Three weeks after Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana the state moved a step closer to allowing it Tuesday when a judge ruled that the petitions that put the question on the ballot were valid.

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

The Lancaster County District Court ruled the decision by Nebraska voters to legalize medical marijuana this election cycle should stand. The court released its judgment in a trial Tuesday afternoon,

This is a developing story and will be updated. LINCOLN — A Lancaster County District Court judge has dismissed major legal challenges against Nebraska’s two medical cannabis petitions, although the ruling is likely to be appealed.