Chuck Edwards

U.S. House Republicans have decided to scrap a provision aimed at protecting banks from federal crackdowns on cannabis-related businesses from a significant government funding bill. This move came after notable resistance from within its own party, reported The Hill Thursday afternoon. The...

Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) is seeking to strip cannabis banking protections from the 2025 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill. During a subcommittee markup session on Wednesday, Edwards voiced strong opposition to section 134, which would safeguard financial...

The opening of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ dispensary marks the first time marijuana can legally be purchased in North Carolina. The grand opening of the Great Smoky Cannabis Company was held on 4/20. This opening follows the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Tribal Council's...

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in North Carolina have said yes to recreational cannabis in a Thursday referendum, making the reservation the only place in the state to legalize adult-use cannabis. The results of the Sept. 7 referendum posted by the tribe...

A North Carolina lawmaker is advocating against the next month's referendum that seeks to legalize recreational cannabis on tribal land, reported Marijuana Moment. In an op-ed piece recently featured in The Cherokee One Feather, GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards said that Congress couldn't halt the...

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.),  the youngest member of the House of Representatives, has lost the primary election to state Sen.Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.). What Happened: The first-term supporter of former President Donald Trump conceded defeat to Edwards, according to his campaign...