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This bill proposes changes to how math courses are structured in North Carolina public schools. It would split existing courses and alter graduation requirements, directly impacting students and educators.

The bill would require every public school in North Carolina, including those in Craven County, to employ at least one full-time, permanent school nurse starting with the 2025–2026 school year. It includes new funding to help districts meet this mandate.

This legislation seeks to expand firearm carry rights across the state. It proposes significant changes to current gun laws that could impact public safety policies and law enforcement throughout Craven County and North Carolina.

This bill would give local governments new revenue options to support public transportation systems. It could lead to expanded or more efficient transit services in regions like Craven County.

A proposed measure to allocate funding for family and community wellness initiatives. The goal is to support services that improve physical, mental, and social health outcomes across North Carolina communities.

This bill proposes to legalize and regulate the sale, possession, and use of cannabis in North Carolina for individuals 21 years of age or older. It aims to replace the illicit market with a regulated system, allowing for consumer protection, job creation, and tax revenue generation. The bill also addresses the disparate impact of cannabis prohibition on communities of color and seeks to divert law enforcement resources to more serious crimes.

This legislation establishes the Small Farmers Support Grant Program within the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. It provides financial assistance to small farmers (with gross cash farm income of $1 million or less) to support their viability and sustainability. Grants can be used for essential inputs, equipment, and operational improvements, with priorities set based on farm size, income levels, and economic hardship.

This bill proposes the legalization of medical marijuana in North Carolina, allowing patients with qualifying debilitating medical conditions—such as cancer, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, and PTSD—to access medical cannabis through a regulated supply system. The legislation aims to establish a framework for safe and legal access to medical marijuana for those in need.

This comprehensive bill addresses various aspects of agriculture in the state, including updates to regulations affecting farmers, land use policies, and environmental considerations. Notably, it proposes amendments to the punishment for larceny of ungathered crops, introducing fines and felony classifications for repeat offenses. The act aims to support and protect North Carolina’s farming community through legislative reforms.

This legislation seeks to prohibit adversarial foreign governments from acquiring agricultural land and land within a 25-mile radius of military installations in North Carolina. The bill aims to safeguard the state’s food supply and national security interests by restricting land ownership that could pose potential threats.