Bill reshaping Archives board primed for final vote
Legislation to give political leaders greater control over the self-appointing Archives board advanced rapidly through the Statehouse last week.
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Sen. Chris Elliott brings back Archives takeover bill
The bill, which nearly passed last year, would give politicians greater control over the Department of Archives and History.
APLS bans transgender depictions in youth books, delays Fairhope funding
The board also voted to require all libraries to offer youth library cards with restricted access.
Deadline approaching for public comments on APLS rule banning transgender books
The proposed Alabama Public Library Service code change would define materials "promoting gender ideology" as inappropriate for children and youth.
Rep. Mack Butler re-files “Don’t Say Gay” bill for 2026 session
Butler is again moving to restrict expression related to gender identity and sexual orientation in Alabama classrooms.
APLS seeks to deem books promoting “gender ideology” as inappropriate for kids
If the code changes were to be ultimately approved, local libraries would not be allowed to shelve such materials in children or youth sections.
Senate committee sets up anti-drag bill for possible final vote
A Senate committee narrowed House Bill 67’s drag performance ban to libraries, but it is still prompting free speech and constitutional objections.
House committee approves bill allowing Archive board members to be removed at will
SB5 is Elliot's latest attempt to punish the Archives for a one-hour program it hosted in 2023 recounting LGBTQ history in the state.
House Education Committee passes bills to bring culture war issues to Alabama classrooms
One bill prohibits teachers from using names inconsistent with a student's legal name or biological sex.
Students protest changes to non-discrimination policy at University of Alabama
The president of UA’s Queer Student Association said the decision was “exactly what we all feared SB129 would lead to.”