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Bell County and the state are suing Killeen to overturn a voter-approved measure that decriminalized small amounts of marijuana. It’s a classic showdown between local voters and state law that could set a major precedent for how much power cities actually have.
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Taxpayers are footing the bill for a lengthy legal battle that could drain city resources regardless of who wins.
State officials and county leaders who want to ensure local laws don't conflict with broader state-wide policies.
Killeen voters who showed up to the polls to support the measure, only to see their decision challenged in court.
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Lawsuit Limbo: Hearing on Bell County v. Killeen lawsuit over marijuana to happen Monday | Local News The Killeen Daily Herald
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