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Kay Ivey second Alabama governor from Wilcox County

Kay Ivey is doing a good job as governor. She is a strong and decisive leader, who has done more than steady the ship of ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, July 30, 2021 10:19 pm

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Bibb Graves: The education governor

Most states have one General Fund Budget. We are only one of five states that have two. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, July 23, 2021 10:34 pm

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The story of Charles Henderson

Since I hail from Troy, Alabama, allow me to share with you the story of our only governor. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, July 16, 2021 9:00 pm

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Prison issue remains unresolved

There were two major issues not resolved during the just completed regular legislative session. Gambling and prisons were left on the table and up in ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, June 18, 2021 7:50 pm

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Politics never ends in Alabama

We are all looking forward to next year’s gigantic political cavalcade. The 2022 elections in Alabama will be momentous. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, June 11, 2021 9:15 pm

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Gambling left on table

The 2021 Legislative Session is in the books. I would rate it a success. When you pass budgets that are balanced, any session is a ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, June 4, 2021 9:30 pm

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Only one, final legislative day remains in the 2020 session

The 2020 legislative regular session is wrapping up. After this week’s two-days of meeting days, only one final legislative day remains on May 17. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, May 7, 2021 9:05 pm

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State Supreme Court often forgotten in Alabama

Our 1901 Alabama Constitution replicates the United States Constitution in designing a triumvirate of government. The Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches are designed to have ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, April 23, 2021 7:48 pm

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Gambling, budgets remain a priority for legislature

The Legislature is at the midway point of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session. They have used 15 days of their allotted 30-day legislative session. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, March 19, 2021 9:11 pm

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Birmingham’s inside man is Alabama’s political ‘kingmaker’

Historically, political power in the state has rested in the rural counties. Read more