Charles Herbster changes position on medical marijuana on Veterans Day

OG article by Brian Mastre

November 12, 2025

Former Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster announced on Veterans Day that he now supports medical marijuana, citing veterans’ preference for cannabis over opioids. He criticized Gov. Jim Pillen for delaying implementation despite 70% voter approval last year. Herbster’s spokesman says many are urging him to run again in the May primary, but no decision has been made.