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Libraries will still receive state aid through the fiscal year, allowing about three months to draft policies aligning with the code changes.
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Alabama House minority leader endorses Vice President Harris
Yes, Kamala Harris can be on the ballot in Alabama
Rep. Sewell, Alabama DNC delegation endorse Vice President Harris
Secretary of State Wes Allen signs statement on election integrity at RNC
Odd series of events could see new rep in HD52 by August
- Governor
Gov. Ivey delivers $3.9 million for road and bridge projects
Gov. Ivey champions Alabama Manufacturers on “Made in the USA” Day
Gov. Ivey announces $53.5 million grant for expanding broadband
Gov. Ivey appoints new Talladega County district judge
Gov. Ivey announces 20 appointments to various state positions
- Legislature
- Economy
Nurses, retail salespersons and retail supervisors are the top jobs in June
Home prices and number of sales continue to rise: Alabama Realtors
National labor market remained stable in June with 206,000 new jobs
Southern Research awards, biotech funds, new jobs and business growth in Alabama
Job openings in Alabama unchanged in April, separations down
- National
Rep. Sewell cosponsors constitutional amendment on presidential immunity
Hispanic Americans group condemns Tuberville’s “Garbage” remark
Alabama members of Congress applaud Israeli prime minister
Rep. Palmer: Secret Service director should resign after Trump assassination attempt
Sen. Katie Britt leads effort to address childcare crisis
- Education
UA strengthens commitment to rural communities through STARS College Network
University of Alabama shuts down DEI office to comply with state law
Troy University Surveying and Geomatics Sciences program wins national award
School choice vouchers tanked Arizona’s budget. Could they do the same in Alabama?
Troy University dean selected to attend Fulbright international seminar
- Health
ADPH requests increase in funds for CHIP during 2026 fiscal year
FTC report: PBMs inflate drug costs, harm independent pharmacies
Reproductive rights organizations: “Human beings are dying” because of state policies
Rep. Sewell, UAB to highlight research, advances in pancreatic cancer care
Alabamians safely dispose of over 4,000 pounds of medications on Take Back Day
- Opinion
APLS stories
State
The Alabama Public Library Service received at least 4,300 letters in support or opposition to proposed code changes.
Legislature
House Education Budget Chair Danny Garrett said he "redirected" $750,000 of the agency's budget.
State
The proposed code changes would require all libraries across the state to implement those policies basically verbatim.
State
Amy Dozier Minton has challenged at least 30 titles due to LGBTQ characters, and she plans to challenge more.
Education
The proposed changes have come under fire from advocates of Constitutional librarianship, who argue the language supports censorship efforts.
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.
Education
The group lays out its objectives in the letter, including giving the state agency more control of local library collection policies.
State
Without access to the list, it's unclear just how many books have been submitted, and how many have actually been added.