Alabama

Power grids across the South face an extraordinary challenge Tuesday as snow blankets regions typically prepared for summer heat waves, not winter whiteouts. What Happened A fierce winter system has upended daily life from Texas through the Carolinas, forcing Gulf Coast weather forecasters to issue...

In the latest chapter of Alabama’s medical cannabis rollout saga, local cannabis company Alabama Always, LLC has filed a lawsuit against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), seeking a partial summary judgment and a permanent injunction. According to Alabama Political Reporter, the...

M&B Hangers’ owner, Milton Magnus, has been combating perceived inequitable trade practices from Chinese companies for over 22 years. His ongoing struggle epitomizes the hurdles encountered by numerous American manufacturers, particularly those producing lower-end goods. What Happened: 72...

Let’s get updated with some of the main cannabis regulatory news of the week. Congress Maintains Ban On Marijuana Sales In D.C. Congress has decided to continue the federal ban on recreational marijuana sales in Washington, D.C., frustrating local efforts to regulate cannabis. This action...

Brett Garrard, a Mercedes worker, emphasized the need for better work-life balance and a more predictable schedule as part of the ongoing unionization efforts at a Mercedes plant in Alabama. What Happened: Garrard’s statement, made on Last Call CNBC, comes amid a vote by over 5,000 workers at...

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville‘s latest regulatory filing shows the sale of put options for Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:ADBE), Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM) and Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT). The trading activity of stocks and options by members of Congress continues to draw increased scrutiny, with...

Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) pointed out the political repercussions following a contentious IVF decision in Alabama, highlighting a significant Democratic victory. What Happened: On Wednesday, Newsom took to X, formerly Twitter, to comment on the political landscape in Alabama. He noted that the...

The reelection campaign of President Joe Biden is pointing fingers at former President Donald Trump for the recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling that could limit access to in vitro fertilization. What Happened: The Alabama ruling has sparked a nationwide scramble among Republicans to clarify their...

Kenneth Eugene Smith, a convict on death row in Alabama, is set to be executed using nitrogen gas. This is a first for the United States. What Happened: NBC News reported that the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the state’s decision, dismissing the argument that the...

The latest court rulings on redistricting could potentially swing the balance of power in the House of Representatives towards the Democrats in the forthcoming 2024 elections, Politico reports. What Happened: The power of Black voters in Alabama and Florida was seen to be suppressed...

The 2023 NCAA Football season has arrived, bringing excitement to fans and to sports bettors ready to enjoy Saturdays and Sundays full of college football games in addition to National Football League games. Here’s a look at the favorites to win the 2024 NCAA Football...

The public's scrutiny of Congress members trading stocks and options has intensified as websites and social media increasingly broadcast the disclosed data. Calls to ban congressional members from trading stocks and options have increased, and legislation was recently introduced to enact...

This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. Alabama is a farm state. Agriculture has over a $70 billion economic impact in Alabama. It has more than 44,000 farms covering 8.9 million acres. One out of every 4.6 jobs in the state relates to...

Digital real estate platform Roofstock announced on Friday the successful sale of a rental property in Alabama through a non-fungible token (NFT) enabled by Roofstock onChain (ROC), its Web3 subsidiary. What Happened: The transaction was settled via an NFT marketplace on the Ethereum (...

Concern Over Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Mobile, AL Officials in Mobile said they will support an ordinance that would allow the opening of a medical marijuana dispensary. However, Mobile City Councilman Scott Jones believes the program, backed by Alabama state lawmakers in 2021,...