Braun signals openness to marijuana legalization as outside report outlines policy considerations

The governor's comments came shortly before the release of new research on marijuana in Indiana.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 913

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has signaled a growing willingness to legalize marijuana, noting the Hoosier State is “surrounded” by states that have legalized the drug to some degree.

Illinois, Michigan and Ohio allow recreational use, while Kentucky has authorized medicinal.

“I’m going to do what makes sense,” Braun told reporters Tuesday. “I’ve said law enforcement will be important. I’ve been talking to them, and now, the amount of traffic that crosses the border, you know, …

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