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Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite... more +
Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite state laws to the contrary, Federal law still prohibits the use or possession of marijuana. The conflict between state and federal law on this issue has created interesting enforcement issues and significant legal hurdles for medical marijuana providers.  less -
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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Legislators Leave Raleigh After Passing Various Bills but Not a New Budget

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After a busy week, legislators left Raleigh on Thursday for the foreseeable future. Although they did not pass a new 2024 budget bill, they did appropriate funds for certain purposes and are authorized to return later this...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Both Houses Consider Budget Bills

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The House and the Senate considered significantly different budget bills this week and legislators discussed bills on a variety of other topics....more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Legislature Continues Work

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While legislators continue to discuss a new state budget bill, the North Carolina General Assembly this week considered bills on a variety of topics. Budget Work- Legislators are working on a budget bill for FY 25,...more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 32 - March 2024

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Friday marked the end of what felt like the longest week in legislative history — and the beginning of a three-week sprint to Legislative Day 40. While most lawmakers and lobbyists are eager for adjournment sine die, it...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Update - June 2023

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North Carolina Legislative Update: Legislators' work is well underway on Jones Street

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With the 2023-2024 legislative session kicking off in earnest in late January, legislators in both chambers have begun filing bills across many issue areas. While many questions remain, especially related to the potential for...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Legislators Announce Medicaid Expansion Deal

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Legislative leaders this week announced an agreement on Medicaid expansion in addition to continuing work on the state budget bill and considering other bills. Medicaid Expansion - If enacted, the agreement to expand...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Update - March 2023

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North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review - February 2023 #4

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The General Assembly was in full swing this week, with committee meetings every day and significant pieces of legislation passing out of each chamber. This week the Senate tackled medical billing transparency and medical...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Update - February 2023 #2

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Will the Tennessee Legislature Continue to Leave Cannabis to Outlaw Country Music in 2023?

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Cannabis has long been a source of inspiration for musicians like Willie Nelson and Hank Williams Jr. Outlaws like Willie and Hank paved the way for the next generation of country artists to sing their cannabis praises. Margo...more

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MVA Monitor - January 2023

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The North Carolina General Assembly had its ceremonial opening on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Lawmakers are expected to return to the Capitol on Wednesday, January 25 to begin the 2023-24 biennium....more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Updates from the NC General Assembly and Governor’s Office - June 2022 #3

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Legislators continued work on the budget bill this week and considered other bills on various topics. Although the end of the 2022 session may be a few weeks away, it is uncertain whether bills on a number of notable topics...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Updates from the NC General Assembly and Governor’s Office - June 2022 #2

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Legislators continued work on the budget bill this week and considered other bills on various topics. State Budget Bill - With the beginning of FY 23 on July 1 approaching, legislative appropriation leaders have been...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Update - June 2022 #2

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Updates from the NC General Assembly and Governor’s Office - June 2022

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This week, the Senate passed some notable bills while both chambers continued work on the budget bill behind closed doors. Senate Health Care Bill - The Senate this week passed a health care bill (H 149) that would...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review - June 2022

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Though it was only a four-day work week, the General Assembly worked diligently to debate or pass more than a dozen bills in various committees. Most notably, the Senate passed a bill, HB 149: Expanding Access to Healthcare,...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Update - June 2022

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Back to Work: NC Lawmakers Gear Up for the 2022 Short Session

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After wrapping up one of the longest sessions in the North Carolina General Assembly's history, lawmakers return this week for the first day of the 2022 Short Session. Historically, the Short Session operates on a...more

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Gold Dome Report – Legislative Day 21 2022

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Beginning the downhill slide into the second half of the 2022 Legislative Session on Monday, the Georgia State Senate spent its morning discussing the Second Amendment while the House discussed divesting any Russian assets...more

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Gold Dome Report – Legislative Day 20 2022

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The General Assembly wrapped up its workweek on Thursday by taking up a number of weighty issues in each chamber. The House approved the much-discussed “Student Technology Protection Act” (HB 1217), legislation allowing for...more

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Gold Dome Report – Legislative Day 19 2022

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The General Assembly returned to the State Capitol for Legislative Day 19 on Twos-day (2/22/22) with multiple measures up for consideration in each chamber. The House approved a number of health-related propositions,...more

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South Carolina 2022 Legislative Session Preview

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The South Carolina General Assembly began the second year of a two-year legislative session on Jan. 11, 2022. The legislative session runs through the second Thursday in May, with the General Assembly expected to adjourn sine...more

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North Carolina 2022 Legislative Session Preview

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The North Carolina General Assembly has traditionally convened a regular session in each odd-numbered year and adjourned after passing a budget in the summer. It would then return the following year in May for a “short...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review - August 2021 #4

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Despite a halt in budget negotiations in Raleigh this week, legislators cleared some significant pieces of legislation and sent them to Governor Cooper's desk - a sign that despite the budget impasse, progress is still being...more

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