Local news Her law firm wanted to sue the Prattville library; now, she represents it. The Prattville Library has never faced a lawsuit, but its new attorney Laura Clark just helped write policies that has some residents promising legal... Jacob HolmesFebruary 12, 2024
Legislature Shelby County delegation wants to control the North Shelby Library Board The North Shelby Library District is currently unique among Alabama library boards, with members directly accountable through elections. Jacob HolmesFebruary 12, 2024
Local news Prattville Library Board changes policy to prohibit LGBTQ+ books for minors The policies will block the library from purchasing LGBTQ+ books for children under 17. Jacob HolmesFebruary 9, 2024
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