Steve Flowers Articles

Roger Bedford remembered

BY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION — As is my custom, my year-end column is devoted to acknowledging meaningful Alabama political leaders who passed away during the year. This year I will highlight only one. Roger Bedford passed away in October at 67. He was not just a...

Sen. Katie Britt’samazing first year

BY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION — As Christmas approaches, Alabama’s Sen. Katie Britt prepares to mark one year in office. Those of us who have known her since before she was elected to the Senate knew she would be successful, but we could not have imagined the...

The legend ofSen. John Sparkman

OPINION — In my 2015 book, Of Goats and Governors: Six Decades of Colorful Alabama Political Stories, I have a chapter entitled “Alabama’s Three Greatest Senators.” I chronicle the lives and accomplishments of Richard Shelby, Lister Hill and John Sparkman. Last week...

Inside the Statehouse

Lister Hill, a great Alabama senator OPINION— We had a very dist-inguished congressional delegation from Alabama during the 30-year span of 1934-1964. The congressmen from the Heart of Dixie appeared to be born to serve in congress. Their pedigrees were all similar....
Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

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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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Congressional Delegation Reelected in November OPINION — Our Alabama congressional delegation will all be reelected next month, as usual. We are no...

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Inside the Statehouse: General Election is Upon Us

Inside the Statehouse

National Trends Do Not Affect Alabama OPINION — As mentioned last week, all polling points to a significant Republican pickup of congressional seats...

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Inside the Statehouse: GOP Poised for Congressional Gains

Inside the Statehouse

Board of Education OPINION — School board members are some of the most selfless public servants in Alabama. This accolade goes to the Alabama State...

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Inside the Statehouse: GOP Poised for Congressional Gains

Inside the Statehouse

The Decibel Level Story OPINION — Those of us who served a long time in the legislature have a lot of stories. I served 16 years from 1982 to 1998...

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Inside the Statehouse: GOP Poised for Congressional Gains

Inside the Statehouse

Alabama: A Big Front Porch OPINION — For decades, losing political candidates in Alabama have been exiled to “Buck’s Pocket.” It is uncertain when...

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