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Medical marijuana bill appears poised for passage

Conservatives have vowed to continue filibustering the bill that would allow people with a medical need to obtain medical marijuana.

May 6, 2021

Amendment potentially harmful to hemp industry removed by Senate

The hemp industry thanked the Legislature for killing two amendments that would have made Delta-8 and Delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinols controlled substances.

April 27, 2021

Alabama Democratic Party announces support for marijuana legalization

“We’ve seen the progress that other states have made," Democratic Party Chairman Chris England said.

April 20, 2021

Alabama Cannabis Coalition to hold event in Huntsville

The Alabama Cannabis Coalition is holding a rally in Huntsville on Tuesday.

April 20, 2021

Medical marijuana bill advanced by committee

The legislation can now be considered by the full Alabama House of Representatives.

April 16, 2021

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.

April 15, 2021

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.

April 14, 2021

Mask mandate to remain in Statehouse for now, speaker says

Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon also addressed other pressing issues including priorities for this week.

April 13, 2021

Medical marijuana bill advances out of House Judiciary Committee

The committee gave the medical marijuana bill a favorable report after a lengthy debate.

April 8, 2021

Senate to consider amendment potentially harmful to Alabama hemp industry

The amendment to House Bill 2 would criminalize Delta 8 and Delta 10 in the state of Alabama.

April 5, 2021