Seniority vs. Senility
The question becomes, how old is too old to be a U.S. senator?
October 13, 2021
Steve Flowers
Steve Flowers served 16 years in the state legislature. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. Steve may be reached at [email protected].
Prison issue tackled, new prisons on the way
It was not something that Kay Ivey created. To her credit, she did not hide from the issue.
October 6, 2021
We now have a very youthful federal judiciary in Alabama
"This host of federal jurists in Alabama will be one of Sen. Richard Shelby’s lasting legacies."
September 29, 2021
Huntsville is Alabama’s largest city
"The Birmingham/Hoover metro area is still by far the largest metropolitan area of the state."
September 22, 2021
Census results revealing
"It will be hard to not increase the supermajority Republican control of the Alabama Senate and House of Representatives."
September 16, 2021
20th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks
"I asked several of our state leaders their memories of that fateful day. Allow me to share some of their experiences."
September 8, 2021
Trump comes to Alabama
"Trump is truly an entertainer and Alabama is truly Trump Country."
September 1, 2021
More summer political happenings
"The big money in next year’s election will be on the state legislative races."
August 25, 2021
Summer political happenings
"Most of the horses are in the chute for the May 24, 2022, primary election. So let the fun begin."
August 18, 2021
Status of race for Shelby’s seat
"Winning the GOP Primary is tantamount to election in the Heart of Dixie."
August 11, 2021