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
Education State Rep. Dubose criticizes APLS code change timeline The proposed changes have come under fire from advocates of Constitutional librarianship, who argue the language supports censorship efforts. Jacob HolmesJanuary 31, 2024
State Alabama librarians counter Ivey’s proposed code changes Public librarians through the Alabama Library Association have released their own counterproposal to the changes. Jacob HolmesJanuary 30, 2024
State Big board meeting looms for Alabama Public Library Service The board is set to consider its blacklist, a new Senate bill regarding library boards and celebrate ousted member Virginia Doyle. Jacob HolmesJanuary 29, 2024
State APLS blacklist grows to 82 books, including Amish romances The list is a mix of books targeted by Clean Up Alabama, amish romance novels and right-wing books. Jacob HolmesJanuary 29, 2024
State Public comment period on APLS changes expected to start Feb. 1 The suggested changes could put conditions on state aid for local libraries. Jacob HolmesJanuary 26, 2024
Education Moms for Liberty sends letter to lawmakers urging action on libraries The group lays out its objectives in the letter, including giving the state agency more control of local library collection policies. Jacob HolmesJanuary 8, 2024
Education APLS “blacklist” has just one book so far The rest of the challenges have been farcical, Pack said, with fictitious addresses such as “Censorship, Alabama." Jacob HolmesDecember 29, 2023
State Both sides of library debate call for state library service to release “secret blacklist” Without access to the list, it's unclear just how many books have been submitted, and how many have actually been added. Jacob HolmesDecember 27, 2023
State State library service launches citizen-driven “naughty list” for books The list will not be published to the public, as it is intended to serve as a resource for librarians. Jacob HolmesDecember 15, 2023