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Josh Moon is an investigative reporter and columnist. You can reach him at [email protected].

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JeffCo school board votes to repeal AAA. Will Alabama teachers finally take a stand?

The state’s largest school system is calling for an end to the state’s largest ongoing scam. The Jefferson County Board of Education on Monday voted to pass a resolution calling for an end to the Alabama Accountability Act — the Republican-passed tax scam that funnels millions of dollars every year out of public school classrooms … Continued
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February 5, 2019
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Give Richard Shelby credit, he’s at least trying to do his job

I appreciate Richard Shelby. No, that is not sarcasm or the setup for a surprise turn to a scathing column. I mean it. I appreciate the way the Alabama senator has represented this state during the ongoing debate over President Donald Trump’s ridiculous big, beautiful wall that Mexico apparently isn’t paying for. Shelby, a Republican, … Continued
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February 4, 2019

DNC will hear complaints over election of Alabama’s Worley

The infighting among Alabama Democrats will be addressed by the national party starting next month. The DNC on Wednesday announced it was setting hearing dates — beginning with an evidentiary hearing on Feb. 11 — for two complaints alleging wrongdoing in the Alabama Democratic Party’s election last November. Longtime chairwoman Nancy Worley was re-elected, despite … Continued
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January 31, 2019

Why aren’t Montgomery’s charter schools following the rules?

There is a process in place to approve charter schools in Alabama. When the Alabama Legislature passed the law allowing charters in the state, they spent some time putting together a written plan with steps that must be followed. Things like: any organization wishing to start a charter school must submit an application that includes … Continued
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January 30, 2019

Ivey declares state of emergency ahead of winter weather

The state of Alabama is under a state of emergency for approaching winter weather, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office announced Monday. The emergency declaration, which takes effect at 3 p.m., allows for activation of the Alabama Emergency Operations Center in Clanton and the Alabama National Guard to assist with emergency transportation needs. Ivey is also directing … Continued
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January 28, 2019
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Tommy Hanes is angry, but still wrong

Rep. Tommy Hanes is mad at facts. For real. Hanes apparently spent his Christmas vacation writing out bills to pre-file, and the submission of those bills has not brought about the gratitude from the masses that Hanes was so obviously shooting for. Instead, from APR to al.com, Hanes has been widely criticized for his pandering, … Continued
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January 28, 2019
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Stop eating the cake

Just get a loan. All the whining and moaning from federal workers who are being forced to work without pay was stifled by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, he of the $500 custom-made slippers. Just get a loan, Ross suggested upon hearing that federal workers were going to homeless shelters and food banks to get food … Continued
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January 25, 2019
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is probably your only hope

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made a mistake. While talking about poverty in Alabama, Ocasio-Cortez said “ringworm” instead of “hookworm,” and whooo boy, hahaha, isn’t she dumb and stupid and a naive little girl? She should keep her mouth shut and never talk again. Except … I’m betting the people of Lowndes County sure would appreciate her … Continued
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January 24, 2019