News Cannabis Coalition warns of increased law enforcement crackdowns as HB445 takes effect State law enforcement seized marijuana and paraphernalia after a yearlong investigation, with more action anticipated as new hemp regulations began. Alex JobinJune 30, 2025
Health Prefiled bill would overhaul Alabama’s new hemp regulation law Senate Bill 1, reintroduced by Sen. April Weaver, would upend the House Bill 445's framework and restrict sales to licensed pharmacies. Mary Claire WootenJune 26, 2025
Legislature Opinion | Texas governor vetoes hemp ban, Alabama chooses chaos and criminal charges Texas backed away from a ban while Alabama charged ahead with a chaotic, punitive law that criminalizes common sense and threatens businesses and patients. Bill BrittJune 24, 2025
News AG’s office confirms that smokable hemp ban will go into effect July 1 The Attorney General's office confirmed Alabama's smokable hemp ban starts July 1 — possession could lead to a Class C felony charge. Alex JobinJune 12, 2025
Elections Chad Chig Martin’s final campaign centers around uniting Alabama Chad Chig Martin’s final campaign is a grassroots effort focused on trust in government and serving the people of Alabama. Mary Claire WootenJune 6, 2025
Legislature The impact of Alabama’s new hemp and CBD restrictions Alabama's new law severely restricts hemp and CBD products, banning smokable hemp, capping THC, and prohibiting online sales, impacting businesses statewide. Alex JobinMay 27, 2025
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs major hemp, CBD restrictions into law despite calls for veto The new law bans smokable and Delta strain products, limits THC content, and restricts where hemp and CBD can be sold. Jacob HolmesMay 15, 2025
Opinion Opinion | HB445 and the nose-growing narratives No matter which side you fall on, it seems as though someone is misleading you because they simply didn’t get their way on this... Andy WhittMay 14, 2025
Governor Alabamians urge veto of HB445, warning of job losses and hemp industry collapse Rushed legislation could devastate small businesses, limit patient care, and fuel illegal markets, critics say Bill BrittMay 13, 2025