In this discussion, Jeff Poor, Editor-in-Chief of 1819 News, dives into Alabama's 2025 Legislative Session. He highlights the tension between proposed tax cuts and increasing taxes from Republican leaders. The conversation also covers Governor Ivey's lackluster state of the state speech and its implications for essential issues like gambling legislation and immigration reform. Poor emphasizes the importance of public engagement and transparency in governance while scrutinizing current economic struggles and the legislative response to local challenges.