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Charter schools receiving referendum funds would be under no obligation to spend the money in the same manner as the local school district, such as for teacher pay raises or

A bill passed in the Indiana Senate Tuesday morning might stymie rogue township trustees, such as the problems experienced in Tippecanoe County.

The Republican-controlled House voted 58-35 Tuesday to approve a controversial plan restricting Indiana companies from imposing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement on their employees.

The Indiana House could vote as soon as Tuesday to approve a controversial plan restricting Indiana companies from imposing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement on their employees.

A controversial plan restricting Indiana companies from imposing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement on their employees has cleared its first hurdle at the Statehouse.

House Republicans want to stop Indiana businesses from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement on their employees, even if the company owner believes a vaccinated workforce is best for the business.

"The message from the business community when it comes to employer vaccination policies is: Please stay out of our business operations," said Kevin Brinegar, CEO of the Indiana Chamber of

Another 6,164 Hoosiers were diagnosed with COVID-19 on Tuesday, up 113% from 2,898 confirmed daily infections three weeks ago.

Four commissioner maps and three council maps were submitted by Mondays deadline to the bipartisan Indiana Election Commission the General Assembly has put in charge of Lake County redistricting.

Three-term Lake County Councilman Dan Dernulc, R-Highland, is forgoing a potential fourth term in county government and instead running next year for a seat in the Indiana Senate.