Health Montgomery psychiatrist named president of Alabama Medical Association Amanda Williams was sworn in as the new president of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. StaffApril 15, 2024
Health Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data A report by Community Catalyst in collaboration with Cover Alabama last week found that Medicaid expansion would greatly benefit the working class. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 5, 2023
Health Affidavits center on violation of Open Meetings Act by Cannabis Commission The affidavits are believed to center on if AMCC violated the state's Open Meetings Act during executive session. Bill BrittSeptember 5, 2023
Health The word “secret” triggers hold on medical cannabis: Who’s to blame? A judge issued a temporary restraining order against the commission for potentially violating the Open Meetings Act. Bill BrittAugust 21, 2023
Health ADPH approves birthing center regulations amid lawsuit The rules come within a week of a lawsuit filed by the Alabama ACLU on behalf of multiple birthing centers. Jacob HolmesAugust 21, 2023
Health Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again? The commission is accused of engaging in illegal voting, holding illegal deliberations, and utilizing improper parliamentary procedures. Bill BrittAugust 15, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Commission once again awarding licenses Once again, the new licenses can be expected to be challenged with an onslaught of lawsuits. Jacob HolmesAugust 11, 2023
Health Will the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again? There is overwhelming concern the Commission has failed to "self-correct" its internal procedures that led to the June pause. Bill BrittAugust 9, 2023
Health Alabama Cannabis Commission chair resigns after legal challenge The complaint alleged Steven Stokes is ineligible lead the commission while serving on the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees. Jacob HolmesAugust 4, 2023
Health Troy University researcher successfully reduces prostate cancer protein Jones aims to identify ways researchers can understand the molecular cues that help drive cancer. StaffJuly 27, 2023
Health Medical cannabis commissioner slams third-party evaluation process The commission voted to stay its course, brining in KPMG to audit the commission's scoring process with plans to restart the licensure awarding process. Jacob HolmesJuly 11, 2023