Steve Flowers Articles

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Friends and Neighbors Politics OPINION — Last week I discussed young State Auditor Andrew Sorrell.  Recently, when I had him on my Montgomery television show, we discussed his successful race for state auditor. He understands the golden rule of politics, “money...

Inside the Statehouse: Andrew Sorrell Good Start as State Auditor

OPINION — Young Andrew Sorrell was sworn into office as the 41st state auditor of Alabama in January. In the early years of Alabama statehood, the state auditor and state treasurer were important positions in our 1819 political era. In those wilderness times of...

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The Alabama Community College System OPINION — Sometimes overlooked and often unsung, Alabama’s community and technical colleges are on a roll. It is time they get the recognition they deserve as workhorses for the state’s economy. There are 24 community and technical...

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Dr. Wayne Flynt’s, 'Afternoons with Harper Lee' OPINION —  Renowned Alabama historian Dr. Wayne Flynt has chronicled and penned a marvelous book appropriately titled “Afternoons with Harper Lee.” This gem is published by New South Books with editing by Randall...
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Inside the Statehouse

Very Impressive, High Steppin’ Victory for Gov. Ivey By Steve Flowers OPINION –– Our popular high steppin’, pistol tottin’ Gov. Kay Ivey won a very...

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Inside the Statehouse

TV Still Drives the Vote By Steve Flowers After the 1960 Kennedy vs. Nixon classic presidential contest, television became the medium for political...

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Inside the Statehouse

We Miss Shorty Price By Steve Flowers OPINION — The governor’s races of bygone years were a lot more fun and colorful than today's.  We would...

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Inside the Statehouse

Governor’s Race Down to the Wire By Steve Flowers OPINION — We are down to the last few days in the 2022 governor’s race. For the first time in my...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Senate Race Down to the Wire By Steve Flowers OPINION — The GOP Primary is less than two weeks away on May 24. It has been an interesting and...

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Inside the Statehouse

Fob James Story, 1978 Governor’s Race By Steve Flowers OPINION — The crowded field for governor striving to oust incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey includes...

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