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.
