Local news Prattville Library poised to rescind ban on LGBTQ+ books for minors The new policy would not outright prohibit books containing LGBTQ+ content. Jacob HolmesJune 24, 2024
News APLS member Minton: misunderstanding about library funding Minton said her focus on library books with LGBTQ content comes from a place of compassion rather than hate. Jacob HolmesJune 24, 2024
State Alabama’s ties to “Project 2025” Multiple organizations active in Alabama have signed on as “coalition partners” for Project 2025. Jacob HolmesJune 21, 2024
State APLS board member misrepresented code changes to local library director Minton said the library would need to remove books promoting transgenderism in order to comply with new state aid requirements. Jacob HolmesJune 20, 2024
News 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. Jacob HolmesJune 19, 2024
Local news Trussville Library discusses APLS code changes Trussville library director Jason Baker took a more measured approach Monday in apprising his board of the code changes. Jacob HolmesJune 18, 2024
News All-terrain wheelchair makes Troy University arboretum accessible for all Troy University arboretum’s more than 10 miles of walking trails are now fully accessible to the public. Jacob HolmesJune 17, 2024
State Federal judge renews threat to sanction top LGBTQ rights lawyers Judge Liles Burke ordered attorneys in a lawsuit against Alabama's gender-affirming care ban to produce a privileged document. Jacob HolmesJune 17, 2024
News Read Freely, ALLA challenge APLS code changes The groups say the adopted changes stray far from the original proposal put forward for public comment. Jacob HolmesJune 14, 2024
News Ozark-Dale library defines “sexually explicit,” “harmful to minors” ahead of APLS code The state code changes must clear a few more procedural hurdles before being binding on libraries. Jacob HolmesJune 14, 2024