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A first-term state senator from northwestern Indiana is becoming the first Democrat to take formal steps toward a 2020 campaign for governor. (Associated Press)
Republican mayoral candidate Jim Merritt said Tuesday that he plans to walk in Saturday’s parade “as a private citizen, not as a candidate for mayor” and that his “intention for walking in the pride parade is to show others that, over time, my opinions have progressed and theirs can as well.” (IBJ)
The leader of one of the state’s largest business organizations warns that a trade war with Mexico would be costly for Indiana consumers and industry alike. (The Statehouse File)
As the school choice debate emerges as an issue in the presidential election, an architect of Indianapolis’ charter sector says the controversial schools aren’t fighting back strongly enough against their critics. (Chalkbeat Indiana)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren will stop in Elkhart for a campaign rally Wednesday. (South Bend Tribune)
A federal appeals court vacated an agreement Monday to add early voting sites in Marion County that was contested last year by Attorney General Curtis Hill. (Indy Star)
Work to advance immunotherapy for cancer treatment is getting a boost in Indiana through “Cancer Moonshot” funding. (WFYI)
