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Who & What: January 7, 2026
IBLC releases its priorities for 2026 legislative session. The CDC cuts the number of vaccines routinely recommended for all children. Indiana’s 2025 graduation rate hits record high.
Who & What: January 6, 2026
Indiana sues Eli Lilly alleging insulin price-fixing scheme. Indiana lawmakers announce legislative priorities focused on cost-of-living issues. Governor Mike Braun issues his first pardon.
Who & What: January 5, 2026
Indiana 2026 legislative session resumes today. Indiana residents can begin filing to run in the primary election. Rokita, Braun file court motion to place Ten Commandments monument at the Statehouse.
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Indiana’s graduation rate reached a record 91.8% in 2025 with improvements across all demographics, though racial and economic disparities remain. -
The lawsuit alleges insulin can cost Eli Lilly just a few dollars to produce, while some consumers are charged hundreds of dollars. -
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and Attorney General Todd Rokita want a monument with the Ten Commandments and the Bill of Rights placed at the Indiana Statehouse. Rokita filed a cour
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Indiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would restrict ultra-processed foods from being served in schools that receive federally funded meal benefits. -
Road salt can reduce car accidents on icy winter days. But it often doesn’t stay on the road — and that runoff can harm aquatic life in rivers and lakes as well as damage plants and soil. -
The average salary for teachers in Indiana is over $60,000, according to last year’s teacher compensation report. Although teacher pay is up from previous years, the state still pays less than most others.
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