Government
Senator Jim Banks announces subcommittee assignments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) announced his subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress. “I ran for Senate to strengthen our national security, build an economy that…
Indiana House Bill 1662 sparks controversy over homelessness policies
INDIANA– A new bill moving through the Indiana legislature has sparked fierce debate over its potential impact on the state’s unhoused population. House Bill 1662,…
Indiana legislature to receive Midterm Report Card on democracy legislation
INDIANAPOLIS– Members from more than a dozen organizations will head to the State House on Wednesday, February 12, to lobby their legislators on various voting and…
Indiana House approves water-based alternative to cremation
INDIANA – The Indiana House of Representatives voted 70-17 on Thursday to legalize alkaline hydrolysis as an alternative method of human remains disposal, marking a…
Oolitic Town Hall will be closed, Monday, Feb. 17
OOLITIC – Oolitic Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of President’s Day. Open for business on Tuesday, February 18th…
Governor Mike Braun urges USFS to recondisder plans for Hoosier National Forest
INDIANA– Governor Mike Braun urges the United States Forest Service (USFS) to immediately withdraw the Buffalo Springs Restoration Project in the Hoosier National Forest, which…
Bloomington Common Council will meet in a deliberation session on Feb. 12
BLOOMINGTON- The Bloomington Common Council will meet in a deliberation session on February 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers (#115), Showers Building, 401…
Gov. Mike Braun listens to Hoosiers’ concerns on property taxes
INDIANAPOLIS- Governor Mike Braun traveled southwest Indiana meeting with Hoosiers to hear their concerns about property taxes. After a fireside chat with constituents in Terre…
The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet Feb. 11
LAWRENCE COUNTY- The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet on February 11 at 9:30 a.m. in the commissioners’ room in the Lawrence County courthouse. The agenda…
Learn to reduce waste, conserve water, and save money at free workshop
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) and the Waste Reduction District of Monroe County (WRD) are hosting a free workshop to help residents learn…
