Lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday about allowing nurses in Indiana to treat patients independently. Its an issue lawmakers have explored for the past few years.

The hospital system, which has campuses in Gary and Merrillville, says it has no proof that patient information was accessed, but it could not rule out the prospect.

The vaping product taxing debate includes whether the levy should be at the wholesale level or at retail locations, what the rate should be, and if it should be based on liquid amount or nicotine levels.