Senator Jim Banks introduces the Border Security is National Security Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ 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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Gov. Mike Braun leads on immigration to protect Hoosiers, rule of law

INDIANAPOLIS â€“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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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