Government
“They Are All Preventable”: DCS report highlights rise in child maltreatment deaths across Indiana
INDIANA — The release of the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) 2024 Annual Report has cast a somber light on the state’s ongoing struggle…
New Tribute: Harriet Powers’ “Pictorial Quilt” honored on new USPS Forever Stamps
INDIANA — The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a new addition to its 2026 collection, celebrating the life and legacy of Harriet Powers,…
Indiana Senate Panel advances plan to slash early voting window
INDIANA — In a move that has ignited sharp criticism from voting rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers, the Indiana Senate Elections Committee voted 7-2 on…
City of Bloomington offers Downtown Outreach Grants to local nonprofits addressing opioid addiction and recovery
BLOOMINGTON – Local nonprofit organizations providing prevention, treatment, recovery, housing stability, and related services for individuals impacted by opioid addiction are invited to apply for the…
Comptroller Nieshalla, Governor Braun highlight Indiana’s leadership on national debt reformÂ
STATEHOUSE – State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla today joined Governor Mike Braun, legislative leaders, and Jonathan Williams, President and Chief Economist for the American Legislative Exchange…
Orleans Chamber of Commerce announces 2026 leadership and vision
ORLEANS — The Orleans Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors officially kicked off the new year last Thursday, convening at Town Hall for their annual…
Cultivating Local Leaders: Leadership Daviess County opens 2026 applications
DAVIESS COUNTY – Aspiring community leaders have a unique opportunity to sharpen their skills and deepen their local impact as applications are now officially open…
Social Security Administration joins the TEFCA Network to speed up disability benefits decisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking an important step to improve how we serve the public by joining the Trusted Exchange…
Veterans Affairs finalizes new rule to fast-track benefits for veteran survivors
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has finalized a landmark rule change aimed at eliminating the bureaucratic “red tape” that has historically…
Public health report: High viral levels detected in Monroe County wastewater
BLOOMINGTON — Local health officials have issued a high-alert “weather” report for pathogens following the latest results from wastewater surveillance. Data released by WastewaterSCAN for…
