Education Librarians, “Read Freely” react to APLS memo Read Freely said that is disappointing, but ultimately won’t change how local libraries operate. Jacob HolmesOctober 31, 2023
Governor Ivey announces new round of appointments The appointments include positions on boards of registrars and tourism boards. Jacob HolmesOctober 31, 2023
State State library service pulls out of ALA under pressure from state government Alabama Public Library Service Director Nancy Pack has ended the state agency's membership in the American Library Association. Jacob HolmesOctober 30, 2023
State Cannabis Commission changes licensing procedure, will still use third-party scores The commission is scheduled to award cultivator, processor, dispensary, secure transporter, and state testing laboratory licenses on Dec. 1. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2023
Legislature House Ethics Commission considers past legislation to craft new bill The committee will begin actually crafting the new legislation in the new year, just before the start of the new legislative session. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2023
Prisons Group of senators criticize Corizon/YesCare’s bankruptcy maneuver Facing tens of millions in lawsuits, prison health care provider Corizon utilized a complicated bankruptcy maneuver in Texas. Jacob HolmesOctober 26, 2023
Courts Judge dismisses Birmingham Southern suit over Distressed Institution loan Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson said he did not have authority to force the state to loan the college money. Jacob HolmesOctober 26, 2023
Elections Democrats nominate Travis Hendrix for House District 55 race With no Republican opponent, Hendrix is all but guaranteed to win the seat. Jacob HolmesOctober 25, 2023
Legislature House school safety commission starts new discussion at speaker’s behest The commission is being revived after being created in 2016 and making recommendations to the Legislature in 2018. Jacob HolmesOctober 25, 2023
Legislature Lawmaker plans to bring bill to expand “Don’t Say Gay” law through 12th grade State Rep. Mack Butler said he is bringing the bill to combat “an agenda” in the public school system. Jacob HolmesOctober 24, 2023