John Wahl

2024 school choice bill in Alabama: Size and scope under close watch

As the 2024 Legislative Session approaches, proponents of school choice in Alabama are gearing up for another push.

Bill Britt

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November 27, 2023

Wahl plans to call for state library disaffiliation from ALA

John Wahl, ALGOP chair and Alabama Public Library Service board member, released a letter Wednesday detailing his plan.

Jacob Holmes

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November 16, 2023

ALGOP Chair John Wahl looks to 2024 elections on GMA

ALGOP chair John Wahl appeared on Good Morning America Tuesday for a special segment.

Jacob Holmes

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November 8, 2023

Analysis

A brief examination of defunding libraries in Alabama

This isn't just about the present political milieu; the history of book banning is vast.

Bill Britt

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October 18, 2023

John Wahl: Participation in Clean Up Alabama roundtable is about “open dialogue”

Wahl said the group had misunderstood and misconstrued his purpose in agreeing to attend the event.

Jacob Holmes

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October 17, 2023

Read Freely Alabama questions John Wahl’s “conflict of interest”

Wahl is listed as a speaker at a Clean Up Alabama roundtable on "ending the sexualization of children in libraries."

Jacob Holmes

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October 16, 2023

ALGOP chair: Legislature should strip obscenity law exemption for libraries

Few, if any, of the books challenged in libraries come close to the definition of obscenity — but there are plans to try to change that definition as well. 

Jacob Holmes

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October 6, 2023

House speaker, majority leader urge APLS to address library controversy

The House leaders threatened to use budgetary authority and statutory power to address the controversy if the APLS does not act.

Jacob Holmes

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September 14, 2023

John Wahl seated on committee overseeing the Republican National Convention

The ALGOP chairman has been seated on the RNC's Committee on Arrangements, which organizes the 2024 convention.

August 23, 2023