LINCOLN— Citizen-led ballot initiatives are becoming more common in Nebraska, with 14 of the 23 statewide initiatives since 2004 appearing since 2020. Supporters say the increase reflects frustration with legislative inaction on issues like minimum wage, medical cannabis, and sports betting. Meanwhile, Gov. Jim Pillen and other officials are pushing for stricter regulations on paid petition circulators following concerns over fraudulent signatures. Advocates warn these restrictions could make future ballot initiatives more difficult.

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