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The author of one of America's most-banned books is calling on the Alabama Public Library Service to restore funding to the Fairhope Public Library.
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- Elections
Jared Hudson gains ground in Alabama Senate race
Farmers Federation endorses Joe Freeman for HD 95
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Sen. Tim Melson announces reelection campaign for Alabama Senate District 1
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- Governor
Gov. Ivey awards over $9 million for enforcement efforts to increase highway safety
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- Legislature
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Alabama Board of Pharmacy faces backlash over Open Meetings Act violation
- Economy
Alabama home sales steady despite economic shifts, mortgage rates drop
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
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- National
Southeastern House speakers seek federal relief for forestry industry
Sen. Tuberville’s anti-Sharia bills are “bigotry” and “unconstitutional,” CAIR says
11th Circuit halts Jefferson County redistricting order
Conservative justices question constitutionality of key Voting Rights Act plank
ALGOP files amicus brief in Supreme Court regarding redistricting case
- Education
Troy University to cover tuition assistance for military students affected by shutdown
Magic City Academy receives five-year contract renewal
Alabama launches digital education network with Apple, Alabama Power
Alabama High School Athletic Association comms director to retire
Board of Education moves to overhaul outdated school counseling plan
- Health
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
Alabama sees poor ranking on state Medicare scorecard
Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council
Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response
Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men
- Opinion
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Book bans stories
News
The proposed Alabama Public Library Service code change would define materials "promoting gender ideology" as inappropriate for children and youth.
News
Fueled by censorship battles across the state, Karie Fugett transformed a 1940 Ford pickup into a roving banned book store.
Municipal elections
Candidates backed by groups supporting book relocation at Fairhope Public Library faced election, with only one securing a victory.
Featured Opinion
A judge found the Florida law "plainly slip(s)" into unconstitutional censorship, and Alabama is doing the same thing.
Courts
A federal judge granted summary judgment to plaintiffs, stating the law—similar to an Alabama's—had no constitutional application.
Education
If the code changes were to be ultimately approved, local libraries would not be allowed to shelve such materials in children or youth sections.
Courts
The activity should clear procedural hurdles as both sides await a ruling on plaintiffs' request for a preliminary injunction.
Courts
APLS chair John Wahl praised the decision as checking a "socialist agenda ... that wants to reshape American values."
Elections
Minton has been the most aggressive member of the APLS board, pushing policies to restrict LGBTQ+ content from youth sections.