Had it passed, it would have created one of the most restrictive medical cannabis laws in the United States. Lawmakers in the state considered a bill earlier this year that would have legalized medical cannabis treatment, with the bill easily earning approval in the state Senate. A poll in April found that 72% of voters in the Tar Heel State support legalizing medical cannabis, while 57% said they also support making recreational pot use legal. Despite the lack of action by elected officials, there is broad support among North Carolina voters for both medical and recreational cannabis. Taking a cue from President Joe Biden, North Carolina Gov.
Taking a cue from President Joe Biden, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday urged state lawmakers to decriminalize marijuana.
“Conviction of simple possession can mar people’s records for life and maybe even prevent them from getting a job,” Cooper, a Democrat, said during a task force meeting on racial equity and criminal justice, as quoted by the Associated Press.
Cooper noted that the state General Assembly, which is controlled by Republicans, failed to act on the task force’s recommendations in the...
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