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 constitutional amendment saying: “Persons in the State of Nebraska shall have the right to cannabis […]
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Nebraska medical marijuana supporters to try, try again
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 know where candidates and elected officials stand on the issue, and Sen. Anna Wishart plans […]
Nebraska Supreme Court releases decision on if medical marijuana, expanded gambling will be on ballot
The Nebraska Supreme Court has issued a ruling on whether medical marijuana and expanded gambling will be on the ballot in November. The court voted to block medical marijuana from being on the ballot but approved the expansion of gambling. Two justices dissented in the medical marijuana ruling. “if voters are to intelligently adopt a […]