Here are a few news items from Wednesday you might find somewhat useful.
Gov. Eric Holcomb signaled Wednesday that tax cuts are likely this year. (Journal Gazette)
Despite teacher protests, a House bill that has been dubbed “anti-CRT” legislation is now on its way back to the full Senate. (The Statehouse File)
Indiana teachers have been rallying at the Statehouse for weeks to voice frustration over legislation they say could drastically alter how they teach students. (WFYI)
Republican legislators want more oversight over Indiana’s state agencies, making it more difficult for them to create new administrative rules. But Gov. Eric Holcomb, also a Republican, and environmental groups are pushing back. (Indy Star)
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signaled support Wednesday for contentious proposals moving through the Legislature that would ban transgender girls from participating in K-12 girls school sports and place restrictions on teaching about racism and political issues. (AP Indiana)
State lawmakers are cleaning up a controversial statute enacted last year that made it more complicated for Hoosier teachers to have union dues voluntarily deducted from their paychecks. (Times of Northwest Indiana)
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The Indiana Department of Health reported 63 additional COVID-19 deaths and 935 new cases as it signaled upcoming changes to its coronavirus dashboard. (Fox 59)
Beginning Friday, Vigo County School Corp. will shift to a mask optional policy. (Tribune Star)
The Indiana Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would seal eviction filings in some instances. (WFIU)
The city of Evansville is planning to use more than $64 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to address mental health. Our partners at WEHT-TV report the city is taking steps to expand facilities, resources, and treatment. (Inside Indiana Business)
The owner of the casino in Shelbyville has renamed the gaming venue while also marking the completion of a nearly $34 million expansion and renovation project. (IBJ)
