Josh Reyes
World-Herald staff writer
Since 71% of Nebraska voters supported legalizing medical cannabis in November, state politicians have spent innumerable hours and energy on the issue.
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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers advocated against a bill to facilitate medical cannabis access, saying it created a recreational system. The Nebraska Supreme Court is also considering his lawsuit alleging fraud in the medical cannabis ballot initiative.
JUSTIN WAN, LINCOLN JOURNAL STARBe the first to know
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