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Pillen, some Nebraska lawmakers seek to banish lab-grown meat from shelves

By Cindy Gonzalez, Nebraska Examiner
Jan 15, 2025
Jan 15, 2025

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By Cindy Gonzalez, Nebraska Examiner

LINCOLN — Calling it a move to protect Nebraska’s ag industry, Gov. Jim Pillen on Jan. 14 announced his backing of three new legislative proposals — including one banning lab-grown meat from being produced in or sold in stores of the Cornhusker State.

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