Braun: A Trump Marijuana Reclassification Could Add 'Fuel to the Fire' on Indiana Legalization

Federal changes could pave way for legal marijuana in Tenn.

The federal government is currently considering reclassifying marijuana as a schedule III drug, a change that could ripple into statewide expansion of the legal use of marijuana.

Indiana GOP Governor Says Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Under Trump Could Add ‘Fire’ To Legalization Push In His State

The Republican governor of Indiana says that, if President Donald Trump moves forward on federally rescheduling marijuana, the national reform could add “a little bit of fire” to the local push for cannabis legalization in his state. But at the same time, a GOP U.S. senator who represents Indiana is doubling down on his opposition to reform. Gov. Mike Braun (R)—who said earlier this year that he’s “amenable” to medical cannabis legalization, whi…

Braun: A Trump marijuana reclassification could add 'fuel to the fire' on Indiana legalization

Gov. Mike Braun said Tuesday President Donald Trump's potential move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug could affect the state's debate.

Indiana Governor Says Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Could Speed Up Statewide Legalization

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Indiana Governor Mike Braun says a potential federal move to reclassify marijuana could accelerate legalization efforts in Indiana, a state where all forms of the substance remain prohibited. (Photo credit: Getty Images). Speaking at an August 12 news conference, Braun said President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III “probably adds a li…