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Appointments made to Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced her appointments to the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. Ivey appointed Dr. William Saliski Jr., a pulmonologist; Sam Blakemore, representing the...
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John McMillan to be executive director of the Alabama Medical Cannabis...
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission voted Thursday to make Alabama Treasurer John McMillan the executive director of the commission. McMillan was chosen after a lengthy search by a subcommittee of...
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Alabama can learn from other states’ medical marijuana programs, expert says
The Alabama Political Reporter spoke at length with Dr. Jan Roberts on Alabama’s pending medical marijuana legalization program. Roberts is an Alabama native and an internationally recognized...
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Scottsboro to host Hemp Fest 2021 Saturday and Sunday
Thursday, the Alabama Cannabis Coalition announce that Hemp Fest is being held in Scottsboro, Alabama at the Scottsboro Silos on Saturday September 18th, at 11am, CST until Sunday September 19th at...
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Medical Cannabis Commission preparing procedures
The Alabama Legislature passed a bill in May to allow medical cannabis in certain situations, but there is still infrastructure to be put in place before anyone will actually be able to use it. The...
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Medical cannabis draft rules for physicians and patients released for public...
The Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday announced draft rules to govern how physicians can recommend medical cannabis to eligible patients. The draft rules were developed in accordance...
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Medical Cannabis Commission doctor details product mixes, costs
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission heard from commission member Sam Blakemore Thursday regarding various types of cannabis products that could be made available. Blakemore said the maximum number...
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CBD, cannabis and marijuana: What’s the difference?
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is working on creating the rules and regulations for medical cannabis following the Legislature’s bill in the last regular session. At its most recent meeting,...
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APR’s top 5 stories of 2021
From an insurrection to medical marijuana, these are the top stories that captivated APR readers in 2021. Alabama’s role in the attempted coup It was one of the ugliest, most disheartening scenes in...
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Tim James begins third gubernatorial run with fire and brimstone
Son of former Alabama Governor Fob James and two-time gubernatorial candidate Tim James launched his third attempt for the Alabama governorship Wednesday by preaching his opposition to medical...
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