Nebraskans for medical marijuana were out over the weekend trying to get signatures on two petitions that could put the issue on the November ballot. It’s the latest attempt after the Nebraska Supreme Court barred a measure to legalize medical marijuana back in 2020. As they kick things into high gear, volunteers and campaign managers say they’re feeling confident.Crista Eggers is one of the people fighting hard to get medical marijuana on the ballot. Her 7-year-old son Colton is one of the reasons why. “He has intractable epilepsy. And so, several years ago, we were faced with the reality that we had exhausted all treatments based on pharmaceutical drugs, you know, surgical options, things like that. And despite everything we’ve done, Colton has continued to experience seizures,” said campaign manager Crista Eggers. Eggers believes medical marijuana can help her son and other Nebraskans.In 2020 the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled the initiative violated the state’s single-subject rule.“It was an absolutely devastating blow to have that supreme court decision made,” Eggers said. So now they’re back to work with signing events like one on Sunday in Omaha.“Till the end, we’re not giving up. Hopefully, everyone in Nebraska will be able to use this,” said volunteer Suzy Dunkleman. There are two petitions.One petition would provide criminal protection for anyone over 18 or caregiver who has a written recommendation from a licensed physician, physician…
Liên kết tác giả gốc bấm vào đây để đọc câu chuyện hoàn chỉnh ..
Nebraskans for medical marijuana were out over the weekend trying to get signatures on two petitions that could put the issue on the November ballot. It’s the latest attempt after the Nebraska Supreme Court barred a measure to legalize medical marijuana back in 2020. As they kick things into high gear, volunteers and campaign managers say they’re feeling confident.Crista Eggers is one of the people fighting hard to get medical marijuana on the ballot. Her 7-year-old son Colton is one of the reasons why. “He has intractable epilepsy. And so, several years ago, we were faced with the reality that we had exhausted all treatments based on pharmaceutical drugs, you know, surgical options, things like that. And despite everything we’ve done, Colton has continued to experience seizures,” said campaign manager Crista Eggers. Eggers believes medical marijuana can help her son and other Nebraskans.In 2020 the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled the initiative violated the state’s single-subject rule.“It was an absolutely devastating blow to have that supreme court decision made,” Eggers said. So now they’re back to work with signing events like one on Sunday in Omaha.“Till the end, we’re not giving up. Hopefully, everyone in Nebraska will be able to use this,” said volunteer Suzy Dunkleman. There are two petitions.One petition would provide criminal protection for anyone over 18 or caregiver who has a written recommendation from a licensed physician, physician…
