Posts tagged smoking

Quitting cigarettes could be one of the toughest times of your life.  But, Indiana’s State Health Commissioner, Dr. Kristina Box, says she believes the pain …

Vaping advocates say efforts to crack down on youth access to tobacco, could result in negative consequences for adults who are trying to quit or …

Public heath advocates and the business community are calling for a $2 increase in the cigarette tax to address the effects of smoking. At a …

by Dr. Patrick Clements All parents want their children to grow up to be happy and healthy adults. Yet, too many young Hoosiers never get that …

by Dr. Paul Halverson The devastating health and economic impacts of our state’s opioid epidemic are, by now, well publicized. But, among the media coverage, far …

Public health and business groups are calling on the state to raise the cigarette tax by $1.50, saying not only will it reduce smoking, but …

One of the key supporters of Indianapolis’ smoking ban says the current law works fine and he doesn’t see any real need to expand it. …

By Mike Ripley The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is a founding member of the Alliance for a Healthier Indiana.  Our effort really isn’t about generating …

A number of Indiana business, community and public health groups are calling for an increase in the state tax on cigarettes as well as funding …

In its second policy letter to Indiana lawmakers, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce  calls for raising the tax on cigarettes as well as increasing the …