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Alabama Cannabis Coalition opposes HB72, warns of expanded criminalization

Coalition says marijuana bill moves Alabama backward as most states liberalize laws and federal policy shifts toward reform.

January 30, 2026

Opinion

An old shepherd’s battle for children, conscience and mercy

I witnessed and experienced the glory and the power of the Lord as it melted hearts and changed minds with truth and grace.

Mike Ball

January 19, 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

Opinion

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

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

Bill Britt

July 18, 2025

Opinion

More taxpayer money for lawyers as medical cannabis debacle rolls on

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission did Thursday what it's done best in its four-plus years of existence: Got more taxpayer money for lawyers.

Josh Moon

June 6, 2025

Opinion

Legislators can restore hope to patients by fixing Alabama’s cannabis mess

The AMCC has completely failed to establish a patient registry that would allow patients to become eligible to purchase medical cannabis in Alabama.

Dustin Chandler

March 26, 2025

ASU among first HBCUs in the nation to offer cannabis certifications

ASU offers five different online cannabis courses.

March 3, 2025

Opinion

Bill over medical cannabis licensing process, limiting AMCC is the right step

The bill would refresh the medical weed licensing process and bring in a third party to review applicants. It's a solid step.

Josh Moon

February 27, 2025

Opinion

The “bad guys” are easy to find in ongoing medical cannabis drama

The AMCC has failed in every aspect, blamed others repeatedly, charged for worthless licenses and then had the nerve to call someone else "bad guys."

Josh Moon

December 16, 2024

Former judge appointed mediator in medical marijuana dispute

Retired judge Eugene Reese will now be at the center of a long-running dispute over Alabama's medical marijuana licensing.

Josh Moon

October 23, 2024