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Indiana lawmakers gather to kick off 2024 legislative session

Jenna Watson
State Representatives Chris May, right, Jack Jordan, center, and Jim Pressel stand to recite the Pledge of Allegiance on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
State Representatives Chris May, right, Jack Jordan, center, and Jim Pressel stand to recite the Pledge of Allegiance on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch takes the podium and adjusts her glasses Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch takes the podium and adjusts her glasses Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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People sit looking at electronic devices Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
People sit looking at electronic devices Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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Sen. Shelli Yoder, left, talks to Rep. Sue Glick on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
Sen. Shelli Yoder, left, talks to Rep. Sue Glick on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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Rep. Renee Pack looks at her phone after session adjourned Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
Rep. Renee Pack looks at her phone after session adjourned Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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A journalist takes video of House Speaker Todd Huston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
A journalist takes video of House Speaker Todd Huston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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House Speaker Todd Huston takes questions from journalists Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
House Speaker Todd Huston takes questions from journalists Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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Rep. Jeff Thompson, left, listens to speakers Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
Rep. Jeff Thompson, left, listens to speakers Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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Rep. Chris May, left, talks with Rep. Alex Zimmerman on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
Rep. Chris May, left, talks with Rep. Alex Zimmerman on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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A person walks toward the House Chamber with a stack of papers Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
A person walks toward the House Chamber with a stack of papers Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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Rep. Vernon Smith fills out a form Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
Rep. Vernon Smith fills out a form Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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State representatives participate in the first day of legislative session Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in the House Chamber at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
State representatives participate in the first day of legislative session Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in the House Chamber at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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House Speaker Todd Huston reads through an agenda Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
House Speaker Todd Huston reads through an agenda Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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Rep. Robin Shackleford, center, bows her head during the invocation Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
Rep. Robin Shackleford, center, bows her head during the invocation Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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Congressman Jim Baird, center, greets state lawmakers Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
Congressman Jim Baird, center, greets state lawmakers Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, the first day of legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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