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“I’m not opposed to a medicinal product that has been tested and proven, but this is the Wild West,” one lawmaker said.

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

Indiana is historically a red state, but most respondents answered in favor of legalizing marijuana and abortion, at least in some cases.

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.

Recreational marijuana is legal in Michigan, Illinois and now Ohio. Kentucky has medical exceptions for its use. But Indiana remains an Island of prohibition.

The chair of the Interim Study Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, said it will not offer any recommendations related to cannabis.

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.

Hoosiers are crossing into Michigan and Illinois to purchase their THC products. Food banks are doing what they can to serve rural families. And an exhibit of artwork part of the Prison Arts Initiative project.

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

Legislation is being filed in both chambers, by lawmakers of both parties, that deal with aspects of cannabis reform.