Patrick Darrington

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

Legislature

Historic Education Budget passes Senate

As changed in committee on Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey's proposed tax rebates were cut from $400 to $100 per filer.

May 5, 2023

The bill passed the Senate and now moves to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed into law.

May 5, 2023

The bill would prohibit K-12 schools and colleges from promoting or endorsing certain "divisive concepts."

May 4, 2023

The bill would prohibit an individual from loitering on a public roadway maintained by the state.

May 3, 2023

There were still a number of bills that passed despite one less day.

May 3, 2023

The correctional officer, Lateshia Jackson, was arrested and charged with torture/willful abuse of a child.

May 2, 2023

SB275 is co-sponsored by all 35 members of the Senate and would phase the grocery tax down from 4 percent to 2 percent over the next three years.

May 1, 2023

The bill would create the crime of organized retail theft and add language targeting retail theft.

May 1, 2023

Alabama is one of 13 states in the country that still impose taxes on groceries.

April 28, 2023

According to a complaint filed with the District Court of Escambia County, Jackson allegedly struck the 8-year-old child with a belt several times.

April 27, 2023