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Medical Cannabis Regulation Efforts Stall in Nebraska Legislature

Efforts to regulate medical marijuana in Nebraska have come to a standstill as lawmakers failed to advance a crucial regulatory bill through the legislature. Despite a commitment from Governor Jim Pillen to support the newly appointed Medical Cannabis Commission with resources, the commission will lack immediate funding unless state law is amended. The legislative deadlock over cannabis regulation has left many advocates frustrated, as Nebraska families highlight the urgent need for the implementation of voter-approved medical cannabis laws. Amid ongoing debates and legal challenges, the future of medical marijuana regulation in Nebraska remains uncertain as time runs out in the current session.
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