Steve Flowers

BY STEVE FLOWERS
Guest Columnist

BY STEVE FLOWERS
Guest Columnist

BY STEVE FLOWERS Guest Columnist

By Steve Flowers, Guest Columnist

As the new quadrennium crests in Alabama government, everybody looks toward a new beginning.  There is a new fresh four years ahead for the newly elected leaders.  They are overwhelmingly Republican.  The Governor is Republican and all of the accompanying constitutional officeholders are members of the GOP.  More importantly, the State Legislature, both the House and the Senate are Republicans.  In fact, over two-thirds of each chamber are Republican.  It is a supermajority.

By Steve Flowers, Guest Columnist

As we begin this New Year of 2019, Alabama begins a new quadrennium in state government.

By Steve Flowers, Guest Columnist

By Steve Flowers, Guest Columnist

In Alabama political history, the office of Probate Judge was the most powerful and prestigious position.  In the old days, in every county in Alabama, the probate judge was not only judge, he also appointed all county positions, hired all county employees, and was Chairman of the County Commission.  He was essentially the “King of the County.”

By Steve Flowers, Guest Columnist

Now that the dust has settled on this year’s elections, let’s look back at who are the big winners and losers of the year.

By Steve Flowers, Guest Columnist

A few last thoughts and observations on our November 6 General Election in Alabama.

Our new 55th Governor looked and sounded more like the old Kay Ivey than the one we have seen the past few years and during the campaign.  She was vibrant, succinct and to the point, and had a perfectly timed and unscripted victory speech.  Her green jacket was becoming.  She will be a good governor.  She will tackle the tough issues the state must face in the next four years, especially our infrastructure needs.