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Supporters of the library walked in opposition to the contract, and spoke out against moving books at the council meeting.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
ALGOP to host presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy at pre-debate reception
BCA makes second round of judicial endorsements, does not endorse for chief justice
Key information ahead of the next Republican presidential debate in Alabama
Crowded race for new congressional district settles at 21
Justice Will Sellers running unopposed, secures another term
- Governor
- Legislature
State Sen. Elliott prefiles bill to increase political power over Archives
State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files bill to protect personal data associated with DNA samples
Ledbetter supports major gambling bill, aims to end illegal operations in Alabama
2024 school choice bill in Alabama: Size and scope under close watch
Orr proposes bill to cut tax nursing items, feminine hygiene products
- Economy
- National
Rep. Sewell leads the push for Rosa Parks Federal Holiday
Sen. Tuberville pledges to resolve military promotions blockade amidst senate tensions
Sewell to continue Congress in Your Community Tour with stops in Wilcox, Lowndes
Rep. Sewell continuing “Congress in Your Community Tour” with new stops
Alabama man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 insurrection
- Education
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
Opinion | There is no easy or quick fix for Alabama’s gambling situation
Opinion | The way forward for the Medical Cannabis Commission: Follow the law
Judge JC Love Honored as Community Hero at Annual Turkey Day Classic
Opinion | Career politicians, good or bad?
Opinion | A change will come; it always does
LGBTQ stories
Local news
The cop said he witnessed harassment by the woman; she says he didn't immediately identify himself, stoking fear.
State
ALA also noted an increase in public harassment, verbal attacks and threats to library employees and board members.
Local news
The text provided an explosive moment Wednesday during a special called meeting of the Ozark Dale County Public Library Board.
Local news
Commission Chairman Steve McKinnon said he does not anticipate a situation in which the library is not funded.
Local news
Mayor Mark Blankenship posted on Facebook that he has been "trying to remove this trash from the kids section."
Education
What exactly are the books that have been challenged by the Prattville group, which has now expanded its efforts statewide?
State
The vote came at the urging of APLS District 5 board member John Wahl, chair of the Alabama Republican Party.
State
The hate group has been most active in Birmingham, focusing mostly on graffiti and vandalism. Members recently protested a Prattville pride picnic in person.
Party politics
A proposed resolution calls for the Alabama Public Library Service to cut ties with the American Library Association.
