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ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission meets for the first time

A Dothan area oncologist was elected as the chairman of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission.

August 13, 2021

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.

June 17, 2021

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.

June 2, 2021

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.

May 25, 2021

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.

May 21, 2021

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.

May 20, 2021

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.

May 19, 2021

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.

May 17, 2021

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.

May 10, 2021

Legislature sends medical marijuana bill to governor

The House passed SB46, the medical marijuana bill, 68 to 34, then the Senate voted to concur.

May 7, 2021