Hemp ban

Legislature

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.

January 16, 2026

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.

January 1, 2026

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.

November 17, 2025

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.

August 11, 2025

The lie will not die quietly—neither should we

If greatness means silencing truth, punishing science, and rewriting history to comfort the powerful, then what they seek isn’t greatness. It’s destruction.

August 4, 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

HB445 brings first arrest, exposes Alabama’s cruel hemp hypocrisy

Are GOP lawmakers celebrating a political victory while patients and businesses pay the price?

July 18, 2025

Alabama 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.

June 25, 2025