APLS meeting postponed due to winter weather
Board member Amy Minton shared a story speculating that the board could be prepared to fire director Nancy Pack.
John Wahl
ALGOP chairman re-elected as RNC vice chairman for the Southern Region
As vice chairman, Wahl will lead and represent the 14 states comprising the Southern Region, including Alabama.
January 20, 2025
APLS reverses course on how to use federal funding
Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives.
ALGOP Chair Wahl voted new chair of Alabama Public Library Service board
Alabama Republic Party Chair John Wahl is now the chairman of the Alabama Public Library Service executive board.
Alabama political leaders continue criticism of Title IX changes at second town hall
Rep. Susan DuBose repeated false claims about male boxers competing at the Olympics as an example of what's at stake.
Initial Republican support for Vance turns to concern in face of new polling
Recent polls have shown a historic dislike for JD Vance among voters across the country.
Alabama Republicans rally around Trump after attempted assassination
Alabama Republicans and Democrats were quick to strongly condemn political violence after the shooting at a Trump rally on Saturday.
Alabama GOP chair says thinking of America as a democracy “leads to socialism”
Several Republican officials discussed current events, including presidents’ new wide-ranging legal immunity, on a Tuesday broadcast.
APLS director gives guidance to librarians on new code changes
Libraries will have until June 30, 2025 to submit new policies to receive state aid for FY2025.
Read Freely, ALLA challenge APLS code changes
The groups say the adopted changes stray far from the original proposal put forward for public comment.