“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.

October 7, 2026 – The Small Town Advantage

Inside the Statehouse,Weekly Column

While a student at the University of Alabama I had the opportunity to intern with the Dean of Students, Dr. Joab Thomas. A few years later Dr. Thomas became President of the University, and I was elected to the legislature. He invited my wife and I to sit with him at an Alabama football game. We had just had our first daughter, and she seemed to us quite precocious. As Dr. Thomas and I were discussing my newborn,the topic of her early education came up. I somewhat lamented the fact she might not be able to compete academically as well in college because she would be raised in a small town and not have the advantages or competition that a larger city school might offer.   Dr. Thomas, who himself was from the small town of Russellville, was a Harvard educated botanist and had done quite…

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September 30, 2026 – Jamie “Red” Etheredge – An Outstanding Alabamian

Inside the Statehouse,Weekly Column

Jamie “Red” Etheredge turned 94 years old on June 15. He has been one of the most outstanding and kindhearted leaders our state has seen this…

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September 23, 2026 – Spencer Bachus

Inside the Statehouse,Weekly Column

Congressman Spencer Bachus served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Jefferson County for 22 years. He was an outstanding Congressman from his…

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

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“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 television stations WAKA, CBS 8 – Montgomery and CBS 42 – Birmingham 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.