Government
2025-26 Neighborhood Assistance Program applications opens today
INDIANA – This is a reminder that the 2025-26 NAP Application opens Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 9 a.m. ET. The application will remain open until Monday, June 9,…
Secretary Rollins and Secretary Burgum sign joint fire memo ahead of peak fire season, receive fire briefing at forest service fire desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum signed a joint memo (PDF, 693 KB) on wildfire preparedness,…
Senator Banks introduces legislation to improve federal benefits access, reduce fraud
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Timely Access to Benefits (TAB) Act. This legislation requires states to implement a real-time income verification system to detect…
Senator Banks’ remarks on Golden Dome, President Trump’s tariffs in the Oval Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined President Trump in the Oval Office to announce the “Golden Dome” and delivered remarks on how the…
Monroe County tornado recovery update as of May 20th
MONROE CO. – Several Monroe County residents were impacted by a strong storm and tornado that caused widespread damage. The following is some helpful information…
Poplar Lane paving request sparks debate over road status
BEDFORD – A request to pave Poplar Lane brought a resident’s concerns before the Lawrence County Commissioners Tuesday morning, highlighting a common issue of road…
SWCD highlights significant conservation efforts and funding in Lawrence County
BEDFORD—This morning, Lawrence County Commissioners received a comprehensive update on the vital work of the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Mandy Robbins presented an…
Lawrence County commissioners approve new health insurance provider for employees
BEDFORD—Lawrence County employees will soon have a new health insurance provider. Miles Parker addressed the commissioners this morning to update them on a new policy…
Lawrence County commissioners pass resolution adopting updated state food safety regulations
BEDFORD– The Lawrence County Commissioners have officially passed a resolution to update the county’s Health Department food code, aligning local regulations with the latest statewide…
Lawrence County nears completion of paving season, eyes chip and seal projects
BEDFORD– Lawrence County is nearing the finish line for its current paving season, with only a few roads remaining on the schedule. Brian Sowder, Director…
