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

Alabama education: Lying, screaming and gavel banging

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter I think we might be doing education wrong. If Tuesday was an indication, we certainly could be doing it better. Because Tuesday, man … it was … awful? An embarrassment? A colossal disservice to taxpayers? All of the above. It started with one of the cattiest, oddest board meetings … Continued
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July 26, 2017
Alabama Superintendent Michael Sentance

State school board meeting could be a wild one

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter At 10 this morning, the State Board of Education will meet to go over important plans for complying with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act and to set parameters for the board’s new legal counsel. Few people will talk about either important topic when the board adjourns for the … Continued
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July 25, 2017
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The Great Alabama Dilemma: Trump or Sessions

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Luther Strange definitely loved Donald Trump first, most and hardest. But Roy Moore loved him a lot, too. Mo Brooks wanted to love him and he definitely loves him now, has been one of the biggest supporters of the president’s agenda. Oh, and Jeff Sessions – boy, do they … Continued
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July 25, 2017
Alabama Superintendent Michael Sentance

The downfall of Michael Sentance

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter In the end, it was his inability to accurately assess the political landscape that will cost Michael Sentance his job as the State’s School Superintendent. Yes, he made mistakes, such as consistently alienating teachers and local superintendents with poor communication. Yes, his department made serious gaffes, such as the … Continued
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July 23, 2017
Alabama Superintendent Michael Sentance

Sources: State Board plans to fire Superintendent Michael Sentance

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama State School Board plans to fire State Superintendent Michael Sentance, two source close to the board have told APR. Those sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the board has not officially made a decision, said Tuesday’s meeting, at which board members will discuss an early … Continued
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July 21, 2017

Lawmakers “blackballed” over Autism bill

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The invitation list to the Business Council of Alabama’s annual summer party is four names shorter this year. Sens. Dick Brewbaker, Cam Ward and Bill Holtzclaw, along with Rep. Jim Patterson, were all left off the list, Brewbaker said Wednesday. He called it being “blackballed” later on Twitter. The … Continued
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July 20, 2017
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A truly disgusting display

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Over the years, I have witnessed an incredible number of awful displays by elected or appointed public officials. Pretty much any Roy Moore event qualifies. I was at a pep rally thrown by two dozen or so elected lawmakers for a guy who had just been indicted on 23 … Continued
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July 20, 2017
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Montgomery residents “too stupid” for Siegelman documentary

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Capri Theater won’t be showing the documentary, “Atticus v. the Architect: The Political Assassination of Don Siegelman,” because its members and the surrounding community are just too stupid. They’re too stupid to separate fact from fiction. They’re too stupid to understand that any documentary should be taken as … Continued
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July 19, 2017
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Alabama voters need the pain

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The next US Senator from Alabama is probably going to be either Luther Strange, the current (appointed) seat holder, Roy Moore, or Rep. Mo Brooks. I wish that were not the case. But I’ve seen the polling numbers. This is the reality. Voters in this State will go to … Continued
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July 18, 2017

AG Marshall’s campaign takes in questionable donations

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Attorney General Steve Marshall’s campaign has accepted donations from several Political Action Committees funded by a company currently involved in an AG’s office investigation and another company owned by a man who was a key witness in the Mike Hubbard trial. In all, according to campaign finance reports, Marshall’s … Continued
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July 14, 2017