Indiana regulators awaiting final federal marijuana action as lawmaker drafts legalization bill

Discussion continues over possibly easing Indiana's criminal laws against all marijuana products, shown here as marijuana joints and buds. (Photo Illustration by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:03 PM

Republican Sen. Mike Bohacek says he’ll seek to legalize medical marijuana in Indiana, but a state review process could be on the horizon

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Valparaiso leaders take first steps to restrict data centers within city limits

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:48 PM

The longest section in the draft includes so-called “environmental performance standards,” outlining baselines for energy efficiency, water protection, air quality limitations, noise requirements, heat mitigation practices, stormwater and lighting spaces
OPINION: The Anti-Philanthropy Monopolists of Indiana

Monday, May 11, 2026 7:44 PM

Indiana’s five largest nonprofit hospitals earned net income of more than $1.8 billion
NIPSCO subsidiary reaches deal to provide more power to data centers in Northwest Indiana

Monday, May 11, 2026 7:31 PM

GenCo has now committed to supply 2,800 MW of power to the Amazon data center project, which is being built in Hobart
Former White House staffers, journalists opine on state of media during Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site discussion

Monday, May 11, 2026 7:19 PM

In conversation with reporters after the formal panel, both Eller and Fleischer appeared in agreement that the current rush to redraw congressional districts as both Republicans and Democrats try to win national power needs to end
‘We reap what we sow:' Indiana police training academy chief defends $107 million campus overhaul

Monday, May 11, 2026 7:03 PM

Indiana invested millions into its Plainfield law enforcement academy: Here’s what changed — and why state leaders say the upgrades were needed

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Indiana regulators awaiting final federal marijuana action as lawmaker drafts legalization bill

Republican Sen. Mike Bohacek says he’ll seek to legalize medical marijuana in Indiana, but a state review process could be on the horizon

Top Stories

Valparaiso leaders take first steps to restrict data centers within city limits

OPINION: The Anti-Philanthropy Monopolists of Indiana

NIPSCO subsidiary reaches deal to provide more power to data centers in Northwest Indiana

Former White House staffers, journalists opine on state of media during Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site discussion

‘We reap what we sow:' Indiana police training academy chief defends $107 million campus overhaul

Indiana invested millions into its Plainfield law enforcement academy: Here’s what changed — and why state leaders say the upgrades were needed