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Nebraska’s medical cannabis program lacks federal protection, delaying patient access despite voter approval.
Nebraska’s medical cannabis program, approved by voters in 2024, was excluded from a federal spending rider that protects 47 other states’ cannabis laws from DOJ interference, making it the first state with legal medical marijuana to lack this protection in 12 years.
Despite voter approval of two initiatives and the creation of a state commission, the program faces delays due to funding shortfalls, unimplemented tracking systems, and only three licensed cultivators—none currently growing.
Legal challenges from Attorney General Mike Hilgers and former Governor Pete Ricketts argue the state laws conflict with federal law, with a Supreme Court ruling pending.
Advocates blame Congress, particularly Sen. Ricketts, for the omission, raising concerns about patient safety and access, with no federal protection expected until next year.
El programa de cannabis medicinal de Nebraska carece de protección federal, retrasando el acceso de pacientes a pesar de la aprobación de los votantes.