Capitol Journal

Attorney General Steve Marshall talks the recent opioid settlement & potential abortion ruling implications. Rep. Merika Coleman explains her "red flag" gun bill. And Twinkle Cavanaugh discusses various PSC issues as two seats are on the ballot.

We're talking election challenges and possible recounts with Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill, primary and runoff analysis with David Mowery, and baby formula/COVID/Monkey Pox with Alabama Department of Public Health's Dr. Karen Landers.

We'll review the election and look forward to the runoffs. Jim Purcell, Executive Director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education discusses a number of education topics, including the teacher shortage. And Sen. Clay Scofield discusses legislative issues like ARPA II.

Sen. Greg Reed talks next round of The America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); Secretary of State John Merrill offers important voting information; Dr. Scott Harris of Alabama Public Health talks COVID and baby formula; and David Mowery previews Tuesday's election.

Dr. Barbara Cooper of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education discusses the growth of First Class Pre-K; Mark Colson, president and CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, talks the trucking industry; and Michael Allen goes in-depth on national security and foreign policy.

State Finance Director Bill Poole talks prisons, ARPA & Budgets. Alabama Department of Mental Health  Commissioner Kim Boswell discusses the state's new crisis centers. And Bruce Ely of Bradley Arant reviews tax legislation.

Sen. Rodger Smitherman reflects on the regular session and previews the expected special. Sen. Chris Elliott discusses infrastructure projects. Medical Association of the State of Alabama's Dr. Julia Booth talks telemedicine & other medical issues. 

Guests: Cam Ward, Director of Alabama Board of Pardons & Parole; Alabama Securities Commissioner Joe Borg; President and CEO of The Alabama Hospital Association Dr. Don Williamson.

We'll review what bills Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law this week. Todd welcomes Long. Barry Moore, @BCAToday's David Cole and Collier Tynes of @AlaVoices for topical conversations.

We'll recap a wild final week in the Alabama Legislature. From trans issues to tax cuts, it was a consequential end to the session. 

 House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, in his last regular session as speaker, is our special guest.