Here are a few news items from the Statehouse Wednesday (and a couple of other places) that you might find somewhat useful.
Lawmakers voted to water down a bill Wednesday that restricts private vaccine mandates in Indiana, placing less of a burden on businesses. (Indy Star)
A Senate committee added language to a tax bill Tuesday that would stop the Hoosier Lottery from adding online gaming without lawmakers’ approval (WFYI)
A plan to prohibit Hoosier children assigned male at birth from participating in any elementary or high school athletics designated as a “girls” or “female” sport — no matter the child’s gender identity or physical characteristics — is getting closer to becoming law. (Times of northwest Indiana)
The Vigo County School Corp. will shift to “mask optional” once Vigo County turns orange on the state’s county metric map, which the district anticipates will be soon, according to a VCSC announcement this morning. (Tribune Star)
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Daily COVID-19 cases have decreased dramatically in Indiana over the past month after hitting a pandemic high in late January. (IBJ)
Brown County Schools is investigating a letter that would allow parents to opt their children out of Black History Month-inspired diversity lessons. (Indiana Public Media)
A feud between Westfield mayor Andy Cook and the city’s clerk-treasurer Cindy Gossard reached a boiling point at a Westfield city council meeting Tuesday night. (WIBC)
Janus Motorcycles in Goshen has won the 2022 Coolest Thing Made in Indiana contest from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The manufacturer beat out 64 other competitors from around the state to win the bracket-style tournament. (Inside Indiana Business)
