Governor Ivey removes APLS board member who criticized threats against agency’s budget Virginia Doyle questioned threats to rip funding away from the state agency over matters she said the board has no authority to address. Jacob HolmesNovember 22, 2023
Education APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request Although the APLS executive board took its first action Thursday, it will be a long wait before the board can take a final vote... Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2023
Education State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership Board members said they’d like more time and information to consider just what that move would mean for the library service. Jacob HolmesNovember 17, 2023
Education Wahl plans to call for state library disaffiliation from ALA John Wahl, ALGOP chair and Alabama Public Library Service board member, released a letter Wednesday detailing his plan. Jacob HolmesNovember 16, 2023
State APLS executive board primed for decision Thursday It will be up to the agency’s executive board whether to follow through on withdrawing from the ALA. Jacob HolmesNovember 14, 2023
Education Librarians, “Read Freely” react to APLS memo Read Freely said that is disappointing, but ultimately won’t change how local libraries operate. Jacob HolmesOctober 31, 2023
Education Analysis | A brief examination of defunding libraries in Alabama This isn't just about the present political milieu; the history of book banning is vast. Bill BrittOctober 18, 2023
State John Wahl: Participation in Clean Up Alabama roundtable is about “open dialogue” Wahl said the group had misunderstood and misconstrued his purpose in agreeing to attend the event. Jacob HolmesOctober 17, 2023
State Read Freely Alabama questions John Wahl’s “conflict of interest” Wahl is listed as a speaker at a Clean Up Alabama roundtable on "ending the sexualization of children in libraries." Jacob HolmesOctober 16, 2023
Governor Ivey suggests rule changes for Alabama public libraries to address library concerns Gov. Kay Ivey sent a letter to Alabama Public Library Service director Nancy Pack suggesting rule changes for libraries to receive state aid. Jacob HolmesOctober 5, 2023