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.

August 9, 2023

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.

August 4, 2023

Troy University researcher successfully reduces prostate cancer protein

Jones aims to identify ways researchers can understand the molecular cues that help drive cancer.

July 27, 2023

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.

July 11, 2023

Court desires to let Cannabis Commission “self-correct” licensure process

Director John McMillan said the mathematical error occurred when combining scores by the third-party evaluators and those of commissioners.

July 7, 2023

Plaintiff in cannabis license suit gives facility tour to media

Alabama Always appears to have built out the infrastructure necessary to begin cultivation in a large capacity.

July 7, 2023

Hopeful medical cannabis supplier joins AMCC as defendant in licensure process suit

Sustainable Alabama is one of the five companies that would be awarded an integrated facility license.

July 6, 2023

Southern Research receives state funds to expand clinical trial access in Alabama

“The new project at Southern Research has the potential to be a particular benefit for healthcare in rural communities,” Gov. Ivey said.

June 30, 2023

City of Hoover unveils new development project

While health and wellness will be a prime focus at Riverwalk Village, the development also will include a central greenspace with a variety of other amenities.

June 29, 2023

Fact check: Alabama is not protecting its babies

It seems as if the only time our conservative politicians care about protecting children is when they say it for cheap votes.

June 29, 2023