“The health consequences tied to marijuana use are serious, leading to increased risk for heart attacks, strokes, psychotic disorders, and further addictions. When legislating on this issue, Congress needs to put the health and safety of the American people first, full stop. This is exactly why lawmakers need access to reliable data that details Medicaid spending associated with marijuana abuse. Millions of Americans rely on Medicaid healthcare benefits, and my legislation will ensure Congress understands the dangers of this drug and its impact on federally funded health programs,” said Senator Budd. 

“Roy Cooper opened the floodgates and then did the bare minimum to inform the public about the criminals being released into their communities,” said Senate Leader Phil Berger. “He made every effort to hide what he did, and Republicans in the General Assembly are going to hold him and Gov. Stein accountable for releasing violent, repeat offenders and endangering our citizens.”

Democrat Roy Cooper opposed the law that made it possible

Democrats on the board opposed efforts to remove noncitizens ability to vote in North Carolina