Legislature ALGOP pushing for bill to allow jailing of librarians The Alabama Republican Party voted Saturday to encourage the Legislature to repeal protections for librarians. Jacob Holmes / February 13, 2024
Alabama Republican Party endorses Donald Trump The party broke with its tradition of not backing candidates in primary elections. Jacob Holmes / February 13, 2024
Her law firm wanted to sue the Prattville library; now, she represents it. The Prattville Library has never faced a lawsuit, but its new attorney Laura Clark just helped write policies that has some residents promising legal recourse. Jacob Holmes / February 12, 2024
Shelby County delegation wants to control the North Shelby Library Board The North Shelby Library District is currently unique among Alabama library boards, with members directly accountable through elections. Jacob Holmes / February 12, 2024
Prattville Library Board changes policy to prohibit LGBTQ+ books for minors The policies will block the library from purchasing LGBTQ+ books for children under 17. Jacob Holmes / February 9, 2024
Prattville Library Board member resigns over new policies, potential “secret meetings” Christie Sellers said the policies "evoke blatant censorship." Jacob Holmes / February 9, 2024
Public speaks out against “ballot harvesting” bill in committee meeting The bill would create criminal penalties for assisting a voter in filling out an absentee ballot. Jacob Holmes / February 8, 2024
Bill giving local governments power to boot library board members passes committee A committee approved a bill that gives local governments the power to remove library board members. Jacob Holmes / February 8, 2024
New APLS appointee is a step toward agenda to move LGBTQ books Amy Dozier Minton has challenged at least 30 titles due to LGBTQ characters, and she plans to challenge more. Jacob Holmes / February 8, 2024
Ivey addresses gambling, AI, broadband and more Here’s a look at what the governor had to say. Jacob Holmes / February 7, 2024