Prisons Two more incarcerated individuals died on Wednesday The death toll continues to rise for incarcerated individuals in Alabama prisons. Patrick DarringtonAugust 17, 2023
Congress Carl: “By all means” it is okay for Alabama to defy federal court orders During an event Wednesday, APR asked Carl if it was okay for Alabama to disobey federal court orders. Carl responded: “by all means.” Patrick DarringtonAugust 17, 2023
State Former parole chair discusses the declining parole rate Alabama is on track to grant the lowest percentage of paroles in over a decade. Patrick DarringtonAugust 16, 2023
State AG wants to hire outside lawyers to fight culture war, redistricting issues The attorney general’s office is attempting to obtain funds to pay for two outside legal contracts. Patrick DarringtonAugust 15, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated person dies at Easterling Correctional Facility Inquiries for ADOC, a public state agency, to confirm deaths to APR have been ignored. Patrick DarringtonAugust 15, 2023
Congress Alabama secures $304 million in earmarks; Britt responsible for majority of haul Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, helped secure over $232 million in funding for Alabama initiatives by herself. Patrick DarringtonAugust 14, 2023
News Incarcerated person takes guard hostage at Donaldson facility, situation ongoing Statewide prison lockdown after an incarcerated individual took a guard hostage at William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonAugust 13, 2023
Economy Report: Alabama CEOs make 226 times more than the average worker The AFL-CIO released its annual Executive Paywatch report analyzing the disparity between CEO and worker pay ratios. Patrick DarringtonAugust 10, 2023
Prisons Escape, multiple deaths hit several ADOC facilities on Monday The incidents included several deaths, an attempted suicide, and an escape by an incarcerated individual. Patrick DarringtonAugust 9, 2023
Congress A suspicious package delivered to Sen. Katie Britt’s home Following protocol of Capitol police, the first responders were able to inspect and ascertain that the package was not harmful. Patrick DarringtonAugust 8, 2023