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A number of students from Bayshore Christian School spoke out against certain books, but a Facebook comment indicates they were working off a script.
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Alabama Political Reporter
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Manufacture Alabama endorses Twinkle Cavanaugh for re-election to PSC
Alabama Democratic Party delegate qualifying begins Oct. 16
Cox, Brinyark headed to run off for House District 16
Hendrix, Swayne head to runoff in House District 55 race
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- Governor
- Legislature
State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge
Alabama lawmakers sign contract with RSA to move ahead on new State House
Speaker supports decision to proceed with the construction of a new State House
Allen pre-files bill to require the National Anthem to be played in schools
Lawmaker pre-files bill requiring insurers to give 90 day notice before cancellations
- Economy
Governor announces major tax reform to benefit small businesses
Bridge + Root named Alabama’s Emerging Retailer of the Year
Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent
Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher
AlabamaWorks announces 2023 Innovator Award winners
- National
Alabama Court blocks de facto ban on birth centers
Austin Vigue announces campaign for 2nd Congressional District
Sewell: Republican government shutdown would harm families in Alabama
Britt, colleagues push bipartisan bill to permanently end budget brinkmanship
Milligan plaintiffs ask SCOTUS to deny Alabama’s appeal for a stay in redistricting case
- Education
Skills for Success courses approved for high school career readiness indicators
Catalyze Birmingham launches grant program to support workforce development initiatives
Troy University reaches milestone with ACHE instructional role change
Leader of DOJ Civil Rights Division delivers remarks at Miles College convocation
Nursing apprenticeships through community colleges see exponential increase
- Health
Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data
Affidavits center on violation of Open Meetings Act by Cannabis Commission
The word “secret” triggers hold on medical cannabis: Who’s to blame?
ADPH approves birthing center regulations amid lawsuit
Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again?
- Opinion
LGBTQ stories
Local news
Many of the books have subject headings making it clear why they were included: "gay parents," "lesbian mothers," "gender identity."
Local news
The children's section will now extend to age 13, and stickers on young adult books will denote suggested age ranges.
Local news
The library board said the "community" did not take issue with the library's pride month display, and said librarians aren't indoctrinating children.
State
The House leaders threatened to use budgetary authority and statutory power to address the controversy if the APLS does not act.
Local news
Fairhope City Council President Jay Robinson said the council does not have input into library content.
Local news
The dispute began during Tuesday night's council vote on a contract for library services and continued in a series of events on Thursday.
Local news
The board said this is in response to parents' request for more parental control of what their children read.
State
If Clean Up Alabama were to meet its goals, librarians would face up to a year in jail for having LGBTQ books on the...
Local news
Supporters of the library walked in opposition to the contract, and spoke out against moving books at the council meeting.
