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By Steve Flowers The Story of Charles Henderson, Alabama’s 35th Governor and One of the State’s Greatest Philanthropists Since I hail from Troy, Alabama, allow me to share with you the story of our only governor. Charles Henderson was not only the 35th Governor of...
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John Patterson By Steve Flowers Alabama lost its oldest past Governor when John Patterson passed away last month. He died on the same land where he was born in rural Tallapoosa County. Patterson was 99 years old, and he would have been 100 in September. He was the...
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Privatization of ABC Stores Fails Again By Steve Flowers Alcohol was on the minds of many Alabama lawmakers this year as the legislature considered an abnormally high number of alcohol-related bills. Several of the bills passed. Most notable was legislation that made...
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Prison Issue Unresolved By Steve Flowers There were two major issues not resolved during the just completed regular legislative  session. Gambling and prisons were left on the table and up in the air. It is foolish to not address a resolution to get some revenues...
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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Nov 15, 2016

Donald J. Trump’s election to the presidency left the pollsters and pundits from every media outlet and news network with egg on their face.  It...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Nov 9, 2016

You know the outcome of the election. Unfortunately I had to go to press with the column prior to Tuesday. We will analyze the results for you next...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Nov 1, 2016

We will vote to select the 44th President Tuesday. The next President will be a New Yorker. Whomever is selected will enter the Oval office with the...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Oct 26, 2016

The year was 1962.   John Kennedy was President.  Camelot was in full bloom. The Congress was controlled by Democrats only because the South was...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Oct 12, 2016

by Steve Flowers Our junior U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions has risen to national prominence in this pivotal presidential year. His arch conservative...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Oct 5, 2016

During this election year I have watched all the politics on television. In order to judge the coverage I have perused all the channels. Over the...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Sep 20, 2016

Folks, I have been observing and participating in the legislative process for over 50 years. Lest you think I am real old, I started paging in the...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Sep 14, 2016

by Steve Flowers There is no truer adage in the political world than “all politics is local.” therefore, the best politics and the best governing in...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Sep 7, 2016

by Steve Flowers Throughout this year’s prodigious presidential selection process our junior senator, Jeff Sessions, has been at the forefront. He...

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