In his advisory opinion, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said that because public universities are "arms of the state" they are included in a new state law banning state and local units from requiring an immunization passport.

The pandemic has affected the mental health of Iowa's children, and some are still concerned that two years after the creation of the children's mental health system, services are still falling short.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issued an advisory opinion on the issue Wednesday, prompted by requests from Republican lawmakers who oppose the university policy.

The group of GOP lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. Eric Holcomb Tuesday. In it, they say students will drop classes, be ostracized from campus and employees will be fired if IU is allowed to mandate the vaccine.

Former Elkhart Mayor Dave Miller died Sunday at age 62. Miller was the city's mayor from 2000 through 2007.

Sales for daily draw and big jackpot games such as Powerball and Mega Millions are expected to finish 19 percent ahead of last year.

The Indiana Department of Health reported 73 additional confirmed deaths over the last week. That brings the state's total to 13,136 confirmed deaths. The state also reported more than 4,700 new cases in the last week.

IU officials announced the requirement for its campuses across the state Friday, saying it will allow the university to lift most coronavirus-related restrictions such as face masks and physical distancing.

In a little less than a month, Indiana will stop payments of all federal unemployment benefits in hopes it will force workers to fill vacant jobs.

The University of Notre Dame will require all faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before the start of the fall semester.