Education Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone ALLA also questioned the board's procedure for defining "sexually explicit" and urged them to withdraw the memo. Jacob HolmesMay 19, 2025
Education Moms for Liberty calls for APLS board to help get librarians fired Moms for Liberty of Madison County is urging the Alabama Public Library Service to develop a policy to terminate noncompliant librarians. Jacob HolmesMay 19, 2025
News Read Freely Alabama cites Colorado case in library lawsuit Read Freely Alabama argues a Colorado court ruling supports its request for a preliminary injunction against the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesMay 16, 2025
Legislature Lawmakers pass bill to expand police immunity in waning minutes of session A bill to increase criminal and civil immunity for Alabama police officers narrowly passed the Legislature after a contentious debate on the session's final... Jacob HolmesMay 15, 2025
Legislature Bill to politicize Archives board fails on final day of session Legislation seeking to grant political leaders control over appointments to the Alabama Department of Archives and History board died in the Senate. Jacob HolmesMay 15, 2025
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs major hemp, CBD restrictions into law despite calls for veto The new law bans smokable and Delta strain products, limits THC content, and restricts where hemp and CBD can be sold. Jacob HolmesMay 15, 2025
News APLS chair urges libraries to ensure no federal funds used to “promote gender ideology” In an email to library directors, APLS Chair John Wahl ordered audits of collections and programs to ensure no federal funds support gender ideology. Jacob HolmesMay 13, 2025
News Librarians, supporters rail against new regime at Alabama Public Library Service Librarians and citizens condemned APLS board actions and leadership as it defined "sexually explicit" and a member proposed further restrictions. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2025
Legislature Legislature approves bill banning cell phone use in classrooms The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Kay Ivey, who has already signaled her approval and intent to sign the bill into... Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2025
Legislature Senate Democrats block Archives restructuring bill at last minute After three hours of holding up the legislative day, Sen. Chris Elliott relented and voted to non-concur, sending the bill to conference committee. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2025