Steve Flowers Articles

Inside the Statehouse: Lurleen Wallace

OPINION — Gov. Kay Ivey is Alabama’s second female governor. Lurleen Wallace was the first. Ironically, Ivey’s idol and impetus for striving to be governor was Wallace. Ivey’s first involvement in state politics was as a campaign worker for Lurleen’s 1966 race for...

Inside the Statehouse: Dr. David Bronner Celebrates 50 Years as CEO Of RSA

OPINION — The legendary head of the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA), Dr. David Bronner, celebrates 50 years as CEO this month. When the annals of Alabama history are written, there will never be an Alabamian as remarkable a public servant to our state than...

Inside the Statehouse: Jacob Waggoner – An Alabama Political Icon

OPINION — As I stroll down the halls of the Alabama Senate during this current regular session of the Alabama Legislature, I will stop and visit in the offices of my favorite legislative buddies. My favorite and first stop is with my longtime friend Jabo Waggoner....

Inside the Statehouse

Alabama Political Leaders under 45 OPINION — It may appear to you and most casual observers of Alabama politics that our Alabama elected officials are old. That observation is accurate when you observe our current leaders in the highest offices. The governor’s office...
Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Incumbency Reigns Supreme in State Senate By Steve Flowers Being an incumbent state senator in Alabama is like owning that seat. The level of...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers Incumbency Prevails in Secondary Constitutional Offices Incumbency is a potent, powerful, inherent advantage in politics. That fact...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers Kay Ivey Still Favorite to Win Reelection Usually in a gubernatorial year the governor’s race grabs the spotlight. However, with...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

2022 Senate Race Will Be Most Expensive in State History By Steve Flowers The marquee race in this big 2022 election year is for our open U.S....

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Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers Significance of Trump Endorsements in Alabama Races Former President Donald Trump was a very-popular president with Alabama...

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Inside the Statehouse

Groundhog Day By Steve Flowers Happy Groundhog Day. It is an ironic juxtaposition that the State of the Union address by the president and Groundhog...

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Inside the Statehouse

Will Gambling Be Addressed in 2022? By Steve Flowers As the final regular legislative session of the quadrennium evolves, it is apparent that the...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers The 2022 annual regular session of the legislature has begun. It began Jan. 11 and constitutionally can last three and one-half...

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