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A shadowy political committee funded entirely by Duke Energy has launched a deceptive campaign to pressure North Carolina lawmakers to oppose legislation that could pave the way for lower monthly utility bills for most ratepayers.
State Rep. Kandie Smith A controversial bill restricting what North Carolina school children can be taught about America’s racial history was approved by the Republican-led House on Wednesday and is headed to the Senate where it is also likely to receive a favorable hearing. House Bill 324 is like dozens of bills around the country being pushed by Republican legislatures trying to ensure unflattering parts of the nation’s history is not taught in public schools. Critical Race Theory, an academic discipline that examines how racism has shaped the nation’s legal and social systems, is als...
North Carolina Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Marijuana VladTV 1,423 views • comments Many states have been deciding to introduce legislation that will legalize the use of recreational marijuana. Now, it appears North Carolina lawmakers are hopping aboard, as they recently unveiled a bill to legalize the possession and sale of weed in the state. The legislation was introduced by Dem. State representatives John Autry, Allison Dahle, Pricey Harrison, and Zack Hawkins and would legalize the possession of up to two ounces of weed, several cannabis plants, and other types of weed ...
5 Things To Know: New Bill Aims to Legalize Marijuana in North Carolina ...and four more stories from April 18-24, 2021 New Bill Aims to Legalize Marijuana in North Carolina N.C. Rep. John Autry of Charlotte was one of four North Carolina legislators to introduce HB 617 — a bill to legalize and regulate the sale, possession, and use of cannabis in North Carolina — in the General Assembly this week. As written, HB 617 will: Establish the creation of the Office of Social Equity to conduct community reinvestment and repair, social equity, cannabis education and technical assistance activ...
N.C. lawmakers propose bill to legalize marijuana (Source: Hans Pennink) By WBTV Web Staff | April 21, 2021 at 11:13 PM EDT - Updated April 22 at 2:12 PM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - North Carolina lawmakers have introduced a bill to legalize marijuana in the state. Rep. John Autry, along with House Members Allison Dahle, Pricey Harrison and Zack Hawkins introduced HB 617, a bill to legalize and regulate the sale, possession and use of Cannabis in North Carolina. “We all know someone or have a constituent that has contacted House Member’s offices for help with a relative or friend bein...