From staff reports MONTGOMERY – Few states have as fascinating a political history as Alabama, especially in the post-World War II era. Moving onto and off the state’s electoral stage... Read more
By Steve Flowers The week leading up to the Fourth of July had a lot of fireworks. In fact, my guess is that when we look back at the year 2015, we will look to that week as the most momento... Read more
By Steve Flowers A good many of you let me know that you agreed with my column last week when I suggested that stealing from the Special Education Trust Fund budget to resolve the dilemma in... Read more
By Steve Flowers As the legislative session was winding down, it was obvious no solution was going to be found for the beleaguered General Fund Budget. The Governor’s $541 million tax increa... Read more
By Steve Flowers You would have to have been under a rock for the past six months to not have heard that the State General Fund has a shortfall, and Gov. Robert Bentley has proposed a $540 m... Read more