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Hoosiers could get some resolution today in the ongoing redistricting discussion that's seen Indiana's body politic claiming headlines around the country. A 6-3 vote earlier this week from the Indiana Senate elections committee advanced the redistricting bill to the full chamber, setting the stage for a public showdown between those who have been fully supportive of President Donald Trump's request the map get redrawn and those who oppose the action.
Keep up with the latest from the team at Indiana Capital Chronicle.
In other news, school children in the state will get a $75 million boost to help strengthen their educations, thanks to a funding partnership from the state and Lilly Endowment, Inc.
Meanwhile, a Terre Haute native whose band is participating in NBC's The Voice program will be singing at the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade.
Finally, librarians continue to help Hoosiers stay connected. That's especially critical for rural residents like those in Wayne County, on the Indiana and Ohio border. There, grant dollars are funding book mobiles that are reminiscent of pioneer days — only instead of a horse and buggy, librarians will be driving a book truck ... here's hoping it has the same kind of jingle that the ice cream vendors use.
Let us know about interesting things happening in your corner of the state.
And as always, thanks for reading. |
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Lisa Renze
Free Press Indiana Director of Strategic Partnerships |
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$75M pledge a big win for Hoosier students |
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Funding from the state and Lilly Endowment will focus on literacy, STEM, summer learning and career pathways for Indiana children, marking one of the biggest public-private investments in education the state has ever seen. |
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Terre Haute native to Rose Parade |
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Emily Clapp, one of the three members of the band Dek of Hearts, is headed to the Jan. 1, 2026, Tournament of Roses Parade. Clapp and her fellow band members will sing at the event. The Terre Haute Tribune-Star explains how she got the gig. |
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IU's historic Big 10 Championship |
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With the odds against them — IU hadn't beaten Ohio State in more than three decades, after all — the Hoosiers took to the field and battled to the end to defeat the Buckeyes 13-10, proving they are the real deal. Next up: the College Football Playoff, where IU sits as the No. 1 seed with a first-round bye and a trip to the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. The Athletic has the story; IndyStar has some great photos. 🔒 |
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Goshen College's hidden gem: a library |
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But this is no ordinary — or new — library. Tucked inside the Harold and Wilma Good Library is the Mennonite Historical Library, founded in 1906. It houses the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection related to Mennonite, Amish, Hutterite and other Anabaptist traditions. Goshen College's The Record takes us inside. |
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More great reads |
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Many LGBTQ+ young people are returning home for holiday break to situations where they might not feel safe to be themselves. Ashley Ford with Free Press Indiana shares tips on how to find support.
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A proposed law could force Indiana students to leave their phones and other smart devices at home or keep them locked up during school hours "from bell to bell." Chalkbeat Indiana has more.
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The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly isn't just a hometown Maestro. He's known the world over. And this year, he's leading the ISO's holiday event with even more winter wonderland treats and surprises. Indianapolis Monthly has the story.
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For many rural residents in Wayne County, a trip to the library was a long one. But now, thanks to a $50,000 grant, bookmobiles will instead bring the library to them. WFYI has the story.
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