https://youtu.be/TE_oXgkZ_DY Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders shares updates on the new TPM Academy of Indiana to help employers bolster the state's talent pipeline, as well as the Wellness Council of Indiana's reimagined Quit Now Tool to curb smoking among the workforce. Read our recent press release on the Quit Now Tool.
A host of pro-jobs, pro-economy bills were backed by the Indiana Chamber and passed during the 2025 Indiana General Assembly. There are also others on which the Chamber was neutral or opposed that will still be significant. Below is a compilation of these new laws that are likely impactful for your organization: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/INNOVATION/TECHNOLOGY HB 1322 - Blockchain Technology By [...]
(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. The tax hike also applies to vapes and chewing [...]
The Wellness Council of Indiana is hosting a webinar on the new and improved Quit Now Tool on July 1. With Indiana’s $2 tobacco tax increase taking effect July 1, more employees may be considering a quit attempt—and employers are uniquely positioned to help them succeed. This webinar introduces the reimagined Quit Now Tool, an easy-to-use resource designed to [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders says the 2025 Indiana General Assembly, which adjourned overnight on Friday, was successful in advancing key Indiana Chamber priorities, including business personal property tax relief and steps to improve the health of the workforce. “We’re encouraged to see legislators increase the state's cigarette tax, something we've long advocated [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments on the just released conference committee report for House Bill 1001, the state’s two-year budget, which now includes a $2 per pack increase in the cigarette tax: “With today's announcement of an increase in the cigarette tax, the first in over 17 years, we are taking the necessary [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders offers a new video statement on why lawmakers should increase the cigarette tax by $2 per pack: The video snippets are available for download via a Dropbox zip folder and include the following: Very brief :20 option focused on the policy – with and without nameplate Longer :50 [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments on the just released April revenue forecast for the state, which will guide final budget negotiations in the General Assembly: “With today’s announcement by the State Budget Committee on the revenue forecast, it’s clear we must tighten our belts and consider new sources of revenue to ease [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) —Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments on Gov. Mike Braun’s first State of the State address: “It’s so advantageous for Indiana to have a successful business leader as the state’s chief executive, looking for efficiencies, being bold and seizing opportunities. That mindset by Gov. Braun and his administration will better position the state [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce today unveiled its Top 10 legislative priorities for the 2025 legislative session. Included on the list are ensuring any property tax reforms don’t shift the burden to businesses and addressing barriers to labor force participation while investing in upskilling the workforce. These policy goals align with the organization’s latest visioning plan for [...]
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