Articles tagged as: medical marijuana
September 12, 2024
Democrat Jennifer McCormick pitches legalized cannabis, starting with medical use
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick wants Indiana to gradually legalize adult cannabis use, saying Hoosiers have told her they’re ready for the state to make that move.
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 MoreJanuary 4, 2022
Business leaders launch advocacy group Indiana Cann to urge lawmakers to legalize cannabis
A new organization of business leaders has formed to advocate for the legalization of adult use of cannabis in Indiana.
Read MoreMay 8, 2019
Can Cannabis Help Patients In Pain Avoid Opioids?
Patients taking medical marijuana say they have fewer side effects than other medications, but not everyone is sold on the benefits.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2019
Medical Cannabis Rallies More Supporters
Supporters of medical marijuana legalization gathered at the Statehouse - including a few new voices.
Read MoreDecember 26, 2018
Medical Marijuana Debate Looms In 2019 Session
Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) says breaking through the "stigma and fear-mongering" of medical marijuana will help lawmakers legalize it in 2019.
Read MoreNovember 16, 2018
Senate Democrats Outline Their 2019 Legislative Goals
Ahead of the legislative session, Senate Democrats say their initial priorities are teacher pay, medical marijuana, pre-existing condition coverage and hate crimes.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2018
Medical Marijuana Considered By Committee
Physicians were among those testifying both for and against medical marijuana.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2018
House Adopts Resolution To Study Medical Marijuana
The Indiana House voted Thursday to urge the federal government to loosen its grip on marijuana so the drug can be more effectively studied.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2018
Influential GOP Lawmaker Calls For Medical Marijuana Study
Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) says he thinks lawmakers should talk to experts and examine successes and failures in other states.
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