Thanks so much for using the SpeakOut! WordPress plugin to create petitions on your site. This page is a quick primer with some things to note if you are a new user.
I am assuming you have downloaded the Pro version and installed it. I am also assuming you have purchased a Pro license key.
From version 105.3.1 there is an option to enable the WordPress updater to advise of updates. A small number of people have trouble when it is enabled so I am leaving it off by default. You should try it enabled, and if it slows down your plugins page, disable it again. You can find out more about this here
I am working hard on updates and will expand this soon.