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.

August 5, 2026 – Vote Next Week on New Congressional Lines

There is no question the U.S. Supreme Court is in the process of dismantling the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which has allowed the federal courts to dictate, direct, and draw gerrymandered Democratic districts throughout the south for the past 60 years. There is no question, the 1964 Civil Rights Act and 1965 Voting Rights Act were necessary and the right remedies to enact to secure equal rights for all American citizens. The Voting Rights Act was the most necessary. As late as 1960, black citizens were essentially precluded from voting in Alabama in overt fashion. Alabama’s population was, and still is, around 30% African American. The voting age population is 27% African American. Out of that 27% in 1960, only about 1% were allowed to vote due to discriminatory Jim Crow literacy tests and…

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July 29, 2026 – Jere Beasley Story

Many famous successful lawyers in our state have served a stint in politics. Jere Beasley, the legendary Montgomery trial lawyer served eight years…

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July 22, 2026 – Cullman Is the New Breeding Ground for Alabama Political Leaders

Alabama political history reveals that the Rural Black Belt area of our state dominated the power in Montgomery, both legislatively and…

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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.