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Posted inState Health Policy

What is the state of medical marijuana legalization in North Carolina?

by Elizabeth Thompson April 20, 2022April 19, 2022

By Elizabeth Thompson As Americans across the country observe 4/20, a day that recognizes cannabis, North Carolina remains one of just 13 states that have not legalized medical marijuana. That may not be the case for long.  A bill in the North Carolina Senate, the NC Compassionate Care Act, would make medical marijuana legal for […]

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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

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