One of many WSJ layoffs:

Ben Kesling was a US Marine infantry officer who served in Iraq & Afghanistan. As an award-winning WSJ reporter for 10 yrs, he was shot at, tear-gassed and spat on.

Ben tells me he was laid off 'in less time than it takes to microwave a Salisbury steak.'

There are 43 active national emergencies, with the oldest dating back to the Carter years, and only once has Congress ever successfully voted to end one: the COVID emergency. notus.org/whitehouse/nat…

Spotted this inside Lebanon City Hall today. Proud Rick Mount country! “The Rocket” is definitely a legend here and at Purdue, too! WTHR.com

Mental health exclusion in 'health or life' exception focus for second day of abortion law challenge | via Abigail Ruhman wfyi.org/news/articles/…

The 2024 season of Downtown Live starts tonight on PNC Plaza. Lunch on the Square starts today. It's one of more than 20 free outdoor concert series in northeast Indiana this summer.

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The number of journalists arrested or detained so far this year — which is not even half over — is more than the last two years combined. pressfreedomtracker.us/blog/arrests-o…

From West Lafayette Mayor Erin Easter: The city received a letter from Attorney General Todd Rokita to the WLPD chief about the department's policy on immigration violations, 'and it is under legal review.'

More later at basedinlafayette.com

For now, here's a short 🧵

#BREAKING : The Monroe County Prosecutors Office just announced they will not be filing charges against the 55 people arrested during the protests in Dunn Meadow in April.

“Based upon the facts and circumstances surrounding these arrests, including, among other things…”

#OTD in 1968, the U.S. Justice Department filed suit against the Indianapolis Public School System for unconstitutional segregation. The court verdict found 'a purposeful pattern of racial discrimination.'

Learn more with our #UntoldIndiana Blog: bit.ly/2LNxxM1

It will likely be at least two months before a judge issues a decision in a lawsuit seeking to broaden Indiana abortion ban's health exceptions. The 3-day bench trial ended today in the suit brought by Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers.
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Attorney General Rokita threatens legal action against four Indiana cities with 'sanctuary city' laws on the books.

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Our summer meal kickoff is going strong at the downtown Allen County Public Library. We hope to see you there to get your free lunch, play games and win prizes. #FreeLunch #SummerMealKickoff #FamilyFun

Bobcat Grace returned safely to Region zoo, officials say nwitimes.com/news/local/cri…

COMMENTARY: Time to lift the Indy 500 blackout — for good.

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Herald-Leader to change print publication days, delivery method in next step of digital push kentucky.com/news/from-the-…

Indiana law bars a felon from seeking office. But it doesn't apply to federal office.

I love this part of Bird's speech to his fans in Terre Haute Thursday as the Larry Bird Museum opened:
'Today is a special day for me, because you're here. If you were not here, it means nothing.'
⁦Mykal McEldowney⁩ with awesome 📷 🎥
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Something something jailhouse campaign

Journalists at the WSJ's office in New York have plastered EIC Emma Tucker's office with sticky notes protesting job cuts:

A good read, whether you’re a Purdue fan or not, by The Journal Gazette’s Dylan Sinn
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