Steve Flowers Articles

Inside the Statehouse: New Fiscal Year Begins

New Fiscal Year Begins OPINION — The new state fiscal year begins Oct. 1, and the two state budgets are flush. Both the General Fund and the State Special Education budgets will be the largest in state history.  The General Fund Budget is a record-breaking $2.7...

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 Board of Education, and more specifically local school board members. These members are tasked with a very important...

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 from my home county of Pike. I chose not to run again in 1998; however, I missed the camaraderie and friendships of other...

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 or how the colloquialism began, but political insiders have used this terminology for at least 60 years. Alabama author,...
Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers There are very few Alabamians left who remember the 1950s story of Phenix City, Alabama. After World War II, a good many of the...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers The long hot summer has brought some crystallization to the 2020 U.S. Senate race. This seat is the one held by Sen. Jeff Sessions...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers The 2020 Presidential Election year has already begun. It usually begins on Labor Day of the year prior to the election. However,...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers Folks, don’t look now, but the 2020 presidential election is upon us. Indeed, as many as 21 Democratic aspirants are already...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers The 2019 Legislative Session was one of the most controversial yet productive sessions in memory. Gov. Kay Ivey’s first session of...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers State Sen. Jabo Waggoner, (R-Vestavia), has been in the Alabama House and Alabama Senate for more than 40 years. That is a record...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers Some of us who were former legislators, who served our counties in the legislature a long time, were considered by many to always...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers The 2019 legislative session is now in the books. As each session is observed, it is apparent that primary, powerful, state...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers For nearly 100 years, one of, if not the best annual event for young Alabama high school leaders in Alabama has been the Alabama...

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