LINCOLN - Nebraska's November general election lost a little luster when property tax reduction supporters and redistricting reform advocates abandoned petition drives to place high-profile issues on the ballot.

But casino gambling proponents and medical marijuana advocates rode to the rescue with proposals that will add clout to Nebraska's Nov. 3 general election. Both issues should spark voter turnout.

Medical marijuana is an understandably emotional issue, and the proposal to authorize casino gambling at racetracks in six Nebraska communities, including Lincoln, comes loaded with a provision to allocate 70% of the proceeds from an accompanying 20% gaming tax to the state's property tax credit fund.

So a November ballot that already should lure voters determined either to reelect President Donald Trump or abruptly end his presidency has some shiny new objects attached.

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