cannabis

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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.

April 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."

December 15, 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

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I support rescheduling cannabis—here’s why you should, too

It is a rational step forward—and one that could change lives for thousands of veterans who call this state home.

July 9, 2025

Why veterans need cannabis rescheduling

So many of us come home carrying invisible wounds — anxiety, chronic pain, and PTSD that do not just disappear when we hang up our uniforms.

June 2, 2025

Bills to regulate CBD, hemp-based products advance in committees

CBD and hemp-derived product are currently legally sold in retail stores including gas stations and stores.

April 10, 2025

It’s time Alabama reins in Delta-8

Delta-8 THC is a form of marijuana that I personally view as much more harmful than cannabis.

March 27, 2025

Appeals court ruling deals blow to Cannabis Commission

The appeals court, in a separate case, said the AMCC's appeals process appears to be inadequate and not compliant with state laws.

December 23, 2024

Owner of newly licensed medical cannabis cultivator speaks about its future in AL

Three years later, and medical cannabis remains inaccessible to patients.

August 16, 2024

Cannabis Commission proposes voiding licenses for the second time

The Commission, in a court filing, proposed voiding the licenses and then re-issuing them to address violations of the Open Meetings Act.

August 22, 2023