Patrick Darrington

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

Legislature

Committee holds public hearing on bill to restrict Chinese citizens from buying property

The bill will move to the full Senate for deliberation and a potential vote.

May 18, 2023

Rep. Anthony Daniels discusses Innovate Alabama bill

HB247 is focused on spurring small business and entrepreneurial growth.

May 18, 2023

Chinese citizens speak out against legislation preventing their acquisition of property

APR spoke to several Chinese people who are citizens or reside in Alabama who were outraged by this legislation.

May 16, 2023

Report: Alabama is one of the top 10 deadliest states for workers

Alabama ranked 7th with a 5.5 percent fatality rate out of 100,000 workers.

May 16, 2023

Videos show apparent medical neglect at ADOC facility

Multiple videos taken at the Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton show several inmates suffering from medical neglect and harsh conditions.

May 12, 2023

Another march protesting anti-LGBTQ legislation planned for Sunday in Huntsville

The rally is specifically in response to the anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-trans bills that the Legislature passed during session.

May 12, 2023

Sen. committee held public hearing to expand statute of limitations for child sex abuse

“Only about 1.5 percent of survivors of child sex assault ever receive justice from the criminal justice system,” Sen. Merika Coleman said.

May 11, 2023

March protesting anti-trans legislation planned for Tuesday

During last year’s session and the current session the legislature has passed numerous anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ bills.

May 10, 2023

Week in review: Senate passes historic education budget

The Senate passed a historic education budget worth $8.8 billion, including a $2 billion supplemental package.

May 8, 2023

Body cam footage shows police dog biting unarmed Black man

“The video is clear,” a civil rights attorney said. “These men aren’t protecting the public or enforcing the law. They’re attacking an unarmed Black man for no reason and they’re enjoying it.”

May 6, 2023