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Governor Braun ends race- and sex-based contracting preferences, announces merit-based approach to state procurement
INDIANAPOLIS — Following a legal opinion from Attorney General Todd Rokita finding race- and sex-based contracting preferences in the Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (M/WBE) components…
Scott County man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material
AUSTIN — Indiana State Police arrested an Austin man Tuesday following an investigation that began in March after a report from the National Center for…
City of Bloomington Launches 2026 Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has opened applications for the 2026 Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant, a funding opportunity designed to support small-scale neighborhood projects that…
SCAVI and SICIL to host free Community Resource Fair celebrating 36 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
BEDFORD — The South Central Association of the Visually Impaired (SCAVI) and the Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living (SICIL) invite the community to attend…
AG Todd Rokita determines that the race- and sex-based components of Indiana’s DBE program are unconstitutional and should be eliminated
STATEHOUSE – Attorney General Todd Rokita today released a formal advisory opinion concluding that the Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (M/WBE) components of Indiana’s Diversity Business Enterprises…
Waste Reduction District of Monroe County to hold tire amnesty day on Sept. 19
BLOOMINGTON – What a nasty thing to come across when you’re hiking or driving down the road-dumped tires. Tires illegally disposed of. However, a variety…
Lawrence County Republican Party announces process to fill Oolitic Town Council vacancy
BEDFORD — Following the resignation of Oolitic Town Councilman Johnny Bob Dillon, the Lawrence County Republican Party has announced the process that will be used…
Beating the heat: Brown, Lawrence, Orange Co organizations get Duke Energy grants for fans, air conditioners
PLAINFIELD – The Duke Energy Foundation is working with two local nonprofits to distribute critical relief for customers in need. Heat relief With high temperatures…
Bedford Chamber will host its 110th Annual Chamber Dinner on Thursday, August 20th
BEDFORD – The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing to celebrate a milestone this summer as it hosts its 110th Annual Chamber Dinner and…
Recognize local excellence: Bedford Chamber accepting award nominations through July 27
BEDFORD – The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce is calling on community members to recognize the businesses, organizations and individuals making a difference in Lawrence…
