Criminal trial begins against a notary for Nebraska medical cannabis petitions

OG article by Zach Wendling

February 24, 2026

Zach Wendling covers politics, government, health, and higher education for the Nebraska Examiner. Recent reporting includes key developments in Nebraska's medical cannabis landscape. A criminal trial began against a notary accused of improper notarization on 2024 medical cannabis petitions. Separately, a bill granting physicians immunity for recommending medical cannabis advanced unopposed in committee. Another measure tweaking the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission passed unanimously, described as "a small step" forward. Wendling also noted Nebraska's exclusion from congressional protections barring DOJ interference in state medical cannabis programs. These stories highlight ongoing legislative and legal efforts around medical cannabis access, petition integrity, provider protections, and commission adjustments amid broader debates on cannabis policy in the state. (Note: This draws from the author's page and linked recent articles; no single full article was at the URL, so this summarizes relevant cannabis-related coverage.