Legislature
More controversial pieces of legislation are likely to appear further into this week and extend the session's final days.
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Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
K-12 schools to receive $179 million in Capital Improvement Grant funding
State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership
Summer program students gained critical reading and math skills in 2023
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Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay
Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues
Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey
Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home
Plaintiffs argue court should block Cannabis Commission from using scores
- Opinion
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Anti-transgender bills stories
Opinion
Alabama’s Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act would criminalize the few pediatricians providing youth-focused gender-affirming healthcare.
Legislature
Proponents claim boys entering girls' bathrooms is a safety concern that schools are afraid to address for fear of lawsuit.
Legislature
Stadthagen said he sees a public safety issue with allowing students born as males into the girls' restroom.
Legislature
Opponents of the bill say preventing such treatments will result in more suicides among transgender youth.
State
The ACLU of Alabama says instead of focusing on Alabama prisons, AG Marshall is attacking transgender youth in Arkansas.
Legislature
Opponents and medical associations said the bill would have cost young lives had it passed.
Legislature
The ACLU, the ACLU of Alabama and the New York City-based law firm Lambda Legal say a lawsuit would be imminent.
Legislature
House Bill 1, which would criminalize gender-affirming care for trans youth, could soon come up for a vote.
Legislature
The bill drew opposition from Democrats, who said it's unnecessary, marginalizes transgender youth and will likely result in lawsuits.
