Nebraska Legalizes Medical Marijuana with Governor's Signature

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed two proclamations certifying the state's medical marijuana initiatives, legalizing medicinal cannabis and establishing a regulatory commission. Despite this, both Pillen and Attorney General Mike Hilgers noted that these measures do not alter federal law, which still prohibits marijuana possession and sale. The initiatives face legal challenges, including a Nebraska Supreme Court case on petition fraud and a pending lawsuit on their constitutionality. Campaign manager Crista Eggers emphasized the ongoing struggle for patients awaiting regulatory implementation.