Nebraska Democrat Walz pledges to speed up medical marijuana access

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 00:02 · Archive

Democratic nominee Lynne Walz has promised to expedite medical marijuana implementation in Nebraska if elected governor.

Democratic nominee Lynne Walz has promised to sign an executive order to expedite medical marijuana implementation in Nebraska if elected governor. The promise comes as the state remains two years on from voters approving the measure, with no implementation yet in place.

Walz criticised the current administration for delaying the programme. She said the governor had not upheld the will of the people, noting that 71 per cent of Nebraskans voted for medical marijuana. She attributed the delay to lack of political will, stating that her being a Democrat was a factor.

Walz described the situation as sad, citing the case of a Vietnam veteran neighbour with Parkinson's and post-traumatic stress disorder who would have benefited from medical marijuana access. She said the current administration's decision to hold back on allowing people to get prescriptions from their doctors denied patients who needed the drug.

How it is being reported

• Election 2026: Lynne Walz promises to expedite medical marijuana on ‘day one’First Alert 6 sat down with Democratic nominee Lynne Walz with questions about the race and issues that are top-of-mind for Nebraska voters.1011Now · 19 Oct, 23:50
• Election 2026: Lynne Walz promises to expedite medical marijuana on ‘day one’First Alert 6 sat down with Democratic nominee Lynne Walz with questions about the race and issues that are top-of-mind for Nebraska voters.WOWT · 19 Oct, 23:50

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