Party politics Alabama GOP unveils 2025 legislative agenda focused on conservative goals The party’s agenda includes a range of proposals spanning tax policy, education, public safety, and social issues. StaffFebruary 3, 2025
State APLS meeting postponed due to winter weather Board member Amy Minton shared a story speculating that the board could be prepared to fire director Nancy Pack. Jacob HolmesJanuary 22, 2025
Party politics ALGOP chairman re-elected as RNC vice chairman for the Southern Region As vice chairman, Wahl will lead and represent the 14 states comprising the Southern Region, including Alabama. StaffJanuary 20, 2025
State APLS reverses course on how to use federal funding Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives. Jacob HolmesNovember 22, 2024
Education ALGOP Chair Wahl voted new chair of Alabama Public Library Service board Alabama Republic Party Chair John Wahl is now the chairman of the Alabama Public Library Service executive board. Jacob HolmesSeptember 20, 2024
News Alabama political leaders continue criticism of Title IX changes at second town hall Rep. Susan DuBose repeated false claims about male boxers competing at the Olympics as an example of what's at stake. Jacob HolmesAugust 15, 2024
National Initial Republican support for Vance turns to concern in face of new polling Recent polls have shown a historic dislike for JD Vance among voters across the country. Alex JobinAugust 6, 2024
National Alabama Republicans rally around Trump after attempted assassination Alabama Republicans and Democrats were quick to strongly condemn political violence after the shooting at a Trump rally on Saturday. Chance PhillipsJuly 15, 2024
State Alabama GOP chair says thinking of America as a democracy “leads to socialism” Several Republican officials discussed current events, including presidents’ new wide-ranging legal immunity, on a Tuesday broadcast. Chance PhillipsJuly 4, 2024
News APLS director gives guidance to librarians on new code changes Libraries will have until June 30, 2025 to submit new policies to receive state aid for FY2025. Jacob HolmesJune 19, 2024