National National anti-censorship groups call for reversal of Prattville Library policies The groups called the new policy discriminatory and urged the Prattville Library to uphold the freedom to read. Jacob HolmesFebruary 21, 2024
Legislature Confederate monuments bill stalls in committee It appears this bill will once again be prevented from becoming law. Jacob HolmesFebruary 21, 2024
Legislature Perennial Confederate monument bill rises again It would attempt to prevent cities from removing Confederate monuments by charging them $5,000 a day for the act. Jacob HolmesFebruary 20, 2024
Legislature New “Don’t Say Gay” bill would extend through 12th grade It would extend the state’s prohibition on classroom discussion or instruction of sexual orientation or gender identity. Jacob HolmesFebruary 20, 2024
Courts Ozark citizen cleared of harassment charge against mayor Daleville Judge Barbara Wade ruled that Blankenship failed to establish evidence that any harassment took place. Jacob HolmesFebruary 19, 2024
State Moms for Liberty hosts Riley Gaines for anti-trans event Republican leaders including U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, State Rep. Susan DuBose and ALGOP Chair John Wahl attended. Jacob HolmesFebruary 19, 2024
Legislature Bill creating criminal penalties for clergy who groom children moves forward in House The bill's sponsor said the bill is needed to ensure clergy in positions of trust do not groom children who are under their authority. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2024
State Baldwin County children’s author suggests Prattville policies as model for local libraries "They've done the work so now other local boards can follow suit," the author wrote. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2024
Legislature Opinion | Elliott’s rant shows why lawmakers shouldn’t touch the Archives Department Sen. Chris Elliott’s comments were a disgusting reduction of LGBTQ people to sexual activity. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2024
Legislature NO CAP? Detractors ask “What’s the ceiling?” on private school tax credits Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, said he is expecting to substitute the current bill to include some kind of spending limitation. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2024