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11 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2024

Our CBT future tellers once again are predicting which states will reform their cannabis policies this year.

North Carolinians Could Soon Have Access to Adult-Use Cannabis Following Tribal Vote

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians could regulate a $385-million industry on their land next year.

US Congressman Introduces Bill to Withhold Federal Funding from States, Tribes with Adult-Use Cannabis Programs

Rep. Chuck Edwards’ Stop Pot Act would withhold 10% of federal highway funds for governments with laws permitting non-medical cannabis use.

North Carolina House Speaker Says This Year’s Medical Cannabis Legislation Is Likely Dead

House Speaker Tim Moore said July 11 that opposition from House Republicans has likely quashed medical cannabis legalization efforts this year.

North Carolina Senate Approves Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill

Lawmakers passed the NC Compassionate Care Act Feb. 28 in a 36-10 vote.

North Carolina Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill Heads to Senate Floor

The measure mimics a bill that cleared the Senate last year but was killed in the House.

BioPhil Natural Fibers to Open Processing Facility in Lumberton, North Carolina

The 90,829-square-foot facility is expected to create 41 new jobs in Robeson County.

North Carolina Governor Signs Hemp Bill Into Law as Medical Cannabis Legislation Languishes in House

While medical cannabis legalization stalled again this year, Gov. Roy Cooper signed the North Carolina Farm Act of 2022 to allow hemp farming to continue legally following a five-year pilot program.

UPDATE: Legislation to Permanently Remove Hemp From Controlled Substances List in North Carolina Heads to Governor's Desk

If the measure does not pass before the state's pilot program expires June 30, hemp will be outlawed in North Carolina.

North Carolina House Republicans Kill Medical Cannabis Legislation

In a closed-door meeting this week, lawmakers internally voted not to advance a medical cannabis legalization bill.

North Carolina House Approves Bill to Legalize FDA-Approved THC Medications

The legislation’s passage could signal that a separate Senate-approved bill to legalize medical cannabis is dead for the year.

North Carolina Senate Gives Final Approval to Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill, Sending It to House

The measure cleared its final hurdle in the Senate with a bipartisan vote of 36-7.

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