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Don’t bet on politicians in court

The sensational and much anticipated gambling corruption case comes to trial this Monday in Federal Court in Montgomery. Presiding over the case will be the ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Wednesday, June 1, 2011 12:00 am

Columnists

Riley friends undercut Bentley

The last two Aprils have not been good to Alabama. On April 20, 2010, the infamous BP Deepwater oil spill disaster occurred. The massive eruption ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Wednesday, May 25, 2011 12:00 am

Columnists

Congress has really changed

In 1961, Alabama had nine congressmen and two U.S. senators. All 11 members of our congressional delegation were Democrats. They were also all white and ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Tuesday, May 17, 2011 10:40 pm

Columnists

Mrs. Hunt washed her dishes

Many of you have suggested that Dr. Robert Bentley and his wife Diane remind you of Guy and Helen Hunt. Although the Bentleys are more ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Wednesday, May 11, 2011 12:00 am

Opinion

Constitutional flaw set up trick

Our Alabama Constitution is very antiquated. One of the flaws inherent in the document is that it does not allow local county governments very much ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 12:00 am

Columnists

Reflecting on decades on Goat Hill

As I approach my 60th birthday it occurs to me occasionally that I have witnessed and been part of a good many legislative sessions. I ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Wednesday, April 27, 2011 12:00 am

Columnists

For first time ever, Alabama is urban

The 2010 Census data paints an interesting landscape of Alabama’s demographics. There are dramatic shifts, but the results are not surprising. We have been told ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 12:00 am

Columnists

GOP would do away with Medicaid

As the legislative session approaches the midway point all eyes are centered on the state budgets. The state is facing the most devastating financial abyss ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Wednesday, April 13, 2011 12:00 am

Opinion

It’ll be fun to watch in 2014

It is always fun to look towards the political horizon and take a glimpse into the proverbial crystal ball and speculate as to the future ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Wednesday, April 6, 2011 12:00 am

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Bentley understands what state needs

Our new governor, Dr. Robert Bentley, now has two months under his belt as our state’s leader. He has rolled up his sleeves and gotten ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Wednesday, March 23, 2011 12:00 am

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