New ETF budget would cut APLS funding 18 percent, condition state aid to local libraries
The agency's cut stands in stark contrast to the rest of the proposed budget, which saw growth for most.
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House bill would add more requirements for plaintiffs in asbestos exposure cases
Asbestos exposure causes mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and even ovarian cancer.
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True religious virtue encompasses the principles of love, compassion, tolerance, and respect for others.
Alabama Arise advocates for Medicaid expansion amid GOP resistance
More than 230 supporters of Alabama Arise Action convened at the Statehouse in Montgomery.
New bill would ban “sexual content” from minors’ shelves in public libraries
A second bill has been filed that would allow librarians to be held criminally liable for breaking Alabama obscenity law.
Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Seven
The Legislature will return to begin its 20th legislative day out of 30 on April 9.
Gambling legislation heads to committee: “A lot of what we do defies all logic”
Lawmakers from each house will attempt to work out a compromise gaming bill, with $1.2 billion annually in the balance.
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See recent postsSB1 ignites legal battle: A fight for voter rights and democracy
The backlash is a reflection of a broader concern for the foundational principles of our democracy.
House education budget chair says $750K being “redirected” from Library Service
That represents a nearly 5 percent decrease in the state agency's operation budget.
“Second Chance” bill dies in House, leaving elderly men to die in prison
The bill would have provided a procedure for some individuals to undergo review for possible release.