Nebraska Cannabis News

Medical cannabis bill clears committee vote, heads to floor for legislative debate

March 30, 2021

LB 474 heads out of committee and to the floor for debate

Governor Rickets: "If you legalize marijuana, it will kill your kids..."

March 13, 2021

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) spoke out at a press conference against legislation that would legalize medical marijuana, saying it will "kill your kids."

Editorial: Nebraska should move toward the growing U.S. mainstream on marijuana

March 12, 2021

From the Editorial Board of the Omaha World Herald

Opinion: Marijuana has major benefits for Nebraskans

March 2, 2021

Midlands Voices: Nebraska can boost public health, economy by legalizing marijuana

Cannabis at the Capitol

February 24, 2021

Proponents again call on Nebraska lawmakers to legalize medical marijuana

Lincoln senator introduces new bill to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska

January 16, 2021

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Nebraska Proposal Would Put Legalization Question to Voters

January 8, 2021

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Legalizing recreational marijuana use in Nebraska proposed in constitutional amendment

January 7, 2021

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Midwest regional Cannabis News

Missouri medical marijuana sales nearing $25 million mark

March 31, 2021

Medical marijuana sales in Missouri have hit almost $25 million since the market launched in October, according to state figures.

Kansas Lawmakers Approve Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill, Clearing It For Floor Vote

March 29, 2021

By 13-8 vote the medical marijuana bill moved out of committee and to the floor for a vote

South Dakota voters said yes to legalizing marijuana. But a judge ruled it’s unconstitutional.

February 9, 2021

South Dakota's Amendment A, which would legalize all forms of marijuana in the state, was struck down Monday by Circuit Court Judge Christina Klinger

Wisconsin governor backs legal marijuana

February 8, 2021

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) will propose legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes and regulating it to capture hundreds of millions in revenue as part of his annual state budget.

Recreational marijuana bill is back at Minnesota Capitol

February 2, 2021

DFL lawmakers have reintroduced the proposal, which faces long odds.

Economic impact: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly proposes legalizing medical marijuana

February 1, 2021

On Monday, Governor Laura Kelly proposed legalizing medical marijuana and sending the additional revenue to the state to help pay for Medicaid expansion.

Kansas Lawmakers Push To Legalize Medical Marijuana In 2021

January 11, 2021

With the state budget hurting amid COVID-19 and a past commitment from Gov. Laura Kelly to sign a medical marijuana bill, this session may present the most realistic shot yet at passing meaningful cannabis policies.

Will South Dakota Be the First State to Overturn a Cannabis Legalization Vote?

January 11, 2021

Governor Kristi Noem has signed an executive order declaring that she called for a lawsuit challenging Amendment A, a cannabis measure that voters approved on their November ballots.

It’s time for Iowa Republican lawmakers to grow up when it comes to marijuana

January 10, 2021

Opinion: I see so many similarities between the liquor by the drink issue and what’s going on with Iowa’s marijuana laws.