cannabis

Beckwith said he agrees with other state lawmakers that want to wait until cannabis is legalized at the federal level.

A coalition pushing for cannabis reform published survey findings from a conservative-linked pollster in which an “overwhelming” number of Hoosiers supported legalization.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick said she would draw from lessons learned in other states to craft a "well-regulated" cannabis industry.

Indiana is one of 12 states that does not have a comprehensive medical cannabis program and one of fewer than 20 where people can still be incarcerated for possession.

The federal proposal would make marijuana a Schedule III drug — on par with ketamine, some steroids and Tylenol with codeine.

Indiana is now surrounded by three states that have legalized recreational cannabis for adults, but attempts to legalize it here haven't made it far.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issued an opinion in January declaring that Delta-8 products are illegal, law enforcement around the state took note — and some members of the industry promptly filed suit.

This year, the Commerce and Economic Development Study Committee will consider the issue. House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) said the focus will be on employment issues and teen use.

House bill 1297 would decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis -- two ounces or less for those 21 and older.

For Hoosiers such as Elkhart resident Nathan Cray, buying legal marijuana in Michigan is as easy as visiting the coffee shop.