LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has accepted the resignation of the Chairwoman of Nebraska’s Medical Cannabis Commission, and is now taking applications to fill the role.

In a statement released Tuesday, Gov. Pillen thanked Dr. Monica Oldenburg for her work on the commission.

Those interested in putting themselves under consideration for the opening can do so online, or you can mail it to the following address:

• Office of the Governor
  • P.O. Box 94848, Lincoln, NE 68509-4848

The deadline to apply is March 3 at 5 p.m.

Members of the Medical Cannabis Commission serve six-year terms, and the appointment is subject to legislative confirmation.

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