Get ready to clutch your pearls, because apparently, the simple act of legalizing cannabis is enough to plunge the nation’s youth into mortal peril. At least, that’s the wildly imaginative theory put forth by Senator Pete Ricketts, and independent challenger Dan Osborn is having a field day making sure Nebraska voters don't forget it. Osborn's latest campaign ad cheekily … [Read more...] about Reefer Madness Returns: The Bizarre “Weed Kills Kids” Claim Resurrected in Nebraska
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Attorneys argue against preemption lawsuit targeting Nebraska medical cannabis law
Crista Eggers of Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, center, leads a news conference urging legislative support for bills to help implement a safe, fully regulated medical cannabis system. March 3, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — The new commissioners set to regulate medical cannabis in Nebraska, as well as the ballot sponsors of the successful effort to … [Read more...] about Attorneys argue against preemption lawsuit targeting Nebraska medical cannabis law
Medical Marijuana (Finally) Legal In Nebraska
Possession of cannabis for medical purposes is now legal in Nebraska – but there will be a wait before patients can legally access products. On Thursday, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed proclamations that ballot measures 437 and 438 are now law – one legalizing medical cannabis possession and the other to establish a commission to regulate how it is used and accessed. The … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana (Finally) Legal In Nebraska
Lawsuit filed to block Nebraska medical marijuana initiatives from becoming law
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - A complaint filed in Lancaster County is trying to stop the medical marijuana ballot initiatives — widely passed by voters in November — from becoming Nebraska law. The request for an injunction was filed Tuesday by John Kuehn, the plaintiff in the lawsuit over the medical marijuana petitions that got the issue on Nebraska ballots in the first place. It … [Read more...] about Lawsuit filed to block Nebraska medical marijuana initiatives from becoming law
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signs medical marijuana initiatives into law
LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday signed a pair of initiatives into law that legalize and regulate medical marijuana in Nebraska. With the stroke of a pen, Pillen fulfilled his statutory and constitutional duty, declaring the petitions circulated by Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana "in full force and effect as part of the statutes of the State of Nebraska." The governor … [Read more...] about Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signs medical marijuana initiatives into law
Nebraska Judge Upholds Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Ballot Measures
Nebraska is officially the 39th state to legalize medical cannabis following a Nov. 26 court ruling—well, as long as no appeals are made. Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong dismissed prohibitionist John Kuehn’s legal challenge to a pair of complementary legalization initiatives that Nebraska voters passed with decisive supermajorities during the Nov. 5 … [Read more...] about Nebraska Judge Upholds Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Ballot Measures
Lawsuit against medical cannabis ballot measures dismissed
Lincoln, Neb. — Nebraska is a step closer to officially legalizing medical marijuana after a judge’s decision. Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong has dismissed a case against Nebraska’s medical marijuana ballot measures, although there is a strong chance that the ruling will be appealed. 71-percent of voters in the state approved Initiative 437 to legalize cannabis … [Read more...] about Lawsuit against medical cannabis ballot measures dismissed
All charges dismissed against notary for Nebraska medical cannabis petitions
Stacks of signed petitions sat in Crista Eggers’ home in Omaha in May 2022, awaiting submission to the State of Nebraska. Eggers is the statewide campaign coordinator for Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana. (Courtesy of Rebecca S. Gratz) GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — All charges against a notary public from York accused of “official misconduct” have been dismissed, which could have an … [Read more...] about All charges dismissed against notary for Nebraska medical cannabis petitions
Judge dismisses charges against notary over Nebraska medical marijuana petitions
Jacy Todd, 54, of York was facing 24 counts of official misconduct, a misdemeanor. But Hall County Judge Alfred Corey ruled that notaries are not public servants under state law and therefore can’t be charged with official misconduct. Prosecutors alleged that Todd was not in the presence of circulators when he notarized their petition pages, a violation of Nebraska law. But … [Read more...] about Judge dismisses charges against notary over Nebraska medical marijuana petitions
Nebraska Bill Aims To Increase Taxes on CBD, Hemp Products by 100%
A recent property tax relief bill in Nebraska is seeking to create new income opportunities for the state, including a variety of sales tax exemptions. This includes adding sales taxes for products like candy and soda, as well as services such as pet care and grooming, but most importantly, adding a 100% tax to CBD and hemp products. Legislative Bill 388 was recently passed by … [Read more...] about Nebraska Bill Aims To Increase Taxes on CBD, Hemp Products by 100%
