Articles tagged as: cannabis
May 3, 2024
Federal move to reclassify cannabis as less dangerous could prompt action in Indiana
The Biden administration announced this week it's moving to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. That move could put more pressure on the Indiana General Assembly to take some steps toward cannabis legalization.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2024
What is stopping cannabis legalization in Indiana?
Indiana is now surrounded by three states that have legalized recreational cannabis, but attempts to legalize it here haven't made it far. One lawmaker said personal perceptions are stopping Indiana from joining the 38 other states with some form of legalization.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2023
Lawmakers make no recommendations following hours long cannabis legalization discussion
The study committee heard from researchers, community leaders and lawyers. Committee members were tasked with discussing how adult-use cannabis would relate to workforce issues and teen use.
Read MoreJune 13, 2023
Indiana lawmakers to study cannabis again, though GOP leaders still downplay legalization
For the second year in a row, Indiana lawmakers will examine cannabis legalization during their study committee period. But Republican leaders are still downplaying the possibility of actual legalization.
Read MoreApril 3, 2023
Some people use substances casually. That can make it harder to recognize addiction
Some substances — like alcohol or cannabis — are more normalized and don’t hold the same stigma as others. And many use these substances casually, which can make it difficult to identify when substance use has become problematic.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2023
Cannabis decriminalization takes historic step with hearing, will go no further this year
A bill to decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis got its first ever committee hearing at the Statehouse Wednesday. But thats as far as the issue will likely go this year.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2023
A push to legalize cannabis in Indiana continues to struggle for a foothold
Despite about a dozen bills at the Statehouse this legislative session, the push to legalize cannabis in Indiana continues to struggle for a foothold.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2022
Vast majority of Hoosiers support some cannabis legalization, lawmakers still reticent
A vast majority of Indiana residents say they're ready for legal cannabis in some form. That's from the Indiana Public Broadcasting-Ball State Hoosier Survey.
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2022
Lawmakers hear hours of testimony on decriminalization of cannabis
Indiana lawmakers heard more than four hours of testimony Tuesday on the regulation of marijuana and related substances.
Read MoreMay 27, 2022
Lawmakers may study cannabis decriminalization, THC products in summer health committee
THC products and potential cannabis decriminalization are among the topics lawmakers may study this summer. The topic selection was part of the General Assembly's one-day technical session.
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