Columnists, COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, Opinion
Ever since Alabama’s creation as a state in 1819 there has existed a political rivalry between North and South Alabama. This tug of war has mostly bee...
Steve Flowers
Columnists, COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, Opinion
by Steve Flowers
January 4, 2012
The older you get you realize that old adages you heard as a child are actually accurate such as sayings like “if you have your health you have everyt...
Columnists, COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, Opinion
by Steve Flowers
December 28, 2011
As the world turns in Alabama politics another year is fast coming to a close. Dr. Robert Bentley is completing his first year as governor. He inherit...
Columnists, COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT, Opinion
by Steve Flowers
December 24, 2011
We are in the midst of the holiday season with Christmas just around the corner. However, we are also in political season. Traditionally we have held ...
Columnists, Opinion, Steve Flowers
by Steve Flowers
December 14, 2011
The 2012 Legislative Session is looming. It begins in two months with the paramount issue being the reapportionment of their own legislative districts...
Columnists, Opinion, Steve Flowers
by Steve Flowers
December 10, 2011
Continuing from last week on our study of Alabama’s former governors and their official home county determination, what we have determined is that it ...
Columnists, Opinion, Steve Flowers
by Steve Flowers
November 26, 2011
A few months ago I compared the route taken to Washington by our congressmen of 50 years ago to the paths of our delegation on the Potomac today. When...
Columnists, Opinion, Steve Flowers
by Steve Flowers
August 13, 2011
Legislators must redraw congressional lines every 10 years after the census to equalize populations in each district. Every state in the union is requ...
Opinion, Steve Flowers
by Steve Flowers
August 3, 2011
Last week I shared with you some observations from the gambling trial playing out in Montgomery. This week I would like to further elaborate on the am...
Columnists, Opinion, Steve Flowers
by Steve Flowers
July 23, 2011
Next year is a big year in national politics. It is a presidential election year. The candidates are beginning to lineup. They will be testing the wat...
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