Governor Ivey suggests rule changes for Alabama public libraries to address library concerns Gov. Kay Ivey sent a letter to Alabama Public Library Service director Nancy Pack suggesting rule changes for libraries to receive state aid. Jacob HolmesOctober 5, 2023
Party politics Alabama Democratic leaders react to DNC hearing findings The DNC rules committee will meet Friday to consider a response to the challenge of ADP's bylaws. Jacob HolmesOctober 5, 2023
Party politics DNC hearing officer finds 2023 ADP bylaws should be invalidated A hearing will be held before the DNC Rules Committee on Oct. 6 to determine whether to invalidate the bylaws. Jacob HolmesOctober 4, 2023
Courts Federal court to soon decide new Alabama Congressional map The state can expect the court to "rule shortly," according to U.S. Circuit Judge Stanley Marcus. Jacob HolmesOctober 4, 2023
Local news Hunstville library director: Relocation of LGBTQ books was a miscommunication Director Cindy Hewitt said the directive got lost in translation like a game of "Telephone." Jacob HolmesOctober 3, 2023
Education Huntsville library disputes APR’s evidence-based story on relocating LGBTQ books Out of the 70 children’s titles challenged, only three did not include LGBTQ subject headings. Jacob HolmesOctober 2, 2023
Local news FB Post suggests Foley book challenger’s words in complaints offered by Christian students A number of students from Bayshore Christian School spoke out against certain books, but a Facebook comment indicates they were working off a script. Jacob HolmesSeptember 29, 2023
Local news Huntsville library director orders mass relocation of LGBTQ books Many of the books have subject headings making it clear why they were included: "gay parents," "lesbian mothers," "gender identity." Jacob HolmesSeptember 28, 2023
Legislature State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge The indictment of Rogers follows the indictment for former State Rep. Fred Plump for involvement in the same kickback scheme. Jacob HolmesSeptember 28, 2023
Legislature Alabama lawmakers sign contract with RSA to move ahead on new State House The contract will allow RSA to design and construct the new building, which would then be sold or leased to the Alabama Legislature. Jacob HolmesSeptember 27, 2023