Maybe Indiana won’t be the last state to legalize marijuana after all.
Leaders of the Indiana General Assembly agreed Tuesday to study the potential health benefits and decriminalization of THC products, including marijuana, Delta 8 and Delta 9, as a prelude to possible legislative action during the 2023 session that begins in January.
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Meet the 2022 Northwest Indiana legislative delegation
State Sen. Michael Griffin, D-Highland
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State Sen. Michael Griffin, D-Highland
1st Senate District
Represents: Hammond (south side), Munster, Highland, Griffith, Dyer, Schererville
Experience: Former Highland clerk-treasurer; university instructor
Committees: Insurance and Financial Institutions; Local Government