State lawmakers should explore mass transit and light rail as a way to complement the interstate system; meanwhile, they should put Interstate 69 back on the fast track.

By DEANNA MARTIN, Associated Press writer Indiana House Republicans said Thursday they want more choices in education -- suggesting up to $145 million in grants for school districts to use as they see fit and tax breaks for low-income families who opt to send their children to private schools.

By JENNIFER WHITSON, Courier & Press Indianapolis bureau (317) 631- 7405 or whitsonj@courierpress.com Gov. Mitch Daniels immediately signed his transportation bill into law Wednesday and said the administration will review whether to build the Interstate 69 extension as a privately run toll road.