Medical Cannabis Commission receives 94 license applications
There is strong competition particularly for integrated facility licenses, with 38 applicants vying for only five licenses.
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With one day left, Medical Cannabis Commission only has nine applications
Commissioner John McMillan said indicators point to several last-minute applications.
COVID-19 positivity, hospitalizations take a sharp rise in Alabama
The state's COVID-19 positivity rate has risen at an alarming rate over the past two weeks.
State appeals to lift injunction on law criminalizing treatment of transgender youth
Attorneys for the plaintiffs argued that the state is criminalizing a treatment that is the standard of care, and is discriminating against transgender youth.
Alabama abortion advocates discuss post-Roe reality
Advocates say they have been restricted from telling people where they can get abortions outside of the state for fear of legal repercussions.
Southern Research and Rhodium Scientific send bacteria to space
The researchers partnered to send bacteria to space on a mission to find new hope for people with cancer.
November 8, 2022
Cannabis Association issues deadline alert amid increase in applications
The deadline to apply is December 30.
November 7, 2022
As COVID-19 wanes, UAB doctors warn of potential “triple-demic”
Although COVID-19 has been on a decline, UAB doctors say the return to normal activity has brought back a surge in flu and RSV.
Alabama officials: “No COVID-19 vaccines mandates for school”
The declarations come in response a CDC committee's vote to add COVID-19 vaccines to the recommended immunization schedule for children.
Medicare Open Enrollment open until Dec. 7
Medicare Open Enrollment began Saturday, Oct.15, and will remain open until Dec. 7.
October 17, 2022