North Carolina Senate Votes Again to Legalize Medical Marijuana Amid Opposition

The North Carolina Senate has once again voted to legalize medical marijuana, marking the third consecutive year of such efforts. Despite broad bipartisan support in the Senate, the measure faces significant opposition from Republicans in the House, who have repeatedly blocked it from reaching a vote. The latest push includes a strategic amendment by Sen. Bill Rabon, a cancer survivor who credits marijuana with saving his life, to integrate medical marijuana legalization into a bill regulating hemp products. This legislation would allow doctors to prescribe marijuana for conditions like cancer, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. However, conservative Christian groups and some House members remain staunchly opposed, fearing it could pave the way for recreational use. The bill's future remains uncertain as it awaits further review and decision in the House.