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Panel advances bill that attempts to bar minors from accessing web porn

January 11, 2024 | Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Senate Bill 17 would require that “adult-oriented websites” hosting adult content verify a user’s identity before allowing access. That could be by scanning a driver’s license or registering with a third-party verification service.

Supreme Court wrestles with major challenges to power of federal regulators

January 18, 2024 | Associated Press

Conservative Supreme Court justices on Wednesday voiced support for weakening the power of federal regulators, but it was not clear whether a majority would overturn a precedent that has guided American law for four decades.

Editorial: It’s past time for the Legislature to increase the cigarette tax

January 19, 2024

It is understandable that it might be politically difficult for lawmakers to consider any sort of tax increase in an election year in which 125 of the 150 state legislators will have to face voters. But it represents an issue of such import that we believe they should put their own political livelihoods aside.

On betting’s biggest day, new scandal puts sports world on edge

March 22, 2024 | The Washington Post

Players, leagues and fans have been reckoning with the still-unfolding effects of sports gambling since a Supreme Court ruling handed the question of legalization to states in 2018. Each constituency may be arriving at the realization those impacts have mushroomed beyond anyone’s control.

Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback

April 28, 2024 | Associated Press

The announcement is another setback for Food and Drug Administration officials, who drafted the ban and predicted it would prevent hundreds of thousands of smoking-related deaths over 40 years.

FDA reverses ban on Juul products as Supreme Court decision awaits

June 6, 2024 | The Washington Post

The FDA said Thursday that the move to rescind the ban was made in light of court cases involving the vaping industry and because the agency has since “gained more experience” with scientific issues involving e-cigarette products.

Cigarette tax hike would help ease state’s Medicaid shortfall, leaders say

July 26, 2024 | Cate Charron

Indiana’s current cigarette tax is 99.5 cents per pack, which is the 39th lowest tax rate among the states and hasn’t been increased since 2007.

Editorial: Medicaid funding hole provides incentive for cigarette tax hike

August 2, 2024

The additional money would give lawmakers a lot more wiggle room as they prepare to craft the next two-year state budget and look for ways to provide additional funding for K-12 education, roads and more.

Teen vaping hits 10-year low in United States

September 6, 2024 | Associated Press

FDA officials noted that the drop in vaping didn’t coincide with a rise in other tobacco industry products, such as nicotine pouches, which have surged in use among adults.

Dr. Richard Feldman: Is endgame tobacco control the best answer?

September 20, 2024 | Dr. Richard Feldman

Millions of lives and billions in health-care costs would be saved.

State’s Behavioral Health Commission wraps up two-year study with $50M request

October 2, 2024 | Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Much of the additional funding would be earmarked for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics to provide treatment at the local level and work with teams responding to active 988 calls.

State lawmaker DeLaney calls on legislature to boost K-12 tuition spending in 2025

October 3, 2024 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Democratic lawmaker Rep. Ed DeLaney of Indianapolis made public a new legislative analysis on Wednesday that showed the overall dollar amount spent on K-12 has grown each year, but its share of the state budget has dropped.

Dr. Richard Feldman: Should we reduce nicotine in combustible tobacco?

October 11, 2024 | Dr. Richard Feldman

A big question is whether to reduce nicotine to minimal levels abruptly or gradually.

Convenience stores seek to broaden appeal by selling better food

October 20, 2024 | Associated Press

By tempting customers’ palates, the humble food marts want to become an alternative to fast-food restaurants for busy Americans who crave easy, interesting and less expensive eating options.

Indiana Hospital Association names longtime health care leader as new president

October 29, 2024 | John Russell

Scott B. Tittle, a former health care policy adviser to former Gov. Mitch Daniels and nursing home trade association leader, will take the helm of the nonprofit professional trade group on Nov. 25.

IU study: Indiana stands out for reliance on self-insured, high-deductible plans

November 12, 2024 | Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Hoosiers are 20% more likely to be covered by a self-insured health plan than their peers, a type of plan that “lacks the market power to effectively negotiate prices with hospitals,” the study noted.

Lawmakers preview property tax policy at legislative conference

December 20, 2024 | Cate Charron

Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Chair Travis Holdman, R-Markle, said his caucus is ready to introduce between 12 and 15 bills that will affect property taxes.

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