Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission meets for the first time
A Dothan area oncologist was elected as the chairman of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission.
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Governor to host ceremonial bill signing for medical marijuana bill, other legislation
Gov. Kay Ivey will host a ceremonial bill signing event in Montgomery for a number of bills passed during the 2021 Legislative Session.
Gov. Kay Ivey announces she will run for re-election
Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she will seek a second full term as governor in 2022.
Alabama can learn from other states on how to set up cannabis industry
An expert predicted that all states will each have their own unique systems of growing and distributing marijuana.
Marijuana advocates celebrate after Ivey signs medical marijuana legislation
Marijuana advocates thanked Gov. Kay Ivey for signing the medical marijuana bill and sponsors for their work carrying the legislation.
Alabama becomes latest state to legalize medical marijuana
The bill's sponsor estimates that it will be at least a year before medical marijuana will be available in Alabama.
Social conservative disappointed with the 2021 Legislative Session
Social conservatives felt that their bills were not given priority by leadership during the 2021 Legislative Session.
Governor could send medical marijuana bill back to the Legislature today
The Legislature would have to address the medical marijuana bill if the governor amends or vetoes it before the close of session.
Governor’s staff is studying medical marijuana bill
The governor's staff is studying the marijuana bill and could send it back to the Legislature with an amendment.
Legislature sends medical marijuana bill to governor
The House passed SB46, the medical marijuana bill, 68 to 34, then the Senate voted to concur.