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Bill prohibiting certain sex ed providers one step closer to passage

The bill would prevent sex education materials from being "Sexually explicit" and prohibit demonstration of contraception use.

Jacob Holmes

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May 2, 2024

Opinion

Future of gambling bill intensifies: War of words instead of facts

But amid this turmoil, what do the people of Alabama want?

Bill Britt

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April 10, 2024

Analysis

House committee advances bill to criminalize librarians

Members of the committee implied the bill could lead to charges against librarians who allow minors to check out materials with transgender connections.

Jacob Holmes

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April 4, 2024

House committee changes bill to require cause for removal of library board members

Removing a library board member would require a two-thirds vote and the appointing authority to show cause.

Jacob Holmes

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February 22, 2024

ALGOP pushing for bill to allow jailing of librarians

The Alabama Republican Party voted Saturday to encourage the Legislature to repeal protections for librarians.

Jacob Holmes

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February 13, 2024

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.

Jacob Holmes

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February 8, 2024

Alabama delegation split on government funding bill

The move reflects the ongoing difficulties faced by lawmakers in reaching a consensus on a sustainable long-term funding strategy.

Bill Britt

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January 19, 2024

State Rep. Hill files bill to split session in two

Hill’s bill would shorten the spring session, then lawmakers would then reconvene in Montgomery in September.

Jacob Holmes

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January 17, 2024

Pre-filed bill would let local governments boot library board members

This is the first bill filed in apparent response to the ongoing debate over libraries, but could just be the beginning.

Jacob Holmes

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January 10, 2024