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Legislature

Alabama Legislature approves bill to remove barriers for qualified reentering citizens

It aims to allow parolees and probationers the opportunity to obtain licenses without automatic disqualification for those whose crimes have no relevance to the positions.

May 2, 2025

Montgomery Court’s action in cannabis case may signal a brewing storm

As we watch this drama unfold, one can't help but ponder the ramifications of this decision.

January 5, 2024

Medical Cannabis Commission issues stay on recently approved licenses

The decision comes as AMCC is embroiled in multiple lawsuits connected to flaws in their application process.

September 1, 2023

How the Medical Cannabis Commission could get it right

The Cannabis Commission doesn't have to start over with all licenses to get it right.

August 24, 2023

Cannabis Commission proposes voiding licenses for the second time

The Commission, in a court filing, proposed voiding the licenses and then re-issuing them to address violations of the Open Meetings Act.

August 22, 2023

Cannabis licenses on hold as court weighs claim of Open Meetings Act violation

AMCC attorney William Webster threatened to air applicants' "dirty laundry" by foregoing executive session entirely if the court finds in favor of the plaintiffs.

August 18, 2023

Medical Cannabis Commission once again awarding licenses

Once again, the new licenses can be expected to be challenged with an onslaught of lawsuits.

August 11, 2023

The bungling of the medical marijuana licenses is hurting desperate Alabamians

The long delays and many missteps of the Cannabis Commission are continuing the suffering of sick people who need relief.

June 26, 2023

First lawsuit filed over medical marijuana licenses

The lawsuit asked a judge to impose a stay on licenses and force the commission to do its own reviews.

June 22, 2023

Medical Cannabis Commission receives 94 license applications

There is strong competition particularly for integrated facility licenses, with 38 applicants vying for only five licenses.

December 31, 2022