Local news Prattville Library Board member resigns over new policies, potential “secret meetings” Christie Sellers said the policies "evoke blatant censorship." Jacob HolmesFebruary 9, 2024
Legislature Public speaks out against “ballot harvesting” bill in committee meeting The bill would create criminal penalties for assisting a voter in filling out an absentee ballot. Jacob HolmesFebruary 8, 2024
Legislature 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 HolmesFebruary 8, 2024
State New APLS appointee is a step toward agenda to move LGBTQ books Amy Dozier Minton has challenged at least 30 titles due to LGBTQ characters, and she plans to challenge more. Jacob HolmesFebruary 8, 2024
Governor Ivey addresses gambling, AI, broadband and more Here’s a look at what the governor had to say. Jacob HolmesFebruary 7, 2024
Governor Ivey calls on Legislature to approve Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences The school would be a statewide, residential high school located in Demopolis. Jacob HolmesFebruary 7, 2024
State AG finds state funding for libraries can be contingent on policies Marshall wrote that the state agency cannot directly control what local libraries do, but can make state aid contingent on policies. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2024
Infrastructure Ivey awards $188 million for “Middle Mile” broadband projects The grants, totaling $188,453,905, were awarded to 12 internet service providers. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2024
Legislature Alabama lawmakers file bill to stiffen consequences for false reporting The bill would make faking an abduction a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Jacob HolmesFebruary 5, 2024
Legislature Alabama Democrats unveil 2024 legislative agenda Alabama Democrats released their legislative agenda last week ahead of the 2024 Legislative Session. Jacob HolmesFebruary 5, 2024