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The funding will support eight events aimed at helping rural and underserved communities organize against book bans and restrictive library policies.
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- Elections
Gov. Ivey calls special primary election for Alabama-drawn State Senate map
Registrars stand ready for redistricting in event of Supreme Court reversal
Records contradict CD-5 candidate’s claim she voted in 2024
Wahl campaign reports $500K fundraising surge after first-place finish
Governor extends candidate certification deadline as Alabama awaits word from SCOTUS
- Governor
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
Gov. Ivey awards grants to combat crimes, assist victims
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
April sees job listing increase, nursing, customer service positions as top roles
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama small businesses to enter Patriot Pitch Competition
April unemployment rises slightly, manufacturing wages hit record high
Alabama housing market sees sales growth in April
Virginia Transformer plans Muscle Shoals plant with 1,100 jobs
- National
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Governor extends candidate certification deadline as Alabama awaits word from SCOTUS
Alabama AG asks Supreme Court to stay redistricting ruling
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
GOP leaders blast court blockage of GOP-favored Congressional map
- Education
Opinion | Recognizing educators during Teacher Appreciation Month
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
Commission discusses expanding Alabama’s after-school programs
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
Alabama college and career readiness rate jumps to 90.7 percent
- Health
Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Alabama Board of Medical Examiners issues warning against use of “research-grade” peptides
Nonprofit raises awareness about abortion pill access with Alabama billboard truck campaign
Katie Britt endorses new HHS site offering pro-life resources for mothers
- Opinion
Libraries stories
Local news
A Venezuelan native, Douaihi has warned that Alabama's library fight echoes the rise of that authoritarian government.
Elections
John Wahl, APLS chair and Republic candidate for lieutenant governor, said Jones' comments were "unhinged."
Local news
The library will soon be able to participate in the county courier service again after changes made Tuesday.
Legislature
The bill allows two thirds of a library board's appointing authority to remove a member for any reason.
News
Tuberville’s rhetoric, legislative culture wars, campus lawsuits, and national cruelty converge in a week testing Alabama’s constitutional values.
News
The Fairhope library has already lost more than $20,000 in state aid.
State
The ALGOP, chaired by APLS chair John Wahl, solicited support for the code changes, sparking opponents to claim ethics concerns.
State
The League of Women Voters forum addressed challenges facing Alabama libraries, as anti-LGBTQ+ groups fought to remove diverse materials from shelves.
Featured Opinion
A judge found the Florida law "plainly slip(s)" into unconstitutional censorship, and Alabama is doing the same thing.