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The library board meets April 21 and will consider Wahl's request to initiate a review of the books.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Jeremy Devito highlights immigration, healthcare reform in US House run
Meet the candidates running for Alabama State Auditor in 2026
Andrew Sneed talks District 5 run, need for congressional reform
Manufacture Alabama endorses Doug Harwell, John Roberts
Rep. Ensler says he would push for gambling legislation as lieutenant governor
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
- Legislature
Bill would bar governments from using “West Bank” as term for Israel region
Prefiled bill would give State Auditor’s Office more authority
Bill would establish new screen time guidelines for young learners
Sen. Matt Woods prefiles Trey’s Law bill
Proposed law would allow for removal of library board members
- Economy
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
- National
Rep. Sewell accepting applications for spring 2026 internships
Sen. Britt discusses federal healthcare policy, criticisms of ICE
Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation care
Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber
- Education
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
- Health
Gov. Ivey announces Alabama secured more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
UAB study finds oral semaglutide effective for weight loss
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
Opinion | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
- Opinion
library challenges stories
Local news
A fundraiser started by the Fairhope chapter of Read Freely Alabama had raised 77 percent of its $40,000 goal.
Opinion
This is a systematic ploy to take power and resources from the people who need it the most.
News
Board member Ron Snider called Pack's termination "a result of unfounded allegations made about her by extremists, including on this board."
State
Alabama's library battles are heating back up as 2025 kicks into gear.
Courts
The law is similar to a bill in the Alabama Legislature that already has 50 Republican sponsors in the House.
News
The board voted to hire Robert Gourlay, assistant director since 2022, to replace outgoing director Tamara Dean.
Local news
Cullman County Public Library Director Amber Thornton said the decision came as a precaution with unclear guidance from consultation and APLS.
Education
Panelists discussed a year of "attacks" on state libraries.
News
The council is set to approve $8.2 million in funding for the library at its next meeting.