BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Two Alabama members of Congress are pushing back after the University of Alabama announced plans to cancel two long-standing student publications, raising serious concerns about free speech, academic freedom, and campus […]
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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama could see as many as 12 medical marijuana dispensaries open next year after the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) voted Thursday to award long-delayed dispensary licenses, marking a significant step […]
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The Alabama Teacher Streamlining Paperwork Act targets redundant reporting requirements By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama lawmakers are finally confronting a long-standing complaint from educators: excessive paperwork that pulls teachers away from the classroom without improving […]
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Maryland lawmakers overrode Gov. Wes Moore’s veto to create a commission that will study potential reparations for slavery, despite his argument that the state should focus on direct action rather than further study. Supporters say a formal commission is necessary to ensure reparations efforts are credible, constitutional and effective.
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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Several Alabama political leaders are welcoming news that Fannie Mae will relocate its San Francisco office to Birmingham, a move supporters say will strengthen the city’s role as a growing financial […]
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