Nebraska: Ground Zero for Medical Cannabis Policy 2026
Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana and Americans for Safe Access (ASA) will convene patients, advocates, and policymakers for a press briefing on Nebraska’s unprecedented exclusion from federal medical cannabis protections in the FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Appropriations bill on February 16, 2026, 11:00-12:00 EST.
This briefing will examine a dangerous new precedent in federal medical cannabis policy. Nebraska is the first state to pass a medical cannabis law and then be excluded from CJS protections, and the first where a sitting U.S. senator—Pete Ricketts—has actively worked to block implementation. It is also one of just 11 states without a fully operational program as new federal hemp restrictions approach.
Together, these factors reflect expanding federal intrusion into state health policy and raise serious concerns that voter approval alone may no longer guarantee patient access.
Speakers
Crista Eggers, Executive Director, Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana; Patient and Caregiver Advocate
Dominic Gillen, Parent and Medical Cannabis Advocate
Senator John Cavanaugh, Nebraska State Senator; Medical Cannabis Policy Champion; Candidate for U.S. Congress, District 2
Dan Osborn, U.S. Navy Veteran, Independent Candidate for Nebraska U.S. Senate Seat
Steph Sherer, Founder and Executive Director, Americans for Safe Access
Download the Americans for Safe Access February 2026 Congressional Briefing
When
February 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12pm (Eastern)
Where
Zoom
Contact
Steph Sherer ·
