- Opinion
OPINION: SB711 Is a Step Backward for Marijuana Legalization in NC
On June 30, 2021, a milestone for marijuana legalization in NC was reached as the Compassionate Care Act, SB711, advanced through the Judicial Committee of the NCGA. While bills like this medical marijuana legislation have been introduced repeatedly during the past decade, this is the first time such a bill…
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Drastic Measures Could Help Charlotte Bounce Back from COVID-19
Happy 4/20 Charlotte! I realize we are still struggling with our “new normal” and the ways in which our world has been completely shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are going to struggle for years because of this. Our way of life has changed, dramatically and permanently. But with that…
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Legalize It: In the Weeds
We live in a polarizing time, and I don’t believe weaponizing a topic like cannabis, which can truly benefit so many, is helpful at all. That being said, as we continue to discuss marijuana reform in Charlotte, we will have to discuss uncomfortable topics like institutional racism and political ideologies.…
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Charlotte Can’t Legalize Marijuana, but They Can Do Something
Federally, marijuana legalization will happen by 2025. Mark it down. Still yet, it may happen sooner, depending on how the politics play out. Why, you ask? Money. According to New Frontier Data, the U.S. marijuana industry as a whole does $50 billion in annual sales consistently, and that number is…
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