Inside the Statehouse: 60th Anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s Assassination
By Steve Flowers
The assassination of John F. Kennedy happened 60 years ago this week. It occurred to me that a good many of you...
Inside the Statehouse: Lister Hill, One of Alabama Greatest U.S. Senators
By Steve Flowers
We had a very distinguished congressional delegation from Alabama during the 30-year span of 1934-1964. The congressmen from the Heart of Dixie...
Rightside Way: Something for Nothing
By former State Senator Phil Williams
I don’t want to brag or anything but back in the day I was one smooth operator. On one...
Rightside Way: Alabama…..A Nanny State?
By former State Senator Phil Williams
I fully accept that government has a role. By design government is intended to provide essential services needed for...
The Battle Over School Prayer
We may hear a candidate or seated politician proclaim that they will “get prayer back into our public schools.” They fail to recognize how...
Rightside Way: Good Sports
By former State Senator Phil Williams
Sports has always brought out a fevered pitch reaction from fans. Sporting events create great memories, great lessons, and...
Some Assembly Required
As we approach Christmas, I would like to send a heartfelt wish of good luck to all of you parents out there with young...
Inside the Statehouse: Senator Katie Britt’s Amazing First Year
By Steve Flowers
As Christmas approaches, Alabama’s new senator, Katie Britt, prepares to mark one year in office. Those of us who have known her...
Inside the Statehouse: Roger Bedford Remembered
By Steve Flowers
As is my custom, my yearend column is devoted to acknowledging meaningful Alabama political leaders who passed away during the year....
Inside the Statehouse: 2023 Observations and Accolades
By Steve Flowers
I know we are in a new year, but allow me to look back into 2023 and share with you some observations...
