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.
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New hemp law takes effect—but no stores have licenses
Confusion and strict regulations led many existing retailers to choose closure rather than attempt to comply with the new licensing requirements.
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.
Increased regulations under HB445 forced this small business owner to close her doors
Amid new legislation, a small business owner's dream of providing natural health solutions came to an abrupt end, leaving her and her son homeless.
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If greatness means silencing truth, punishing science, and rewriting history to comfort the powerful, then what they seek isn’t greatness. It’s destruction.
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.
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See recent postsHB445 brings first arrest, exposes Alabama’s cruel hemp hypocrisy
Are GOP lawmakers celebrating a political victory while patients and businesses pay the price?
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See recent postsAlabama lawmakers picked winners and losers, and hundreds of hemp businesses lost everything
To make sense of Alabama lawmakers forcing hundreds of businesses to close, just follow the money.