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Legislators vote blurs line between self interest and state policy Published May 11, 2021 The question is not whether at least 30 members – 25% of the of the state House of Representatives – who have ties to entities that received federal Payroll Protection Program loans have a conflict of interest when voting to give those entities a state tax break. They do. Whether those legislators should have publicly announced the conflict before voting? Whether the existence of the conflict impaired the independent judgement of those legislators to the point where they should have requested an excuse from voting on the issue? The forgivable PPP loans are part of the federal program to provide COVID-19 pandemic-related economic relief to businesses with fewer than 500 employees – so would not be considered income for federal tax purposes. ....
North Carolina Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Marijuana VladTV 1,423 views • comments Many states have been deciding to introduce legislation that will legalize the use of recreational marijuana. Now, it appears North Carolina lawmakers are hopping aboard, as they recently unveiled a bill to legalize the possession and sale of weed in the state. The legislation was introduced by Dem. State representatives John Autry, Allison Dahle, Pricey Harrison, and Zack Hawkins and would legalize the possession of up to two ounces of weed, several cannabis plants, and other types of weed products for those over 21. According to The Hill, the legislation also includes regulations on lab testing of cannabis, along with the taxation of weed products. It was noted the bill also proposed certain marijuana convictions being expunged for residents in the state. The bill would also create an “Office of Social Equity,” which pushes for “full participation ....
5 Things To Know: New Bill Aims to Legalize Marijuana in North Carolina .and four more stories from April 18-24, 2021 New Bill Aims to Legalize Marijuana in North Carolina N.C. Rep. John Autry of Charlotte was one of four North Carolina legislators to introduce HB 617 a bill to legalize and regulate the sale, possession, and use of cannabis in North Carolina in the General Assembly this week. As written, HB 617 will: Establish the creation of the Office of Social Equity to conduct community reinvestment and repair, social equity, cannabis education and technical assistance activities. Make legal the use, possession, and cultivation of up to 12 cannabis plants for persons 21 or older for personal use. ....
N.C. lawmakers propose bill to legalize marijuana (Source: Hans Pennink) By WBTV Web Staff | April 21, 2021 at 11:13 PM EDT - Updated April 22 at 2:12 PM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - North Carolina lawmakers have introduced a bill to legalize marijuana in the state. Rep. John Autry, along with House Members Allison Dahle, Pricey Harrison and Zack Hawkins introduced HB 617, a bill to legalize and regulate the sale, possession and use of Cannabis in North Carolina. “We all know someone or have a constituent that has contacted House Member’s offices for help with a relative or friend being jailed for possession of small amounts of marijuana,” Rep. Harrison said. “We took great care in writing this bill to include items to encourage bipartisan support. This bill will ensure appropriate guidelines and restrictions.” ....