Nebraska feeling the effects of Colorado pot

By Reece Ristau


After Colorado legalized the sale of marijuana in specialized stores in 2014, the impacts of the plant have wafted to neighboring states, Nebraska included. Below, take a look at how many arrests the Nebraska State Patrol has made since 2013, how arrests in Nebraska have changed since legalization and the counties with the most arrests.

Marijuana arrests, 2013-15

Comparing Arrests Before and After Legalization