hemp products
Coverage of hemp products in the Nexus archive.
- NC Governor Stein voices reservations about hemp bill
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein expressed reservations about House Bill 328, which would ban intoxicating hemp products for all ages. While supporting a regulated adult THC market, Stein criticized the bill for not requiring ID checks for kratom and hemp sales and for legalizing natural kratom for adults. Hemp industry advocates argue the bill would harm a $4 billion industry, while opponents highlight public safety concerns.
- Newsline state government reporter Brandon Kingdollar on the policy changes packed into the budget
North Carolina's new state budget includes over 600 pages and dozens of law changes unrelated to spending, such as proposals to ban hemp products and alter election rules. Reporter Brandon Kingdollar of NC Newsline discusses these controversial policy changes in a $34 billion spending package.