Committee OKs bill to change Archives and History governance
The bill's sponsor was among Republicans who criticized ADAH in 2023 for hosting a presentation on LGBTQ+ history.
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Three state firsts have long topped my lists of things in Alabama for which I'm most proud.
State Sen. Elliott refiles bills to remove Archives, library board members at will
One bill would also drastically change the makeup of the Archives board.
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Citizens must continue to show that this overreach is unacceptable if we want to ensure the safety of our nonpartisan spaces.
Restructured Archives board would require “just cause” for removal
A bill to restructure the board of the Alabama Department of Archives and History is moving toward a vote on the House floor.
Public stands against bill to restructure Archives board
The committee did not hold a vote on the bill Wednesday and is expected to make a decision next week.
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Sen. Chris Elliott’s comments were a disgusting reduction of LGBTQ people to sexual activity.
Committee passes bill to dismantle Archives board, replace it with political appointees
Sen. Chris Elliott filed the bill after the department hosted a one-hour talk on the history of LGBTQ+ individuals.
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See recent postsAlabama’s drift towards authoritarianism endangers ADAH independence
The action against the Department of Archives and History is a political maneuver to appease a narrow, hard-right Republican base.
State Sen. Elliott prefiles bill to increase political power over Archives
ADAH Director Steve Murray said the board’s setup has led to stability.