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Nebraska judge's ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana

A judge ruled in favor of advocates for medical marijuana legalization in Nebraska, marking a significant victory according to Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong.
Over two-thirds of Nebraska voters supported the legalization in the Nov. 5 elections.
Opponents, including Secretary of State Bob Evnen and Attorney General Mike Hilgers, plan to appeal the ruling to the state Supreme Court.

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Straight Arrow News

Nebraska judge rules medical marijuana ballot initiatives are valid

A ruling during the week of Nov. 24 brings Nebraska one step closer to a growing list of states where medical marijuana is legal. Although voters across the state approved ballot initiatives earlier this month by more than a two-thirds majority, the resolution was challenged and sent to the courtroom. The Nebraskans for Marijuana campaign has been at the center of a lawsuit brought by Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen, the Attorney General'…

3 months ago

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norml.org

Nebraska District Judge Upholds Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Legalization

"To prevail in this action, the plaintiff and Secretary had to show that more than 3,463 signatures on the Legalization Petition and 3,357 signatures on the Regulatory Petition are invalid. The Plaintiff and Secretary are well short." The post Nebraska: District Judge Upholds Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Access Initiatives appeared first on NORML.

Nebraska Judge Dismisses Legal Challenges To Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana Measures

“The petitions fulfill all constitutional and statutory requirements and are thus, legally sufficient under Nebraska law.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner A Lancaster County District Court judge has dismissed major legal challenges against Nebraska’s two medical cannabis petitions, although the ruling is likely to be appealed. District Judge Susan Strong, in a 57-page order Tuesday afternoon, said the “case was about numbers.” However, the l…

3 months ago

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Forbes

Nebraska Judge Upholds Successful Medical Marijuana Initiatives

A Nebraska district court judge has ruled in favor of two medical marijuana legalization initiatives that voters approved in this month’s election.

3 months ago·United States

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Lincoln Journal Star

Nebraska medical marijuana petitions ruled valid; law set to go into effect Dec. 12

To prevail, more than 3,300 signatures would have needed to be proved invalid on each petition. "The plaintiff and secretary are well short," Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong wrote.

3 months ago·Cherokee County, United States

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