Government
Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marté launches bid for re-election on June 12
MONROE CO. – Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marté will officially announce his campaign for re-election on June 12. Marté, a 31-year veteran of the Indiana…
City of Bloomington releases updated Resource Guides covering healthcare, housing, and more
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington released its updated community resource guides designed to help Bloomington and Monroe County residents access free and reduced-cost basic services….
Senator Banks introduces the No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act. This bill prevents students from receiving credit for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)…
Energy-saving incentive programs available to help renters, landlords, and homeowners save money on utility bills
BLOOMINGTON—The City of Bloomington encourages renters, landlords, and homeowners to apply for the new Indiana Energy Saver program through the Indiana Office of Energy Development…
Legislative Session wrap-up
STATEHOUSE—The next two-year budget has been signed into law, as well as tax relief and reform for Hoosiers. State Reps. Tony Isa (R-Angola), Brad Barrett…
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…
