By Dr. Mark Creech Four Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation to make medicinal marijuana legal in North Carolina. Eleven other democrats have signed onto the bill. No Republicans indicated their support for the proposed measure at the time of the writing of this article. Rep. Pricey Harrison (D-Guilford), one of the four primary sponsors of […]
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U.S. Congressional Budget Agreement Would Defund Washington, D.C. Marijuana Legalization Vote
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League December 12, 2014 WASHINGTON D.C. – During the mid-term elections, Alaska and Oregon passed referendums making recreational marijuana legal in those states. Voters in Washington, D.C., also passed a referendum by a 2 to 1 margin that allows adults to possess up to two ounces of pot and six […]
Voters Decide on Abortion, Marijuana, Gambling and Alcohol in State-wide Referendums around the Country
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League November 7, 2014 There were state-wide referendums on the ballot this election on abortion, marijuana, gambling and alcohol. The results were both good and bad for those who view life through a Christian worldview. Abortion Voters in North Dakota and Colorado resoundingly defeated Personhood Amendments that would have defined […]
CBD Oil Bill Passes NC House: ‘Not the Same as Medical Marijuana Legislation’
By L.A. Williams, Correspondent Christian Action League June 20, 2014 North Carolina children suffering from severe seizure disorders could be one step closer to a new treatment. The House gave its approval Thursday to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) oil, an extract made from genetically modified marijuana plants. “This plant is high in CBD (10 […]
Marijuana Oil for Kids with Seizures
By Dr. Mark Creech I want to hear from you. I genuinely want your input about legislation that I anticipate will be introduced in the next session of the North Carolina General Assembly, starting May 14th. Rep. Pat McElraft (R-Carteret), a legislator for whom I have profound respect, announced during the second week in March […]
N.C. Lawmaker Says She’ll Introduce Legislation to Legalize a Marijuana Oil to Help Children with Epilepsy
By L.A. Williams, Correspondent Christian Action League March 12, 2014 RALEIGH — Plans to legalize a specific type of marijuana oil that parents say could help their seizure-plagued children are well-intentioned, but also fraught with danger, said the Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League. Rep. Pat McElraft (R-Carteret) announced this past […]
Marijuana Movement Gains Ground in the Nation and North Carolina
By L.A. Williams, Correspondent Christian Action League January 23, 2014 The marijuana movement is gaining ground across the nation and in North Carolina, despite compelling evidence of the drug’s dangers and facts that refute President Obama’s claims that it’s no worse than tobacco or alcohol. “The push for so-called ‘medicinal marijuana’ is something the Christian […]
Congressman Walter Jones and Medical Marijuana
By L.A. Williams, Correspondent Christian Action League December 20, 2013 Parents pushing for a marijuana-based treatment for children with life-threatening illnesses have the ear of U.S. Congressman Walter Jones, who is asking state lawmakers to study the issue. But, contrary to some media reports released last week, Jones said Thursday he is not taking up […]
State Lawmakers Address Marijuana, Meth, and Bare Breasted Women
By L.A. Williams, Correspondent Christian Action League February 21, 2013 RALEIGH — Lawmakers on Wednesday said no to medical marijuana and bare-breasted women and yes to tougher penalties for makers of methamphetamine. The Committee on Rules and Operations of the House heard from a trio of marijuana promoters and one opponent of the Medical Cannabis […]
Medicaid and Marijuana
By L.A. Williams, Correspondent Christian Action League February 14, 2013 RALEIGH — The Republican-led Legislature this week rejected plans to expand Medicaid and to set up state-based health insurance exchanges, both components of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. Lawmakers also have shown little interest in a bill to allow marijuana to be used as medicine. […]