Last week in Alabama politics saw the state’s medical cannabis industry moving forward, with the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission working through 90 applications from those hoping to have a business that plays a part in the industry. In the legislature, bills to streamline adoption were passed by the Senate, and three of Governor Ivey’s
@1819NewsApril 15Britt, Brooks, Battle condemn Washington Examiner editorial calling Alabama a ‘reckless’ choice for Space Command HQ
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A bill that makes it tougher for dangerous inmates to be let out on “good time” is headed to the Governor. During a lengthy debate on the house floor, Rep. Russell Bedsole led his colleagues to passing the Deputy Brad Johnson Act. Senator April Weaver, who carried the bill in
Four economic development bills aimed at enhancing efforts to recruit new industry and new business to Alabama are moving through the legislature fairly easily. The bills, called the “Game Plan” package by Governor Ivey, are enjoying broad support among both Republicans and Democrats. Read more here.
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission voted to accept 90 applications as properly submitted by companies that intend to take part in the state’s new medical cannabis industry. The commission will begin reviewing the applications for cultivators, processors, dispensaries, secure transporters, testing labs and integrated licensees with multiple functions. The commission
Batter up! The two chambers of the Alabama Legislature face off in a charity softball game, dubbed The Battle of Goat Hill, this Wednesday, April 19 at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery. The House takes on The Senate, and while the competition is expected to be intense, it’s all in fun, and it’s all to raise
In an effort to recruit more doctors to Alabama, legislators are introducing the Physician Workforce Act. The bill hopes to address a doctor shortage in the state; the shortage is related to high rates of doctors retiring as well as physician burnout. Read more here.
The Alabama Innovation Corporation awarded the University of Alabama at Birmingham startups with grants during the second round of Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant awards. The Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant Program awards funds to Alabama-based companies that have been granted Phase I or Phase II awards through the Federal Small Business
Toyota Alabama’s engine manufacturing facility will soon be relying on the sun to generate more than 70 percent of its power needs thanks to a 168-acre, $49-million solar project. The 30-megawatt solar-generated system will be located in the North Huntsville Industrial Park, surrounding the Toyota engine plant. The new solar facility
