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Cutrona targets library material
Salem News· 7 hours ago“There are a lot of books that parents frankly believe to be obscene and should not be out in public for their children to see,” Cutrona, R-Canfield, said. The “harmful to juveniles” definition ...
New Colorado law aims to protect public libraries from partisan book-banning battles
Denver Post· 2 days agoLibraries that don’t have established policies, or policies that don’t comply with the new law, “may...
Police pursuits, guns and child marriage among law changes coming in Washington
Kitsap Sun via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoThis year, that day is June 6. Here’s a look at some of the changes coming your way later this week. Police pursuits Among the most controversial proposals approved this year were three citizen ...
Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Gillian Lester Reflects on Her Deanship
Columbia University News· 2 hours agoAs she prepares to step down from her leadership role, Dean Lester discusses nearly a decade of...
Driver flees from scene of South Park rollover crash
WPXI via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoThe driver of a truck fled from a rollover crash in South Park Township. The Library Volunteer Fire Company said it happened Wednesday night in the area...
Ohio Republican proposes bill that would defund libraries over materials government deems ‘harmful’
Ohio Capital Journal via Yahoo News· 1 day agoColumbus mom-of-two Michelle Francis is not just a fan of her local library but of all the public...
Lincoln Parish Library effects juvenile library card access options for cardholders
NBC 10 - FOX 14 Monroe· 2 days agoRUSTON, La (KTVE/KARD) – In 2023, the Louisiana Legislature passed Act No. 436 that would require...
New Ames-based nonprofit counters Iowa's book bans, offers framework for book clubs
Ames Tribune via Yahoo News· 25 minutes agoPrice said the book selection is inclusive, diverse and a big hit with the kids. “The discussion...
New Ohio bill could restrict minors in libraries from seeing any book deemed 'harmful'
Local 12 Cincinnati· 12 hours agoThe proposal has left educational leaders concerned about how it could impact literacy for students...
Florida revises school library book removal training after public outcry
USA Today· 1 day agoFlorida is moving forward with a revised training program for local public school officials in...