UA, ADMH partner for “Project Zero Suicide”
VitAL estimates the project will positively impact about 75,000 individuals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medical Cannabis Commission once again awarding licenses
Once again, the new licenses can be expected to be challenged with an onslaught of lawsuits.
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.
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.
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