Cindy Kirchhofer

A bill that would raise Indiana's cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack is moving on the House Ways and Means Committee.

Statewide

Cigarette Tax Bill Clears Indiana House Panel

Associated Press

Republican Rep. Cindy Kirchhofer of Beech Grove says the bill will help address the state's high smoking rates and improve Indiana's overall health.

A proposed bill would raise Indiana's cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack, among other measures.

Statewide

Bill Introduced To Raise Cigarette Tax, Increase Prevention Spending In Indiana

Jake Harper

Nearly one in four Hoosier adults smoke, and more than 11,000 die each year from smoking related diseases.

A new Indiana law will allow physicians to write prescriptions for patients without having to meet in person.

Health

New Indiana Law Allows For Prescriptions Through Video Call

Associated Press

The law signed last month by Gov. Mike Pence overturns a requirement for physicians and patients to meet in person before a prescription can be written.

The proposed bill would allow doctors, physician assistants or advanced practice nurses to write some prescriptions for a patient without seeing them in person.

Statewide

Teleprescribing Bill Heads to Senate

Brandon Smith

Legislation that would allow people to get prescriptions without an in-person exam or visit from a healthcare provider is headed to the Senate. But, some lawmakers aren't comfortable taking steps forward in "telemedicine" services.