We are talking about the budget & supplemental, where the grocery tax is headed, the Rep. Givan situation and other issues, all with a little perspective and history from me thrown in.
This week, Mary and I welcome State Sen. Chris Elliott, whose police jurisdiction legislation recently caused quite a stir with 128 municipalities statewide forced to end collecting taxes and fees in those areas. PJs, get it?
This week, Mary and I host Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield to go in depth on the economic development incentives bills currently before the Legislature.
Mary and Todd visit with State Rep. Rex Reynolds, chairman of the House General Fund budget committee. They talked budgets, obviously, but also hit on other issues: the Huntsville police shooting, prisons, a possible grocery sales tax cut and much more!
Todd and Mary review the week that was in the Alabama Legislature. No guests, just informed commentary about what happened and curiosity about what's next as Spring Break comes.
Todd and Mary talk with House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels of Huntsville about the Democrats' agenda for the upcoming legislative session. Among the topics discussed are un-taxing groceries and overtime income, school choice and economic development incentives.
House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter comes "in the weeds" to discuss what the upcoming session might look like. We talk some issues, but mostly stick to process and how the House of Representatives will be different under his leadership. What will it mean to empower committees more? Will there be a difference in the way the floor operates? How are new members getting acclimated and is there any truth to this idea of a state-level "freedom caucus?" These questions and more get explored in the weeds!
Mary and Todd welcome State Rep. Terri Collins, who chairs the House Education Policy Committee and who is known for being a subject matter expert on the issue of education. They talk about what the Legislature might tackle education wise this session, from literacy and numeracy to choice and the budget surplus. A very "in the weeds" discussion if we don't say so ourselves!
Todd welcomes Stephen Boyd, a veteran Washington operative who writes the new "MONDAY BRIEF" about the latest from the nation's capital. Topics include: The Alabama Delegation's committee assignments and what they mean; What's really going on with debt limit negotiations with historical context; The realities of divided government from someone who has seen it all; Why we haven't seen a decision on Space Command to Huntsville; And what we should think about the Trump / DeSantis poll.
Todd and Mary interview State Sen. Arthur Orr, who chairs the Education Ways and Means Committee. The issues are myriad, from allocating ARPA dollars and when a special session might be called to how a tax rebate might materialize and what school choice items are actually on the table.
Todd and Mary break down the week that was in Alabama politics. Topics include the inauguration and reading between the lines of speeches, the first pre-filed bill of the 2023 regular session and where Alabama's Congressional delegation landed on the committee carousel.
As promised, we are bringing back the podcast. A new episode of "In the Weeds with Alabama Daily News" is now available wherever you get your podcasts.
Today we are talking with Mo Brooks, the North Alabama Congressman who just this week threw his hat in the ring for the contest to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby. The post In the Weeds with Mo Brooks appeared first on Alabama Daily News.
Today I've visiting withe Greg Reed, the new President Pro Tem of the Alabama Senate. I The post In the Weeds with Greg Reed appeared first on Alabama Daily News.
For today’s In the Weeds episode, I am talking with the newly appointed director of the Bureau of Pardons and Paroles Cam Ward. I spoke with Ward on his vision for the agency amidst the concerns over Alabama's crowded prison system and the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit against the state over the conditions of its men's prisons. The post In the Weeds with Cam Ward appeared first on Alabama Daily News.
It's important in Congress to have a healthy respect for the institution but to also never be intimidated by your surroundings, and I'd say that described Bradley. The post In the Weeds: Exit interview with Bradley Byrne appeared first on Alabama Daily News.
By TODD STACY, Alabama Daily News Today I spoke with Tommy Tuberville, who last week defeated incumbent Democrat Doug Jones to win election to the United States Senate. Do we call him Senator-elect? I don’t know, people are awfully sensitive about the office-holder-elect thing right now. But, it’s a fact that Tuberville would rather be...
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed talks about his first year in office, the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and his push to pass a property tax referendum to benefit public schools. The post In the Weeds w/ Steven Reed appeared first on Alabama Daily News.
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones discusses his reelextion efforts, his vote against Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett and other issues on the "In the Weeds" podcast" The post In the Weeds with Sen. Doug Jones appeared first on Alabama Daily News.
If you need something to whet your political whistle on this Election Day, listen to our little show. The post In the Weeds: Runoff Election Day appeared first on Alabama Daily News.