Government
“The People’s Hearing”: Hoosiers gather to confront Data Center expansion and utility hikes
INDIANAPOLIS — Frustrated by a lack of legislative action, a coalition of residents, experts, and lawmakers will convene at the Indiana State Library next Tuesday…
Applications open for Jack Hopkins Social Services Funding for Bloomington agencies
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Common Council’s Jack Hopkins Social Services Funding Committee is now accepting applications for the 2026 funding cycle. This year, the…
USDA takes action to lower food costs and strengthen the supply chain through proposed changes to line speed rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under…
City of Mitchell launches new website with online bill pay and other services
MITCHELL — The City of Mitchell has launched a new official website aimed at making municipal services more accessible to residents. City officials said the…
Manufacturing Growth: E&H Tubing expands into Salem with multi-million dollar investment
SALEM — A historic industrial site in Washington County is getting a new lease on life. E&H Tubing, a Jackson County-based manufacturer of mechanical steel…
Senator Eric Koch’s constitutional amendment heads to voters
STATEHOUSE — A resolution authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) seeking to amend the Indiana Constitution to let judges deny bail to those deemed a substantial threat…
“They Are All Preventable”: DCS report highlights rise in child maltreatment deaths across Indiana
INDIANA — The release of the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) 2024 Annual Report has cast a somber light on the state’s ongoing struggle…
New Tribute: Harriet Powers’ “Pictorial Quilt” honored on new USPS Forever Stamps
INDIANA — The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a new addition to its 2026 collection, celebrating the life and legacy of Harriet Powers,…
Indiana Senate Panel advances plan to slash early voting window
INDIANA — In a move that has ignited sharp criticism from voting rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers, the Indiana Senate Elections Committee voted 7-2 on…
City of Bloomington offers Downtown Outreach Grants to local nonprofits addressing opioid addiction and recovery
BLOOMINGTON – Local nonprofit organizations providing prevention, treatment, recovery, housing stability, and related services for individuals impacted by opioid addiction are invited to apply for the…
