A number of global publishing companies are suing the state of Idaho over a bill that requires public libraries to restrict what books and content ... media will likely fill the gap.

Senate committee will consider “Freedom to Read Act,” which would shield librarians from criminal charges and standardize reviews of book challenges PROVIDENCE — In Westerly, a right-wing ...

Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a "Freedom to Read" bill that would protect books on race, gender, and identity from being banned in schools and libraries. Proponents of the bill argue that ...

Nebraska may soon require public schools to inform parents about the books their children check out from libraries if they want to monitor their reading materials, with a vote expected soon.

SB 13 is authored by Sen. Angela Paxton. The bill would shift decision-making power over school library materials from librarians to school boards, requiring board approval for all new books and ...

Sen. David Wheeler, R-Huron, brought the amendment for House Bill 1239 and said it got to the “heart” of the issue so people can get questions answered about books without threatening prosecution.

The Planning and Development Committee approved a bill Friday that would forbid Connecticut libraries from entering in contracts with e-book publishers that limit libraries’ ability to control ...