Tonight on Capitol Journal...

The Legislature was back in action today and we have the latest, including w/ the ETF passing the House.

Todd's guests:

▶️Sally Smith of AlabamaSchoolBoards
▶️Lindsey Ward of the Alabama Retired State Employees Association

10:30 Alabama Public Television!

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Alabama Senate votes with House to send gambling bills to conference committee. Sen. Albritton, Gudger & Singleton represent Senate. Rep Whitt, Blackshear & Jones for House. Capitol Journal #alpolitics #gambling

Tonight...

We're covering another week in the Legislature, with movement on budgets and other key bills.

Todd's guests:

▶️Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton on gambling & workforce
▶️AL-2 GOP candidates Dick Brewbaker & Caroleene Dobson

Watch at 7:30 Alabama Public Television!

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Tonight on Capitol Journal...

Day 21 of the legislative session is in the books and we'll have the latest.

Todd welcomes APT's 2024 Young Heroes and Rhonda Mann of VOICESforALChildren to discuss the Kids Count Data Book.

10:30 on Alabama Public Television!

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Last night we honored Alabama Public Television's Young Heroes, high school seniors who have overcome adversity and excelled in academics & service. Today I got to interview these exceptional students for Capitol Journal. Such a heartening experience. Tune in tonight.

Alabama Senate in session. General Fund budget proposed on calendar. However, Sen. Jones upset over transparency and says he will filibuster as long as needed to delay vote and make sure members have more time to digest budget proposal. Capitol Journal #alpolitics

It was committee day in the Legislature, and we're covering bills moving w/ ten legislative days to go.

Todd's guests:

▶️Majority Leader @scottstadthagen on his opposition to UAW's efforts in AL
▶️Rep. Craig Lipscomb on his bill to prevent squatting

10:30 Alabama Public Television!

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We're covering a long day in the Legislature as the session reaches its 2/3 point. The education budget is moving in the House and another medical marijuana bill drops in the Senate.

Todd welcomes Allison King of Alabama Education Association to discuss the education budget.

10:30 @aptv!

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The Alabama Senate has gaveled into session for the 20th legislative day. Senators have passed a big special order calendar with more than 3 dozen bills to be considered. Many deal with workforce development. Capitol Journal #alpolitics

That was fun!

I just spoke to Joseph Pelfrey, Director of NASA Marshall in Huntsville who viewed the eclipse totality in Russellville, Arkansas. Hear his thoughts about the eclipse and its connection to the Artemis moon mission tonight on Capitol Journal.

We're covering another busy week in the Legislature, including on medical marijuana & gambling.

Todd's guests:

▶️Mike Rogers on global threats & congressional gridlock
▶️Will Ainsworth on workforce bills
▶️Marilyn Lands on her big election win

7:30 Alabama Public Television!

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We're covering a busy day in the Legislature, including the latest on gambling.

Todd's guests:

▶️State Rep. Sam Jones, leading House Democrat on gambling plan
▶️Whitfield Hospital CEO Doug Brewer, advocate for the proposed health sciences school

10:30 Alabama Public Television!

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Today was committee day in the Legislature, and we have soup-to-nuts coverage of what legislation was debated.

Joining Todd in studio to talk about his package of military-related bills is Sen. Andrew Jones of Gadsden.

Watch at 10:30 on Alabama Public Television!

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Tonight on Capitol Journal:

The Legislature was back in action today and we have the latest.

Todd welcomes Carla Crowder of Alabama Appleseed to discuss the prison situation & Honour Hill of March of Dimes AL to talk about the coverage gap's impact on infant mortality.

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Tonight on Capitol Journal, Todd welcomes:

▶️Ethics Comm. Director Tom Albritton on his disagreements on ethics legislation
▶️Rear Admiral Mike Brown of U.S. Navy on 'Navy Week' in the Capital City & what all we can expect.

Watch at 10:30 on Alabama Public Television! (or on YouTube)

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Good show tonight so set your DVRs!

I'd describe my interview with Sen. Britt as topical, informative & wide-ranging. We covered a lot of ground. For the AL-2 candidates, the word that comes to mind is competitive. They aren't mincing words.

Tune in tonight!

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With the Legislature out this week, more of a focus on federal issues & elections...

Todd sits down w/ Senator Katie Boyd Britt to discuss a range of federal issues. And AL-2 Dem runoff candidates Anthony Daniels & Figures for Congress make their cases for Congress.

7:30 Alabama Public Television!

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This week on Capitol Journal, I catch up w/ Senator Katie Boyd Britt on a number of topics from appropriations to foreign policy. In this clip, I asked Sen Britt about the situation in Israel and the recent comments from Chuck Schumer on the Senate floor.

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Tonight on Capitol Journal...

We're reviewing a lively week in the Legislature with a host of bills now moving in the House & Senate. We also take a look at the workforce package unveiled this week.

Todd's guests:
▶️Senator Greg Reed
▶️Nathaniel Ledbetter

7:30 Alabama Public Television!

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Alabama Senate has gaveled into session for the 16th legislative day following a weeklong spring break. Capitol Journal #alpolitics