The rise in deaths involving synthetic opioids or fentanyl have overdose-prevention advocates looking for solutions across the nation. Gov. Mike Parson recently signed a bill legalizing fentanyl test strips with hopes of lessening the death toll. .
When it comes to getting the legalization of medical cannabis in front of Nebraska voters, supporters hope the third time s the charm. Nebraska, Idaho and Kansas are the only remaining states with no provisions for medicinal use of cannabis. People report medical cannabis helps with a number of conditions including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain and side effects of cancer treatment. .