Government
Senator Jim Banks introduces the Family First Act to expand child tax credit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Family First Act. The bill would strengthen support for working families by expanding the Child Tax Credit…
IDEM’s Nonpoint Source Program is now accepting proposals for Clean Water Act grants
INDIANA – IDEM’s Nonpoint Source Program is now accepting proposals for FY2026 Clean Water Act Section 319 grants. This funding supports projects that address nonpoint…
Regional collaboration strengthens Uplands Region talent pipeline
BLOOMINGTON – Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI), The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce’s Foundation – The Success School, Monroe County Community Schools, and Richland-Bean Blossom Community…
IDEM to host virtual meeting to learn about Indiana’s State Materials Management Planning
INDIANA—The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) will host a virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 23, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT to discuss the…
Oolitic Town Hall will be closed in observance of Good Friday
OOLITIC – The Oolitic Town Hall will be closed on Friday, April 18th, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Town officials have announced the…
Public meeting scheduled to discuss Daviess County Solar Ordinance
WASHINGTOON – The Daviess County Advisory Plan Commission has announced a public meeting to discuss the county’s existing solar ordinance. The meeting is scheduled for…
City of Bloomington, Monroe County, Ellettsville, and Stinesville secure more than $3.7 Million for infrastructure improvements
BLOOMINGTON—The City of Bloomington, Monroe County, the Town of Ellettsville, and the Town of Stinesville have collectively secured more than $3.7 million in state and federal…
Social Security Administration implements new anti-fraud measures to enhance telephone claim processing
INDIANA – The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced the implementation of enhanced fraud prevention tools for claims filed over the telephone, further modernizing the…
Rep. Erin Houchin welcomes winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge to Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) proudly welcomed the winners of Indiana’s 9th District Congressional App Challenge to Capitol Hill last week. Yinhai Weng and…
Listening session scheduled for Indiana’s Suicide Prevention Plan
INDIANAPOLIS – The Postvention Workgroup, a key component in the development of Indiana’s new State Suicide Prevention Plan, is inviting individuals with lived experience and those…
