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
Governor Gov. Ivey celebrates Alabama’s exporting success Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday honored five Alabama companies for their accomplishments in selling products in markets around the world. StaffMay 2, 2024
Congress National Park Service awards $3 million to preserve historic Civil Rights sites in Alabama Rep. Terri Sewell leads the congressional effort to increase funding for the African American Civil Rights Grant Program. StaffMay 2, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell honors award-winning small businesses Sewell honored two award-winning small businesses in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. StaffMay 2, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell honors the retirement of Lt. Gen. A.C. Roper Roper is the former Birmingham Police chief and first African American three-star general in the U.S. Army Reserve. StaffMay 2, 2024
Elections Jeana Ross wins HD27 in decisive GOP victory Jeana Ross has clinched the House District 27 seat, rolling over Arab City Councilman Alan Miller. StaffMay 1, 2024
State Public hearing on state aid for libraries reveals few support Ivey’s proposed code changes About 80 speakers showed up Tuesday to voice their opinion on Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed changes. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2024
Courts Alabama challenges Biden’s Title IX updates Alabama is resisting the expansion of Title IX protections to encompass gender identity and sexual orientation. StaffMay 1, 2024
State Alabama NAACP’s Shelby Summit 2024: A catalyst for change The Shelby Summit is a call to action to urge Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. StaffMay 1, 2024
Congress Caroleene Dobson pledges to support term limits on Congress An amendment would require a two-thirds majority in the House and Senate, and ratification by 38 states. StaffMay 1, 2024
State State Library Service to hear 100 speakers on rule changes The speakers are just the tip of the iceberg, with the APLS reportedly receiving some 4,000 letters during the comment period. Jacob HolmesApril 30, 2024