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Alabama International Students Face Detention, Deportation Amid Visa Crackdown

April 22, 2025 Bouldin 0

Compiled by Speakin’ Out News, Sources: AL.com and Alabama Political Reporter A growing number of international students and staff across Alabama universities are facing visa revocations, detentions, and threats of deportation amid an intensifying federal […]

ASU AWARDED DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY GRANT FOR NEUTRON DIFFRACTION RESEARCH

April 22, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Kenneth Mullinax/ASU The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded an $800,000 grant to Alabama State University to conduct research in chemistry and material sciences during a three-year project, titled “Collaboration to Introduce Neutron […]

Bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday advances in Alabama House

April 22, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Heather Gann The Alabama House of Representatives approved a bill Thursday that would make Juneteenth a state holiday. HB165, sponsored by Rep. Rick Rehm, R-Dothan, passed by a vote of 85 ayes and 4 nays. […]

Alabama House Passes Bill to Strengthen Vape Law Enforcement, Target Youth Access

April 22, 2025 Bouldin 0

Compiled by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS staff The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at strengthening enforcement of the state’s ban on the sale of vape products to individuals under the age of […]

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 […]

ASU Board of Trustees Member Appointed to Montgomery County Circuit Court

April 15, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Kenneth Mullinax/ASU A member of the Board of Trustees of The Alabama State University, the honorable Tiffany B. McCord, has been appointed by Alabama Governor Kay E. Ivey to fill the unexpired term of Judge Johnny Hardwick (ASU class of 1973) on […]

Bill Named After JD Vance’s Relative Would Fine Hospitals for Denying Unvaccinated Organ Recipients

April 15, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Speakin’ Out News staff, compiled from AL.com and other sources A bill filed in the Alabama House of Representatives would prevent healthcare providers from denying organ transplants based on a person’s vaccination status. Rep. […]

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 […]

Justice Department Grant Funds Partnership Between ASU and Montgomery District Attorney

April 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Kenneth Mullinax/ASU Alabama State University’s Department of Forensic Science is now working in collaboration with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office (DA), the Montgomery County Commission and other government entities to help solve crimes […]

Lawmaker Pushes Back Against Budget Cuts Targeting Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Magic City Classic

April 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

Compiled by Speakin’ Out News Alabama State Senator Rodger Smitherman is taking a firm stand against proposed state budget cuts that would eliminate funding for key cultural and historical events in Birmingham, including the Birmingham […]