Capitol Journal

We report on plans for the late congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis to lie in state at the Alabama capitol this weekend. We’re joined by Atty. Gen. Steve Marshall, who will discuss new state prison concerns raised by the Department of Justice. We’re also joined by new GOP U.S. Senate nominee Tommy Tuberville, who talks about the campaign ahead against incumbent Democrat Doug Jones. And State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris is with us to discuss continued virus spikes and preparations for back-to-school and college football.

AL Supt. of Ed. Dr. Eric Mackey joins us to discuss a revised school reopening plan he submitted to the governor today. St. Health Ofcr. Dr. Scott Harris is with us to talk about a new statewide mask ordinance and about a continued rise in virus cases and deaths. And Jerry Carl, the new Republican nominee for Alabama’s 1st dist. cong. seat, joins us to discuss his win this week and the campaign moving forward.

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris joins us to discuss another Alabama record for daily coronavirus cases. Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn will be with us to talk about the virus behind bars and the governor’s new prison construction plan. Secretary of State John Merrill will join us to discuss health and safety at the polls next week. And U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Session will be with us to talk about Tuesday’s Republican runoff election with Tommy Tuberville.

We report on plans announced today for reopening state schools this fall. We’re joined by State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, who discusses another record daily high for coronavirus cases this week. We’re also joined by Archives and History Director Steve Murray, who talks with us about his agency acknowledging its role in distorting the state’s racial history. And Rep. Will Dismukes of Prattville is with us to discuss calls for him to resign because of his support of certain Confederate causes.

Attorney General Steve Marshall joins us to discuss both legal maneuverings in a state election case and the monuments controversy. House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels will be with us to call for lawmakers to consider a repeal of the state’s Memorial Preservation Act during a possible special legislative session. Republican 2nd district congressional candidate Barry Moore will join us to discuss how racial unrest and economic pressures are shaping the campaign season. And State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris will talk with us about the alarming spike in Alabama coronavirus cases.

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris talks with us about this week’s highest-ever daily spikes in coronavirus cases. Alabama Democratic Party Chair and state Rep. Chris England of Tuscaloosa joins us to discuss racial tensions, prison reform, and Nancy Worley giving up her legal battle for control of the party. And Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police President Bill Partridge will be with us to discuss calls for police reform.

Sen. Rodger Smitherman of Birmingham and his daughter, Birmingham City Council member Crystal Smitherman, join us to discuss a violent protest in their city this week and a racial profiling bill the elder Smitherman has attempted to pass for several years. Attorney General Steve Marshall is with us to talk about the lawsuit he’s already filed against Birmingham for removing a confederate monument in the wake of the protests. Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington joins us to discuss falling unemployment numbers in Alabama. And State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris will be with us to talk about the latest virus statistics.

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris joins us to discuss the continued rise of Alabama coronavirus cases and deaths. Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey will be with us to talk about next week’s reopening of state schools. Congressman Robert Aderholt will join us to discuss the U.S. House approving another small business aid package. Secretary of State John Merrill will be with us to talk about the debate over mail-in voting. And Rep. David Faulkner of Birmingham will join us to discuss his proposed bill that would give limited legal immunity to state businesses and the healthcare industry in the aftermath of the pandemic.

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris joins us to discuss the new loosening of state business restrictions; Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh will be with us to talk about tensions during the final days of the legislative session; House Speaker Mac McCutcheon will also join us to discuss those tensions; and Rep. Rod Scott of Fairfield will be with us to talk about being the only House Democrat consistently at the Statehouse during the final days of the session.

Gov. Ivey discusses her proposal for spending $1.8 billion in federal stimulus funding. Alabama Health Officer Scott Harris talks a spike in virus cases, & Rep. Bill Poole covers passage of a record $7.2 billion school-spending plan.