Veto override fails on Nebraska needle distribution bill
After a heated debate Tuesday, Nebraska lawmakers failed to override Gov. Jim Pillen's veto of a bill that would allow needle distribution programs to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
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After a heated debate Tuesday, Nebraska lawmakers failed to override Gov. Jim Pillen's veto of a bill that would allow needle distribution programs to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
A bill that would have allowed local jurisdictions in Nebraska to distribute hypodermic needles to drug users failed to garner enough support to override Gov. Jim Pillen's veto.
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Seven state senators voted no on the override despite initially voting in favor of the proposal.
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