The 2024 election results were mostly a mixed bag, leaning toward negative for the legal cannabis industry. But some industry leaders express optimism for the future.

A Nebraska judge ruled that medical cannabis votes will be counted, a move seen as progress by advocates. This decision reflects shifting attitudes toward medical cannabis reform in the state.

A majority of Nebraskans voted Tuesday to embrace legalizing and regulating medical cannabis, though the final say will likely be up to the courts, not the ballot box. Both Initiative Measures 437 and 438,