Nebraska medical marijuana supporters take first step in 2022 petition drive September 29, 2020 AggregatedNews Nebraska 0 Comments Backers of medical marijuana took the first step toward a 2022 petition drive by filing new language with the Secretary of State’s Office on Monday. This time Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana is opting for a simple, direct approach with a proposed… Read More→
Nebraska medical marijuana supporters to try, try again September 15, 2020 AggregatedNews Nebraska 0 Comments Whether by legislation or by initiative petition, supporters of the legalization of medical marijuana in Nebraska will try again in the next two years. They will also partner with other advocacy groups to develop a medical marijuana scorecard so Nebraskans… Read More→
States plow forward with cannabis, with or without Congress September 14, 2020 AggregatedNews Policy & Legal 0 Comments Roughly 1 in 3 Americans could have access to legal recreational marijuana if voters approve state ballot initiatives this November. While a planned House vote on legalizing weed at the federal level is scheduled for later this month, the real action remains… Read More→
Nebraska medical marijuana initiative has enough signatures, but still may not make November ballot August 27, 2020 AggregatedNews Nebraska 0 Comments A petition drive to allow Nebraskans to vote on legalizing medical marijuana has submitted more than enough valid signatures to qualify for the fall ballot. But whether the issue gets placed before voters on Nov. 3 is still up in… Read More→
Medical marijuana advocates file ballot initiative with Nebraska secretary of state February 6, 2019 AggregatedNews Nebraska 0 Comments State Sens. Anna Wishart and Adam Morfeld filed a proposed constitutional ballot initiative Tuesday for official review with the Secretary of State's office on behalf of Nebraskans for Sensible Marijuana Laws. The filing shows the group's intention to place an initiative on… Read More→
Nebraska State Senators make push for marijuana reform December 13, 2018 AggregatedNews Nebraska 0 Comments Nebraska State Senators Anna Wishart and Adam Morefeld announced Thursday they will be leading a new committee to reform marijuana laws in the state. Nebraska for Sensible Marijuana Laws filed its initial paperwork and will focus legalization of medical marijuana.… Read More→
Medical Marijuana Bill Headed to Nebraska Legislative Floor March 20, 2017 AggregatedNews Nebraska 0 Comments LINCOLN — As expected, a legislative committee on Friday advanced a proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska. The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee advanced Legislative Bill 622, sponsored and prioritized by State Sen. Anna Wishart of Lincoln, 6-1. The bill is… Read More→
Nine States Will Vote for Marijuana Today November 8, 2016 AggregatedNews Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Policy & Legal 0 Comments The Green Party’s candidate for US president will be on the ballot in 45 states today; green will be on the ballot in nine. Voters in Arkansas, Florida, and North Dakota will decide if they want medical marijuana legal in… Read More→