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Vaccination Increase, Black Legislative Caucus, High Electric Bills | Indiana Newsdesk

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine trial in northwest Indiana is looking for participants after a nearly month-long pause at the local research clinic.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine trial in northwest Indiana is looking for participants after a nearly month-long pause at the local research clinic.

 

Right now on  Indiana Newsdesk:

Hoosiers 50 and older can now get the COVID vaccine… and there’s an avenue for teachers to get the shot as well. The latest vaccine information just ahead.

A lot of Hoosiers are getting an unpleasant surprise when they open their electric bill. Why are customers paying more? That story coming up.

Black lawmakers are calling for changes after some of their colleagues were shouted down and booed by some Republicans during a debate. Ahead, how state leaders are addressing racism, equity, and civility. And does the new leader of house have control of his chamber?

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