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New laws this week are affecting Hoosiers of all kinds. A boost in the gas tax means everyday drivers will pay more for everything from a run to the store to a trip for fun, while a change in commercial licensing laws will affect some big rig operators.
Meanwhile, a plan to send up to 25 million gallons of water daily from Eagle Creek Park to a proposed LEAP facility in Boone County faces additional challenges, as state and local lawmakers are sounding an alarm about the idea.
And finally, thousands of visitors will flood Indianapolis this weekend for the NCAA Final Four and other championship games. It's beyond storybook perfect that the kid who made THE SHOT during Elite Eight play hails from Indiana. See the basket, and the UConn fan reaction, below. Even without a ticket to a single game, there's much to see and do in the city this weekend.
Let us know about interesting things that are happening in your part of the state. As always, thanks for reading. |
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Lisa Renze
Free Press Indiana
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Gas tax adding pressure at the pump |
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Hoosiers already feeling the pain of increased prices for fuel got another pinch in their wallet with this week's rise in the gas tax.
Hoosier Ag Today reports Indiana drivers will pay an estimated 71 to 72 cents per gallon in total taxes each time they visit the pump. That's one of the highest gas taxes in the country.
The increase poses yet another challenge for farmers as they head into planting season already facing other difficulties to their businesses, including low commodity prices. |
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Truck licenses pulled in Indiana |
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Indiana Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) held by undocumented immigrants expire this week under a state law that took effect Wednesday. Fox59 explains. |
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Young men in Indiana struggling |
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A new report finds young men in Indiana are struggling to transition to adulthood, and social media and loneliness could be leading factors. The Sagamore Institute connected a number of factors, including economic turbulence, toxic masculinity and an epidemic of loneliness brought on by digital media.
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Indiana has big plans for America's 250th |
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From a Revolutionary War re-enactment in Vincennes to a dramatic reading of the U.S. Constitution in Corydon — Indiana's first capital — there's a lot happening for the independence celebration. Indiana Capital Chronicle has more about the state's plans. |
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More great reads |
- Indiana author John Green has a new book coming out this fall. The author of such favorites for young people as “The Fault in Our Stars” is writing his first book for adults. WTHR shares more.
- The plan to send up to 25 million gallons of water a day from central Indiana to the proposed LEAP industrial park in Boone County faces even more pushback — this time from 21 of the 25 Indianapolis City-County councilors. IndyStar explains.
- Love or hate the UConn Huskies, it's hard to deny the team embodies the magic of March. As thousands of basketball fans converge on Indianapolis this weekend, the shot seen 'round the world is playing on a loop on the team's Instagram account . Check that out, then take a look at the whole weekend of events. WTHR has the info here.
- Hoosiers around the state gathered recently for No Kings rallies. Events were held in more than 60 Indiana cities. IndyStar has a recap.
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