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.

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

Inside the Statehouse,Weekly Column

Alabama political history reveals that the Rural Black Belt area of our state dominated the power in Montgomery, both legislatively and gubernatorially, from the beginning of the Civil War through the 1960’s. Beginning in 1861 and continuing through the George Wallace era, the Black Belt County of Barbour had eight governors. That is an impressive historical fact and is why Barbour County is called the Home of Governors. It is a record that will probably never be broken. Barbour County’s eight governors are by farthe most. The closest to that are two counties that can boast three. One of those counties is Cullman. They have emerged as one of the most dominant counties in Alabama politics in the last 60 years. They have had two back-to-back governors in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Guy Hunt,…

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July 15, 2026 – The RSA Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is Helping Alabama Become a Move-In State

Inside the Statehouse,Weekly Column

Dr. David Bronner is revered by our Alabama governmental employees, especially retired state workers. Dr. Bronner has overseen the administration and…

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July 8, 2026 – Voting Rights Act Beginning to End

Inside the Statehouse,Weekly Column

It is apparent that many Alabamians are confused by all thefuror and hullabaloo surrounding the continuous federal litigation. The shifting of…

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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.