By Steve Flowers, political analyst As we say goodbye to the summer of 2019, allow me to reminisce with you and indeed commemorate more than likely a summer exactly 50 years ago that was und... Read more
By Steve Flowers, political analyst MONTGOMERY — It has been a long hot summer in Montgomery, and I do not mean at the Capitol or Statehouse, but in the City of Montgomery itself. The... Read more
By Steve Flowers One of the legendary figures in Alabama political lore is Floyd Mann. Colonel Mann was Public Safety Director for two governors. His lifetime friend, John Patterson, made h... Read more
By Steve Flowers Governor Kay Ivey’s first legislative session of the quadrennium was very successful. Her prowess at getting things accomplished with this Legislature has been remarkable.... Read more
By Steve Flowers The 2020 Presidential Election year has already begun. It usually begins on Labor Day of the year prior to the Election. However, in recent decades the parade has started... Read more
By Steve Flowers The 2019 legislative session is now in the books. As each session is observed, it is apparent that primary, powerful, state senators control the flow and outcome of any and... Read more
By Steve Flowers, Inside the Statehouse Special to The Tribune In Alabama political history, the office of Probate Judge was the most powerful and prestigious position. In the old days, in... Read more
By Steve Flowers, Inside the Statehouse Column Special to The Tribune Our new 55th Governor looked and sounded more like the old Kay Ivey than the one we have seen the past few years and dur... Read more
By Steve Flowers Special to The Tribune You voted Tuesday on a crowded ballot. Historically, in Alabama we have voted more heavily in our Governor’s race year than in a presidential year. T... Read more
By Steve Flowers Special to The Tribune Awhile back, during Dr. Robert Bentley’s tenure as governor, I wrote a column entitled, “They May as Well Move the Capitol to Tuscaloosa.” Never befor... Read more