Press Releases

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

Montgomery, AL — Following today’s announcement from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission that the state’s first medical cannabis dispensary is expected to open in early May, the Alabama Cannabis Coalition (ACC) is urging immediate action to ensure patients are properly informed on how to access the program. The opening of a dispensary marks a significant milestone in Alabama’s medical cannabis implementation. However, advocates say the success of the program ultimately de

Montgomery, AL — As the 2026 Alabama Legislative Session concludes on Sine Die, the Alabama Cannabis Coalition (ACC) is reflecting on key cannabis-related legislation while calling on citizens to become more engaged ahead of the May 19 primary election. “The 2026 session made one thing clear—Alabama is still having the conversation, but we are not yet taking action,” said the Alabama Cannabis Coalition. “And for the citizens waiting on real reform, that delay has real conseq

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