
“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.
June 10, 2026 – GOP Primary Runoffs Next Week
Inside the Statehouse,Weekly Column
The May 19 GOP Primary Election resolved the elections for several important statewide offices. These aspirants are home-free for a coronation to their respective offices in the fall. They will be coronated November 3, because winning the GOP nomination in the Heart of Dixie is tantamount to election. Every statewide office in Alabama is held by a Republican. Four statewide races have been decided. Tommy Tuberville for Governor, Caroleene Dobson for Secretary of State, Young Boozer for State Treasurer, and Andrew Sorrell for State Auditor, were all elected on May 19. The most interesting battles of the year will be decided next week in the June 16 GOP Primary Elections. The runoffs for U.S. Senator, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, State Agriculture Commissioner, as well as a seat on the…
June 3, 2026 – Alabama Girls State – An Unparalleled Legacy
Inside the Statehouse,Weekly Column
Alabama Girls State is being held at the University of Alabama this week. For more than eight decades, thanks to the American Legion Auxiliary,…
May 27, 2026 – May Primary Answered Questions for Big Election Year
Inside the Statehouse,Weekly Column
The dust has settled from the momentous May 19 primaries, and there were very few surprises in the statewide results. The turnout was low, which has…
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
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.