Nebraska approves medical marijuana measures while three states reject cannabis initiatives

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On November 5, voters in four states considered marijuana measures, but only Nebraska approved new legislation. Nebraska passed two initiatives to legalize medical marijuana and create a regulatory commission, with 70.7% and 66.9% support, respectively. In North Dakota, a measure to legalize recreational marijuana failed, with 52.5% voting against it. South Dakota also rejected a similar measure, with 56.3% opposed. Florida's recreational marijuana amendment received 55.9% support but did not meet the 60% threshold needed to pass. In Massachusetts, a proposal to allow personal use of psychedelic substances was defeated, with 56.9% voting against it.


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