Subpar Revenue Collections, $145 Million for Colleges, Pope Approves Blessing LGBT Couples, Student Climate Advocates, Purdue Supernova Photo in White House

After 29 consecutive months of state revenues that outperformed budget expectations, Indiana collections have fallen short two months in a row. Purdue University is one of six Indiana colleges to get part of a multi-million dollar grant that would revitalize nearby towns and cities. Pope Francis approved ordained ministers to bless couples in “irregular” situations Monday, including those in same-sex and unmarried relationships. Student climate advocates at Indiana University worry the university is lagging behind on implementing its climate action plan. Purdue University researchers are behind a new photo of a supernova included in First Lady Jill Biden’s Advent calendar. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Darian Benson, Abriana Herron, Drew Daudelin and Kendall Antron with support from Sarah Neal-Estes.