Patrick Darrington

Patrick Darrington is a reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter. You can reach him at [email protected].

Prisons

Two men attempted suicide in Alabama prisons Sunday, one died

34-year-old Steven Seay’s death marks at least 56 people who have died inside ADOC prisons this year.

June 14, 2023

The summit will come on the 10th anniversary of the Shelby v. Holder decision.

June 14, 2023

The legislation provides tax incentives for businesses aimed at enticing their utilization of Alabama ports.

June 12, 2023

“Today was a historic win,” Sewell said. "It was a win for democracy itself.”

June 9, 2023

“General Dickinson just confirmed to us that the headquarters of U.S. Space Command belongs on Redstone Arsenal," Britt said.

June 8, 2023

Appointees include new members of the Alabama Developmental Disabilities Council and several county Boards of Registrars.

June 8, 2023

SB65 would have cut the occupational tax in certain cities down to 1 percent gradually over time, virtually eliminating it.

June 7, 2023

The SPLC found that there was a marked shift in extremism into mainstream discourse and onto “main street” in 2022.

June 7, 2023

The Legislature introduced and passed dozens of bills addressing an abundance of issues — except gambling.

June 6, 2023

With their passing, at least 54 individuals have died in Alabama state prisons this year.

June 5, 2023