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The dispute began during Tuesday night's council vote on a contract for library services and continued in a series of events on Thursday.
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Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
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Alabama Republican Party applauds Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Legislature
Alabama House Democratic Caucus responds to Gov. Ivey’s State of the State
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
Senate Pro Tem Gudger hires deputy chief of staff for policy and budgets
Conservative women’s organization celebrates Rep. Dubose’s “What is a Woman Act”
Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce bill to create new Rosa Parks’ federal holiday
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Rep. Sewell reintroduces bill to expand access to early detection cancer screenings
Sen. Britt introduces legislation to codify Trump birthright citizenship ban into law
Sen. Britt announces Dothan regional office opening
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
- Health
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
- Opinion
Local news
Fontenot told the council that it should censure Blankenship due to the mayor’s contact with a citizen.
Local news
The board said this is in response to parents' request for more parental control of what their children read.
State
If Clean Up Alabama were to meet its goals, librarians would face up to a year in jail for having LGBTQ books on the...
Featured Opinion
What is a dystopian story if not a grim window into one of our worst possible futures?
Local news
Supporters of the library walked in opposition to the contract, and spoke out against moving books at the council meeting.
Courts
The judges criticized the state for failing to follow the Supreme Court order to create a second opportunity district for Black voters.
Local news
The cop said he witnessed harassment by the woman; she says he didn't immediately identify himself, stoking fear.
State
An Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty came under fire nationally for using the same quote in a June newsletter.
Local news
According to APR's source, leaders have not shared their plans for Sept. 5 even with their supporters, to preserve the "surprise element."