LINCOLN, Neb. — After more than a decade of failed attempts, Nebraska voters decisively approved medical cannabis legalization in 2024, marking a turning point in the state’s stance on marijuana. Initiatives 437 and 438 passed with over two-thirds of voter support, legalizing possession for patients and creating the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission.
Yet, as reported by MSN News, progress quickly met resistance. State officials challenged the petitions’ validity, leading to a court battle that ultimately upheld the initiatives. Governor Jim Pillen later appointed the commission, but delays, resignations, and regulatory setbacks have left implementation uncertain.
With just two cultivators licensed and access still months away, advocates fear the state’s program could stall before patients see any real benefit.