State government actions on medical marijuana, violent crime and the criminal justice system were the main topics of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday.
Attorney General of Alabama Steve Marshall and State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville) gave updates on governmental affairs at the event hosted at the Betty Carol Graham Center at Central Alabama Community College.
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