Nebraska, Medical cannabis and Threatens Lawsuit

As Nebraska Lawmakers Take Up Medical Marijuana Implementation Bills, AG’s Office Threatens Lawsuit Over Licensing
A Nebraska legislative committee took up four medical marijuana bills on Monday—including three different plans to implement the state’s voter-approved cannabis law adopted last November as well as a proposal that would forbid all forms of cannabis except for pills and tinctures.
'What the people voted for': Nebraska senators consider bills to enact medical marijuana laws
After Nebraska voters ruled in favor of medical marijuana, Senators are considering how to regulate the legalized medicine.
Medical marijuana advocates urge Nebraska lawmakers to act this year
Despite the medical marijuana initiatives already being in effect, advocates want lawmakers to provide greater clarity to patients, physicians and law enforcement this legislative session.
Nebraska lawmakers mull medical marijuana regulations amid unsettled litigation
Nebraska’s top law enforcement officer urged lawmakers to not pass any medical marijuana regulations this legislative session, saying pending litigation could render it moot. But that didn’t stop lawmakers from considering bills that would set the framework for implementing medical marijuana across the state at a General Affairs Committee hearing on Monday.
Lawmakers consider measures to enact voter-approved medical marijuana
In November, voters approved medical cannabis in Nebraska and set up a commission to regulate the industry by over 70%. Those rules and regulations need to be in place by July 1, and licensing must begin on Oct. 1, according to the ballot measure.
Nebraskans rally for medical marijuana legislation at state hearing
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana (NMM) held a press conference Monday morning ahead of a public hearing on four bills that could impact the regu
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Trial begins for Nebraska's medical cannabis ballot measures
The trial for Nebraska's two medical cannabis ballot ... across the state vote on whether to legalize and regulate medical marijuana. READ MORE: Judge says medical marijuana measures ...
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Medical Marijuana Legalization Takes Effect in Nebraska After Lawsuit Dismissal
Last November, when Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved a pair of medical marijuana initiatives, the fate of those measures was unclear because of a pending legal challenge. But a subsequent ...
Nebraska Legislature holds hearings to legalize, regulate medical marijuana
Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood held a news conference and commented on the meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump. The bill’s sponsor, State Sen. Ben ...
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Medical Marijuana trial ends as Nebraskans prepare to vote on matters
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Closing arguments have been made in the medical marijuana trial as Nebraskans prepare to vote to adopt or reject the initiatives. Attorneys for Nebraskans for Medical ...
Would Nebraska bill streamline ballot measure process or 'frustrate the voice of the people'?
Months after Nebraska voters ruled on a series of high-profile statewide issues, lawmakers have proposed new procedures they ...
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How should Nebraska regulate medical marijuana, now that voters approved its distribution?
Wednesday was the last day for new bills to be introduced in the Nebraska Legislature ... responsible for developing regulations for medical marijuana businesses by July 1, 2025.