Medical Marijuana

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.

Josh Moon

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June 22, 2023

Questions surround medical cannabis scoring: No. 1 reportedly owed $150 million to IRS

Chicago-based Verano Holdings was given the commission's No. 1 rating under its scoring scheme.

Bill Britt

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June 22, 2023

Commission awards competitive licenses for medical cannabis industry

Competition was particularly strong for integrated facility and dispensary licenses.

Jacob Holmes

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June 13, 2023

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Alabama’s medical cannabis industry grows to meet demand

We believe in the power of medical cannabis to change Alabama for the better.

Patrick Lindsey

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January 30, 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.

Jacob Holmes

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December 31, 2022

With one day left, Medical Cannabis Commission only has nine applications

Commissioner John McMillan said indicators point to several last-minute applications.

Jacob Holmes

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December 29, 2022

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The debate over medical marijuana dispensaries is ridiculous

The resistance to medical marijuana is rooted in the same old tired mantra that always holds us back: We hate any change.

Josh Moon

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November 28, 2022

Poll: Four out of five voters likely to support medical cannabis

The poll found that 79 percent of likely voters favor legal, medical cannabis in Alabama.

John H. Glenn

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October 27, 2022

Alabama Medical Cannabis Association launches, names executive director

Patrick Lindsey will serve as the group’s executive director, effective immediately.

October 14, 2022