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State Auditor Ziegler pitches another prison reform plan

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Jim Ziegler has a plan for Alabama’s prison problem. At a press conference Tuesday morning, the Alabama State Auditor laid out a 12-step plan – which he dubbed “Plan Z” – to correct Alabama’s overcrowded prison issues. Ziegler said his Plan Z would cost taxpayers only a quarter of … Continued
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December 14, 2016
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No one should be surprised by Alabama’s bogus graduation rates

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama graduation rates were “misreported.” That was the official line from the Alabama Department of Education last week, as officials there were forced to finally announce what they’ve known for years. That Alabama’s graduation rates are bogus. Don’t be fooled by the claims of surprise from anyone. Not … Continued
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December 13, 2016
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The suits pick up another ethics win

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It’s funny how many laws you can violate if you’re wearing a suit and tie. There were lots of suits and ties in attendance Wednesday morning at the Alabama Ethics Commission’s regular meeting, where the five-man board was set to hear complaints from numerous charities about one of the … Continued
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December 8, 2016

Experts testify on lottery, VictoryLand and downside of PCI’s tax-free monopoly

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Governor Robert Bentley’s Gambling Advisory Committee received a crash course on Thursday on the detailed operation of a state lottery and learned the history and tax payments made by the state’s largest non-Indian casino, VictoryLand. Louisiana Lottery president Rose Hudson and New Hampshire Lottery executive director Charlie McIntyre spent … Continued
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December 3, 2016

ADPH can’t build on $625,000 Montgomery property

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Department of Public Health is apparently stuck with an unusable, 25-acre, $625,000 piece of Montgomery property after discovering the presence of several landfill trenches that would dramatically increase the costs to build a new lab at the site. The trenches were part of a landfill used by … Continued
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December 1, 2016
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Grow up: Obamacare didn’t raise insurance rates, you did

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Let’s have a conversation about health care. Specifically, let’s talk about Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act, and the cost of health insurance these days – a matter several people in this State say led to their vote for Donald Trump. If that sounds like you, let me begin … Continued
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December 1, 2016
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AG’s office wasted thousands on discredited witnesses

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Need some extra cash this holiday season? (Let me break out my best Ron Popeil impersonation for this pitch.) Boy, do I have a get-rich proposition for you. It requires very little work, just an active imagination. The earning potential is limited only to the number of dopey, unconstitutional … Continued
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November 23, 2016

Bentley nearing payday; won’t seek back pay

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The magic number is 5.2 for Gov. Robert Bentley. When unemployment reaches that mark, the Governor will start to earn his salary – a little more than $120,000 per year. For nearly six full years now, after promising not to take a salary until the state was at “full … Continued
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November 22, 2016
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There are still many reasons to be thankful

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It’s time to give thanks. That’s right, even when the country has embarrassed itself on a grand scale, it is worth remembering that we have plenty for which to be thankful. And even in Alabama, where poor economic planning and a lack of emphasis on and funding for education … Continued
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November 22, 2016