State News

Limestone County family farm, founded by a formerly enslaved man in 1877, was a featured stop for national leaders weighing the future of rural land and power By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS In 1877, a formerly […]

Lincoln factory gets its biggest Line 1 overhaul since 2001 as Honda shifts U.S. production toward hybrids By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Honda’s Alabama Auto Plant in Lincoln is getting one of the most significant renovations […]

Company cites financial difficulties; closing set for Jan. 5 unless a buyer steps in By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Nearly 600 North Alabama workers could lose their jobs early next year after The Children’s Place told […]

PSC asks utility to stop billing customers for advertising years before a state ban takes effect By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Every month, Alabama Power customers may be helping pay for the company’s advertising. State regulators […]

Project promises 225 permanent jobs and billions in projected school revenue, but residents have gone to court over how the deal was approved By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS One of the largest investments ever announced in […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Read Freely Alabama and three authors have filed a federal lawsuit challenging an Alabama Public Library Service rule that ties state funding to restrictions on books containing transgender-related content. […]

Federal regulators and 20 states accuse discount retailer of charging customers more at checkout than advertised on store shelves. by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama has joined 19 other states and the Federal Trade […]

State revenues exceed expectations as lawmakers confront rising healthcare, education, and public service costs. by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama ended its 2026 fiscal year with stronger-than-expected financial balances, but growing expenses could create challenges for lawmakers preparing the […]

Senator’s remarks spotlight the debate over college costs, workforce training and opportunities for Alabama students. by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is raising questions about whether some Alabama students should pursue […]