By Steve Flowers In 1998, Gov. Don Siegelman ran for Governor of Alabama on a platform of proposing that his administration would enact legislation...
Will Legislature Allow Alabamians to Vote on Gambling Revenue for State?
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Steve Flowers Articles
Benefactor or Ideologue
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers Over the years, I have discussed my observations and concepts of the two different roles or routes taken by a...
Big Issues Facing Alabama Legislature
By Steve Flowers The 2021 legislative session has begun. It will be a monumental and difficult session. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the logistics...
Legislative Session Begins
By Steve Flowers As the 2021 Regular Legislative Session begins, you will see new leadership in the state Senate. Republicans dominate both...
Outstanding Class of Freshman State Senators
By Steve Flowers The 2021 Regular Legislative Session begins next week. Over the years, I have observed some outstanding classes of freshman...
Alabama May Lose A Congressional Seat, but Maybe Not
By Steve Flowers It has been speculated for several years that Alabama could lose a congressional seat after the 2020 Census. It was thought to be a...
Reapportionment will be paramount issue with legislature
By Steve Flowers As we close the book on 2020, we will close the door on national politics and get back to the basics, good old Alabama...
We Lost Some Good Ones This Year
By Steve Flowers As is my annual ritual, my year-end column pays tribute to Alabama political legends who have passed away during the year. Sonny...
Republican Majority in the U.S. Senate is more important to Alabama than the Presidency
By Steve Flowers As this 2020 Presidential election year comes to a close, allow me to share some final thoughts on the results with you. As you...
