Alabama Legislature votes to legalize medical marijuana
Alabama’s State Legislature voted to legalize medical marijuana late Thursday, becoming the most recent state to possibly approve its use amid ongoing talks over revamping cannabis laws.
The measure would create a medical cannabis commission to regulate, license and oversee distribution of medical marijuana. Doctors could prescribe medical marijuana for several conditions including cancer, a terminal illness, epilepsy and chronic pain. Patients would receive medical cannabis cards, and vaping or smoking of medical marijuana would be prohibited while products including gummies, oils or creams are allowed.
The House version of SB 46 passed 68-34 in the chamber with bipartisan support Thursday after a vote on the measure had been blocked by Republicans during a nearly nine-hour debate in the chamber Tuesday night. The Senate, which initially passed the measure in February, approved of amendments to the legislation made by the
‘Not full justice’: Black Alabama leaders on Derek Chauvin guilty verdict AL.com 1 hr ago Howard Koplowitz, al.com
The guilty verdict Tuesday against Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of unarmed Black man George Floyd that sparked nationwide protests last year was welcomed by leaders in Alabama’s Black community, even though they said “full justice” was not possible because Floyd is dead.
“Today’s guilty verdict is accountability, but it is not full justice,” said Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin. “The Floyd family was given the accountability that they deserve, but nothing will bring George Floyd back to his loved ones. Full justice would be George Floyd here for this turning point in equal justice.”
Housing Authority of Birmingham earmarks $6 million for security
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Fannie Carter, 66, was killed Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 when she was caught in crossfire outside her Elyton Village home. Police tape blocks off the investigation area after the shooting. (Photo by Carol Robinson/AL.com)
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The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approved the fiscal year 2022 budget of $34 million.
“When the residents of our HABD properties lay their heads down at night, we want them to feel safe and secure,” said Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin.
“Addressing safety and crime in the city of Birmingham should be something local agencies work on together to make the most impact,” said HABD President and CEO David A. Northern Sr.
Many of the festivities that usually surround the Magic City Classic, including tailgating, will be missing this year. But Legion Field will still be the site of a spirited football game between arch rivals Alabama State and Alabama A&M. (Solomon Crenshaw Jr. / Alabama NewsCenter)
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
It’s more than a game.
That is the standard description of the McDonald’s Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola. The annual fall gridiron meeting at Legion Field between Alabama State and Alabama A&M universities is the marquee event of at least a week of activity in and around Birmingham.
Alabama’s Magic City Classic different this year, but rivalry the same
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. April 14, 2021
Many of the festivities that usually surround the Magic City Classic, including tailgating, will be missing this year. But Legion Field will still be the site of a spirited football game between arch rivals Alabama State and Alabama A&M. (Solomon Crenshaw Jr. / Alabama NewsCenter)
It’s more than a game.
That is the standard description of the McDonald’s Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola. The annual fall gridiron meeting at Legion Field between Alabama State and Alabama A&M universities is the marquee event of at least a week of activity in and around Birmingham.