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Sent some questions to Mike Braun.:

Would like some clarification on Senator Braun's position on cannabis reform.

If the Indiana General Assembly passes a medical cannabis bill before the federal process for drug rescheduling is completed, would you veto the bill to stay consistent with federal law at the time?

If the IGA passes an adult-use cannabis legalization bill before the federal drug reform process is completed, would you veto the legislation?
Are you aware of Law Enforcement Action Partnership and their position on drug policy?

Who in law enforcement would you refer to for drug policy reform guidance and advice?

Would you take the advice of law enforcement if it conflicted with the will of the people who elected you to office of governor concerning cannabis policy reform?

Drug Policy

Drug Policy Overview The War on Drugs is at the root of a staggering array of problems in today’s society. Captain Peter Christ (Ret.) Demolishes the War

lawenforcementactionpartnership.org

 

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When does the General Assembly meet?​

During the 1970s, an amendment to the Constitution passed, allowing the General Assembly to meet annually. Prior to the constitutional amendment, the Senate and the House of Representatives convened a session only once every two years. Currently, both houses of the General Assembly meet annually for a regular session convening in January. The regular session meets for 30 session days on even-numbered years, and on odd-numbered years, meets for 61 days to allow for developing a biennial budget. On the call of the Governor, the General Assembly may meet for additional days in one or more special sessions outside of the regular session. While not in session, members of the General Assembly may be assigned to interim study committees that meet between the sessions. Several interim study committees have been enacted in state law. Others may be established by the elected officers of the General Assembly.

Indiana General Assembly

Website for Indiana's General Assembly

iga.in.gov

 

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Marijuana Policy Project Releases Voter Guide to 2024 Governors’ and U.S. Senate Races

Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, the Marijuana Policy Project released their cannabis policy reform voter guides for the 2024 governors’ races and the U.S. Senate races.

www.mpp.org

Indiana

Jennifer McCormick (D)— A-—McCormick’s website says “We will support the development of a legal, well-regulated cannabis market. Legalizing medical marijuana would be the first step and carries the benefit of providing doctors one more option for treating suffering patients.” She shared MPP’s DEA rescheduling graphic on her campaign Facebook page in May. She added, “It’s time we listen to the majority of Hoosiers and develop a legal, well-regulated cannabis market. As governor, I will pursue this. Legalizing medical marijuana would be the first step and carries the benefit of providing doctors one more tool in treating suffering patients.” McCormick, who served as Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, changed from Republican to Democrat in 2021.

Mike Braun (R) — C — Braun says he is open to medical marijuana becoming legal. He stated, “I believe when it comes to medical marijuana, there are too many good reasons why you need to start making that legal for that purpose.” He has not directly answered questions on his stances on legalization or decriminalization, and his campaign did not reply to MPP’s questions on the issues. WFYI reported Braun expects some form of legalization in every state within the next decade. It quoted him saying, “My key thing would be to get with law enforcement to see what they think, because they're the ones that are gonna have to spend the time, put their lives on the line." (Of note, many law enforcement organizations have vigorously opposed cannabis policy reforms.) As a U.S. Senator, Braun has not sponsored bills to end federal prohibition.

Background: Indiana does not have a medical cannabis, decriminalization, or adult-use legalization law.

 

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GOP Senator Keeps Endorsing Medical Marijuana But Hasn’t Sponsored A Single Cannabis Bill

A Republican senator again voiced support for medical marijuana but, since he took office in January, he’s declined to sponsor or cosponsor any legislation that would provide patients with access to it. “I believe when it comes to medical marijuana, there are too many good reasons why you need...

www.marijuanamoment.net

 

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As a senator, Braun would always respond to questions about cannabis reform by saying "the issue should be determined by the states."

 

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"the issue should be determined by the states."

why should folks in one state be penalized and/or prohibited from any activity which other citizens of this nation freely take part in elsewhere ? why are some citizens freer than others ? WTF ??? "no harm, no foul"

 

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Life liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Cannabis does it all. Seems like a no-brainer for any freedom-living American who is loyal to the Constitution an the idea of natural rights which come from God not government.

 

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Indiana governors race picking up steam as candidates make pitches to Hoosiers

The race for Indiana governor is heating up. Republican Sen. Mike Braun and Democrat Jennifer McCormick will face off for the seat on Nov. 5.

www.whas11.com