/tags/medical-marijuana Medical Marijuana en-US Copyright Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:45:00 GMT /politics/2024-07-04/north-carolina-vaping-opioid-regulations-roy-cooper Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law new restrictions on vaping products, and he's expected to sign a ban on sales of a drug known as "gas station heroin." The goal is to prevent the sale of products that haven't been FDA approved. Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:45:00 GMT /politics/2024-07-04/north-carolina-vaping-opioid-regulations-roy-cooper Colin Campbell /politics/2024-06-19/nc-senate-medical-marijuana-legalization-hemp-regulations The Senate has already passed a bill to allow medical marijuana, but House Speaker Tim Moore has refused to put the legislation up for a vote. The House does want to pass new regulations for products already on the market in North Carolina that contain THC. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:23:11 GMT /politics/2024-06-19/nc-senate-medical-marijuana-legalization-hemp-regulations Colin Campbell /politics/2024-04-29/nc-legislature-cbd-hemp-thc-delta-9-regulations CBD, hemp and other products that contain the active ingredient from marijuana are sold in North Carolina with few regulations. An effort in the state legislature aims to change that. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:29:30 GMT /politics/2024-04-29/nc-legislature-cbd-hemp-thc-delta-9-regulations Colin Campbell /politics/2023-07-13/north-carolina-medical-marijuana-bill-dead-house-speaker House Speaker Tim Moore said Tuesday that many fellow Republicans in his chamber oppose the idea, so it likely won't progress. That aligned with recent comments from House Majority Leader John Bell. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:26:10 GMT /politics/2023-07-13/north-carolina-medical-marijuana-bill-dead-house-speaker Associated Press /politics/2023-06-29/most-nc-legislators-back-medical-marijuana-but-procedural-hurdle-could-block-it Legislation to legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina has gotten stuck in the House. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:47:19 GMT /politics/2023-06-29/most-nc-legislators-back-medical-marijuana-but-procedural-hurdle-could-block-it Colin Campbell /politics/2023-05-30/nc-house-considers-medical-marijuana-legalization The state Senate has already approved the medical marijuana bill, but the House has so far been more reluctant to pass the measure. That appears to be changing. Tue, 30 May 2023 18:24:02 GMT /politics/2023-05-30/nc-house-considers-medical-marijuana-legalization Colin Campbell /politics/2023-03-01/north-carolina-senate-backs-legalizing-pot-medical The chamber voted 36-10 on Tuesday to give initial support to an idea that its supporters say would offer relief to those with debilitating or life-ending illnesses. A final Senate vote is needed Wednesday before it goes to the House. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:49:18 GMT /politics/2023-03-01/north-carolina-senate-backs-legalizing-pot-medical Associated Press /health/2023-02-27/north-carolina-medical-marijuana-bill-traction-session The North Carolina Senate plans to vote this week on a bill legalizing medical marijuana. It could have a better shot at becoming law this year than in previous sessions. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:50:49 GMT /health/2023-02-27/north-carolina-medical-marijuana-bill-traction-session Colin Campbell /health/2023-02-21/medical-marijuana-advances-again-at-north-carolina-senate Marijuana legalization in North Carolina for medical purposes is advancing again within the state Senate, less than a year after a very similar measure setting a structure for its sale and consumption passed the chamber by a wide margin. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 21:27:17 GMT /health/2023-02-21/medical-marijuana-advances-again-at-north-carolina-senate Associated Press /politics/2023-01-24/leftover-issues-aplenty-expected-in-north-carolina-session Get ready for some familiar issues from 2022 — including whether to approve Medicaid expansion, medical marijuana, and sports gambling. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:14:00 GMT /politics/2023-01-24/leftover-issues-aplenty-expected-in-north-carolina-session Associated Press