Nebraska
Nebraska lawmakers hold town halls over regulating medical marijuana
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Dozens of voices came together Sunday afternoon in a call to action to lawmakers over a bill community members said they believe is needed more attention.
They talked about LB677, which draws up guidelines for regulating medical marijuana in Nebraska.
“This whole idea medical marijuana leads to recreational is a farce,” Dominic Gillen, of Omaha, said. “It is necessary to make that argument.”
After being stalled in committee, the compromise bill originated with Sen. Ben Hansen of Blair.
For months, Nebraska‘s attorney general has urged lawmakers to do nothing until the courts weigh in again.
But supporters argue the people have spoken since the ballot measure passed overwhelmingly.
Here‘s the compromise. It allows people to use up to 2 ounces of the medical flower, but it can only be vaporized, not smoked.
Out of the 15 medical conditions that qualify to get it, PTSD is not on the list.
“I’m asking the legislature to let me and my doctor make the decision on how that balances out for me,” Angie Philips, of Omaha, said.
Sen. Hansen said hearing and seeing the strong community support goes a long way.
“The whole point of meetings like this and town halls like this is for us as policymakers to bring back in those personal stories we sometimes forget,” Sen. Ben Hansen, said.
Crista Eggers, the head of Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, said this is a step in the right direction and hopes more lawmakers will consider the voice of the people.
Lawmakers are expected to argue over the bill sometime later this month.
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The Nebraska softball team (40-6, 20-1) will hit the road and face the Penn State Nittany Lions (32-17, 11-10) this week to wrap up the final regular-season series of the season. The Huskers are ranked No. 3 in the NFCA Poll. NU is also No. 2 by Softball America, USA Softball and D1 Softball.
The Huskers are led by two-way star Jordy Frahm and Hannah Camenzind. Frahm is hitting .423 at the plate on the season with a 15-4 record with nine saves in the pitcher’s circle. Camenzind is hitting .408 and has a record in the pitcher’s circle of 5-0 with a 1.40 ERA.
The Big Ten Tournament will take place May 6-9 in College Park, MD.
Here’s how to watch the Nebraska-Penn State Sunday finale, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
What channel is Nebraska-Penn State on today?
TV Channel: BTN
Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
Nebraska vs Penn State will wrap up the final regular-season series of the year on the Big Ten Network on Sunday afternoon. Streaming options for the game include B1G+ and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Nebraska-Penn State Softball time today
- Date: Sunday, May 3
- Start time: 11 a.m. CT
The Nebraska-Penn State softball regular season finale starts at 11 a.m. CT from Nittany Lion Softball Park in State College, PA.
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(WOWT) – On this day in 1917, Nebraska law officially prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages in the state.
Voters approved an amendment to the state’s constitution.
A picture from the Nebraska Historical Society is from that first day.
A Dakota County newspaper reported that bootlegging spiked after the law passed.
Raiding squads going after violators even targeted bathrooms.
The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution — which banned liquor nationwide — was ratified in 1919.
National prohibition was repealed with the 21st amendment in 1933.
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The Nebraska softball team (40-6, 20-1) will hit the road and face the Penn State Nittany Lions (32-17, 11-10) this week to wrap up the final regular-season series of the season. The Huskers are ranked No. 3 in the NFCA Poll. NU is also No. 2 by Softball America, USA Softball and D1 Softball.
The Huskers are led by two-way star Jordy Frahm and Hannah Camenzind. Frahm is hitting .423 at the plate on the season with a 15-4 record with nine saves in the pitcher’s circle. Camenzind is hitting .408 and has a record in the pitcher’s circle of 5-0 with a 1.40 ERA.
The Big Ten Tournament will take place May 6-9 in College Park, MD.
Here’s how to watch the Nebraska-Penn State doubleheaders today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
What channel is Nebraska-Penn State on today?
TV Channel: Game one: N/A Game two: BTN
Livestream: Game one: B1G+ Game two: Fubo (free trial)
Nebraska vs Penn State will wrap up the final regular-season series of the year on the Big Ten Network on Saturday afternoon. Streaming options for the game include B1G+ and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Nebraska-Penn State Softball time today
- Date: Saturday, May 2 (doubleheaders)
- Start time: 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. CT
The Nebraska-Penn State softball doubleheader starts at 10 a.m. CT and 1:30 p.m. CT from Nittany Lion Softball Park in State College, PA.
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