Capitol Journal

In light of a revived court challenge, Sen. Jabo Waggoner of Vestavia Hills will be with us to defend his bill that prevented Birmingham from raising its minimum wage. We’re also joined by Sonny Brasfield, the head of the Alabama Association of County Commissions, who will discuss the jail food fund controversy and his group putting together new gas tax legislation. And we also talk with Public Service Commissioner Jeremy Oden about his agency’s new oversight of ride-sharing companies.

We report on this week’s bribery indictment of Rep. Randy Davis of Daphne. We’re joined by Asst. U.S. Atty. Jonathan Ross, who will discuss the federal case against Davis and others. We also report on Democratic gubernatorial nominee Walt Maddox formally challenging Gov. Kay Ivey to a series of debates. And we’re joined by Sen. Clyde Chambliss, the co-chair of the legislative budget reform task force. He’ll talk about the effect of a recent court decision on internet sales tax collection.

We’re joined by Attorney General Steve Marshall, who will discuss winning the GOP runoff this week. We’re also joined by Democratic AG nominee Joe Siegelman, who will talk about facing Marshall in the fall general election. We report on the other races decided in this week’s runoffs, including Will Ainsworth winning the GOP Lt. Gov. nomination and Cong. Martha Roby taking the Republican nomination in District 2. And we will also be joined by AUM political science professor Dr. David Hughes, who will help us analyze all of the election results.

We report on the governor ending a long controversy over leftover county jail food money. We also have a complete runoff election preview. We’re joined by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, who says he’s been working to help bring key companies back onto the Business Council of Alabama. Alabama State Port Authority CEO Jimmy Lyons will be with us to talk about the effects of a possible trade war on the state. And we’re also be joined by Alabama Hospital Association CEO Dr. Don Williamson, who will discuss rural hospital closures and what the future may hold.

We're joined by Tuscaloosa Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Walt Maddox, who will discuss his campaign. We will also be joined by former state Representative Paul DeMarco of Homewood, who will help us analyze the upcoming runoff elections and the upheaval on the Business Council of Alabama. And we will discuss a new study on the well being of Alabama's kids with Rhonda Mann with VOICES for Alabama's Children.

We report on today’s funeral for Bridgette Marshall, the wife of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. We’re joined by Rep. Will Ainsworth of Guntersville, who discusses his GOP runoff campaign for lieutenant governor. We’re also joined by Sen. Gerald Dial of Lineville, who talks with us about his Republican runoff campaign for agriculture commissioner. And Dial’s opponent, Lowndesboro Mayor Rick Pate, is also with us to talk about his bid for the agriculture commissioner’s office.

We report on this week’s turmoil at the Business Council of Alabama. We also report on Governor Kay Ivey saying this week that fallout from President Trump’s trade tariffs could hurt the state’s economy. We’re joined by Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom Parker, who discusses winning the GOP nomination for Chief Justice. Ryan Hankins with the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama will talk with us about a new study on voter priorities and common ground along racial lines. And we’re also joined by Rep. Prince Chestnut of Selma, who will discuss his service on the Ethics Reform Task Force.

We’re joined by 2nd District Congresswoman Martha Roby of Montgomery, who will discuss heading into a Republican runoff. We also joined by Roby’s opponent, former congressman and former Montgomery mayor Bobby Bright. And we talk with Attorney General Steve Marshall about heading into a GOP runoff next month with former attorney general Troy King.

We have a complete wrap-up of this week’s primary elections. AUM Political Science Professor Dr. David Hughes joins us to analyze the results. We will also be joined by former Attorney General Troy King, who is headed into a GOP runoff with current AG Steve Marshall. We talk with PSC President Twinkle Cavanaugh, who is in a GOP runoff with Rep. Will Ainsworth for Lieutenant Governor, and we report on Rep. Ed Henry’s indictment in a federal "pill mill" case.





We have an in-depth preview of Alabama’s upcoming primary elections with state Republican Party Chair Terry Lathan of Mobile and Democratic Party Chair Nancy Worley of Montgomery. We will report on Governor Kay Ivey signing an executive order to allow volunteer armed administrators in state schools. We also report on a $388 million expansion at Montgomery’s Hyundai plant, bringing with it 50 new jobs. And we preview the upcoming Alabama State Games with Alabama Sports Foundation Vice President Anthony Terling.