Medical Cannabis Commission awards integrated licenses after rule changes
Time will tell whether these five awards stick, as all previous attempts to do so have been nullified after litigation.
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Family alleges medical neglect of man who died days after getting medical furlough
Antonio Arnez Smith was granted medical furlough in September but was not released to his family until October. He died four days later.
PARCA report shows Alabama remains near bottom in tax collections
Only Alaska collected fewer dollars per capita than Alabama over this review period.
Govs. Ivey, Kemp announce agreement in long-running Chattahoochee River water lawsuit
Although this specific case was filed in 2017, litigation between the parties over these issues has been in the courts since 1990.
December 13, 2023
ADOC officer arrested in Montgomery sex trafficking bust
Harris was charged with traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act, among other charges.
Commission on Higher Education approves $2.12 billion budget
This approval marks a substantial increase of $135.81 million, or 6.84 percent, from the previous fiscal year.
December 12, 2023
Analysis | Alabama’s medical cannabis integrator applicants’ readiness reviewed
The commission's choices will have long-lasting implications, and careful consideration is needed to avoid potential legal entanglements.
When it comes to medical cannabis production, experience matters
Due to specific protocols and strict regulations, medical-grade cannabis requires experienced, knowledgeable professionals.
Family: Incarcerated loved one’s body returned without a heart, decomposing
A federal complaint alleges that the family of a deceased incarcerated person had their loved one’s body returned in a decomposing state.
Alabama GOP chairman lauds historic presidential debate in Tuscaloosa
The debate stage in Tuscaloosa became a battleground of ideas and visions for America's future.
December 8, 2023