Nebraska judge dismisses challenge against medical marijuana petitions

[Omaha Steve]

FULL story: http://archive.today/hBwjB

Erin Bamer Nov 26, 2024 Updated 15 hrs ago

LINCOLN — A Lancaster District Court judge dismissed a challenge seeking to invalidate a pair of successful ballot measures that are slated to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska.

Judge Susan Strong ruled that, despite the claims former State Sen. John Kuehn and Secretary of State Bob Evnen made against petition circulators and notaries associated with the ballot initiatives, both measures met the legal requirements to qualify for the ballot. The case is expected to be appealed to the Nebraska Supreme Court.

“We appreciate the court’s time and thoughtful consideration in deciding this matter,” a statement from the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office read. “We are reviewing the decision and considering next steps.”

Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana ran two petition drives to get a pair of measures on the ballot this November that together will legalize medical marijuana in the state. Voters ultimately passed both measures by wide margins, earning roughly 70% support for each.

ORIGINAL link: https://omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/nebraska-judge-dismisses-challenge-against-medical-marijuana-petitions/article_ecf23662-ac44-11ef-8558-1bd7907eb943.html

[ProfessorGAC]

1. Limited Government?

Measures passed by a 40% margin and REPUBLICAN elected officials are considering next steps to overturn the will of voters.
This is the opposite of limited government.

[WhiteTara]

3. limited to examining our panties.

[kimbutgar]

2. Good maybe it'll mellow out the citizens and have them become sane again to not vote repuke.