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].

Governor Ivey should coast to re-election

"Governor Kay Ivey is the prohibitive favorite to win a full second term next year."

August 4, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey is the second governor from Wilcox County

"Miller epitomized the governors of that era. From 1901 through 1946, Alabama’s governors were wealthy men."

July 28, 2021

The story behind why Alabama has two budgets

"Some of you have asked why we have two budgets: one for the General Fund and one for education. Here is why."

July 22, 2021

The story of Charles Henderson, Alabama’s 35th governor

"He may also be one of the most profound philanthropists in Alabama history."

July 14, 2021

Former Gov. John Patterson

John Patterson served as governor from 1959 to 1963.

July 7, 2021

Legislative session essentially successful

"The Senate was deliberate, effective and efficient as it took up a longer-than-usual list of issues."

June 24, 2021

Prison issue remains unresolved

"This issue has to be addressed. Therefore, it looks imminent that at least two special sessions are in store for this year."

June 16, 2021

Politics never ends in Alabama

"All these races are on the cusp of beginning or have already begun."

June 9, 2021

Sessions ends: Gambling left on the table

"The gambling issue dominated the entire session. However, it failed in the House of Representatives."

June 2, 2021

The status of the 2022 Alabama U.S. Senate race

"Winning the GOP primary is tantamount to election in the Heart of Dixie in a statewide race."

May 19, 2021