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The proposed code changes would require all libraries across the state to implement those policies basically verbatim.
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News
The group suggested instead that libraries be required to institute policies similar to Prattville's in order to receive state aid.
Legislature
A committee approved a bill that gives local governments the power to remove library board members.
State
Amy Dozier Minton has challenged at least 30 titles due to LGBTQ characters, and she plans to challenge more.
State
Marshall wrote that the state agency cannot directly control what local libraries do, but can make state aid contingent on policies.
Education
The proposed changes have come under fire from advocates of Constitutional librarianship, who argue the language supports censorship efforts.
State
Public librarians through the Alabama Library Association have released their own counterproposal to the changes.
State
The board is set to consider its blacklist, a new Senate bill regarding library boards and celebrate ousted member Virginia Doyle.
State
The list is a mix of books targeted by Clean Up Alabama, amish romance novels and right-wing books.
State
The suggested changes could put conditions on state aid for local libraries.