Capitol Exchange, February 27, 2026

This week’s episode of Capitol Exchange highlights FFA Week in Alabama, featuring Alabama FFA President Alex Johnson and State Reporter Luke Garrett as they discuss the importance of agricultural education, leadership development, and the organization’s statewide impact. Representative Adline Clarke of Mobile County joins the program to talk about her legislative priorities, including the proposed Alabama Voting Rights Act, expanded early voting through House Bill 270, and House Bill 258 addressing Medicaid wheelchair repair standards, alongside support from Miss Auburn University 2026 Ashlyn Powers. Senator Robert Stewart also discusses his proposed $10 minimum wage bill and the challenges it faces in the Senate, while the Executive Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association shares insight into governance, rulemaking, and decision-making in high school sports across the state.