Cigarette consumption in Indiana dropped 40% during the first three months of a long-sought tax increase, according to the Indiana Department of Health. Enrollment in the agency’s smoking cessation program jumped almost 40% over that time.... Read More
More than 6,000 members of the Indiana Public Retirement System have collectively left behind millions of dollars in benefits — but a new database aims to connect them to their cash. It’s the centerpiece of INPRS’ “reclaim your retirement” campaign.... Read More
Gov. Mike Braun on Friday condemned a wave of threats against state lawmakers — including ones he said targeted him and his family — shortly after Republican Sen. Andy Zay confirmed a bomb threat at his Huntington vehicle rental business.... Read More
The Indiana State Police said it is working with law enforcement at the local and federal levels to investigate “multiple instances” of swatting targeting lawmakers. The agency plans to seek criminal prosecution “to the fullest extent allowed by law.”... Read More
Indiana has a transparency and misinformation “problem” when it comes to data centers, Hoosier energy leaders heard Wednesday.... Read More
Recent changes to Indiana’s property tax system will likely cut bills for most Hoosier homeowners, a new analysis has found. But owners of pricey houses are expected to get bigger breaks, while those with low-valued dwellings may pay more, an analysis shows.... Read More
Indiana leaders gathered Thursday to consider how the state could mine its ample coal waste for the rare earth elements key to modern technology — in a bid to boost domestic production and break China’s dominance.... Read More
Leising joins five other Senate Republicans to publicly pan plans to reconfigure congressional maps created just four years ago. Thirteen have come out in support, but more than half of the 40-member caucus haven’t made their stances known publicly.... Read More
Parents of autistic children — and ABA therapy providers — may soon encounter new usage limits, reimbursement rates and other changes as Indiana attempts to slow rising Medicaid spending.... Read More
Divestment from public equity assets should be complete by December, according to materials for the Indiana Public Retirement System's Friday board meeting, and the agency is working to update performance benchmarks.... Read More
