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African-American Vaccination Rates, Legislative Update | Indiana Newsdesk

Right now on  Indiana Newsdesk:

Hoosiers aged 60 to 65 will soon be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but the state still has no plans for teachers and other essential workers to get the shot. Ahead, the latest on the virus’ impact on the state.

African-Americans are receiving the vaccine at a-lower rate than the rest of the population. Much of that can be traced to distrust in medicine dating back decades.

And the latest on what bills are and aren’t moving through the legislature at the Indiana Statehouse… including a measure that would eliminate the requirement to have a license before buying a handgun.

Those stories and the latest news headlines from across the state, Friday at 6 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