LINCOLN — After a medical marijuana measure was rejected last week by Nebraska lawmakers, advocates are trying to keep the issue going for this year.
Supporters believe they can get enough support to put the issue on the November general election ballot before the July 1st deadline.
A successful ballot measure this late in the process would cost about $800,000 and spokeswoman for “Nebraska Families 4 Medical Cannabis” says unless a private donor comes forward, the group will have to wait until next year.
Medical marijuana is opposed by Governor Ricketts, Attorney General Doug Peterson, The Department of Health and Human Services and law enforcement groups.
