Capitol Journal provides extensive coverage of the Alabama Legislature and Alabama politics from a studio inside the Alabama Statehouse. Don Dailey hosts the program, examining key issues and interviewing newsmakers.
We're covering a pretty slow penultimate day in the Legislature as we approach the finish line. My guests: Sen. Tim Melson Rep. Barbara Drummond
Major legislation saw its way to final passage today, and others close to it. We'll hit the high points on @CapitolJournal . @SenLanceBell joins me to discuss immigration legislation and his film industry bill.
Previewing the final week of the regular session. Todd sit's down with Sen. Will Barfoot.
We are covering another busy week in the Legislature as the session winds down with only three days remaining. Todd's guests: Rep. Chris Pringle, Speaker Pro Tem Sen. Rodger Smitherman
Rep. Jamie Kiel, (R) - Russellville and Rep. Laura Hall, (D) - Huntsville
Todd sits down with ADEM Director Lance LeFleur, who is retiring this week.
We're covering another busy week in the Alabama Legislature, plus other political news from Huntsville to the coast. Todd's guests: State Sen. Dan Roberts State Sen. Kirk Hatcher
Today was one of the last significant committee days of the session, as lawmakers try to get their bills in position for final passage with just six legislative days of the session.
Day 24 of the Alabama Legislature's 2025 Regular Session is in the books, and we'll get you caught up on what happened tonight on @CapitolJournal. Rep. Terri Sewell joins Todd to discuss her efforts to deal with Trump administration cuts in her district.
A review of this week in the Alabama Legislature. Then Todd Stacy sits down with Congressman Shomari Figures.
Long and pretty wild day in the Alabama Legislature today, as Republican supermajorities in the House & Senate muscled through some conservative bills. We'll review it all. Rep. Ernie Yarbrough joins me to discuss his bill, the Laken Riley Act.
It was an active committee day today in the State House, and we'll get you caught up on what happened tonight on @CapitolJournal . My guests: Cynthia Crutchfield of @InnovateAlabama @AdamThompsonAL of @AFPhq
We review legislative floor action, including a little tension between the House & Senate over each chamber's bills moving. Rep. Jeff Sorrells joins me in studio to discuss his bill reining in the state's CWD enforcement.
We are back for another week in the Alabama Legislature as the grind gets real. Join us for Capitol Journal tonight as we preview some of what's to come. Pleased to have Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Jeff Newton on the show tonight. I think you'll find our interview interesting.
We're covering an active week in the Legislature, from PBMs & farm bureau health plans to the cell phone ban & shark attacks. Plus @alexangle_'s dispatch from DC. Todd's guests: ▶️ Senator Arthur Orr ▶️ Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair
We are covering a consequential day in the State House, with the education budget and farm bureau health plan legislation moving. @Trish_Crain breaks down the ETF and then I'm pleased to welcome APT's Young Heroes of 2025.
Another long day in the State House! We'll catch you up on the highlights on @CapitolJournal . I'll also interview Rep. Phillip Rigsby, whose PBM legislation passed this week, and Derek Chen, who announced his run for State Auditor.
Long day in the State House. And they're only getting longer! We're covering the high points tonight on @CapitolJournal . Plus Rep. Ed Oliver joins me in studio to talk about Military Day & the busy session his Military & Veterans Affairs Committee has had.
Bureau of Pardons & Parole Director Cam Ward; Alabama State Parks Director Matthew Capps.
We're diving into the farm bureau health plan issue with Preston Roberts of @AlfaFarmers & Jane Adams of @ACSCAN_Alabama . Good conversations from both perspectives!
Second half of the Alabama legislative session starts today. Joining Jeff Sanders is Rep. Andy Whitt, (R) - Ardmore
Randy Scott filling in for Todd Stacy. He sits down with Cam Ward, Director of the Bureau of Pardons & Paroles; Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R) - Prattville; Rep. Prince Chestnut, (D) - Selma; and Dr. Louis Lambiase, the Dean of UAB Heersink School of Medicine in Montgomery.
We're covering another busy week in the Legislature as the session eclipses the halfway point. Todd's guests: Senate Majority Leader @SenLivingstonAL House Minority Leader @AnthonyDaniels
We'll wrap up a busy day in the State House: PBMs, paid parental leave, foreign campaign interference, targeted sales tax exemptions, etc. Pleased to welcome State Rep. Kelvin Datcher, the newest member of the Legislature.
Lawmakers are back in Montgomery as the legislative session resumes. We have the action from the State House on Capitol Journal. Todd welcomes John McMillan, director of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to talk about their licensing process moving forward.
We're covering an action-packed week in Alabama government & politics, from Montgomery to Washington to Selma. Todd sits down with Rep. Danny Garrett to discuss his new tax cut proposals and what we can expect in the education budget.
We're covering an active day in the Legislature: veterans affairs, glock switches, police immunity and more. Rep. Marilyn Lands joins me to discuss her Medicaid maternal care bill and other issues.
We preview this week in the Alabama Legislature. And Todd sits down with State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris to discuss this year's flu season, and a recent outbreak in Measles.
We're covering another busy week in the Legislature and in Congress: budgets, crime, immigration, veterans affairs, cell phones in schools, medical marijuana, PBMs & more. Todd's guests: Rep. Rex Reynolds Rep. Neil Rafferty John Driscoll of the Alabama Port Authority
Rep. Matt Woods, (R) - Jasper Clay Scofield, Vice-President, Business Council of Alabama
Todd Stacy sits down with David Silverstein discusses Medicaid expansion.
We're covering an action-packed week in Alabama government & politics, from veterans & pharmacy bills in the Legislature to Britt & Tuberville urging the new FBI director to fill out the Redstone campus. Todd's guests: -Sen. Sam Givhan -Rep Ontario Tillman
We're reviewing a fast-paced week in the world of Alabama politics, as the legislative session cruises along & our congressional delegation engages in a frenzied DC. Todd's guests: Sen Greg Albritton, Rep. Barbara Drummond, Rep Joe Lovvorn.
Sen. Andrew Jones discusses the Veterans Affairs legislation. Also, Rep. Leigh Hulsey talks about her bill banning smart phones in schools and a push to require proper reading instruction.