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Health and Safety with the Solar Eclipse, Opt-In Bus Service for IPS, New Graduation Requirements, Democrats Look to Break Republican Supermajority

Health and Safety with the Solar Eclipse, Opt-In Bus Service for IPS, New Graduation Requirements, Democrats Look to Break Republican Supermajority

March 29, 2024

The Side Effects team looks into safety concerns around the eclipse, as the city prepares for the big day on April 8th. Families in Indianapolis Public Schools must notify the district if they want bus service for their children next school year. The state revealed its first draft of new graduation requirements on Wednesday. The Indiana Democratic Party is focused on flipping at least four seats in the House this year, which would break the supermajority Republicans have had for more than a decade.

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Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Darian Benson, Abriana Herron, Drew Daudelin and Kendall Antron with support from Sarah Neal-Estes.

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