LINCOLN, Neb. — After months of delay, the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission has finally begun awarding licenses to cannabis cultivators, marking a major milestone in the state's long-awaited rollout of its medical marijuana program. The decision comes as the commission works to regulate every step of production — from seed to sale — and to bring structure to an industry many Nebraskans have been eager to see launched.
On Tuesday afternoon, the commission voted to grant two licenses following a detailed scoring process. "Based on the scoring results, the following applications are eligible to receive an offer of licensure: Nancy Laughlin-Wagner on behalf of Midwest Cultivator Group, and Patrick Thomas," said Dr. Monica Oldenburg, chair of the commission. While Laughlin-Wagner declined to comment, Thomas' attorney, Perry Pirsch, expressed gratitude on his client's behalf, emphasizing Thomas' commitment to ethical practices and lawful distribution.
Out of nearly 40 applicants, only four were selected by lottery for final consideration, with two ultimately receiving licenses. Although the specific rubric used for scoring wasn't made public, commissioners stated that it was based on how closely each application adhered to the commission's regulations.
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