Senate committee approves mandatory kindergarten bill
The Senate Education Policy Committee approved the legislation requiring all first graders attend kindergarten or demonstrate proficiency.
Tim Melson
Medical marijuana legislation held over another week
Medical marijuana legislation was held up in committee while representatives spend more time writing amendments.
House committee to hold public hearing on medical marijuana
The House Judiciary Committee will consider legislation on Wednesday to allow medical marijuana in Alabama.
Senate approves medical marijuana legislation
On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate approved Sen. Tim Melson's medical marijuana bill.
Alabama Legislature returns for week three
Day seven of the 2021 Legislative Session begins on Tuesday.
Alabama lawmaker introduces medical marijuana bill
The bill would authorize certain residents to get a medical cannabis card, authorizing the patient to use cannabis for medical use.
Lawsuit to protect Lauderdale Courthouse Confederate statue gains support
The lawsuit by three local residents to prevent the city of Florence and Lauderdale County from removing the Confederate Statue known as “Eternal Vigil” has new support. The Lauderdale County Republican Executive Committee announced Saturday that the Alabama Division of United Daughters of the Confederacy’s official position is now that Eternal Vigil must remain on … Continued
Group of Lauderdale County citizens file suit to block construction of an agricultural center
The group Lauderdale Citizens for Responsive Government on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Lauderdale County Agricultural Authority, seeking to block the construction of a new agriculture center. John Sutherland with the LCRG filed the lawsuit. Sutherland, a Lauderdale County resident and taxpayer, contends that the finance mechanism for the new agriculture center is a … Continued
Senate committee OKs bill to extend unemployment for six months
On Monday legislature returns to work after a lengthy absence due to the coronavirus crisis. The Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee met on Monday. The committee gave a favorable report to a Labor Department bill, HB351. The committee amended the bill so that during a state of emergency Alabamians who became unemployed can draw … Continued
Cannabis industry group promotes hemp, marijuana industries
Monday, the Alabama Cannabis Industry Association (ALCIA) announced that they have launched their new website. “During the COVID-19 pandemic it has never been more important to offer natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals,” said Alabama Cannabis Industry Association Executive Director Chey Garrigan. “This pandemic has shown that Americans need natural remedies that are grown and manufactured by … Continued