GO FACT YOURSELF: Status of Medical M*rijuana in Nebraska | Crista Eggers

Crista Eggers, Campaign Manager for the ‘Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana’ ballot initiative, joins the show for the ‘Go Fact Yourself’ Fact of the Week. She provides a legislative update on the status of regulations for legal medical cannabis currently moving through the Nebraska Legislature.

Four town halls will be taking place this coming weekend in Omaha, LaVista, Kearney, and Lincoln. Residents can also submit comments online. For details, visit https://nebraskamarijuana.org/townhall

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