The North Carolina General Assembly is at an impasse over Medicaid rebase funding, with the House passing several measures that the Senate refused to take up. Meanwhile, the Opportunity Scholarship Program is nearing a milestone of 100,000 students enrolled, with broad support for school choice and medical marijuana on the rise. The state's auto parts manufacturing industry is also feeling the effects of tariffs, with imports declining sharply since the tariffs took effect in April and May. [... more]

The North Carolina General Assembly passed several significant bills during the 2023 legislative session, including pro-life legislation that reduces the gestational age for abortions and expands protections for women and children. The General Assembly also enacted bills related to parental rights and school choice, while opposing gambling legalization and medical marijuana. [... more]

North Carolina lawmakers are moving forward on legalizing medical marijuana, but experts argue it leads to more youth use and perceiving it as harmless, despite decades of science showing its harm. They point to studies in other states where medical marijuana has brought similar consequences as recreational legalization, including increased use, experimentation, and overdoses among young people. [... more]

The debate surrounding marijuana as medicine is riddled with half-truths, anecdotes, and empty promises. The science tells us that marijuana is addictive and has grave consequences for mental health. The FDA has already approved several marijuana-based medications, but the push to legalize medical marijuana is not about medicine, it's about profits and an industry that sells high-potency marijuana products. [... more]

A homeowners association sues a homeowner over a doggy snack station, sparking debate on community property rights. Meanwhile, North Carolina legalizes hemp and considers medicinal marijuana legislation, raising questions about the state's stance on cannabis. Additionally, a parent's rights bill sparks controversy, and a listener asks about their rights when a builder increases the price of a home due to material and supply chain issues. Finally, a listener wonders if they can sue a restaurant after finding a hard object in their food. [... more]

The legalization of marijuana in North Carolina is a public health issue, not a profit or revenue issue. Advocates for a health-first approach to marijuana policy warn that legalization will lead to increased addiction and harm to public health, citing examples from Colorado and other states where marijuana has been legalized. [... more]

The history of marijuana legislation in the United States is complex, with federal law classifying it as a schedule one substance, while many states have legalized medicinal or recreational use, creating a conflict between state and federal law. [... more]

Navigating a cancer diagnosis can be uncharted territory for many, but having a caregiver by their side can make a significant difference. Dr. Shannon Cerise, an assistant professor of oncology at Vanderbilt University, shares her expertise on the importance of education and preparation for caregivers, as well as the latest developments in chemotherapy and pain management. [... more]