Weekly View’s Story Archive

New Laws, Tax Hikes, Go Into Effect

July 9, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — Hoosiers will be paying more for tobacco products and gasoline after July 1. Taxes on cigarettes will increase from $1 per pack to $3 per pack. Smokeless products will increase 10 cents, and e-vape costs will rise 15%. Cigars will see a 6% increase in taxes. It is … Read More

This Week’s Issue: July 4-10

July 3, 2025 | by Weekly View

… Read More

Have a Blast on the 4th of July in Indy!

July 3, 2025 | by Weekly View

The Fourth of July holiday is more than fireworks and cook-outs over a long weekend. The day honors the bravery of the Continental Congress 249 years ago, when they unanimously ratified the document that cites 27 colonial grievances against King George III. Knowing they were technically committing an act of … Read More

Enhanced “Quit Now” Tool Available to Help Smokers Quit

July 3, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The state estimates that nearly 40,000 Hoosiers will soon be looking to stop using tobacco after tax increases on those products go into effect July 1. The new average price of a pack of cigarettes in Indiana will rise to $11 because of the $2 per pack bump. … Read More

Franciscan Health to Distribute Backpacks & School Supplies

July 3, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — In preparation for the upcoming school year for area children, Franciscan Health will be distributing a free backpack and school supplies. The giveaway will take place at Chin Community of Indiana on Friday, July 11 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. School supplies, in limited quantities, will be … Read More