Nebraska officials confirmed today that the state will not meet its voter-mandated October 1 deadline to begin granting medical marijuana cultivation licenses. According to the Medical Cannabis Commission (MCC), the delay stems from sudden resignations, leaving the commission without a functioning evaluation team. Chair Dr. Monica Oldenburg said the remaining members have now assigned themselves to carry out the review process, but the setback pushed the timeline past what state law requires. Commissioners Bruce Bailey and Kim Lowe had both worked under Rupe before leaving their posts this week. Crista Eggers, director of Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, accused the commission of rewriting the law and stripping patients of rights approved by voters.