State Senate leaders
This week we will talk about the prominent members of the very powerful Alabama Senate.
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Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
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My notebook of observations from 2023 was so full that I will continue this week.
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Allow me to look back into 2023 and share with you some observations and accolades from the last year.
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Sen. Roger Bedford was first elected to the Alabama Senate in 1982 at the age of 25.
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I have never seen an elected official handle a new position with such skill and personal poise.
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