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The Medicaid work requirement isn’t what it seems

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Kay Ivey should be ashamed. She’s probably not, because there’s very little chance that someone could do what she did this week and still be affected by feelings such as shame and empathy. But she should be. In an announcement Tuesday, Ivey said that she had directed the state’s … Continued
January 18, 2018

The changing of Alabama’s judicial system

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter State Sen. Cam Ward is still trying to fix Alabama’s judicial system. He doesn’t put it that way. The Republican state senator from Shelby County instead just keeps saying he has a problem with this thing or that thing, and he wants to fix it all. Like charging 13- … Continued
January 17, 2018

This is why women are so mad

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Donna Dunlap just wanted to work. She just wanted to go to a job each day, do what was asked of her, earn enough money to support herself and family and then go home. Maybe a periodic raise, maybe someone could toss an “atta girl” her way. But that’s … Continued
January 17, 2018

MLK statue long overdue at State Capitol

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter At a ceremony Monday at the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church in downtown Montgomery, Gov. Kay Ivey will announce Alabama’s inclusion in a 12-state Civil Rights Trail. The Trail will feature historic landmarks in several cities, including 10 sites in Montgomery alone. At none of those Montgomery sites … Continued
January 15, 2018

Why doesn’t it hurt to be wrong anymore?

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Do conservatives never feel dumb? Maybe “dumb” is too harsh. Embarrassed? Ashamed? Any of those? Any feeling resembling some level of remorse for loudly holding a belief that is 100 percent wrong? Because, I hate to be the bearer of tough news here, but you guys are wrong a … Continued
January 12, 2018

The Death of Andrew Lewis, Part VI: The Wrap Up

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The final chapter of this sad saga originally had a different ending — one that was, somehow, less depressing. In the months since, however, there has been some activity. The biggest movement was Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey officially presenting the case to a grand jury. That grand … Continued
January 5, 2018

AEA settlement gives some control back to Montgomery school board

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Montgomery County School Board wrestled some control of its school system away from the Alabama State Department of Education on Thursday, by way of a settlement agreement reached in a lawsuit filed by the Alabama Education Association. AEA sued the ALSDE on behalf of several employees who work … Continued
January 5, 2018

Troy King making up ground in AG race fundraising

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Troy King might be late to the attorney general’s race, but he’s closing the fundraising gap quickly. Campaign finance reports dropped Wednesday, and King reported raising more than $120,000 in December. That figure was nearly twice what current AG Steve Marshall raised ($64,050) and brings King’s six-week fundraising total … Continued
January 4, 2018

The Death of Andrew Lewis, Part V: The Explanation

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Before we get into this part of the story, it’s important to understand a few key facts about the information you’re about to receive. First and foremost, this is not my opinion about what happened the morning Andrew Lewis was killed. Second, this is a collection of information from … Continued
January 3, 2018