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Nebraska Officials Split on Federal Rescheduling Amid State Rollout

Nebraska officials respond cautiously to federal marijuana rescheduling while the state continues its slow implementation of voter-approved medical cannabis legalization.

Apr 29, 2026

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Nebraska Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Voter-Approved Cannabis Law

Nebraska's Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit challenging voter-approved medical marijuana laws on technical grounds, the second such case in six months threatening the program before implementation begins.

Apr 28, 2026

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Nebraska Senator Challenges State's Proposed Hemp Restrictions

A Nebraska senator is challenging proposed hemp regulations from state agriculture officials, accusing them of trying to ban legal products and threatening a $10 million industry employing 2,000 workers.

Apr 14, 2026

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Nebraska Physician Protection Bill Dies After Medical Cannabis Opposition

Nebraska lawmakers blocked legislation that would have protected physicians recommending medical cannabis, creating uncertainty for doctors in the state's new program despite voter approval.

Apr 11, 2026

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Nebraska Lawmakers Advance Doctor Protection Bill for Cannabis Recs

Nebraska legislators voted 30-7 to advance protections for doctors who recommend medical cannabis, addressing a critical gap as the state implements its voter-approved program despite opposition from top officials.

Mar 22, 2026

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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Advocates Push Forward Despite Notary Conviction

Nebraska medical marijuana advocates are defending their successful 2024 campaign after a notary was convicted for misconduct, arguing voters have spoken and implementation should proceed.

Mar 2, 2026

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Nebraska Notary Faces Trial Over Medical Cannabis Petition Signatures

A Nebraska notary faces 24 misdemeanor charges for allegedly improper notarization of medical cannabis petition signatures. The trial comes after voters approved the program in 2024.

Feb 27, 2026

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Nebraska Panel Backs Funding Plan for New Cannabis Commission

Nebraska lawmakers unanimously advanced funding measures for the state's new Medical Cannabis Commission, including commissioner salaries and application fee authority, as the state moves to implement its voter-approved medical marijuana program.

Feb 22, 2026

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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Gets Legislative Tweaks

Nebraska's General Affairs Committee unanimously approved amendments to the Medical Cannabis Commission rules Tuesday, marking rare bipartisan consensus on cannabis policy in the conservative state.

Feb 19, 2026

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Nebraska Cannabis Commission Chair Quits After Nine Turbulent Months

Nebraska's Medical Cannabis Commission chair resigned after nine months, creating uncertainty for the state's struggling medical marijuana rollout following voter approval.

Feb 5, 2026

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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Chair Resigns, Cites Time Constraints

Nebraska's Medical Cannabis Commission chair has resigned, citing time constraints. Governor Pillen is now accepting applications for the vacancy as the state works to implement its voter-approved medical marijuana program.

Feb 4, 2026

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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Chair Resigns After 9 Months

Nebraska's Medical Cannabis Commission chair resigned Monday, nine months after her appointment, creating uncertainty for the state's voter-approved medical marijuana program implementation.

Feb 3, 2026

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