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[Michigan Library Association @MLAoffice]

These two remarkable women (Veronica Paiz, MI State Representative and State Representative Carol Glanville) have re-introduced the FREEDOM TO READ bills - they are now HB4250 and HB4251. Looking forward to working with them during this new legislative cycle.

[MI Right to Read @MIRighttoRead]

CMU students, community members share their thoughts on banned books https://t.co/t2L5NnHE8F

[MI Right to Read @MIRighttoRead]

Students at MSU are the voice of our future! PRSSA hosts discussion about book bans, intellectual freedom https://t.co/yRYBdD714I

[MI Right to Read @MIRighttoRead]

Library board in Michigan community works to dispel rumors of possible book ban https://t.co/275Xjagle3

[MI Right to Read @MIRighttoRead]

In Alpena, conservative activists appointed to library board after stoking hysteria over LGBTQ books https://t.co/NIgiAPTcob

[MI Right to Read @MIRighttoRead]

A lengthy, but important summary of book challenges at the Alpena Public Library.
@heykellyjensen.bsky.social
has outlined the events and rhetoric of the last 2 years that continue to shape and cause irreparable damage. https://t.co/k4AK8EP1jq

[MI Right to Read @MIRighttoRead]

We hope that the Freedom to Read bills will be heard and voted on.

[Craig Mauger @CraigDMauger]

The Michigan Senate IS NOT calling it a day:

[MI Right to Read @MIRighttoRead]

Keep advocating. One more hurdle jumped…a few more until we reach the finish line.

[Michigan Library Association @MLAoffice]

‼️📢 🗣BREAKING NEWS: The House has passed the Freedom to Read Acts - tie-barred House Bills 6034 and 6035! The bills now head to the Senate. We have more work to do. The bills could see a vote no earlier than next Friday. Learn more👇 #MIRightToRead
https://t.co/WaRuw2rRNQ

[Michigan Library Association @MLAoffice]

‼️📢 🗣BREAKING NEWS: The House has passed the Freedom to Read Acts - tie-barred House Bills 6034 and 6035! The bills now head to the Senate. We have more work to do. The bills could see a vote no earlier than next Friday. Learn more👇 #MIRightToRead
https://t.co/WaRuw2rRNQ

[MI Right to Read @MIRighttoRead]

'Freedom to Read Act' Signed into New Jersey Law https://t.co/2YSwGYx7B1 via @69News

[Michigan Library Association @MLAoffice]

From Michigan? Send a letter to our legislators to protect the right to read TODAY! https://t.co/fsX3AusoKX

[Michigan Library Association @MLAoffice]

Library advocates submitted 500 Cards of Support for the MI Freedom to Read Acts Legislation, HB 6034 and 6035 before the Dec 4 meeting of the House Committee on Government Operations. Thank you for advocating to protect the right to read! #MIRighttoRead https://t.co/MZBo81KNRo.

[Michigan Library Association @MLAoffice]

Michigan librarians back bills aimed at thwarting book bans https://t.co/AoKbAsEVXR

[MI Right to Read @MIRighttoRead]

Librarian Amanda Jones Files New Defamation Lawsuits
“I’ve had enough for me, and I’ve had enough for everyone else.” https://t.co/N4t7BbfT5A - #SchoolLibraryJournal

[MI Right to Read @MIRighttoRead]

More fuel for the fire. https://t.co/7LPKfFHMnK

[MI Right to Read @MIRighttoRead]

Advocates fear national book ban under unified GOP government https://t.co/CV1CaGdINV

[MI Right to Read @MIRighttoRead]

Librarians in West Michigan stand in strong support of these bills to adopt collection development policies that incorporate both the principles of the First Amendment and the rights afforded and upheld in civil rights protections https://t.co/s5DMCZ2aAh

[Michigan Library Association @MLAoffice]

The two bills introduced Nov. 7 would require public libraries to adopt uniform policies outlining unacceptable reasons for residents to request a book be removed from the shelves. https://t.co/2TrPx7qqJw

[MI Right to Read @MIRighttoRead]

Michigan could make it almost impossible for parents to challenge library books @MichCapCon https://t.co/XE1NvBtJ0S

[Michigan Library Association @MLAoffice]

"The bills, which have 23 Democratic co-sponsors, would apply to community and district libraries, but not school libraries. They are expected to receive a hearing in early December in the House Government Operations Committee."
#MIRightToRead
https://t.co/NowEfwaIUM