Nebraska left out of federal medical cannabis protections
SWI Editorial Staff2026-02-16T21:16:23-08:00Nebraska was excluded from new federal medical cannabis protections despite voter approval in 2024, prompting advocacy groups to seek support.
Nebraska left off congressional medical cannabis protections prohibiting DOJ interference
SWI Editorial Staff2026-02-16T21:16:17-08:00Congress has regularly updated federal protections for state laws allowing medical cannabis. But the latest update left off Nebraska.
Nebraska medical marijuana patients left without federal protections
SWI Editorial Staff2026-02-16T21:16:13-08:00Nebraska medical marijuana patients and providers face potential federal prosecution despite operating under state law after the state was excluded from federal protections that shield other medical cannabis programs.
Nebraska left out of federal non-interference guarantee for medical cannabis program
SWI Editorial Staff2026-02-16T21:16:08-08:00Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana has started a series of statewide listening sessions to address barriers to access and growing concerns among patients.
Richard Ottinger, 97, Dies; Fought for the Environment in Congress
SWI Editorial Staff2026-02-16T21:15:59-08:00A New York Democrat, he spent 16 years in the House over two stretches, beginning in 1965, championing the health of the Hudson River and opposing the Vietnam War.
Australian government ‘silent’ on $26b hole in its biodiversity targets
SWI Editorial Staff2026-02-16T21:15:55-08:00The federal government funds $26 billion of incentives each year that may be harmful to the environment and is yet to report on its international commitments, researchers say.
NASA choses UC San Diego to lead satellite mission to explore environmental sensitive regi
SWI Editorial Staff2026-02-16T21:15:50-08:00Glaciologist Helen Fricker will use a cutting-edge Lidar imaging system to study some of the world’s most isolated spots.
Montana Department of Environmental Quality approves Miller Creek septic system removal
SWI Editorial Staff2026-02-16T21:15:46-08:00The state of Montana has blessed a proposal by the city of Missoula to eliminate some large septic systems on the south side of town.
DNR announced 80% of Wisconsin lakes and rivers maintain quality standards
SWI Editorial Staff2026-02-16T21:15:41-08:00MADISON (WKOW) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday that 80% of lakes and rivers in the state meet water quality standards.
New Jersey American Water Announces Launch of 2026 American Water Charitable Foundation Wa
SWI Editorial Staff2026-02-16T21:15:33-08:00/PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey American Water is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2026 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant...
