Tag: Nebraska

Nebraska Medical Marijuana Advocates Press Ahead After Campaign Notary Convicted For Misconduct

“Voters went forward and voted, and it is time to start moving forward and doing something with this issue, rather than trying to stand in the way at every single opportunity.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana stood behind its 2024 campaign to legalize and regulate medical cannabis, a day after a […]

Nebraska Lawmakers Approve Tweak To Change Medical Cannabis Commission Rules

“It’s a small step. At least it’s not a step backwards.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner A legislative committee unanimously advanced small tweaks Tuesday to the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission, presenting a unified front that was a first for legislation on the topic. The eight-member General Affairs Committee voted to advance an amended version of […]

Nebraska Governor Accepts Applications For Medical Cannabis Commission Opening Following Chair’s Resignation

The former chair said she could not “adequately” commit the time needed for the volunteer position with her familial and physician obligations. By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) is accepting applications for a seat on the statewide voter-created Medical Cannabis Commission after its chair resigned Monday. Pillen thanked Dr. Monica Oldenburg, […]

Chair Of Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Steps Down

“Nebraska needs to seize the opportunity to be slow and deliberate in the manner in which we determine how best to designate appropriate conditions for medical cannabis.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The chair of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission resigned from her post Monday, about nine months after Gov. Jim Pillen  (R) appointed her […]

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