# Sen. Caleb Theodros on cannabis, mental health bills; regional school districts face mounting budget pressures

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Podcast: [Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins-6469304)
Published: 2026-05-13T14:34:20+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wfae.org/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-05-13/sen-caleb-theodros-on-cannabis-mental-health-bills-regional-school-districts-face-mounting-budget-pressures
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## Resource

Mecklenburg County Sen. Caleb Theodros joins to discuss some of the bills he’s proposed during his first term, including decriminalizing marijuana and helping school athletic coaches recognize and respond to student mental health needs. Then we dive into how area school systems are coping with tight budgets and uncertainty because of the lack of a state budget.

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