House advances bill allowing arrest of librarians
The bill would provide an avenue for librarians to be arrested if someone challenges a book as being "harmful to minors."
Debate continues on bill requiring default parental controls on devices
The committee did not vote on the bill, but expects to vote on it next week.
Citizens call for Summer EBT to be funded in Education Trust Fund Budget
An Alabama Library Association official also called on the education budget to restore funding to the Alabama Public Library Service.
House passes bill to require secret ballot union vote at businesses receiving incentives
Opponents say unions are necessary to empower them to fight for fait pay and benefits.
Committee expands bill defining sex-based terms, advances it to Senate
An amendment would block transgender individuals from entering bathrooms or sleeping quarters of the opposite sex.
House votes to extend prohibition of LGBTQ subjects in classroom through eighth grade
The bill also bans teachers and education employees from displaying pride flags or other LGBTQ+ symbols on school grounds.
Ozark resident intends to sue mayor for “violating First Amendment rights”
The feud between Ozark Mayor Mark Blankenship and resident Bryant Fontenot appears to be heading to court.
House to debate “Don’t Say Gay” expansion bill today
The Alabama House will debate whether to extend prohibitions through to the end of high school.
Prattville Library Board formally denies violating Open Meetings Act
The library board of trustees Friday denied violating the Open Meetings Act.
Alabama leads nation in preschool quality, behind in enrollment
The state is one of only five in the country to meet 10 of 10 benchmarks by the National Institute for Early Education Research.