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A Dothan area oncologist was elected as the chairman of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission.
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Sen. Randy Price, wife arrested for loose cattle
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Lawmakers may close Alabama primaries during next legislative session
State Sen. Jimmy Holley honored by Troy University
Human Rights Campaign reviews “record-breaking” year of anti-LGBTQ laws
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medical marijuana bill stories
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey will host a ceremonial bill signing event in Montgomery for a number of bills passed during the 2021 Legislative Session.
Elections
Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she will seek a second full term as governor in 2022.
State
An expert predicted that all states will each have their own unique systems of growing and distributing marijuana.
Governor
Marijuana advocates thanked Gov. Kay Ivey for signing the medical marijuana bill and sponsors for their work carrying the legislation.
Legislature
The bill's sponsor estimates that it will be at least a year before medical marijuana will be available in Alabama.
Legislature
Social conservatives felt that their bills were not given priority by leadership during the 2021 Legislative Session.
Legislature
The Legislature would have to address the medical marijuana bill if the governor amends or vetoes it before the close of session.
Legislature
The governor's staff is studying the marijuana bill and could send it back to the Legislature with an amendment.
Legislature
The House passed SB46, the medical marijuana bill, 68 to 34, then the Senate voted to concur.
