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Alabama Municipal Elections Head Toward Record Spending on August 26

August 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS | August 2025 Edition MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama voters will head to the polls on August 26 for municipal elections across the state, and this cycle is shaping up to be one of the […]

“Enough with the Drama”: Alabama Republicans Shift Focus as Trump’s Ratings Dip

August 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) rolls out its 2025 legislative agenda, a growing chorus of voices across the state is calling for a pivot away from culture-war […]

Will Boyd Endorsed by Alabama Cannabis Coalition, Promises to Roll Back Hemp Ban

August 5, 2025 Bouldin 0

by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Democratic gubernatorial candidate Will Boyd has earned the endorsement of the Alabama Cannabis Coalition, a leading grassroots group advocating for cannabis reform. The endorsement comes as Boyd introduced his “Hybrid Hemp Plan”, a broad strategy […]

Federal Court Rules Alabama’s Congressional Map Discriminates Against Black Voters

July 15, 2025 Bouldin 0

Supreme Court Appeal and DOJ Opposition Ignite New Front in Voting Rights Battle SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, AL — In a sweeping legal victory for voting rights, a federal court ruled on May 8, 2025, […]

Sen. Tom Butler to Retire After Four Decades in Public Office

July 15, 2025 Bouldin 0

Longtime Lawmaker Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2026 By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MADISON, AL — Alabama State Senator Tom Butler announced this week that he will not seek re-election in 2026, closing the chapter on one of the […]

New Alabama Bill Would Mandate Ignition Interlocks for First-Time DUI Offenders

July 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A newly prefiled bill in the Alabama Legislature could significantly tighten penalties for first-time DUI offenders by mandating the use of ignition interlock devices—breathalyzer-style mechanisms that block a vehicle from starting […]

Alabama Senator Aims to Shield Confederate Monuments with $1.8M Annual Fine

July 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS In a renewed push to protect Confederate monuments across Alabama, State Senator Gerald Allen has re-filed legislation that would drastically increase financial penalties for cities and counties that remove them. The […]

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Visit Sparks Protest, Book Drive, and Political Clash

July 1, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, AL — Tension and contrasting visions of community were on full display in downtown Huntsville on Saturday, June 29, as controversial U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene delivered the keynote at Moms for Liberty’s second annual […]

Rep. Laura Hall Advances Education, Equity, and Heritage Recognition in Landmark June

June 24, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Veteran lawmaker and community advocate State Rep. Laura Hall (D-Huntsville) made her presence felt throughout June 2025 with a legislative agenda rooted in equity, access, and cultural preservation. From […]

Alabama’s New Vape Law Cracks Down on Youth Use with Fines, Rehab, and School Policies

June 24, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama’s youth vaping crisis has prompted the state’s strongest legislative response to date. House Bill 8 (HB8), sponsored by Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile), officially took effect on June 1, creating new penalties, […]