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Tag: Sen. Kathy Harrington

A man wearing a black shirt holds a glass jar filled with hemp flower. Behind him is a black sign with white and green letters reading "Cannabliss Dispensary
Posted inState Health Policy

Medical marijuana legislation could put NC in the green, advocates say

by Elizabeth Thompson and Mona Dougani July 13, 2021April 1, 2022

By Elizabeth Thompson and Mona Dougani A bipartisan bill in the North Carolina Senate would make medical marijuana legal for people with a set group of diseases. But for Principal Chief Richard Sneed of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, it’s a race against time to beat the state in joining the budding industry. The […]

Posted inPublic Health

Coronavirus Today – Aug. 26 – Governor proposes health care infrastructure bond; NC testing guidelines and CDC quiet change; Medicaid expansion pitch

by Anne Blythe August 26, 2020April 14, 2021
shows three politicians who are usually at odds on the same dias, they're there in order to sign bills to provide COVID relief
Posted inPublic Health

Coronavirus Today – May 12 – Pandemic politics; NC manufacturers help; mental health awareness

by Editor May 12, 2020April 14, 2021
Posted inChildren's Health, Featured, Public Health

Prom and Sleepovers May be Possible for Foster Kids

by Hyun Namkoong March 26, 2015April 7, 2017

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