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While it might be somewhat of a precarious time for states to introduce medical marijuana programs, it hasn’t stopped them from ultimately going forward with their plans for legalization. Despite Jeff Sessions shenanigans, in 2018 alone, we’ve already seen California successfully roll out a recreational marijuana program, the opening of the first medical dispensary in Pennsylvania’s history and preemptive plans for New Jersey to legalize recreational weed. However, despite flying under the radar, it appears that there could be another state getting in on the pot party. But in this case, it may be up to the state’s residents on whether or not a potential legalization is a viable option. That state is Nebraska. And the question is both “will Nebraska residents be able to vote on medical marijuana?” and “when?”.
Will Nebraska Residents Be Able To Vote On Medical Marijuana?
Lincoln Sen. Anna Wishart, who has been a staunch supporter of medical marijuana for years, will be going forward a constitutional amendment resolution that will allow Nebraska residents to make the decision for themselves. Wishart believes the people of Nebraska deserve to get a say in the matter and should receive the opportunity to help establish protections for MMJ patients.
“Tens of thousands of Nebraskans are needlessly suffering because they don’t have access to medical cannabis, including veterans, children and the terminally ill,” Wishart said in a news release.
Wishart said she believes it’s only a matter of time before the plant will be available for medical use and that Nebraska lawmakers are to blame for its current legal status. The Senator hopes for a