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WIBC 9AM-Noon Podcast

Gov. Braun open to considering marijuana legalization

WIBC 9AM-Noon Podcast

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4.61.2K Ratings

🗓️ 30 April 2026

⏱️ 7 minutes

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0:00.0

Okay, so let's talk about what's going on in Indiana with Governor Mike Braun, who has said that he is open to legalizing marijuana.

0:08.9

This definitely a notable shift since Indiana has been resistant to legalization.

0:15.0

He said he's willing to do what makes sense on marijuana policy.

0:18.8

He emphasized that he's talking with law enforcement officials,

0:21.5

and he's considering the impact of cross-border cannabis traffic. Of course, we all know,

0:27.8

Indiana, surrounded by states where marijuana is legal. And when that happens, states have to

0:35.2

adapt different laws. If you think about alcohol prohibition era or gambling

0:40.2

laws, states eventually adjust. Why? Because of the economic leakage and also the enforcement strain.

0:48.4

And guess what? Indiana has been having some leakage when it comes to marijuana.

0:55.1

Yeah, Indiana Capital Chronicle, if you go to their website right now,

0:57.8

they've got a really good article about this.

0:59.6

And what I love about that Indiana Capital Chronicle article is,

1:03.1

they have essentially like a Google map set up showing the state of Indiana

1:06.9

and all the states around us.

1:08.0

And then they drop a pin on all the marijuana dispensaries

1:11.6

and all the other states.

1:12.6

You look and obviously there's a ton in near northwest Indiana up by Chicago, but the entire

1:16.6

southern part of Michigan is completely littered right along the state line there.

1:21.6

Across the border.

1:22.6

With marijuana dispensaries.

1:24.6

Then the entire side of Ohio, all down the other side of Illinois.

1:30.5

Yes, Indiana is surrounding. Keep in mind, too. Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, all have not only medical marijuana, but recreational marijuana, which means anybody can just show up and go to a dispensary in Ohio, Illinois, or Michigan,

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