Obesity rates are skyrocketing in our nation. In the last two decades, obesity has doubled among American adults. Despite the growing consensus and greater understanding of the disease, many people continue to view obesity as a lifestyle choice or personal failure. It’s important to understand that for many Americans, obesity is not a choice. It’s a chronic disease that affects every layer of a patient’s life.
Nowadays, it’s easy for important information on key issues to get lost. That’s why I am glad that Senator Michael Lazzara took the time to highlight the significance of rescheduling cannabis in his op-ed, “Rescheduling cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug.” With growing evidence that cannabis has many therapeutic benefits, we cannot ignore the reality that cannabis-based treatments work.
Although the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tried to address the high cost of prescription drugs, this Forbes article rightly points out the unintended consequences of its "pill penalty.” In the short term, this pill penalty raises the cost of prescription tablets and capsules; in the long term, it stifles important pharmaceutical innovation and research into convenient, easy-to-use pills.
For years, critics have accused tech of "rotting young minds." But in an unexpected twist, TikTok has quietly rolled out a feature that's doing the opposite: making kids smarter.
I have countless Veterans in my district and am a Veteran myself and have long championed policies that promote economic growth, public safety, and personal freedom. That’s why I side with President Trump on rescheduling cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug—a move that would not only facilitate research opportunities in the industry but also establish better regulatory frameworks for businesses and consumers alike.
Linsi Franklin of Wake County describes her struggles getting her son’s medicine approved at a news conference on insurance company prior authorization. (Photo: Lynn Bonner)
It's a new day in Washington, DC. With the return of President Donald Trump and a Congress controlled by Republicans, there is real hope for change that makes our economy stronger and the nation more secure.
A North Carolina House committee gave the green light to a bill allowing the state to invest in cryptocurrency funds on Wednesday, after some lawmakers previously expressed concerns and skepticism with the proposal.
The North Carolina Senate passed a bipartisan bill 41-1 Tuesday requiring public schools to restrict student use “wireless communication devices” during instructional time.
A North Carolina Senate committee voted Wednesday to advance a bill removing Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s ability to challenge federal executive orders.
As a North Carolina business owner, I know how crucial small businesses are to our state’s economy. With over 1 million small businesses supporting nearly 1.8 million jobs, we are the backbone of innovation and job creation
Local governments in western North Carolina have begun to receive interest-free loans as they recover from Helene, State Treasurer Brad Briner said Monday.
