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.
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The end of the legislative session brings the start of the 2026 election cycle, and there's plenty of movement there this week. Alex Angle reports from Washington on the "Big Beautiful Bill" passing the House with Alabama's perspective. Jeff Sanders got out on the water with law enforcement from Alabama, Georgia and Florida who are teaming up to cr…
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SINE DIE
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We’re previewing the final day of the 2025 legislative session — with over 50 bills still in limbo, possible cloture in play, and tensions rising in the Senate. Todd sits down with Vic Wilson, Executive Director of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools.
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It has been a week. Lots to cover. I'll also talk with @alexangle_ about the latest on Sen. Tuberville's potential run for governor and what we might see from Congress on cuts to Medicaid.
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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
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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.
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Previewing the final week of the regular session. Todd sit's down with Sen. Will Barfoot.
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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
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Rep. Terri Collins, (R) - Decatur
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Rep. Jamie Kiel, (R) - Russellville and Rep. Laura Hall, (D) - Huntsville
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Todd sits down with ADEM Director Lance LeFleur, who is retiring this week.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Political columnist Steve Flowers
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Rep. Ginny Shaver, (R) - Leesburg
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rep. Brock Colvin, (R) - Albertville
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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.
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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
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Rep. Matt Woods, (R) - Jasper Clay Scofield, Vice-President, Business Council of Alabama
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Todd Stacy sits down with David Silverstein discusses Medicaid expansion.
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Sen. Robert Stewart, (D) - Selma
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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
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Rep. Jennifer Fidler with Rep. Ben Robbins
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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.
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We're covering @SenTuberville & @SenKatieBritt prominent roles in this week's confirmation hearings in Washington, plus news on blockchain, health care & recidivism here in Montgomery. Todd's guests: @SenatorAOrr @RepEngland70 @Repsteveclouse Filmmaker Robert Clem
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We’re covering a busy week in politics, from Alabama to Washington. Alabama Congressman-Elect Shomari Figures talks about his plans for assuming office in less than two weeks. After that, State Senator Andrew Jones and State Representative Ed Oliver discuss the state’s efforts to improve mental health outcomes for veterans. Just in time for the hol…
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Dr. Amanda Williams; Dr. Brittney Anderson; Ebony Evans; Sen. Robert Stewart, (D) - Selma
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Senate Pro Tem Greg Reed State Treasurer Young Boozer
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Lots of news on education, state prisons & mental health crisis care. My guests: @SteveFlowersAL & Sen. Jabo Waggoner Todd Schmidt & Quin Greshem of @AlabamaShakes Photographer David Graves
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U.S. Sen. Katie Britt U.S. Rep.-Elect Shomari Figures Secretary of State Wes Allen
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