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Nebraska AG No Fan of Medical Marijuana

Nebraska AG No Fan of Medical Marijuana

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Attorney General Doug Peterson opposes proposals to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska.
Peterson says he would assume that something which has the word ‘medical’ in it would have the backing of medical professions. . .

Peterson says he has heard the stories told to sell medical marijuana to lawmakers…and the public. . .

Peterson says there has not been enough study done on the effect marijuana has long-term on patients.
A petition campaign is ready to place medical marijuana on the ballot if lawmakers do not legalize it this session.
Thirty-three states have legalized medical marijuana.

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