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.

September 5, 2023

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.

August 21, 2023

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.

August 21, 2023

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.

August 15, 2023

Medical Cannabis Commission once again awarding licenses

Once again, the new licenses can be expected to be challenged with an onslaught of lawsuits.

August 11, 2023

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