Possession of all but small amounts of cannabis in nearly all of North Carolina is still a crime.
Several bills before state lawmakers are looking to change that.
News 13 questioned a local Western North Carolina lawmaker why efforts have stalled while public opinion polls grow in favor of legalizing at least a medical cannabis program.
Plus, Bill expected to speed through NC General Assembly would ban abortions after 12 weeks, and Name, image, and likeness policy coming to high school sports
0:00 Lawmakers face challenges trying to find right fit for cannabis regulation
5:51 Bill expected to speed through NC General Assembly would ban abortions after 12 weeks
8:16 Name, image, and likeness policy coming to high school sports
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