We’ve got jury duty today, so here’s a rundown of the most recent headlines.
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Indiana lawmakers this session are eying ways to expand contraceptive access to prevent unintended pregnancies in the state after the Republican-led Legislature pushed through an abortion ban this past summer. (News and Tribune)
The Indiana Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a ban on physician non-compete agreements, a top Senate GOP priority and one of several bills meant to lower the cost of health care. The bill goes to the House for consideration (IBJ)
Indiana’s Republican lawmakers appear divided over a bill that would expand driving privileges to immigrants without documentation. (Indiana Capital Chronicle)
Forcing school board candidates to declare a political party took a step closer to reality in the Indiana House Elections Committee Wednesday. (WFIU)
An Indiana man returning from Michigan faces multiple charges after being caught with more than 15 pounds of marijuana and cannabis gummies following a traffic stop Tuesday in Steuben County. (WANE)
President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union Address Tuesday evening, tackling topics such as immigration reform, Social Security, and more. Since then, Hoosier leaders have been responding to his speech. (WIBC)
First Lady Jill Biden will visit Indiana next week. (WISH-TV)
The mother of a former Indiana University football player who was shot and killed during the 2020 protests and riots in downtown Indianapolis has lost her federal lawsuit against the city. (Indy Star)
Vigo County Commissioners on Tuesday submitted a plan to the Vigo County Council to spend $20.76 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds. (Tribune Star)
A fleet of food delivery robots is ready to serve the Notre Dame campus community. (WSBT)
