Capitol Journal Alabama Public Television

We will report on the arrest of Rep. Will Dismukes of Prattville on a felony theft charge. We will be joined by U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, who will discuss his hopes for a new federal virus aid package. State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris will also be with us to discuss an overall downward trend in Alabama virus numbers. And ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell and Business Council of Alabama President and CEO Katie Britt will join us to talk about an upcoming event to encourage state residents to take part in the census while at work.

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris joins us to discuss Gov. Kay Ivey extending for another month the statewide masking ordinance and the coronavirus health orders. We’re also be joined by Clint Reid, the chair of the College Republican Federation of Alabama. He will talk about his group being among those calling for the resignation of Rep. Will Dismukes of Prattville over his Confederate associations. And Rep. Juandalynn Givan of Birmingham is with us to discuss her pre-filed bills dealing with moving Confederate monuments and requiring black history courses in state schools.

We report on plans for the late congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis to lie in state at the Alabama capitol this weekend. We’re joined by Atty. Gen. Steve Marshall, who will discuss new state prison concerns raised by the Department of Justice. We’re also joined by new GOP U.S. Senate nominee Tommy Tuberville, who talks about the campaign ahead against incumbent Democrat Doug Jones. And State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris is with us to discuss continued virus spikes and preparations for back-to-school and college football.
 

AL Supt. of Ed. Dr. Eric Mackey joins us to discuss a revised school reopening plan he submitted to the governor today. St. Health Ofcr. Dr. Scott Harris is with us to talk about a new statewide mask ordinance and about a continued rise in virus cases and deaths. And Jerry Carl, the new Republican nominee for Alabama’s 1st dist. cong. seat, joins us to discuss his win this week and the campaign moving forward.

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris joins us to discuss another Alabama record for daily coronavirus cases. Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn will be with us to talk about the virus behind bars and the governor’s new prison construction plan. Secretary of State John Merrill will join us to discuss health and safety at the polls next week. And U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Session will be with us to talk about Tuesday’s Republican runoff election with Tommy Tuberville.

We report on plans announced today for reopening state schools this fall. We’re joined by State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, who discusses another record daily high for coronavirus cases this week. We’re also joined by Archives and History Director Steve Murray, who talks with us about his agency acknowledging its role in distorting the state’s racial history. And Rep. Will Dismukes of Prattville is with us to discuss calls for him to resign because of his support of certain Confederate causes.