Legislature ALGOP pushing for bill to allow jailing of librarians The Alabama Republican Party voted Saturday to encourage the Legislature to repeal protections for librarians. Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2024
Local news Prattville Library Board changes policy to prohibit LGBTQ+ books for minors The policies will block the library from purchasing LGBTQ+ books for children under 17. Jacob HolmesFebruary 9, 2024
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
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
Local news Dothan church hosts panel on “obscene” library books Republican Rep. Rick Rehm was among those panelists and claimed books are being placed in libraries “to indoctrinate our children.” Jacob HolmesJanuary 26, 2024
Courts Federal judge weighs in on whether libraries are “government speech” The case will be one to watch for Alabamians particularly if it makes its way to the 11th Circuit. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2024
National 2024: Diverging state laws focus on book bans, LGBTQ+ rights in the US The year 2024 could prove critical as the country grapples with reconciling its cherished ideals with the realities of its diverse and often divided... Bill BrittJanuary 2, 2024