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Mark Bennett: As state dodges steps to boost voting, public must focus on youth registration

Given that you’re reading this newspaper, you’re probably going to vote in the May 7 Indiana primary, and the Nov. 5 general election.

Bill offering utility companies safeguards for replacing lead pipes passes Senate committee

INDIANAPOLIS—A 2023 report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency revealed that Indiana ranks 14th in the U.S. for having the most lead pipes.

Senate passes reading skills bill despite bipartisan concerns – Indianapolis Business Journal

The bill would require schools to administer the statewide literacy test IREAD in second grade, a year earlier than current requirements. It also would give students three chances to pass the exam during third grade before being denied promotion to fourth grade, with some exceptions.

Senate passes reading skills bill over bipartisan retention concerns

Legislation aimed at improving student literacy moved out of the Senate on Thursday after an hour of debate on provisions strengthening the state’s approach to retention.

Indiana 3rd grade literacy bill passes out of Senate