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Nebraska State Senator representing District 9 in Midtown Omaha.

Omaha, NE
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Senator John Cavanaugh
28 days
“To disallow by regulation what is clearly allowed by statute is a slap in the face to the patients and families who need this medicine and the voters of Nebraska who approved it by an overwhelming majority.".
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nebraskaexaminer.com
The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission approved emergency regulations to soon begin accepting medical cannabis applications. 
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Senator John Cavanaugh
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I support the appointment of a special prosecutor when anyone dies in custody.
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Senator John Cavanaugh
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As the investigation into what took place continues, the people of Omaha and the family of Mr. Henry deserve a fair and transparent process that will follow the evidence, wherever it leads without bias or political pressure, to get the facts and answers.
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Senator John Cavanaugh
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I am concerned about the death of Edward Henry in Douglas County Jail this week. And my heart goes out to his family and friends.
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Senator John Cavanaugh
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RT @DouglasCoClerk: [2/2] "Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer, Omaha Human Rights and Relations Director Cailin Daly Dejillas, and Omaha Ci….
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Senator John Cavanaugh
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RT @DouglasCoClerk: [1/2] From @DouglasCountyNE - "Douglas County Board Chairman Roger Garcia will accompany City of Omaha Mayor John Ewing….
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Senator John Cavanaugh
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RT @ACLUofNE: ICE puede estar en nuestras comunidades, pero nuestros derechos no desaparecen. Estamos observando esta situación de cerca y….
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Senator John Cavanaugh
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RT @ACLUofNE: ICE may be in our communities, but our rights don't disappear. We're watching this situation closely and working with partner….
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ketv.com
Raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been reported in the Omaha area on Tuesday morning.
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Senator John Cavanaugh
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"The voters passed things by ballot because this Legislature failed to act," Cavanaugh said during final-round floor debate on LB415. "The voters voted for this overwhelmingly because this Legislature ignored them.".
@JournalStarNews
Lincoln Journal Star
2 months
Throughout the 2025 legislative session the question was asked over and over and over again: Should the Legislature take action on laws enacted by the people at the ballot box?
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Senator John Cavanaugh
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RT @neappleseed: Despite thousands of Nebraskans demanding that they honor the will of voters, 33 senators chose to severely undermine our….
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Senator John Cavanaugh
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My bill to allow the people of Omaha and Lincoln to vote to move their city elections to coincide with statewide elections passed unanimously as a part of LB521.
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Senator John Cavanaugh
2 months
RT @neappleseed: 🎉 A critical SNAP bill, ✅ LB192, just passed final reading in the #NELeg! This bill maintains our state's current SNAP inc….
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Senator John Cavanaugh
2 months
“Give these families some hope, some opportunity to get access to what the voters approved at over 70%,” Cavanaugh told his colleagues. “Vote to give doctors some small protection if they follow their conscience and their training.”.
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nebraskaexaminer.com
A late attempt to give additional protections to health care practitioners who recommend medical cannabis to patients fell well short.
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Senator John Cavanaugh
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"We are not telling you 'You can't do this,'" Cavanaugh said. "We are telling you, 'You should not do this,' because the will of the voters was clear, and that this bill does go against the will of the voters.".
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Omaha World-Herald
2 months
Though Nebraska lawmakers successfully resurrected a bill Thursday to dilute voter-approved minimum wage raises, the bill likely won't have a chance to officially pass until next year. #NebraskaLegislature #neleg. From @ErinBamer
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Senator John Cavanaugh
2 months
“I will keep an open mind, but any attempt to restrict what the voters passed through bureaucratic red tape should be opposed vigorously." Debate on LB677, which will make sure medical cannabis is legal, safe, and accessible in Nebraska, begins Tuesday.
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nebraskaexaminer.com
Gov. Jim Pillen is directing executive branch staff to proceed with medical cannabis regulations as legislative and judicial fights approach.
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Senator John Cavanaugh
3 months
RT @asanderford: This week, Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers weighed in against legislative efforts to regulate voter-approved medical cannabis. To….
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Longtime advocates for medical cannabis say they have worked for more than a decade in the state to create a safe, regulated system.
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Senator John Cavanaugh
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RT @OWHnews: The Gillen family from Bellevue has pushed for years for access to medical cannabis for their son's seizures. They continue t….
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Senator John Cavanaugh
3 months
My bill to allow Omaha to choose to hold city elections in conjunction with the statewide presidential election advanced as part of LB521 on a 41-0 vote.
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