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Opinion

What will redistricting hold for state?

Many times I marvel at the magnitude of brilliance displayed by our founding fathers in their drafting of our Constitution and basic governmental foundations. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, February 18, 2011 8:19 am

Opinion

Legislative session looms for lawmakers

The first legislative regular session of the quadrennium is looming. Our new Republican led majority House and Senate will convene on March 1 for the ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, February 11, 2011 6:37 am

Opinion

Is Riley really done with politics?

Those of us who are over 50 years old have witnessed and been a part of one of the most profound and dramatic changes in ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, January 20, 2011 5:46 pm

Opinion

GOP tidal wave arrives

Last week we discussed the organization of the Alabama State Senate. As a result of the Republican tidal wave that engulfed Alabama in November, the ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:47 pm

Opinion

New Senate set to take over

When the Alabama State Senate meets in organizational session next week it will be the first time since Reconstruction Rule ended 136 years ago that ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, January 6, 2011 6:00 pm

Opinion

Byrne’s attack on Hubbert wasn’t enough

Bradley Byrne made his announcement for governor looking down Dexter Avenue at the AEA building and attacking Dr. Hubbert’s omnipotent control of Alabama government. He ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, December 30, 2010 6:29 pm

Opinion

GOP primary held surprises

As the Republican field for governor began to formulate almost two years ago, the players crystallized early in the game. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, December 23, 2010 5:35 pm

Opinion

Looking back at the gubernatorial race

For the next three weeks I will chronicle and analyze this year’s governor’s race. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, December 16, 2010 6:02 pm

Opinion

Be careful what you ask for

There is an old adage that warns be careful what you ask for because you just might get it. In less than a week either ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, October 28, 2010 9:50 pm

EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT

GOP holds majority on state courts

Alabama’s high courts are about as Republican as any elected tribunals in the country. We have six criminal appeals court judges and all six are ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, October 21, 2010 9:31 pm

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