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Fast-tracking Redistricting, Historic Bloomington | Indiana Newsdesk

Right now on  Indiana Newsdesk:

The state GOP is fast-tracking its redistricting plan. Ahead a look at the maps that will play a major role in determining the state’s political future for the next 10 years.

Plus covid hospitalizations at levels not seen since January, are straining the healthcare system. The overwhelming number of Hoosiers who are sick with COVID-19 are unvaccinated… but some breakthrough cases continue to be reported. Ahead a doctor joins us to talk about the vaccine’s effectiveness.

Bloomington is synonymous with Indiana University, but a century ago it was a very different town. Coming up details on a new project that gives residents and researchers the clearest picture of historic Bloomington to date.

Those stories and 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