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Video: Watch ‘Indiana Newsdesk’ October 9, 2015

Coming up on Indiana Newsdesk.

Nearly a quarter of Hoosier adults smoke. Legislators are considering whether stricter laws may be necessary to reduce that rate. In addition to the smoking ban, legislators are also looking at e-cigarettes and whether they should be taxed or regulated like traditional tobacco products. More on the debate next!

He's Indiana's first openly LGBT executive official and he's considered a rising star in the Democratic party. Ahead we profile South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg and explain how his decision to come out as gay could influence the debate over the state's civil rights law.

Plus it's been a busy week! We have the latest headlines from across the state right now on Indiana Newsdesk.

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