Government
Senator Jim Banks introduces the Border Security is National Security Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Border Security is National Security Act. The bill authorizes $10 billion additional Department of Defense resources to bolster…
Reducing regulations on K-12 schools
INDIANA – House Republicans are working to reduce regulations on k-12 schools to increase flexibility and help educators focus more on student outcomes. State Rep….
Indiana Governor Mike Braun to deliver first State of the State Address tonight
INDIANA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun is set to deliver his first State of the State Address tonight at 7 p.m. before a joint session…
Trump Administration offers mass buyout to federal workforce, signals major downsizing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an unprecedented move to rapidly reduce the size of the federal government, the Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is offering…
Oolitic Town Council will meet in executive session on Tuesday, February 18
OOLITIC – The Oolitic Town Council will meet in executive session on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. in…
Gov. Mike Braun leads on immigration to protect Hoosiers, rule of law
INDIANAPOLIS –Governor Mike Braun ensured greater safety for Hoosiers with today’s signing of an executive order that protects the public from the threats posed by illegal…
Public presentation of the Monroe County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan update
BLOOMINGTON – Monroe County, in cooperation with the City of Bloomington and the Towns of Ellettsville and Stinesville have prepared an update to the Monroe…
Indiana December 2024 Employment Report
INDIANA – According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the State of Indiana’s unemployment rate in December was 4.5%. By comparison, the national unemployment rate…
City of Bloomington earns national recognition for public engagement efforts
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s Planning and Transportation Department has been named a runner-up in the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) 18th Annual Communicating Concepts…
Emergency Management Director highlights community response and ongoing preparedness efforts
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer shared a heartening story with the commissioners this morning, detailing a recent collaboration that helped an…











