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Opinion

The race is on for Alabama governor

Now that the dust has settled from the 2012 presidential contest we in Alabama are ready for the real horse race. Unlike most states where ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, December 13, 2012 11:00 pm

Opinion

Roy Moore victory still reverberates

The Roy Moore victory continues to reverberate throughout the state. Whenever the subject of politics comes up it is the first subject of conversation. Undoubtedly ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, December 6, 2012 11:00 pm

Opinion

Electronic bingo saga still playing out

It would appear that being a state legislator is an exciting and challenging experience. Some of you might think that a legislator’s average day is ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, November 29, 2012 11:00 pm

Opinion

Little changes with 2012 election

The 2012 Presidential Election year is now history and nothing has changed. There is absolute status quo in Washington. You have the same president, the ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, November 15, 2012 11:00 pm

Opinion

We are a forgotten state

Unfortunately, my column had to go to press before the outcome of Tuesday’s election was known. I will discuss the election results next week. In ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, November 8, 2012 11:00 pm

Opinion

Electoral College will decide the race

The nation will elect our 45th president this Tuesday. The word elect is a misnomer. We do not elect our president. They are selected by ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, November 1, 2012 11:00 pm

Opinion

Congressional delegation likely to stay

Our congressional delegation will more than likely return intact in two weeks. All seven of our congresspeople must run every two years. However, very few ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, October 25, 2012 11:00 pm

Opinion

Invest at home: It’s good for Alabama

One of the most far reaching and significant accomplishments enacted by the legislature earlier this year is the revamping of the state’s retirement benefit system ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:00 pm

Opinion

The race is on for president

The Nov. 6 Presidential Election is less then four weeks away. It will not be very close or interesting here in the Heart of Dixie. ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, October 11, 2012 11:00 pm

Opinion

‘Draconian cuts’ take effect this week

It is basic public policy that you either have to raise taxes or reduce government services. It has become a cardinal sin in Republican politics ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, October 4, 2012 11:00 pm

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