State News

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Beginning July 1, workers in more than 20 states and cities will receive higher paychecks as new minimum wage increases take effect, even as the federal minimum wage remains unchanged at […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS As communities across the country struggle with rising housing costs, some states and cities are loosening building code requirements in an effort to reduce construction expenses and encourage the development of […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Two historically Black colleges and universities have joined forces to create new educational opportunities for students seeking advanced degrees. Alabama State University and Morris Brown College recently signed a memorandum […]

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — Google announced Monday that it will invest $1.5 billion to expand its Jackson County data center campus over the next two years, marking one of the largest […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS After years of legal disputes, licensing delays, and anticipation from patients across the state, Alabama’s medical cannabis program is finally moving forward. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) announced that more […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama residents who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could soon face new restrictions on what they can purchase at grocery stores and convenience markets. A bill approved by Alabama […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Lela Moser has made history in Scottsboro, Alabama, becoming the first Black valedictorian in Scottsboro High School’s 132-year history. The 18-year-old scholar-athlete closed her senior year with a remarkable list of honors […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A sweeping 120-page complaint filed against suspended Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard is raising serious concerns about public trust, judicial accountability, and the treatment of vulnerable residents within Alabama’s probate court […]

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Toyota is recalling nearly 50,000 pickup trucks across the United States after federal safety officials warned that an engine defect could increase the risk of crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety […]