Courts Prattville plaintiffs say library books are not government speech The plaintiffs cite multiple precedents that question the assertion that government speech doctrine applies to the selection of books in a public library. Jacob HolmesSeptember 27, 2024
Education Confederate curriculum: Could CHOOSE Act fund fringe coursework? Under the CHOOSE Act, homeschooling parents can receive up to $2,000 in reimbursements per child. Jacob HolmesSeptember 27, 2024
Local news Huntsville-Madison library system changes policy to meet APLS code The new policy ensures no sexually explicit materials are acquired or placed in the juvenile or young adult sections. Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2024
Elections Minority GOP endorses Dobson in 2nd Congressional District The sector of ALGOP said Dobson has the support of the “silent minority community.” Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2024
Public safety Gov. Ivey clarifies: no plans to deploy National Guard in Birmingham State Rep. Juandalynn Givan said Monday that Birmingham is “one step away from having to call in the National Guard.” Jacob HolmesSeptember 25, 2024
Education Prattville Library argues book selection is “government speech” in new filing The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board of trustees is asking a federal judge to deny a motion for a preliminary injunction. Jacob HolmesSeptember 24, 2024
Education League of Women Voters hosts panel on Alabama library attacks for “Banned Books Week” Panelists discussed a year of "attacks" on state libraries. Jacob HolmesSeptember 24, 2024
Education ALGOP Chair Wahl voted new chair of Alabama Public Library Service board Alabama Republic Party Chair John Wahl is now the chairman of the Alabama Public Library Service executive board. Jacob HolmesSeptember 20, 2024
Education Project 2025 puts Head Start on the chopping block The program is listed for elimination in the Heritage Foundation's 900-plus-page policy guide dubbed Project 2025. Jacob HolmesSeptember 19, 2024
News Southern Cultural Center hosts “Secede to Survive” conference The idea of a modern-day secession is not new to the splinter group from the League of the South. Jacob HolmesSeptember 18, 2024