Indiana's Cigarette Tax Will Triple on July 1. Businesses Say Hoosiers Will Spend Money Elsewhere

Thousands of smokers to be hit with 200% tax hike on July 1: what to know

State leaders projected the change will generate $800 million over two years for Indiana's Medicaid program, addressing a budget shortfall.

Indiana's cigarette tax will triple on July 1. Businesses say Hoosiers will spend money elsewhere

Indiana lawmakers increased the cigarette tax to help plug a $2 billion budget gap. Will that drive Hoosiers to spend money in other states?

Tobacco tax hike in Indiana aims to help 40,000 quit smoking

Starting July 1, nearly 40,000 Hoosiers are expected to reconsider their tobacco habits due to a tax hike on tobacco products, including vapes and chewing tobacco.