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On Tuesday, May 19th, Alabama voters will head to the polls for the 2026 Primary Election. This is one of the most important elections in determining the future direction of our state. Primary elections are where candidates are chosen before the general election. In Alabama, many races are often decided during the primaries, making this election especially important for voters who want their voices heard and their values represented. The Alabama Cannabis Coalition believe

by Andrea Ramey Fri, May 1, 2026 at 4:18 PM Updated Fri, May 1, 2026 at 5:31 PM MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Alabamians may soon be able to legally purchase medical marijuana, five years after the state legalized it. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission says the first dispensary is expected to open this month in Montgomery. Right now, the state has approved nine dispensary locations statewide, though it remains unclear when stores planned for Mobile and Daphne will open. The st

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2026 Lack of Clear Guidance Raises Ongoing Access Concerns in Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Montgomery, AL — As Alabama’s medical cannabis program moves closer to full implementation, the Alabama Cannabis Coalition (ACC) is raising concerns about a persistent lack of clear, consistent public guidance for patients and healthcare providers—an issue advocates say could limit meaningful access across the state. Advocates warn that without clear

Industry leaders say progress is now being made. H. Marty Schelper, founder and president of the Alabama Cannabis Coalition, said dispensary employee training recently took place as the state prepares to open its first location. Schelper pointed to May 4, the planned opening date for the first medical cannabis dispensary in Montgomery, a major milestone after years of setbacks. Some lawmakers like Rep. Juandalynn Givan say the rollout has been troubled from the start, was not