Nebraska Says Yes To Medical Cannabis After Years Of Failed Legalization Attempts: Here's What You Need To Know

by Jelena Martinovic, Benzinga

Nebraska voters chose to legalize and regulate medical cannabis on Tuesday via two ballot measures.

What Happened

The AP reported Tuesday night that with nearly 60% of the votes counted, over 72.4% of Nebraska voters said yes to Initiative 437, thus enacting the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Protection Act. And 68.5% of voters approved Initiative 438, which enacts the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act that will create a government board to regulate medical cannabis for patients.

Read more: https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41764503/nebraska-says-yes-to-medical-cannabis-after-years-of-failed-legalization-attempts-heres-what-you

New Pittsburgh Ordinance Protects Workers Using Medical Cannabis: 4 Steps Employers Can Take Now

by Brian Balonick, Emily Town, Fisher Phillips - JD Supra

Pittsburgh employers must prepare for new workplace protections for medical cannabis patients due to a new anti-discrimination ordinance that will likely be signed into law. The new rules would prohibit employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants – including by requiring drug testing as a condition of employment – based on the individual’s status as a certified medical cannabis cardholder. We’ll explain everything you need to know and give you four steps you can take to prepare for the rules to take effect.

Read more: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-pittsburgh-ordinance-protects-4133716