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The Alabama Cannabis Coalition (ACC) is raising concerns following confirmation that the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has begun training dispensary employees through its “Medical Cannabis Foundations Training Course for Dispensaries.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2026 – 6:00 AM No Response from State Officials Following Public Education Inquiry on Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Alabama — On March 22, 2026, an inquiry was sent to the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission and Kay Ivey regarding a critical implementation issue: how the public will be informed that Alabama’s medical cannabis program is moving forward. As of March 27, 2026, no response has been received. Given the time-sensitive nature of i

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2026 Alabama Cannabis Coalition Hosts 7th Annual Lobby Day at Alabama State House Dr. Will Boyd Delivers Keynote Address on Hemp Industry and Legislative Reform Montgomery, AL — The Alabama Cannabis Coalition (ACC) hosted its 7th Annual Lobby Day on February 24, 2026, at the Alabama State House, continuing its fourteen-year commitment to legislative advocacy on cannabis and hemp policy in Alabama. The event featured keynote speaker Dr. Will Boyd

February 19, 2026 Cannabis Advocates Continue Push During 2026 Legislative Session Alabama Cannabis Coalition Hosts 7th Annual Lobby Day at State House Montgomery, Alabama — As the 2026 Alabama Legislative Session moves forward, cannabis policy advocates will gather at the Alabama State House on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, for the 7th Annual Alabama Cannabis Coalition (ACC) Lobby Day. Citizens from across the state will meet directly with Alabama House and Senate members to d

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alabama Cannabis Coalition Opposes HB72 (2026) Legislation Expands Criminalization and Fails to Serve Public Interest Montgomery, Alabama — The Alabama Cannabis Coalition (ACC) is issuing a public statement to clearly and unequivocally state that we do not support House Bill 72 (2026). HB72, which overwhelmingly passed the Alabama House, represents yet another step toward expanded criminalization rather than meaningful, evidence-based reform. The bill ra

The controversial legislation, signed by Gov. Kay Ivey last year, set major restrictions on the state’s hemp industry, sparking claims of monopoly protection