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UPDATE: House OKs $1.4T federal spending bill that hikes tobacco-buying age

December 17, 2019 | Associated Press

The Democratic-controlled House voted Tuesday to approve a $1.4 trillion government-wide spending package with an unusually large load of unrelated provisions on the must-do legislation—including an add-on that would hike the legal age nationwide for purchasing tobacco products.

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019

December 17, 2019 | Associated Press

This year saw the deaths of people who shifted culture through prose, pragmatism and persistence. It also witnessed tragedy, with talent struck down in its prime.

Bill to raise tobacco age has unlikely allies: Altria, Juul

December 17, 2019 | Associated Press

Congress is moving to pass the biggest new sales restrictions on tobacco products in more than a decade, with support from two unlikely backers: Marlboro-cigarette maker Altria and vaping giant Juul Labs.

MARK MONTIETH: City’s underappreciated ‘middle child’ of sports venues is loaded with history

January 2, 2020

Indiana Farmers Coliseum isn’t as old as Hinkle or as state-of-the-art as Bankers Life, but it’s hosted presidents, iconic entertainers and some of the best basketball games ever played.

Trump’s plan to curb teen vaping includes major exceptions

January 3, 2020 | Associated Press

U.S. health officials will begin cracking down on most flavored e-cigarettes that are popular with underage teenagers, but the policy will spare a significant portion of the multibillion-dollar vaping market aimed at adults.

Letter: New year is good time to quit smoking cigarettes

January 3, 2020

During a quit attempt, use slips as learning experiences instead of reasons to go back to smoking. Quitting smoking is like riding a bicycle: Every attempt is a way to learn what went wrong and get back on track.

Some Indiana retailers say they’re unaware of tobacco age change

January 5, 2020 | Associated Press

It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product—including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes—to anyone under 21, according to federal law.

Teacher pay action not on GOP’s agenda in 2020 General Assembly

January 5, 2020 | Associated Press

Members of the Republican-dominated General Assembly are set to return Monday to the Statehouse in Indianapolis for their 2020 session, during which they will face continued calls from teacher unions and Democrats for better teacher pay.

Lawmakers roll out bills on out-of-network billing, hospital prices, tobacco products, more

January 6, 2020 | John Russell

A bill that tries to address surprise out-of-network fees was among several health care-related measures proposed Monday by Indiana lawmakers during the first day of the General Assembly.

Indiana considers tougher retailer penalties with smoking age change

January 8, 2020 | Associated Press

Congress’ decision last month to raise the legal age to 21 has made opposing it on a state level moot, and Republican leaders of the Indiana House and Senate are endorsing proposals with tougher penalties.

Indiana House backs tougher rules for tobacco retailers

January 22, 2020 | Associated Press

Stores across Indiana would face tougher penalties for selling tobacco products to anyone younger than 21 under a bill endorsed Tuesday by the Indiana House.

Letter: Indiana lawmakers, focus on smoking cessation

February 14, 2020

Raising the age to 21 must be complemented by an increase in the state’s tobacco tax, and more resources must be directed to underfunded tobacco prevention programs.

Questions about ethics aren’t new for gambling-industry veteran Ratcliff

February 14, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

At nearly every turn, Rod Ratcliff or his companies or his associates have run into questions and concerns about the way they interact with the public officials who make the rules associated with the industry.

BOHANON & CUROTT: Raising taxes, even on tobacco, can have unintended effects

February 21, 2020 | Cecil Bohanon / Special to IBJ and Nick Curott / Special to IBJ

On the surface, it seems an e-cigarette tax is a good idea. But upon further examination, it turns out the answer is tricky.

Indiana lawmakers agree on tougher tobacco sales penalties

February 26, 2020 | Associated Press

Indiana lawmakers are poised to double the fines stores could face for selling smoking or vaping products to anyone younger than 21 years old.

Indiana set to raise smoking age, impose harsher penalties for selling tobacco to minors

March 11, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

The House and Senate on Wednesday both passed Senate Bill 1, which increases the legal tobacco age and doubles the fines stores could face for selling smoking or vaping products to anyone younger than 21.

Holcomb signs bills related to health care, distracted driving

March 19, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed 84 bills on Wednesday, but has not made decisions yet on several pieces of controversial legislation.

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UPDATE: House OKs $1.4T federal spending bill that hikes tobacco-buying age

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019

Bill to raise tobacco age has unlikely allies: Altria, Juul

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MARK MONTIETH: City’s underappreciated ‘middle child’ of sports venues is loaded with history

Trump’s plan to curb teen vaping includes major exceptions

Letter: New year is good time to quit smoking cigarettes

Some Indiana retailers say they’re unaware of tobacco age change

Teacher pay action not on GOP’s agenda in 2020 General Assembly

Lawmakers roll out bills on out-of-network billing, hospital prices, tobacco products, more

Indiana considers tougher retailer penalties with smoking age change

Indiana House backs tougher rules for tobacco retailers

Letter: Indiana lawmakers, focus on smoking cessation

Questions about ethics aren’t new for gambling-industry veteran Ratcliff

BOHANON & CUROTT: Raising taxes, even on tobacco, can have unintended effects

Indiana, 38 other states, investigating Juul’s marketing of vaping products

Indiana lawmakers agree on tougher tobacco sales penalties

U.S. House approves bill to ban sale of flavored e-cigarettes

Indiana set to raise smoking age, impose harsher penalties for selling tobacco to minors

Holcomb signs bills related to health care, distracted driving