
“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 12, 2026 – Alabama’s Workforce Future Depends on Expanding Opportunity
Inside the Statehouse,Weekly Column
Alabama’s economy continues to grow. New companies are choosing to locate here, existing industries are expanding, and employers across the state are creating good jobs for Alabamians. Growth like that brings opportunity, but it also brings responsibility. One challenge is becoming increasingly clear: Alabama needs more skilled workers. Whether it’s construction, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, healthcare, or advanced manufacturing, employers are looking for people with the technical skills needed to step into today’s workforce. Many of those jobs offer excellent wages and long-term careers, but businesses often struggle to find enough qualified applicants. That’s why workforce education has become such an important part of Alabama’s economic future. Preparing more people for…
August 5, 2026 – Vote Next Week on New Congressional Lines
Inside the Statehouse,Weekly Column
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…
July 29, 2026 – Jere Beasley Story
Inside the Statehouse,Weekly Column
Many famous successful lawyers in our state have served a stint in politics. Jere Beasley, the legendary Montgomery trial lawyer served eight years…
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.