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 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
Legislature House committee approves bill allowing Archive board members to be removed at will SB5 is Elliot's latest attempt to punish the Archives for a one-hour program it hosted in 2023 recounting LGBTQ history in the state. Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2025
Legislature Committee OKs bill to change Archives and History governance The bill's sponsor was among Republicans who criticized ADAH in 2023 for hosting a presentation on LGBTQ+ history. Wesley WalterFebruary 19, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Three things in Alabama of which I’ve been proud for decades Three state firsts have long topped my lists of things in Alabama for which I'm most proud. Jim VickreyOctober 8, 2024
Legislature State Sen. Elliott refiles bills to remove Archives, library board members at will One bill would also drastically change the makeup of the Archives board. Jacob HolmesAugust 5, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s battle for the boards Citizens must continue to show that this overreach is unacceptable if we want to ensure the safety of our nonpartisan spaces. Jacob HolmesMarch 1, 2024
Legislature Restructured Archives board would require “just cause” for removal A bill to restructure the board of the Alabama Department of Archives and History is moving toward a vote on the House floor. Jacob HolmesFebruary 29, 2024
Legislature Public stands against bill to restructure Archives board The committee did not hold a vote on the bill Wednesday and is expected to make a decision next week. Jacob HolmesFebruary 22, 2024
Legislature Opinion | Elliott’s rant shows why lawmakers shouldn’t touch the Archives Department Sen. Chris Elliott’s comments were a disgusting reduction of LGBTQ people to sexual activity. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2024