Wasteful spending
I am calling on Commissioner McMillan and the AMCC to stop wasting our money. End these costly legal battles.
Commissioner John McMillan
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See recent postsThe Alabama Cannabis Commission is not a victim
AMCC director John McMillan tried to paint his commission as a victim of frivolous lawsuits, but such a characterization defies logic and the truth.
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.
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See recent postsCannabis Commission faces a dilemma: A modest proposal
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission must now determine its path forward, and it seems apparent that the best solution is to admit failings and restart the process.
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See recent postsHow Alabama Can Benefit from the U.S./Cuba Relationship
By Mayor Sandy Stimpson, Senator Vivian Davis Figures, Senator Jabo Waggoner and Commissioner John McMillan Despite the fact that the Port of Mobile is located just across the Gulf of Mexico, Alabama businesses will continue to lose out on Cuba’s growing markets to foreign competitors until Congress ends the U.S. travel and trade embargo on … Continued
Senate Passes Bill that would Legalize Industrial Hemp
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 12, the Alabama Senate approved Senate bill 347, sponsored by state Senator Paul Bussman (R-Cullman) to permit the growth of industrial hemp for research purposes in Alabama. Such a move would make Alabama the 29th State to allow the scientific research of industrial hemp. Senate Bill 347 … Continued
McMillan Speaks Up But Did The Media Hear?
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week, Agriculture and Industry Commissioner, John McMillan dared to do what no other statewide elected official has done so far. He said publicly, on these pages, that Mike Hubbard should step down as Speaker of the House. It was a bold statement because Hubbard controls the Ag … Continued
McMillan Said Cutting Budget Would Severely Impact Alabama Farmers
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 2 Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner John McMillan (R) held a press conference in Montgomery to announce that cuts to the Agriculture Department budget would severely Impact Alabama’s $70+ billion farm, and agribusiness economy Com. McMillan warned that Alabama’s economy will suffer and the state’s … Continued
Horses Tested Positive for Equine Encephalitis
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 12, Agriculture & Industries Commissioner John McMillan announces that two positive tests for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have been recently reported by the department’s diagnostic laboratory located in Auburn. One sample was collected from a horse located in Dallas County and the other sample was collected … Continued
Bentley Wants Drone Plan
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, August 21, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that he was creating, The Alabama Drone Task Force. According to a written statement from the Governor’s office, the task force was created to review the necessary requirements to further Alabama’s potential use of drones in areas of agriculture, … Continued