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Inside the Statehouse

Women in Alabama Politics OPINION — It is hard to imagine that it was only a little over 100 years ago that women were given the right to vote in the United States. The 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women full suffrage, was finally ratified in 1920....
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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...
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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...
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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....
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Inside the State House

Inside the State House

Jun 30, 2021

Privatization of ABC Stores Fails Again By Steve Flowers Alcohol was on the minds of many Alabama lawmakers this year as the legislature considered...

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Inside the State House

Inside the Statehouse

Jun 16, 2021

Prison Issue Unresolved By Steve Flowers There were two major issues not resolved during the just completed regular legislative  session....

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Inside the State House

Inside the Statehouse

Jun 9, 2021

Politics Never Ends in Alabama By Steve Flowers We are all looking forward to next year’s gigantic political cavalcade. The 2022 elections in...

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Inside the State House

Inside the Statehouse

Jun 2, 2021

Session Ends: Gambling Left on the Table By Steve Flowers The 2021 Legislative Session is in the books. I would rate it a success. When you pass...

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Inside the State House

Inside the Statehouse

May 26, 2021

George Wallace Stories By Steve Flowers A good many of you enjoyed the George Wallace story I shared with you a few weeks ago. Allow me to reminisce...

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Inside the State House

Inside the Statehouse

May 20, 2021

Status of 2022 U.S. Senate Race By Steve Flowers When Senator Richard Shelby announced he would not run for reelection to a sixth six-year term in...

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Inside the State House

Inside the Statehouse

May 12, 2021

How Will Alabama Fare in Washington after Richard Shelby By Steve Flowers Some of you have inquired how Alabama will fare in Washington after...

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Inside the State House

Inside the Statehouse

May 5, 2021

Some Legislative Issues By Steve Flowers The 2020 legislative regular session is wrapping up. After this week’s two-days of meeting days, only one...

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Inside the State House

Inside the Statehouse

Apr 29, 2021

Who Are the Nine People Who Sit on Our State Supreme Court? By Steve Flowers This week allow me to share with you a sketch of the men and women who...

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