Josh Moon

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

Congress

A hill Tuberville couldn’t hold

After 10 months, some 400 military promotions finally moved forward Tuesday after Tuberville ended his one-man blockade.

December 6, 2023

Is there a reason medical cannabis licensing has been so flawed?

After egregious mistake on top of egregious mistake, is it fair to wonder if this whole process is rigged?

December 5, 2023

Medical cannabis applications reveal hidden problems, missing info

A secretive process, numerous lawsuits, applicants hiding troubling info — the AMCC's medical marijuana licensing process continues to disappoint.

December 4, 2023

Cannabis Commission can make a true impact with Hornet Medicinals

By approving the application from an HBCU, the AMCC can reshape the relationship young, Black Alabamians have with marijuana.

December 1, 2023

There is no easy or quick fix for Alabama’s gambling situation

The AG's office announced it raided a casino that was "shut down" by authorities just over a year ago. That's the state's gambling problem in a nutshell.

November 30, 2023

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The way forward for the Medical Cannabis Commission: Follow the law

The AMCC can save its licensing process, and save itself from future lawsuits, if it follows the laws in awarding licenses.

November 29, 2023

Something strange has happened in Decatur

In Decatur, the killing of a Black man by police has mattered to the entire community.

November 27, 2023

AMCC to disregard applicants’ scores, start from scratch

AMCC plans to toss out applicants' scores and will start from scratch on cannabis licenses.

November 21, 2023

America could use the lessons of Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter

In a time when certain political leaders are fighting and name calling, the decency of the Carters is needed more than ever.

November 20, 2023

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Alabama lacks the moral standing to conduct executions

After Thursday's execution, Gov. Kay Ivey said, "In Alabama, we uphold the rule of law." Which laws are those, exactly?

November 17, 2023