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Morning Headline Roundup: Friday, June 12, 2015

Good morning! Here are a few of the stories on our radar today.

1. Tuition is going up at Indiana State University.

Trustees approved a 1.95 percent increase for each of the next two years, calling it the "minimum amount" needed to continue to provide a quality education.

2. A report shows Indiana has one of the slowest-growing economies in the country.

Indiana has the 7th highest tax burden on businesses in the country, at 7.5 percent, according to a new report from Anderson Economic Group.

3. The Summer Games for the Special Olympics kick off in Terre Haute this weekend.

More than 25,000 athletes will participate in events such as aquatics, bocce, bowling, cycling, horseshoes, powerlifting, track & field and volleyball.

Opening ceremonies begin Friday night.