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].

Few surprises in March 5 primary results

The big winners were Donald Trump, Barry Moore and Sarah Stewart.

March 14, 2024

Primary next week

One of the best races on the ballot next week will be for the newly drawn 2nd congressional district.

February 28, 2024

Residency and the 2nd Congressional District Democratic Primary

To the contrary, it appears it is better to not live in the District.

February 21, 2024

State Senate leaders

This week we will talk about the prominent members of the very powerful Alabama Senate.

February 14, 2024

As the 2024 Legislative Session begins, players to watch in the House

The Alabama Legislature is a very conservative body. It has super Republican majorities in both chambers.

February 7, 2024

2024 Legislative Session begins next week

The new kid on the block in this triumvirate of power is first term Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter.

January 31, 2024

New 2nd Congressional District is the race to watch in 2024

The race to fill the new open 2nd Congressional District is very crowded.

January 24, 2024

Looking forward at 2024 election: Voter apathy

Americans are not too enthused to see this replay.

January 18, 2024

More observations from 2023

My notebook of observations from 2023 was so full that I will continue this week.

January 10, 2024

2023 observations and accolades

Allow me to look back into 2023 and share with you some observations and accolades from the last year.

January 3, 2024