North Carolina Senate backs legalizing pot for medical use

Young cannabis plants thrive under grow lights at a marijuana farm operated by Greenlight. - The North Carolina Senate voted on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 to legalize marijuana use for medical purposes, giving strong bipartisan support for the second year in a row to an idea that its supporters say would give relief to those with debilitating or life-ending illnesses. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)