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.
Alabama Public Library Service
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.
New APLS appointee proposes pushing Prattville policies statewide
The proposed code changes would require all libraries across the state to implement those policies basically verbatim.
Clean Up Alabama: Ivey’s APLS code changes “fall short”
The group suggested instead that libraries be required to institute policies similar to Prattville's in order to receive state aid.
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.
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.
AG finds state funding for libraries can be contingent on policies
Marshall wrote that the state agency cannot directly control what local libraries do, but can make state aid contingent on policies.
State Rep. Dubose criticizes APLS code change timeline
The proposed changes have come under fire from advocates of Constitutional librarianship, who argue the language supports censorship efforts.
Alabama librarians counter Ivey’s proposed code changes
Public librarians through the Alabama Library Association have released their own counterproposal to the changes.
Big board meeting looms for Alabama Public Library Service
The board is set to consider its blacklist, a new Senate bill regarding library boards and celebrate ousted member Virginia Doyle.