US EditionPillen Opens up Applications for at-Large Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Seat
Dr. Monica Oldenburg resigned amid disputes over a vaping ban and commission's authority; advocates say rules could strip protections from medical cannabis patients.
- On Monday in Lincoln, Dr. Monica Oldenburg resigned as chair of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission, and Lorelle Meuting was named interim chair.
- The commission's makeup—three state liquor control commissioners plus up to two gubernatorial appointees—has drawn criticism for lacking industry experience, while draft rules ban smoking and vaping, limiting forms to pills and creams.
- Advocates warned the bill and proposed regulations would undermine voter intent, with `It has been over a year and patients are still suffering and there is no hope on the horizon, unless you look toward the Omaha Tribe`, Post said.
- No commissioners attended the public hearing because they were engaged in the commission meeting where Oldenburg's resignation was announced, and John Cartier, attorney general of the Omaha Tribe, warned the plan lacks tribal provisions and could confuse patients about legality.
- A public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 26 for Nebraskans to testify as lawmakers consider LB 1235 to fund and implement rules and LB 934 to make the commission elected.
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The Norfolk Daily News
Pillen opens up applications for at-large Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission seat
LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is accepting applications for a seat on the statewide voter-created Medical Cannabis Commission after its chair resigned Monday. Pillen thanked Dr. Monica Oldenburg, a Lincoln anesthesiologist, for her work. The governor appointed her to…
'It's tough to watch that today': Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Chairwoman resigns
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The chairwoman of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission announced her resignation on Monday, 11 months after the formation of the commission. The commission aims to help implement the sales of medicinal marijuana at qualified dispensaries for eligible patrons. Dr. Monica Oldenburg held the position of chairwoman for a little more than nine months before deciding to...
Medical cannabis focus of legislative hearings; third commissioner resigns
Dr. Monica Oldenburg resigned Monday morning, marking the third person to leave the board tasked with implementing the medical cannabis program that Nebraskans voted to approve more than a year ago. The resignation was announced at the start of the board's monthly meeting.It remains unclear why Oldenberg resigned. Reporter Molly Hudson reached out to the commission requesting her resignation letter but has not received it.The resignation comes a…
Marijuana Moment
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 to the post. Pillen appointed Dr. Monica Oldenburg of Lincoln, an anesthesiologist, to the commiss…
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