Rick Beard's Bold Cannabis Plan | Lincoln News

Rick Beard, Nebraska’s legal marijuana insurgent candidate, is rolling out a high-stakes plan to legalize medical cannabis through a state-run system that could net $500 million annually in new tax revenue—while also pushing hemp biofuel expansion and tougher data center regulations. Running against GOP incumbent Jim Pillen and Democrat Lynne Walz, Beard positions himself as the working-class voice with the most practical fiscal blueprint, arguing the current commission-driven system is rigged to fail. He wants broad, compassionate access to cannabis—including smokeable forms—with a doctor’s recommendation, and vows to reject corporate money to preserve political integrity. If elected, he’ll use executive orders to fast-track his agenda, seeking a running mate to bolster his legal and political muscle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/87e6b370be39ab85