State Senator Tim Melson: The importance of urgently changing cannabis scheduling
Advocating for Cannabis Rescheduling As both a doctor and a lawmaker, I feel it’s my responsibility to prioritize the health of the individuals I serve. That’s why I played a role in passing Alabama’s compassion law in 2021, which allowed medical cannabis for patients with severe conditions. In my experience as an anesthesiologist, I’ve witnessed […]
CPAC Scorecard: Melson, Givhan, Orr most conservative in Alabama Senate
Alabama is home to some of the nation's most conservative legislators, and several Senate Republicans have near-perfect conservative voting records in 2023, according to a new assessment released by the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). I had. “In 1971, ACUF launched the Congressional Ratings, which provided a comprehensive evaluation of every member's voting record. This […]
Tim Melson thanks Alabama Senate colleagues for outpouring of support after heart attack
State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) reunited with colleagues Tuesday for the start of the 2024 legislative session after suffering a heart attack during a trip to South Korea in July. Here's what he said on the floor of the Alabama Senate: State Sen. Tim Melson “Thank you to all the members who reached out to […]
