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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 ...

Steve Flowers

Bibb Graves: The education governor

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

Steve Flowers

The story of Charles Henderson

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

Opinion Columnists

Prison issue remains unresolved

There were two major issues not resolved during the just completed regular legislative session.  Gambling and prisons were ...

Opinion Columnists

Politics never ends in Alabama

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

Steve Flowers

Gambling left on table

The 2021 Legislative Session is in the books.  I would rate it a success. When you pass budgets ...

Steve Flowers

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 ...

Steve Flowers

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 ...

Steve Flowers

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 ...

Steve Flowers

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

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

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