Indiana Gov. Expresses Support for State Cannabis Law Reforms  

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) has again signaled openness to medical cannabis
reforms, Indiana Public Media reports. Indiana remains one of the few
states that has not legalized cannabis for any reason.

“I’m kind of agnostic on that issue. But when you’ve got four states
surrounding you, you’re probably going to have to address it.” — Braun via
IPM

Braun, a former U.S. Senator, had made similar comments on the campaign
trail. During his campaign for governor, Braun told the Chicago Tribune
that “there a lot of groups – veterans and others – that really find
beneficial use from” medical cannabis.

“It’s been cascading across the country,” Braun said at the time. “If the
legislature takes it up, I’m going to be listening carefully and probably
favorably disposed towards medical use of marijuana.”

Last February, state lawmakers rejected a bid by Safe and Regulated Indiana
that would have legalized cannabis for adult use. A recent survey from Ball
State University’s Bowen Center for Public Affairs, as outlined by IPM,
suggests 60% of Hoosiers back the legalization of cannabis for either
medical or adult use.