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The current course of challenges against the Prattville public library is likely to end with the library defunded.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
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
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
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
Courts
Marshall asked a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former abortion providers in the state seeking injunctive relief.
Local news
The public has broad access to public writings, "except as otherwise expressly provided by statute."
State
ALA also noted an increase in public harassment, verbal attacks and threats to library employees and board members.
Corruption
A 21-count indictment filed this week in United States District Court charges Varrie Johnson Kindall, 58, of Chelsea.
Local news
The text provided an explosive moment Wednesday during a special called meeting of the Ozark Dale County Public Library Board.
Local news
Commission Chairman Steve McKinnon said he does not anticipate a situation in which the library is not funded.
State
The parties agreed to extend a court order preventing the commission from moving forward with its licensure process.
State
Three members of the five-person council have explicitly stated they would not support defunding the library.
Local news
Mayor Mark Blankenship posted on Facebook that he has been "trying to remove this trash from the kids section."