Steve Flowers

“Inside the Statehouse with Steve Flowers” is Alabama’s leading political column. It is published weekly in over 60 Alabama newspapers and has a circulation of over 360,000. Having served 16 years in the Alabama State Legislature, Steve brings a unique perspective to Alabama politics.

“Inside the Statehouse with Steve Flowers” covers the state political scene each week in an entertaining and informative fashion. The weekly column also takes its readers down “Memory Lane” with Alabama’s rich and colorful political history.

March 29, 2023 – Marshall County and Enterprise Emerging as Alabama Political Breeding Grounds.

Over the years, certain counties in Alabama have bred an inordinate number of governors and state political leaders.   The three most prominent enclaves, historically, have been Tuscaloosa, Barbour and Cullman.  In the earlier years of statehood Tuscaloosa was the most heralded county.  They have continued, intermittently, throughout the years.  The most prominent senator in Alabama history, Richard Shelby, who retired after 36 years in the Senate calls Tuscaloosa home.  Indeed, the state capital was in Tuscaloosa one time in the early years.  They have had a fairly recent governor in Dr. Robert Bentley. Barbour County is called the “Home of Governors” and for a good reason.  They have had more governors than any county in state history.  This sparsely populated Black Belt county has had…

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March 22, 2023 – 2026 Governor’s Race Has Begun

Alabama’s original 1901 Constitution had a law whereby the governor could only serve one four-year term and not succeed themselves.  In 1968, the law…

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March 15, 2023 – Disgraced, Fraudulent Criminal Con Man Donald Watkins Blogs From Prison

I am old and old-fashioned.  I have been writing this column on Alabama government and political history for 20 years, and it appears weekly in more…

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In addition to his weekly newspaper column, Steve Flowers brings his expertise to radio and television shows throughout the state.

Hope you enjoy this week’s column, “Marshall County and Enterprise Emerging as Alabama Political Breeding Grounds.” #alpolitics https://t.co/1omJMH3A6f
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Hope you enjoy this week’s column, “2026 Governor’s Race Has Begun.” https://t.co/1omJMH32gH
h J R
@steveflowersal
Will be live on CBS 42 Bham at 4:30 from the Statehouse discussing the legislative session.
h J R
@steveflowersal

“This Week in Alabama Politics” is a 10 minute weekly show produced by Troy University television. His 30 minute show, “Alabama Politics” features statewide political figures and can be viewed every Thursday and Friday night on public television. Alabama Politics can be viewed in Montgomery and Autauga County viewing areas Monday through Friday at 7:30 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. on channels 43 and 96.

Steve also appears regularly on Montgomery television station, WAKA, CBS 8 as their political analyst.

Steve’s radio show, “This Week in Alabama Politics”, is aired every Saturday at 4:35 on TROY Public Radio. It is also syndicated statewide and can be heard over 21 commercial stations throughout the state.

Of Goats and Governors – Six Decades of Colorful Alabama Political Stories

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The new book from Steve Flowers, Of Goats and Governors – Six Decades of Colorful Alabama Political Stories, is now available for sale. It will be enjoyable reading for anyone interested in Alabama political history. The book is published by NewSouth Books, an independent publishing house specializing in regional books of national interest.