Ivey signs bill to allow Biden on the ballot, fix recurring technical flaw
This is not the first time a presidential candidate has almost missed the ballot in Alabama.
Senate passes $9.3B education budget; must settle differences with House
One of the most notable changes is the addition of $10 million in funding for the administration of an EBT summer feeding program.
Bill prohibiting certain sex ed providers one step closer to passage
The bill would prevent sex education materials from being "Sexually explicit" and prohibit demonstration of contraception use.
Senate committee advances “Don’t Say Gay” bill
The bill would ban teachers from wearing flags, stickers or other insignias representing sexual orientation or gender identity.
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See recent postsBill to jail librarians appears to also make many stores “public nuisances”
Under the law, any premises used to sell or show R-rated movies could end up being considered a public nuisance.
Public hearing on state aid for libraries reveals few support Ivey’s proposed code changes
About 80 speakers showed up Tuesday to voice their opinion on Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed changes.
State Library Service to hear 100 speakers on rule changes
The speakers are just the tip of the iceberg, with the APLS reportedly receiving some 4,000 letters during the comment period.
Hunger relief organizations urge lawmakers to fund Summer EBT program
The federal government still funds the cost of the meals and only requires states to fund a portion of the administration costs.
Prattville Library Board chair: New policy is “far right” so state could “move to center”
Boles said he wants the board to "reel back" its policy because it goes too far in discriminating against LGBTQ content.
House passes bill creating Felony charge for organ retention
Multiple lawsuits have alleged that UAB Medical Center retained organs from individuals who died inside Alabama prisons without obtaining the consent of family members.