Here is the provided description of the McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Cannabis Plan: Establishing the Indiana Cannabis Commission: The plan will create the Indiana Cannabis Commission, which will be responsible for overseeing the legal cannabis industry, including regulation, licensing, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This independent body will help Indiana … [Read more...] about Indiana Democratic candidate for governor releases plan for legalizing marijuana
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State Attorneys General Ask Congress To Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Products
Nearly two dozen attorneys general from across the country wrote a letter to congressional leaders this week, urging them to enact legislation to federally regulate intoxicating hemp products. In the letter, the top law enforcement official from 21 states wrote that the legalization of hemp with the 2018 Farm Bill has resulted in “the proliferation of intoxicating hemp products … [Read more...] about State Attorneys General Ask Congress To Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Products
Lebanon parents say son hospitalized after eating cannabis gummy while at daycare
LEBANON — Lebanon parents are raising concerns after they say their toddler was hospitalized after eating a cannabis gummy while at daycare. The alleged incident happened on January 16 at Just Be Kids Learning Center in Lebanon. Two former workers at the center are criminally charged in connection with the incident. Boone County prosecutors criminally charged Stella Latham … [Read more...] about Lebanon parents say son hospitalized after eating cannabis gummy while at daycare
GOP-Backed Bill in Indiana Would Create Fund To Study Shrooms
A bill, introduced by GOP state Sen. Ed Charbonneau, would establish “the therapeutic psilocybin research fund,” which would be “administered by the Indiana department of health (state department), to provide financial assistance to research institutions in Indiana to study the use of psilocybin to treat mental health and other medical conditions,” according to the official … [Read more...] about GOP-Backed Bill in Indiana Would Create Fund To Study Shrooms
Multiple bills aimed at legalizing cannabis in Indiana introduced
INDIANAPOLIS — The legalization of marijuana could be a big topic ahead of this year's legislative session. There are currently nine different bills that have been introduced that include marijuana or cannabis in their titles. Most are aimed at legalizing the plant in some capacity. In past years, lawmakers have said proximity to other states where cannabis is legal has pushed … [Read more...] about Multiple bills aimed at legalizing cannabis in Indiana introduced
Buchanan brothers prepare to open city’s first marijuana microgrowery
While many have heard of a microbrewery, two brothers in Buchanan are preparing to open the city's first marijuana microgrowery. Lifted microgrowery has been in the works for four years. It was started by brothers Michael and RJ Walpole and they say it is a combination of both of their interests and experiences to bring a unique dispensary to Buchanan. "From the license … [Read more...] about Buchanan brothers prepare to open city’s first marijuana microgrowery
Missing millions: Indiana falls behind as neighboring states rake in revenue from legal pot
BUCHANAN, Mich. (WISH) — The recreational marijuana industries in Michigan and Illinois are booming. Michigan reported tax revenue of $325 million in 2022. Illinois reported $445 million. I-Team 8 reporter Kody Fisher drove the Indiana-Michigan border to find out how much Hoosiers are contributing to those numbers. Seven and a half miles from the Indiana border sits the small … [Read more...] about Missing millions: Indiana falls behind as neighboring states rake in revenue from legal pot
Lawmakers hear, but don’t vote on, bill decriminalizing marijuana
Rep. Heath VanNatter introduces a bill decriminalizing the possession of two ounces of marijuana before a House committee. (Whitney Downard/Indiana Capital Chronicle) A bill decriminalizing the possession of two ounces, or less, of marijuana received a hearing before a House committee Wednesday but isn’t expected to get additional consideration. Rep. Wendy McNamara, … [Read more...] about Lawmakers hear, but don’t vote on, bill decriminalizing marijuana
