Todd Stacy

With the runoff elections in the books, we take you on the campaign trail to hear from the winners of Tuesdays contests. Voter turnout was disappointingly but unsurprisingly low. Randy Scott takes a look into some of the reasons why. The state has launched a major crackdown of Kramton, a drug sometimes sold at gas stations. Jeff Sanders has that story. Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville is playing a key role in the debate over how to reform college athletics in the era of NIL and the transfer portal. Alex Angle has that story from Washington.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Attorney fees and investor recoups would be prioritized over hospital operations for payment should Jackson Hospital reach a settlement in its lawsuit with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, according to a court filing.

With Jackson Hospital on the brink of closure, Randy Scott reports on what’s at stake here in the Capital City. Market conditions are threatening the pulp and paper industry in Alabama, one of our key economic sectors. Jeff Sanders has that story. After another tumultuous week in Washington, Alex Angle brings us the latest on how Alabama’s delegation has been involved.

We need more Alabamians and Americans who can think and talk about politics or culture or just the news with civility and respect.

The development is a hopeful sign that the Capital City's downtown hospital can remain open after filing for bankruptcy more than a year ago.

MONTGOMERY — Financially troubled Jackson Hospital has reached an agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama in a long-running dispute over medical reimbursement rates, the hospital announced Friday.

Alabama’s official state celebration of America’s 250th birthday, featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama, patriotic music from the Montevallo Community Band, performances by historical interpreters, video messages from Governor Ivey, Senator Britt and the American 250 Alabama Commission, plus a huge fireworks show.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. and WASHINGTON – State leaders on Thursday will announce major steps forward on finally completing the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project after an infusion of federal grant dollars.

Did you catch Capitol Journal this week? It’s a pretty newsy show!

A sweeping bipartisan housing affordability bill became law over the weekend without President Donald Trump’s signature.