More than a week after an inquiry was submitted to the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) and Governor Kay Ivey regarding public education efforts for the state's medical cannabis program, no response has been issued by either office. The lack of communication has intensified concerns about how Alabamians will be informed as the long‑delayed program moves toward implementation.
The initial inquiry, sent on March 22, 2026, sought clarity on a fundamental question: how the public will be notified that the medical cannabis program is operational. A follow‑up press release issued on March 27 reiterated the same concerns, emphasizing the need for clear, accessible public guidance.
As of March 31, both direct outreach and public requests remain unanswered.
Nearly five years after the passage of the Compassion Act, many Alabamians remain unaware that the medical cannabis program is moving forward. Advocates warn that without a coordinated public education effort, the system cannot function as intended.
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