Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong ruled that there weren't enough questionable signatures to invalidate the petitions.

A Nebraska district court judge has ruled in favor of two medical marijuana legalization initiatives that voters approved in this month’s election.

While state officials are likely to appeal, the decision lets activists and supporters begin moving forward on the market.

Nebraska is inching closer to permitting medical marijuana after Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong affirmed the validity of the petitions that put it on the ballot, where it was approved by voters.

A Nebraska judge ruled that a voter-approved ballot measure could move forward after state leaders challenged it in court.

There were not enough invalid petition signatures to void the outcome of two medical marijuana initiatives in Nebraska, Judge Susan I. Strong determined.

Nebraska medical marijuana legalization is closer to reality after judge’s ruling but an appeal is likely.

Nebraska medical marijuana legalization is closer to reality after judge’s ruling but an appeal is likely.