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

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Alabama Supreme Court halts refunds to public education employees

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Supreme Court has put a hold on the return of millions of dollars to state educators while the justices consider an appeal of a ruling that deemed Public Education Employees Health Insurance Plan premium increases illegal. Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Johnny Hardwick ruled in August that … Continued
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September 13, 2017
Alabama Superintendent Michael Sentance

They’re trying to save Michael Sentance — again

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There is a last-ditch effort to – again – save Michael Sentance. The beleaguered state superintendent is expected to be fired on Thursday at a meeting of the Alabama Board of Education. His termination is so assured that calls have been placed to potential interim and acting  superintendent candidates. … Continued
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September 12, 2017
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When voting in Senate special election, think of yourself

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter One candidate doesn’t know what DACA is. The other candidate doesn’t know what the truth is. That’s what you’re left with in the Republican runoff for a U.S. Senate seat. Roy Moore v. Luther Strange. Two candidates who most of us don’t want. A judge who keeps getting himself … Continued
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September 12, 2017

Trump has Alabama “covered” for Irma

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The phone rang early in the Alabama governor’s mansion Sunday morning. President Donald Trump was calling. Gov. Kay Ivey said Trump called twice on Sunday to assure her that he had “Alabama covered” in case of issues with Hurricane Irma. Asked by Ivey what that meant, she said Trump … Continued
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September 11, 2017

Quinton Ross is ASU’s new president

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Quinton Ross is the new president of Alabama State University. The ASU Board of Trustees, including president Gov. Kay Ivey participating by phone, voted unanimously – after two no votes were later switched in order to reflect board cohesion – to appoint Ross, an ASU grad and longtime state … Continued
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September 8, 2017
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ASU expected to name Quinton Ross president, but not without needless controversy

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Alabama State University’s trustees will name Quinton Ross as the school’s new president at a board meeting on Friday afternoon. This will not be a surprise to anyone even remotely close to the university. Sources close to the board told APR early in the search process that Ross would … Continued
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September 8, 2017
Alabama Superintendent Michael Sentance
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Alabama’s education circus never stops

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama State Department of Education circus keeps chugging along. As department staff and superintendent Michael Sentance gear up for an all-important board meeting next week – yet another meeting that could bring an end to Sentance’s tenure – ALSDE has been dealing with fires on a number of … Continued
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September 7, 2017

Alabama Opioid Council holds initial meeting

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Kay Ivey was fairly clear when she put together the objectives for the Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council. But setting objectives and meeting them are two different things. The Council, co-chaired by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, Mental Health commissioner Lynn Beshear and acting State Health Officer Dr. … Continued
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September 6, 2017
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Stop acting surprised by Jeff Sessions’ racism

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Jeff Sessions is a racist. I have grown tired of people telling me that he’s not, and then using some contrived example of a time when Jeff Sessions didn’t exhibit the tendencies of a hood-wearing, cross-burning racist to prove the point. Oh, this one time, Jeff Sessions saw a … Continued
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September 6, 2017