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The Alabama ABC Board recently unveiled new rules for consumable hemp, including stricter labeling, packaging, and record-keeping requirements for retailers.
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Rep. Sewell highlights rising grocery prices in new social media video
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Montgomery medical transport provider faces crisis over decreased Medicaid rates
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Bill reintroduced to ease religious exemptions in Alabama schools
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hemp stories
News
APR spoke with cannabis insurance advisor Alex Medina about how Alabama's hemp businesses would be forced to adapt to the new law.
Courts
It is now a felony to sell smokable hemp products in Alabama.
Featured Opinion
To make sense of Alabama lawmakers forcing hundreds of businesses to close, just follow the money.
Elections
Chad Chig Martin’s final campaign is a grassroots effort focused on trust in government and serving the people of Alabama.
Legislature
Alabama's new law severely restricts hemp and CBD products, banning smokable hemp, capping THC, and prohibiting online sales, impacting businesses statewide.
Opinion
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...
Legislature
The plan is to piece together ideas from other Senate bills and substitute that creation in place of the House bill.
Legislature
The bill now moves forward to the Senate for consideration.
Legislature
CBD and hemp-derived product are currently legally sold in retail stores including gas stations and stores.