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The Alabama Public Library Service received at least 4,300 letters in support or opposition to proposed code changes.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
After APR exposed David Cole’s fraud, Tuberville’s residency next in the crosshairs
Cindy Myrex announces bid for Alabama House District 12 seat
Givhan says it out loud: Is Tuberville running for governor … from Florida?
- Governor
Gov. Ivey releases GenAI Task Force final report
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
Governor signs SB115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act
Governor signs Senate Bill 67 to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
- Legislature
Proposed bill would give ABC regulatory authority over some Delta-8 products
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
This Alabama state representative wants to outlaw human cloning
Over 200 rally at State House to push for grocery tax reduction
- Economy
Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
- National
Sen. Britt joins Sen. Tim Kaine to propose bipartisan child care plan
House budget cuts threaten Medicaid, CHIP coverage for children
Sen. Tuberville, Britt join attempt to mandate E-Verify for employers
Rep. Sewell’s statement on President Trump’s executive order targeting voting rights
Sen. Britt announces formation of Republican Women’s Caucus
- Education
APLS chair asks Fairhope Library to review 35 “inappropriate” books
Students protest changes to non-discrimination policy at University of Alabama
Trump’s elimination of the Dept. of Ed. could harm Alabama’s public schools
Troy University launches College of Science and Engineering
ACHE highlights Alabama’s national leadership in apprenticeships, policy
- Health
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
Alabama honors doctors amid growing physician crisis
Southern Medicaid advocates lambast proposed federal cuts
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
Senate committee approves bill regulating PBMs, protecting local pharmacies
- Opinion
American Library Association stories
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News
The nature of these challenges is also revealing. Nearly half targeted titles with LGBTQ themes, while books about race and racism constituted the second...
Education
Although the APLS executive board took its first action Thursday, it will be a long wait before the board can take a final vote...
Education
Board members said they’d like more time and information to consider just what that move would mean for the library service.
Education
John Wahl, ALGOP chair and Alabama Public Library Service board member, released a letter Wednesday detailing his plan.
State
It will be up to the agency’s executive board whether to follow through on withdrawing from the ALA.
State
The state disaffiliation doesn’t prohibit local libraries from being members, which Clean Up Alabama said doesn’t go far enough.
Education
Read Freely said that is disappointing, but ultimately won’t change how local libraries operate.
State
Alabama Public Library Service Director Nancy Pack has ended the state agency's membership in the American Library Association.