Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

In Louisiana, cannabis is strictly regulated, available only via prescription for approved medical conditions. Yet, a potential legal loophole could soon allow Native American tribes in the state to sell marijuana, bypassing stringent state restrictions. The precedent comes from the Eastern Band of...

Nearly a month after Great Smoky Cannabis Co., an Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (ECBI) medical marijuana dispensary in North Carolina, announced that recreational cannabis was available to adult members of the ECBI and other federally recognized Native American tribes, the opening celebration is...

Amid rising concerns over substance misuse among young people, North Carolina’s legislative bodies are intensifying efforts to regulate hemp-derived consumables with new legislation poised to reshape the state's cannabis market landscape. House Bill 563 Targets Hemp Product Access Last week,...

In a move to make cannabis legalization a central topic in this year’s state elections, North Carolina State Senator Graig Meyer (D) launched a striking campaign ad on Saturday to spotlight racial disparities in law enforcement. The ad, “Two Stops” illustrates the racially biased...

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...

As the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina prepare to vote on legalizing adult-use cannabis, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (R) is threatening to defund the tribe — whether the measure passes or not. The tribe's Principal Chief Richard Sneed is calling the...

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...

WA State To Award 52 New Social Equity Cannabis Licenses Over Next Ten Years Washington state plans to expand the recreational cannabis market by adding dozens of more marijuana retail shops over the next ten years, reported Axios Seattle. To that end, Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed a bill on Monday -...