Alabama Cannabis Coalition

Legislature

Alabama Cannabis Coalition reflects on mixed results from legislative session

Advocates said lawmakers blocked tougher hemp limits but again failed to ease marijuana penalties, leaving reform stalled as primary elections approached.

Alex Jobin

April 16, 2026

Alabama Cannabis Coalition announces push for hemp ban repeal

The controversial legislation, signed by Gov. Kay Ivey last year, set major restrictions on the state's hemp industry, sparking claims of monopoly protection.

Alex Jobin

January 16, 2026

Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis

After four years of delays, the state commission finally granted dispensary licenses, but advocates called the limited number an "abysmal excuse for access."

Alex Jobin

December 15, 2025

Congress follows Alabama’s lead, passes federal hemp ban threatening $28 billion industry

Senators included a last-minute ban on THC-infused hemp products in a spending bill to reopen the government, threatening the industry.

Alex Jobin

November 17, 2025

Will Boyd wins cannabis group endorsement, unveils plan to reverse hemp ban

The Democratic gubernatorial candidate received the Alabama Cannabis Coalition's endorsement and unveiled a sweeping strategy aimed at rolling back Alabama’s hemp ban.

August 4, 2025

Cannabis Coalition warns of increased law enforcement crackdowns as HB445 takes effect

State law enforcement seized marijuana and paraphernalia after a yearlong investigation, with more action anticipated as new hemp regulations began.

Alex Jobin

June 30, 2025