While we were spending a good chunk of our day at dealing the First Church of Cannabis, here’s what our colleagues were writing about…

The Indy Star reports on the big donations flowing into the Governor’s race.

Chalkbeat Indiana reports on skepticism by the members of the State Board of Education regarding Glenda’s Ritz’s plan to pause A-F accountability.

The Statehouse File reports on Governor Mike Pence’s visit to Northern Indiana to survey flood damage.

WISH-TV’s Jim Shella  writes about a rally that marked the first day of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Indy Democrat has a complete listing of the candidates for Indianapolis City-County Council.

The Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette reports you can now have certain wild animals as pets.