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1970s brought significant power shifts

Last week I discussed the inordinate power that Black Belt senators wielded in the legislature during most of the past century. This power was garnered ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, January 19, 2012 7:04 pm

Opinion

What’s the Barbour County secret?

Continuing from last week on our study of Alabama’s former governors and their official home county determination, what we have determined is that it is ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, December 9, 2011 6:18 am

Opinion Columnists

Paths to politics are varied

A few months ago I compared the route taken to Washington by our congressmen of 50 years ago to the paths of our delegation on ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, November 25, 2011 8:17 am

Opinion

Looking ahead to key 2012 races

The 2012 elections are one year away. The presidential contest will be the marquee event. We will not have many state offices up for grabs. ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, November 4, 2011 8:09 am

Opinion

Looking for an encore in 2012

The 2011 Legislative Session has been in the books over four months and the 2012 Session begins in just under four months. The dust has ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, October 14, 2011 7:57 am

Opinion

Immigration law debate will linger

The 2011 Legislative Session yielded an avalanche of socially conservative legislation. Paramount on the list was a sweeping new law cracking down on illegal immigration. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, September 22, 2011 10:50 pm

Opinion

Will gambling retrial result in conviction?

The much publicized sensational gambling trial which ended in August will be played out again in January. The first trial ended with the jury finding ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, September 15, 2011 10:50 pm

Opinion

Can Perry carry win over independents?

I hope you enjoyed your Labor Day. Historically this uniquely American holiday, which heralds the end of summer and beginning of fall, also marks the ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, September 8, 2011 10:50 pm

Opinion

Legislature ‘did right’ with redistricting

Legislators must redraw congressional lines every 10 years after the census to equalize populations in each district. Every state in the union is required to ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, August 11, 2011 10:00 pm

Opinion

Legislature ‘did right’ with redistricting

Legislators must redraw congressional lines every 10 years after the census to equalize populations in each district. Every state in the union is required to ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, August 11, 2011 10:00 pm

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