Sewell, Aderholt make friendly Rose Bowl wager with Michigan counterparts
The Alabama Crimson Tide will take on the Michigan Wolverines on Monday, Jan. 1.
Both sides of library debate call for state library service to release “secret blacklist”
Without access to the list, it's unclear just how many books have been submitted, and how many have actually been added.
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I’ve spent a lot of time covering the book-challenging campaign against public libraries.
Amidst book challenges, Gadsden Public Library could lose minor funding source
The Etowah County GOP's Amy Minton is driving challenges and opposing library funding over "inappropriate materials" in books for minors.
Yarbrough, out-of-state group advocate for expansive school choice bill
Under the legislation, schools would not be required to test students. "If we say a school has to administer a test, that means we are telling them what they have to teach," Yarbrough said.
Court rejects AG’s argument that private citizens can’t bring VRA Section 2 claims
The ruling allows a Louisiana redistricting case to continue and sets up a potential clash at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Plaintiffs alleging prison labor scheme ask court to enforce parole guidelines
Since 2019, granted paroles have plummeted to under 10 percent of applicants being released.
Report: Alabama hunger soaring after federal aid cuts
That figure represents 12.8 percent of Alabama residents and includes 17.3 percent of children.
Pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax, give new revenue to schools
That online sales tax currently lags behind the total sales tax for local purchases in most municipalities.
Alabama Talent Triad officially launches, receives $1.4 million grant
The Alabama Talent Triad is available to all of Alabama’s employers, students, jobseekers and employers.