Bill advancing parental consent in minors’ healthcare moves to House
SB101, introduced by Sen. Larry Stutts, R-Tuscumbia, would limit minors' ability to consent to healthcare
House Health Committee
Proposed bill would give ABC regulatory authority over some Delta-8 products
Rep. Whitt filed HB455 last week amidst an ongoing attempt for Alabama lawmakers to regulate the psychoactive cannabinoids.
April Weaver wins Senate District 14 special election
Republican April Weaver garnered a four-to-one victory over Democrat Virginia Applebaum.
Committee advances bill to give Legislature input over orders in future pandemics
The bill would reduce the powers of the state public health officer and give legislators some oversight.
House Health Committee hears arguments for and against medical marijuana
Medical marijuana supporters and opponents presented their arguments for and against the bill in a public hearing.
Medical marijuana bill to be debated in House Health Committee
The House Health Committee will hold a public hearing on the legislation that would legalize medical marijuana.
Medical marijuana bill advances out of House Judiciary Committee
The committee gave the medical marijuana bill a favorable report after a lengthy debate.
April Weaver wins Senate District 14 Republican primary
April Weaver won 82 percent of the vote in the Senate District 14 special Republican primary.
State Rep. April Weaver resigns to join Trump Administration
Alabama State Rep. April Weaver, R-Brierfield, announced Tuesday that she is resigning her seat in the Alabama House of Representatives to join the Trump Administration. “Serving in the Alabama House of Representatives has been one of the greatest experiences of my life,” Weaver said in a statement. “It has been a tremendous honor and privilege … Continued
Scott Harris updates House Health Committee on coronavirus crisis
Wednesday, House Health Committee Chairman Paul Lee (R-Dothan) asked Alabama Public Health Officer Scott Harris and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Vice President for Governmental Affairs Ted Hosp to provide an update on the coronavirus theat. Harris said as you know, we have not had a lot of testing. “I have no doubt,” we … Continued