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Inside the StatehouseWe Now Have a Very Youthful Federal Judiciary in Alabama By Steve Flowers Our senior senator, Richard Shelby, has left an indelible legacy and imprint on our state. Every corner of the state has been the recipient of his prowess at bringing home...

Inside the Statehouse Huntsville is Alabama’s Largest City

By Steve Flowers Huntsville has rocketed past Birmingham as Alabama’s largest city. It is not named the Rocket City for nothing. The Census Bureau had been predicting this amazing boom in population in the Madison (Huntsville)/Limestone area, but the actual figures...

Inside the Statehouse Census Results — Revealing

By Steve Flowers Well folks, the final census figures are in from last year’s 2020 nose count. The census is taken every 10 years to determine the lines and boundaries of congressional and legislative districts. However, the census reveals a lot more information about...

Inside the Statehouse

20th Anniversary of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks By Steve Flowers This week marks the 20th Anniversary of the infamous 9/11 terrorist attacks on our nation. It was a day in your life where you remember where you were and what you were doing when you first heard of the...
Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

A few weeks back my column illuminated the career and influence attained by our senior U.S. Senator Richard Shelby. In the column and in my book,...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers This political year of 2018 may very well be the year of the woman in Alabama politics. In Alabama’s 200 year history, only one...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers As the 2018 state elections begin, let’s take one last look at the 2017 Special Election to fill the remaining three years of Jeff...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers A few months back the Jefferson County Republican Party honored our Senior U.S. Senator, Richard Shelby. It was held at The Club in...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers At the close of each year, my tradition is to acknowledge the passing away of significant political leaders from the political...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers Well, folks, we have had a more exciting and fun filled political year than we expected. Usually, most of the fun is reserved for...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers The legendary Speaker of the U.S. House, Sam Rayburn, coined a famous phrase he used often and imparted to young congressmen when...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers The final vote for the remaining three years of Jeff Sessions six-year term in the U.S. Senate will be next Tuesday. The race is...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jim Martin passed away recently in Gadsden at 99 years old. His beloved wife of 70 years, Pat, was by his side. He was a true Christian gentleman....

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