We report on Alabama’s preparations for Tropical Storm Nate. We also report on new state lawsuits challenging the use of electronic bingo machines in casinos in five counties. We’re joined by Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon of Monrovia, who will remember Rep. Jim Patterson of Meridianville, who died suddenly this week at the age of 67. We’re joined by Rep. James Buskey of Mobile, who will talk with us about his decision to retire after 42 years in the legislature.