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Opinion

2014 will be a ‘big election’ for state

Last week we handicapped the 2014 Governor’s Race but it is definitely not the only race on the ballot next year. In fact, all constitutional ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, August 1, 2013 6:37 pm

Opinion

2014 election cycle is here

Whether you realize it or not the 2014 Election is upon us. The call to arms began in June. That is when campaign fundraising could ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, July 25, 2013 11:00 pm

Opinion

Coal is good for Alabama

When Barack Obama first ran for president, he campaigned on a pledge that his tenure in office would be a new day in American politics. ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, July 18, 2013 11:00 pm

Opinion

Inside the statehouse

Alabama and the Deep South have now become the heart and soul of the Republican Party in America. We are the most reliable base of ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, July 11, 2013 11:00 pm

Opinion

Still fighting for victim’s rights

Five days before Christmas in 1976 a beautiful, bright Birmingham-Southern coed named Quenette Shehane was going to a convenience store near her home close to ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, June 28, 2013 10:40 am

Opinion

Internet sales tax a ‘fairness’ issue

Alabama’s beleaguered budgets could receive some relief if congress passes legislation to allow states to collect the online sales taxes due them. These are not ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, June 20, 2013 11:00 pm

Opinion

2013 proved ‘a pretty good session’

The 2013 Legislative Session is now history. The super Republican majority has continued their conservative march to the sea leaving dissident Democrats in carnage the ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, June 13, 2013 11:00 pm

Opinion

End of session reveals positive signs

The 2013 legislative session has come to an end. Our legislature, both the House and Senate, is Republican controlled. In fact, both chambers have super ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, June 6, 2013 11:00 pm

Opinion

Freshman gaining experience

Historically, the legislature has not been a good stepping stone to governor. In fact, Robert Bentley is the only person in modern Alabama political history ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, May 30, 2013 11:00 pm

Opinion

Do you know the super majority?

As the third regular legislative session of the quadrennium draws to an end let us look at the makeup of the new super Republican majority. ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:00 pm

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