Economy Opelika hemp store seeks city approval as funds run out An Alabama hemp store owner is down to his last chance to stay open under strict new licensing laws. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Legislature New bill would ban Delta THC, remove legal framework for consumable hemp Senator Tom Butler proposed classifying hemp-derived cannabinoids as Schedule I drugs, threatening small businesses that recently adapted to new state licensing requirements. Jacob HolmesMarch 5, 2026
News Congress follows Alabama’s lead, passes federal hemp ban threatening $28 billion industry Senators included a last-minute ban on THC-infused hemp products in a spending bill to reopen the government, threatening the industry. Alex JobinNovember 17, 2025
State ABC board revises proposed hemp rules, lessening burden on retailers The board approved new rules for consumable THC and hemp products, revising initial proposals to ease burdens on retailers after public comment. Alex JobinOctober 14, 2025
State Increased regulations under HB445 forced this small business owner to close her doors Amid new legislation, a small business owner's dream of providing natural health solutions came to an abrupt end, leaving her and her son homeless. Alex JobinAugust 11, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama lawmakers picked winners and losers, and hundreds of hemp businesses lost everything To make sense of Alabama lawmakers forcing hundreds of businesses to close, just follow the money. Josh MoonJune 25, 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