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WHAT YOU MISSED IN THE WEEKEND EDITION

Gary Snyder mounts bid to challenge Jim Banks for District 3 seat

Former WOWO talk show host and Army veteran Gary Snyder, a Democrat, is hinting at a bid to unseat Representative Jim Banks in 2022. On Twitter Friday morning, Snyder posted “I’m all in for #IN03...Details coming soon.”

2nd Democrat enters House District 82 race

The newly drawn House District 82 in Fort Wayne has attracted another candidate. Melissa Rinehart will run in the Democratic primary.

State leaders should condemn baseless allegations

Gov. Eric Holcomb, Indiana Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box and the CEOs of every hospital system in this state should condemn and respond to Rokita’s baseless allegations. Rokita is right about one thing, though. It is hard to believe how politicized the pandemic has become.

Virus bill first up for new session

The bill has two major parts – the first are administrative changes that would ensure Indiana continues to receive additional federal benefits even if the state's public health emergency ends. And the second would limit employer vaccine mandates.

Chad Harmon for Congress, #IN09

Ex-Indiana mayor stays free for appeal of bribery conviction

A federal judge ruled this past week that former Portage Mayor James Snyder had legitimate issues for appeal and could remain free on bond rather than surrender on Jan. 5 to begin serving a 21-month prison sentence.

Fort Wayne advocates concerned as fentanyl overdoses become leading cause of death

The leading cause of death between 18 to 45-year-olds nationwide is Fentanyl overdoses.

Local advocates in Fort Wayne are concerned this problem could become worse in Northeast Indiana.

Gas prices expected to increase in Indiana, as retail prices fall below margin

According to Patrick DeHahn, gas prices are expected to increase in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and areas of Kentucky and Illinois. The hike could come as soon as tomorrow.

Indiana secretary of state leaves Republican Party position

Indiana’s top state elections official has stepped down from her position as the second-ranking officer in the state Republican Party.

Indiana Teacher Salary To Start At $40K Under New Budget Plan

Indiana teacher salaries would start at $40,000 a year under the budget plan agreed upon by Indiana House and Senate negotiators.

Indiana maintains top 10 ranking for state business tax climate

Indiana continues to have the best business tax climate in the Midwest and ranks ninth among the 50 states for employing a tax system that enhances its overall business environment.

YEAR THREE

America's third year of dealing with the pandemic is likely to start as bleak as ever, with a devastating Omicron surge for the first couple of months.

Joe Scarborough: Trump’s Embracing Covid Vaccine is Part of a Calculation to Win Back Suburbs Ahead in 2024

Joe Scarborough warned anyone who thinks former President Donald Trump is like “Mr. Magoo” changing his opinions on the Covid-19 vaccine like the legally blind cartoon character.

Bush-Era Official Tears into Don Jr. For Arguing ‘Teachings of Jesus’ Have ‘Gotten us Nothing’

Throughout his speech, Don Jr. painted a scenario in which Trump supporters—Americans living in red America—are under relentless attack from a wicked and brutal enemy. He portrayed it as an existential battle between good and evil. One side must prevail; the other must be crushed. This in turn justifies any necessary means to win.

Despite supply issues and omicron, holiday sales rise 8.5%

Holiday sales rose at the fastest pace in 17 years, even as shoppers grappled with higher prices, product shortages and a raging new COVID-19 variant in the last few weeks of the season, according to one spending measure.

Michigan governor's accused kidnappers are trying to get their case dismissed

The 20-page court filings from the accused say that federal prosecutors tried to use the state's anger toward Whitmer over COVID-19 to conspire and entrap the five men. They now face up to life in prison if convicted, the report explained.

Miami Herald Columnist Says Omicron Caused by ‘Selfish’ People like DeSantis

“DeSantis is still busy peddling treatment instead of prevention,” the Herald’s Fabiola Santiago lamented in a Christmas Eve tirade. “He’s still spreading lies on Fox News and any conservative right-wing program that will listen to him about Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top authority on infectious diseases.

Alex Jones’ wife arrested on domestic violence charge

The wife of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was arrested Christmas Eve on a domestic violence charge that the right-wing provocateur said stems from a “medication imbalance.”

TOP DOC’S DIRE WARNING: KIDS FACE MENTAL HEALTH EPIDEMIC

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on Sunday warned that the pandemic has had dire mental health impacts on American youth.

Rep. Debbie Dingell Shares Example of Abuse Since Trump Bashed Late Husband: ‘I Hope Your Family Dies in Front of You’

Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) shared an abusive voicemail with CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday during a segment on the hostile work environment in Congress.

Martha Earnhardt, matriarch of famed racing family, has died

“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Martha Earnhardt passed away Christmas evening. As we grieve her loss and begin to imagine life without our beloved ‘Mamaw,’ we find solace in knowing she is at peace in eternal glory and in joyous reunion with her husband Ralph and sons Dale, Randy and Danny.

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