A former Nebraska lawmaker and anti-marijuana activist has won confirmation to the state's public health board despite criticism from advocates who are pushing a November ballot measure to legalize the drug for medicinal use. Lawmakers voted 32-3 Thursday to approve John Kuehn for a seat on the 17-member Nebraska Board of Health. Kuehn is a close ally of Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts, who appointed him to the seat. Both men strongly oppose legalizing marijuana. Kuehn serves as co-chairman of Smart Approaches to Marijuana Nebraska, a group that has launched a public campaign to highlight the dangers of the drug.
Former Lawmaker Confirmed To Board Of Health
