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Chicago’s new older smoking age could increase Indiana sales

July 16, 2016

Chicago's move to raise the minimum age to purchase cigarettes to 21 could increase smoke shop sales in northwestern Indiana, experts said.

Anti-transit column ignored fiscal realities

July 21, 2016

All transportation relies on public money, and it’s the preferences of our grandkids—not our grandparents—that should drive our decisions.

IPS considers letting high school students sleep in

August 5, 2016

With research increasingly pointing to health and academic benefits for teens who sleep later in the day, some Indianapolis Public Schools board members are calling on the district to explore the possibility of starting high school later in the morning.

Security firm for e-liquid manufacturers raises eyebrows with billing plan

August 11, 2016

The more product that e-liquid manufacturers make, the more that Lafayette-based Mulhaupt’s could earn. The volume-based pricing is unusual for the security industry.

Westfield’s population jumps 22 percent, new census data shows

August 15, 2016

Results from a special U.S. Census Bureau population count shows big growth in the Hamilton County suburb.

Judge rules in favor of scorned e-liquid manufacturer in vaping case

August 22, 2016

The state has not determined whether it will appeal the ruling to grant a preliminary injunction in the case. The ruling only affects one company.

FBI probing for possible corruption in vaping law

August 22, 2016

A lawmaker and a representative of the vaping industry say they have spoken with federal agents about a controversial law that determines which companies can manufacturer e-liquid for sale in Indiana.

Vaping firms, casino company have surprising ties

August 30, 2016

Three of the six firms initially authorized under a controversial law to manufacture e-liquids for sale in Indiana have owners who either work for Centaur or were shareholders in the company before it filed for bankruptcy protection in 2010.

Fairbanks study: Indiana should raise cigarette tax, smoking age

September 8, 2016

The study said more than 11,000 Hoosiers die prematurely each year from smoking and another 1,400 die as a result of second-hand smoke. Twenty-three percent of Indiana adults smoke, higher than the U.S. median of 18 percent.

Lawmaker takes job with firm at center of vaping controversy

September 16, 2016

Rep. Alan Morrison, R-Terre Haute, said he sees no conflict of interest in taking a job with a division of Mulhaupt’s, the private Lafayette firm given control over which companies could manufacturer e-liquids to sell in Indiana.

GOP’s Holcomb says keeping surplus key for Indiana economy

September 21, 2016

Protecting Indiana's state government surplus and completing some big-ticket transportation projects are among the items Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Holcomb said Tuesday were keys for spurring business growth.

The Interview Issue: Monica Peck and Courtney Cole

September 22, 2016

Noblesville natives Monica Peck and Courtney Cole became the sixth-generation owners of Hare Chevrolet when they bought it from their parents in 2008. Now, thanks in part to a snappy ad campaign, sales have nearly tripled. But their biggest battle has been off the lot: Cole is battling cancer.

Health coalition to push for big tax increase on cigarettes

September 29, 2016

A broad-based alliance of health and business groups warns that medical costs will keep soaring unless state leaders take steps to promote healthy living, including new restrictions and higher taxes on cigarettes.

Fishers special census puts population at almost 88,000

October 4, 2016

The population boost means an additional $2.3 million in state tax dollars will flow into the city through 2021.

Vaping bill sponsor admits ‘it did’ put people out of business

October 6, 2016

At an interim meeting of the Senate public policy committee, State Sen. Ron Alting said the law did create a monopoly and cause harm to small businesses. The law and circumstances of its passage are being probed by the FBI.

Hospitals, state push to reduce infant mortality in Indiana

October 7, 2016

Indiana is the 10th highest state for children not reaching their first birthday. Hospitals and public officials want to turn that around.

NEILY: E-cig regulations will harm more than help

October 27, 2016

Available evidence provides a strong case for vaping as an alternative to smoking.

Gas, cigarette tax hikes on table again as lawmakers weigh road-funding options

November 21, 2016

House Speaker Brian Bosma said Monday at the Indiana Chamber’s annual legislative preview event that he wanted funding for Indiana’s roads and bridges that would last for “a generation”—and the question now is how the Legislature will go about paying for it.

Indiana GOP leaders say funding for pre-K, roads are priorities

November 23, 2016

At Tuesday’s Organization Day, Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma called for lawmakers to move past a "rough" campaign season and refocus on the priorities of state government when the Legislature convenes in early January.

Indiana Senate leader commits to fixing vaping law