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Good morning from MJ at Chalkbeat Indiana! Today’s top story is a recap of the public interviews for two finalists to be appointed to the IPS school board.
The board has an opening after Allissa Impink resigned, and the appointee will serve until the candidate elected this November is sworn in.
The intrigue? Both interviewees said they are also running in November. Read more below.
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IPS school board interviews 2 applicants for District 4 vacancy
Chris Bultman and Lindsey Cornett are the two finalists for the vacant District 4 seat on the IPS school board. Both finalists said they are running in the November election. Former Commissioner Allissa Impink resigned after winning the Democratic primary election for State Senate District 46.
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What We’re Reading
Indiana lawmaker pitches property tax repeal. It could throw schools for a loop, IndyStar (Paywall)
When teens drive less, they don’t register to vote. Here’s how civic groups are adapting, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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