By L.A. Williams, Correspondent Christian Action League RALEIGH — Bans on spice drugs and mephedrone that won quick approval in the Senate earlier this month are making their way through N.C. House committees, but not without some resistance, especially in regards to their proposed April 1 effective date. “I think it is important for folks […]
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NC Senate Unanimously Bans Synthetic Marijuana and Mephedrone
By L.A. Williams, Correspondent Christian Action League RALEIGH — It took less than 10 minutes for North Carolina Senators to give their unanimous stamp of approval Thursday to bills that would ban both mephedrone and synthetic marijuana. But Sen. Harry Brown (R-Onslow) pointed out that these dangerous substances had been on the minds of a […]
Legislation to Ban Synthetic Marijuana (Spice Drugs) to be Introduced
By L.A. Williams, Correspondent Christian Action League RALEIGH — K2, Spice, fake pot — the names for synthetic marijuana may vary, but the concern over the product is growing both nationwide and in the Tar Heel state where several lawmakers may introduce legislation as early as late next week to ban the controversial substance. Representative […]
Marijuana Industry Out of Control: ‘We Don’t Want this in North Carolina’
By Luanne Williams, Correspondent Christian Action League RALEIGH — The nation’s capital approved the sale of medicinal marijuana this week even as western states that took the same step more than a decade ago are struggling to deal with the fallout. Meanwhile, legislation to bring medical pot to North Carolina may be gaining strength. “As […]
California to Vote on Legalization of Marijuana: What does it mean for North Carolina?
By L.A. Williams, Correspondent Christian Action League If a referendum to legalize marijuana passes in California on Nov. 2, how long will it take for the idea to travel 2,000 miles east and take root in North Carolina? It may sound like a hypothetical math question missing a detail or two, but in truth it’s […]
Marijuana: It’s Push for Medicinal Use Leading to Full Legalization
By L.A. Williams, Correspondent Christian Action League RALEIGH — The push for legalized marijuana — first for medicinal use and then for anyone who cares to partake — is gaining momentum across the United States with a recent vote in New Jersey and proposed changes in California. Not surprisingly, a study released late last year […]
Legislation to Legalize Medical Marijuana and to Have a Referendum on it Introduced
By L.A. Williams, Correspondent Christian Action League RALEIGH – A bill filed earlier this month would open the door for hundreds or even thousands of North Carolinians to begin growing and using marijuana to treat everything from HIV and AIDS to severe migraines, muscle spasms or any other “serious medical or mental condition” as long […]
Former Surgeon General Stumps for Medicinal Marijuana in N.C.
By L.A. Williams, Correspondent Christian Action League of North Carolina RALEIGH – Dr. Joycelyn Elders, 15th Surgeon General of the United States and a longtime advocate for legalizing drugs, presented her support for a medicinal marijuana bill in North Carolina when she addressed the House Science and Technology Committee Wednesday. What she didn’t present was […]
N.C. Lawmakers Propose Studying Medical Marijuana
By L.A. Williams, Correspondent Christian Action League of North Carolina RALEIGH — Should state lawmakers spend their time studying marijuana and should Tar Heel taxpayers foot the research bill? Joint Resolution 2405, introduced May 26 by Rep. Earl Jones (D-Guilford), would have the legislative research commission exploring the possibility of allowing this long-studied gateway drug […]