[Opinion] At public hearing on state aid for libraries, few support Ivey’s proposed code changes

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At public hearing on state aid for libraries, few support Ivey’s proposed code changes

About 80 speakers showed up Tuesday to voice their opinion on Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed changes to the Alabama Public Library Service administrative code that would require new policies for libraries to receive state aid. There were two clear sides between the speakers—one side that opposed the changes and believes libraries are already handling materials appropriately and the other side which believes libraries are allowing inappropriate content…