Steve Flowers Articles

Nathaniel Ledbetter is a verypowerful Speaker of the House

BY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION — As the 2024 Regular Legislative Session began about three months ago, I had a column entitled “2024 Legislative Session Begins Next Week.”In that column I highlighted the leadership of the Alabama House and Senate. I said there were three...

State Leaders all aboard on “Working for Alabama” Plan

BY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION — Anyone who follows the Legislative Session each year in Montgomery, knows that it is never short of controversy.The House has its priorities, the Senate has its own, and governors have theirs. And it is fair to say that those priorities are...

Primary runoff is this week

OPINION — Those of you who live in the new 2nd congressional district have runoffs this coming Tuesday, April 16. This is the most interesting and entertaining political contest in Alabama this year.This new seat is comprised of all of Montgomery County, as well as...

Presidential race looks like a Biden-Trump rematch

BY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION — We Americans are going to the polls in five months, to elect the next President of the United States. Election day is Nov. 5.We are getting set for a rematch between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden. Americans are not too...
Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Two New U.S. Senators for Alabama OPINION — Richard Shelby walked out of the U.S. Senate this week after 36 years. Walking out with him is almost...

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Inside the Statehouse

Richard Shelby Coming Home  OPINION — Our iconic senior United States senator, Richard Shelby, will walk out of the Senate chambers in...

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Inside the Statehouse

The McMillans of Baldwin County OPINION — Alabama has a treasured history of famous political families. Many of the legacies are of father-and-son...

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Inside the Statehouse

Two Jefferson County Legends Retire OPINION — As we begin to celebrate the Christmas season and close out 2022, allow me to share the story of two...

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Inside the Statehouse

Some Legislative Leaders Retire, Pass Away OPINION — Allow me to share the stories of three of my favorite legislative colleagues. Two of these...

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Inside the Statehouse

All Politics Is No Longer Local OPINION — The legendary speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Tip O’Neill, is credited with coining the...

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Inside the Statehouse

Bonner Inaugurated at South Alabama OPINION — Jo Bonner was officially sworn in as the fourth president of the University of South Alabama on Sept....

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Inside the Statehouse

Kay Ivey is Governor Again OPINION — Gov. Kay Ivey’s 2022 reelection victory run has been very impressive. Some of you may be wondering how quickly...

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