Nebraska has the lowest drug overdose death rate in the country. Yet, some state senators want to bring the failed policies of drug-infested cities like San Francisco here to the Good Life. This isn’t just a bad idea; it’s a dangerous one.

Legislative Bill (LB) 307 would authorize the state-sanctioned distribution of syringes to drug users. In other words, the bill would enable drug use by equipping addicts with free needles. If that sounds crazy to you, let me assure you that you’re not alone. I vetoed LB 307 as soon as it reached my desk. I’m calling on state senators to sustain my veto to prevent our government from aiding and abetting the use of dangerous, illicit, and dehumanizing drugs.

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