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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen vetoes bill to allow hypodermic needle distribution

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Legislative Bill 307, introduced by State Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha, passed 30-7 on Thursday. The proposal was then sent to Gov. Jim Pillen for approval. If the bill becomes law, public or behavioral health programs could distribute needles. The bill's goal was to promote the safe use and disposal of syringes.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen vetoes legislature's free needle exchange program bill

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen vetoed a bill that would create a government-supported free needle exchange program for drug users.

2 months ago·Omaha, United States

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Lincoln Journal Star

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen vetoes bill to allow hypodermic needle distribution

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen vetoed a bill Monday that would allow the distribution of hypodermic needles to drug users to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.

2 months ago·Cherokee County, United States

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Omaha World-Herald

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen vetoes bill to allow hypodermic needle distribution

Gov. Jim Pillen vetoed a bill that would allow Nebraska jurisdictions to distribute hypodermic needles to drug users to reduce the spread of infectious diseases. An override attempt is expected.

2 months ago·Omaha, United States

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ABC News 8 Lincoln KLKN

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen vetoes 'problematic' needle proposal

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Gov. Jim Pillen vetoed a bill Monday that would distribute hypodermic needles to drug users to prevent the spread of diseases. Legislative Bill 307, introduced by State Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha, passed 30-7 on Thursday. The proposal was then sent to Pillen for approval. If the bill becomes law, public or behavioral health programs could...

2 months ago·Lincoln, United States

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KFOR FM 103.3 1240 AM

Pillen Vetoes Bill Allowing Needle Distribution Programs - KFOR FM 101.5 1240 AM

Governor Jim Pillen-(R)-Nebraska. (Courtesy of Governor's Office)LINCOLN–(KFOR Mar. 4)–A bill passed last week by Nebraska lawmakers that would let public health providers help set up needle distribution programs, with approval from cities and other jurisdictions, has been vetoed by Governor Jim Pillen. In a statement Monday, Pillen called LB 307 problematic, adding “it exposes our kids to increased dangers by allowing them to participate in nee…

2 months ago

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