State APLS reverses course on how to use federal funding Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
State Vulcan rejects Mexico’s offer for Quintana Roo property The Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials believes the Mexican government undervalued it's property. Mary Claire WootenMay 29, 2024
National Sen. Britt seeks speedy passage for Laken Riley Act If passed, states could sue the federal government over immigration decisions responsible for damages of $100 or more. Chance PhillipsMay 29, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell to host virtual discussion on Mental Health Awareness Month The virtual discussion will focus on the importance of mental health to our overall well-being. StaffMay 29, 2024
Education State Treasurer’s Office kicks-off annual college savings giveaway 29 winners will receive $529 in contributions to an existing or newly opened CollegeCounts account. StaffMay 29, 2024
News Lawsuit against Prattville Library policy featured on MSNBC Representatives of Read Freely Alabama and the Alabama Library Association joined MSNBC Sunday to discuss their suit against the library's policy. Jacob HolmesMay 28, 2024
State Alabama library critic led defamatory campaign in Missouri, lawsuit claims Homolak has brought her fight against LGBTQ representation in libraries to Alabama, particularly in the Huntsville area. Jacob HolmesMay 27, 2024
News Minnesota bans LGBTQ+ book bans as Alabama’s censorship campaign escalates Minnesota passes law banning censorship of LGBTQ+ books, contrasting Alabama's record book bans and restrictive laws. Bill BrittMay 27, 2024
News Gun safety organizations draw attention to death of transgender teen in Mobile Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action attributed a Mobile teenager’s death to anti-transgender bigotry and easy access to guns. Chance PhillipsMay 27, 2024
Economy UAW petitions National Labor Relations Board to rerun Mercedes election The UAW’s latest filing adds to the list of legal complaints and investigations Mercedes is currently facing. Chance PhillipsMay 27, 2024
Environment EPA denies Alabama’s coal ash permit program application Alabama's proposed permit plan did not meet federal regulations for managing coal ash landfills and impoundments. Mary Claire WootenMay 27, 2024