Lawmaker Hopes To Legalize Medical Marijuana In North Carolina
A North Carolina lawmaker filed a bill that would allow marijuana to be used for medicinal purposes. Representative Kelly Alexander, who is behind the bill says the veterans struggling with chronic pain is his motivation to push for legalization.
“Cannabis is a substance that does have medical applications that are provable,” Alexander said.
He also notes that medical marijuana could bring $100 to $200 million in tax revenue.
“Salary increases for teachers,” Alexander said. “You’re talking about salary increases for state employees. There’s a whole litany of things that we have been discussing.”
The bill could be on Novembers ballot if it passes the House and Senate.
Local resident, Jordan Minor told channel 9 “I think it’s something that’s going to kickstart the economy — a lot of job opportunities. That’s tax money that our state could be using.”
Ellen Wingate hopes to consider medical marijuana as a option for treating her son Logan, who has uncontrollable, life threatening seizures.
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