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Watch 'Indiana Newsdesk:' Marijuana Legalization, State Of The State

Right now on  Indiana Newsdesk:

We travel to Illinois where legalized marijuana sales started January 1st. In part two of our series on marijuana legalization, we look into whether the economic benefits in other states could influence Indiana lawmakers.

Governor Eric Holcomb says he’s all in on boosting teacher pay. But he wants to wait until next year to do it. Democrats say those pay hikes need to come now. Coming up, our statehouse reporter talks about priorities laid out in the State of the State Address.

And physicians say safe sleep practices are one of the most effective ways to reduce infant deaths. Just ahead, a look at the debate surrounding new recommendations.

Those stories plus the latest news headlines from across the state right now on  Indiana Newsdesk!

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Anchor "Indiana Newsdesk," "Ask The Mayor" - WTIU/WFIU News. Formerly host of "The Weekly Special." Hebron, Ind. native, IU Alumnus. Follow him on Twitter @Joe_Hren