Judge denies request to strike down racial quota by “shortcut”
More than 20 state boards require the appointment of racial minorities.
APLS code changes become official
Libraries will still receive state aid through the fiscal year, allowing about three months to draft policies aligning with the code changes.
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There’s no doubt that librarians would be arrested if the bill passes.
Governor sets date for annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will be held Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21.
Federal court considering ending state’s racial quota on real estate board
The ruling in the case could impact up to 20 state boards that require minority representation by statute.
Alabama Library Association creates its own bill of rights amid controversy
As the Alabama Public Library Service works to create its own library bill of rights, the Alabama Library Association beat them to the punch.
Threats against Mobile LGBTQ book event prompt venue to cancel
An LGBTQ book event faced backlash and threats online, leading the venue Oyster City to cancel.
Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session
A bill that could have led to the arrest of librarians narrowly missed becoming law last session, but sponsors have already filed a follow-up.
More Madison City Council members side with library
Two council members made clear Monday night that they have no interest in pulling funding.
Steve Marshall, Susan DuBose rail against Title IX revisions at town hall
Marshall and DuBose have worked to prevent transgender individuals from being included in spaces designated for their preferred gender.