama Support Trump-Backed Budget Despite Debt Concerns

April 15, 2025 Bouldin 0
Compiled by Speakin’ Out News Alabama’s Republican House members voted in favor of a federal budget plan endorsed by former President Donald Trump despite long-standing concerns among conservatives over rising national debt. The nonbinding resolution […]
Politics

Alabama’s latest lottery, sports betting bill is doomed to fail, powerful lawmaker says: ‘Too little, too late’

April 8, 2025 Bouldin 0
By Mike Cason  The leader of the Alabama Senate said Thursday he does not think a lottery, electronic gambling and sports betting proposal unveiled by a senator earlier in the day has a chance to pass. Senate President […]
Politics

Rep. Terri Sewell Votes Against GOP Spending Bill That Slashes $14.1M in Funding for Alabama’s 7th District

March 18, 2025 Bouldin 0
Compiled by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (AL-07) cast a firm “no” vote Tuesday on a Republican-led continuing resolution backed by former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson. She says the […]
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Former Sen. Doug Jones threatens legal action against Alabama Democratic chair

March 18, 2025 Bouldin 0
After ADP chair Randy Kelley accused Jones of misleading fundraising mailers, Jones gave Kelley five days to retract the false claims. By Josh Moon, The Alabama Reporter (REPRINT) The long-running internal fight among Alabama Democrats […]
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Alabama House Approves Controversial Bill Expanding Police Immunity, Sparking Outcry Over Racial Profiling and Lack of Accountability

March 11, 2025 Bouldin 0
SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS In a deeply divisive move, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that expands civil and criminal immunity for police officers—legislation that critics say dangerously shields law enforcement from consequences, […]
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Birmingham legislator wants to repeal law blocking cities from raising minimum wage

February 25, 2025 Bouldin 0
By Patrick Darrington  A proposed bill could repeal a 2016 Alabama state law preventing local governments from implementing minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage. Rep. Neil Rafferty, D-Birmingham, has filed HB291 to repeal the […]
Culture

‘What is a woman’ bill now law: ‘In Alabama, we believe there are 2 genders,’ Gov. Ivey says

February 19, 2025 Bouldin 0
By Mike Cason  Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law a bill defining sex as determined at birth, legislation that opponents say is discriminatory toward transgender people. “If the Good Lord made you a boy, you’re a […]
National News

 Alabama congressman pushes to defund NPR: ‘A mouthpiece for the far left’ 

February 11, 2025 Bouldin 0
By Patrick Darrington Rep. Dale Strong, R-Monrovia, has introduced legislation that would cease federal funding for National Public Radio. The bill, entitled No More Funding for NPR Act of 2025, states that after the act is […]
Politics

Alabama Senate passes bill defining male and female despite fears of transgender discrimination

February 11, 2025 Bouldin 0
By Mike Cason The Alabama Senate passed a bill Thursday to define male and female in state law, a bill that Gov. Kay Ivey has said she looked forward to signing. Opponents say the bill will […]
City News

Rep. Sewell’s statement on Trump Administration’s rescission of funding freeze

February 4, 2025 Bouldin 0
ByStaff “The Trump Administration has shown its hand, and we must remain vigilant,” Sewell said. S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, released the following statement after the Trump Administration rescinded its Office of Management and Budget […]

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