The right approach is clear. Our lawmakers are choosing not to take it
Every now and then, our lawmakers slip up and prove that they know the proper way things should be done.
Sen. Tim Melson
Bill amended to remove ban, add more restrictions to sell Delta-8
SB132 now aims to further regulate the sale of Delta products with stricter penalties and additional product testing in the state.
Senate approves amended version of Melson’s IVF bill
The bill passed with unanimous support on a 34-0 vote.
Lawmakers file bills to address Alabama Supreme Court’s IVF ruling
Bills have been filed in both chambers of the Alabama Legislature that would clarify that embryos are not children.
Senator announces Resource Conservation and Development Grant in Limestone County
These grants will go toward projects to deliver improvements in two Limestone County communities.
April 26, 2022
ALFA makes round of endorsements
Endorsements from the state's largest farm organization are coveted.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs medical marijuana bill into law
The law will allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana for certain conditions, and establishes a regulatory commission.
Alabama Senate committee approves medical marijuana, COVID-19 liability bills
The committee approved bills that would provide COVID-related liability protections for businesses and authorize medical marijuana.
Families plea for lawmakers to pass medical marijuana bill
As lawmakers and press roamed the halls of the Alabama State House on Thursday, three families were gathered in an office, all eager to be heard by their representatives and all fighting for the same cause. SB165, a bill called the Compassion Act, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, would make Alabama the 34th state … Continued
Midwifery bill on its way to Governor after Legislature’s approval
By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The Midwifery bill, which decriminalizes the practice, has passed both chambers and now awaits the Governor’s signature. This bill has faced many challenges since its first public hearing at a House Judiciary Committee meeting in March, and even faced great challenges Friday (the final day the Legislature was meeting), getting … Continued