Patrick Darrington

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

Legislature

Organizers condemn “divisive concepts” bill

The bill passed the House State Government Committee 9-3 with all of the white lawmakers voting yes.

April 17, 2023

The “Game Plan" aims to spur economic development in Alabama by increasing incentives for companies.

April 14, 2023

White lawmakers voted yes while Black legislators voted no.

April 13, 2023

The sponsor said her intent was not to criminalize youth but to offer some protection to employees of juvenile detention facilities.

April 12, 2023

The proposed bills would “prohibit an individual from loitering on a public roadway or in the right-of-way of a public roadway.”

April 12, 2023

Alabama continues to be a hotbed for redistricting litigation, most notably the U.S. Supreme Court Case Merrill v. Milligan.

April 10, 2023

Throughout the week, the Senate passed a number of bills that the House will now consider.

April 10, 2023

It would prohibit public agencies from disclosing personal information about members, volunteers, or donors of non-profit organizations.

April 6, 2023

During the redistricting process, a portion of Spanish Fort in Baldwin County was drawn into Figures' district in Mobile.

November 7, 2022