House Committee hears arguments for and against medical marijuana
Medical marijuana supporters and opponents clashed in debate during a committee hearing this week.
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Senate approves medical marijuana legislation
On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate approved Sen. Tim Melson's medical marijuana bill.
Black Alabamians are four times more likely to be jailed for marijuana
Alabama has the 16th-highest disparity in the country, according to a recent report.
Alabama lawmaker introduces medical marijuana bill
The bill would authorize certain residents to get a medical cannabis card, authorizing the patient to use cannabis for medical use.
Byrne calls vote to decriminalize marijuana a “waste of time”
“This is reckless, irresponsible, and a waste of time," he said.
Hemp company opens new processing facility in Phenix City
The company says that the new processing facility located in Phenix City will have advanced technologies to increase production of CBD.
DA defends imprisonment of disabled vet for marijuana charges
West Alabama District Attorney Andy Hamlin defended the court decision to revoke Sean Worsley’s probation, sending the Black disabled veteran to state prison for 60 months on felony marijuana charges. Hamlin spoke to APR in a phone interview about the case. Sean Worsley is a Black disabled veteran who was arrested on felony marijuana charges … Continued
Cannabis industry group promotes hemp, marijuana industries
Monday, the Alabama Cannabis Industry Association (ALCIA) announced that they have launched their new website. “During the COVID-19 pandemic it has never been more important to offer natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals,” said Alabama Cannabis Industry Association Executive Director Chey Garrigan. “This pandemic has shown that Americans need natural remedies that are grown and manufactured by … Continued
Medical marijuana bill passes the Senate
Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed a bill that, if passed by the House and signed by the governor, would make Alabama the 34th state in the country to legalize medical marijuana. Senate Bill 165 was sponsored by State Senator Tim Melson, R-Florence. “This is a big step for Alabama,” Melson said. “But there is still … Continued
Families plea for lawmakers to pass medical marijuana bill
As lawmakers and press roamed the halls of the Alabama State House on Thursday, three families were gathered in an office, all eager to be heard by their representatives and all fighting for the same cause. SB165, a bill called the Compassion Act, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, would make Alabama the 34th state … Continued