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Inside the Statehouse
Roads Vital and Political for Alabama

OPINION —Roads and bridges have been vital to Alabama since its creation. This is probably true of most states; however, it has been especially true for Alabama for several reasons. First of all, we are a large state, geographically. Most metropolitan areas are a good...
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Inside the Statehouse Indictment Plan Has Made Trump GOP Nominee and Maybe Next President

BY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION —In early April, I wrote that “Democrats give Trump a lifeline.” It was at that time that a Democratic district attorney in an overwhelmingly Democratic New York venue had indicted Trump in a political ploy to disarm in some way,...
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Inside the Statehouse
Of Course the Space Command Decision was Political

BY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION —In my July 19, 2023, column my prediction was that Democratic President Joe Biden would keep the heralded space command headquarters in Colorado, rather than allow it to be moved to Alabama. Biden made the Colorado decision 10 days later....
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Alabama is in for a Congressional Shakeup

OPINION —Being elected to Congress is like having a guaranteed job for as long as you want. They serve two year terms and the reelection rate is 96%. All you have to do is vote the party line and not commit murder and you are there for life. The path to reelection to...
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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Dec 28, 2022

Richard Shelby Coming Home  OPINION — Our iconic senior United States senator, Richard Shelby, will walk out of the Senate chambers in...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Dec 21, 2022

The McMillans of Baldwin County OPINION — Alabama has a treasured history of famous political families. Many of the legacies are of father-and-son...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Dec 15, 2022

Two Jefferson County Legends Retire OPINION — As we begin to celebrate the Christmas season and close out 2022, allow me to share the story of two...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Dec 7, 2022

Some Legislative Leaders Retire, Pass Away OPINION — Allow me to share the stories of three of my favorite legislative colleagues. Two of these...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Nov 22, 2022

All Politics Is No Longer Local OPINION — The legendary speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Tip O’Neill, is credited with coining the...

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Inside the Statehouse: Alabama’s Big 10 Mayors Are Influential

Inside the Statehouse

Nov 16, 2022

Bonner Inaugurated at South Alabama OPINION — Jo Bonner was officially sworn in as the fourth president of the University of South Alabama on Sept....

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Nov 9, 2022

Kay Ivey is Governor Again OPINION — Gov. Kay Ivey’s 2022 reelection victory run has been very impressive. Some of you may be wondering how quickly...

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