Capitol Journal

We preview the upcoming legislative week, including Tuesday’s expected Senate committee action on a lottery bill and legislation that would drop the requirement for a permit to conceal carry a gun in the state. And we’re joined by Rep. Chris Blackshear of Phenix City, who talks with us about lottery proposals, his fantasy sports bill, and new payday lending reform legislation.

We have a comprehensive wrap-up of the week’s legislative action. We will be joined by Sen. Cam Ward, who discusses how lawmakers are responding to federal concerns about the state’s prisons. And we’re also joined by Cong. Bradley Byrne, who talks with us about the Mueller report, trade tariffs and his trailing in a U.S. Senate election poll.

We have a comprehensive wrap-up of the week’s legislative action. We will be joined by Sen. Cam Ward, who discusses how lawmakers are responding to federal concerns about the state’s prisons. And we’re also joined by Cong. Bradley Byrne, who talks with us about the Mueller report, trade tariffs and his trailing in a U.S. Senate election poll.

Rep. Dimitri Polizos dies; Vice President Mike Pence visits Huntsville; Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey on Common Core repeal effort; and Jimmy Lyons with the Alabama State Port Authority on how the gas tax increase will benefit the port.

Rep. Dimitri Polizos dies; Vice President Mike Pence visits Huntsville; Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey on Common Core repeal effort; and Jimmy Lyons with the Alabama State Port Authority on how the gas tax increase will benefit the port.

We recap this week’s legislative action, including Senate passage of a Common Core repeal and a bill that would take the state out of the marriage license business. We’re joined by House Speaker Mac McCutcheon of Monrovia, who will discuss all the legislation the Senate has sent to the lower chamber for consideration after spring break. We will also be joined by Cong. Terri Sewell of Selma, who will talk with us about the rural hospital crisis, Medicaid expansion, voting rights and President Trump’s emergency declaration.

We recap this week’s legislative action, including Senate passage of a Common Core repeal and a bill that would take the state out of the marriage license business. We’re joined by House Speaker Mac McCutcheon of Monrovia, who will discuss all the legislation the Senate has sent to the lower chamber for consideration after spring break. We will also be joined by Cong. Terri Sewell of Selma, who will talk with us about the rural hospital crisis, Medicaid expansion, voting rights and President Trump’s emergency declaration.

The Senate approves bills to repeal Common Core school standards, to allow Alabamians to donate to President Trump’s border through a check-off box on their state income tax returns, and to take the state out of the marriage license business. And we’re joined by Rep. Andrew Sorrell of Muscle Shoals, who discusses his "no" vote on the gas tax increase.

The Senate approves bills to repeal Common Core school standards, to allow Alabamians to donate to President Trump’s border through a check-off box on their state income tax returns, and to take the state out of the marriage license business. And we’re joined by Rep. Andrew Sorrell of Muscle Shoals, who discusses his "no" vote on the gas tax increase.

We report on a Senate committee today approving a bill to repeal Common Core standards in state schools, setting it up for an expected floor vote tomorrow. House committees today okayed legislation to extend the "Stand Your Ground" law to churches, and to make it illegal to hold a phone while driving. And we’re joined by Rep. Ed Oliver of Dadeville, who discusses his "yes" vote on the gas tax increase.