Government
Senator Banks urges Commerce Department to protect American innovation from Chinese patent scraping
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 6th, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urging the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to…
Secretary of State Diego Morales provides post-election update
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales today provided an update on recounts and post-election audits following Indiana’s 2026 Primary Election. “As Indiana’s Chief Election…
City of Bloomington moves to remove barriers to housing, jobs, and local investment with changes to development review and permitting
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington commissioned a comprehensive audit by American Structurepoint, a full-service architecture and engineering firm, to identify ways to improve how…
Indiana Department of Revenue outlines major July 1 Tax Legislation changes and upcoming Tax Amnesty
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has issued an overview of several major tax legislation changes, executive updates, and upcoming compliance programs following…
USDA makes American children healthier, agriculture stronger with more farm to school investments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced the second cohort of fiscal year (FY) 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants, completing the largest ever single-year financial…
Amplify Bloomington launches Builder’s Room to help local businesses build their own AI tools
BLOOMINGTON — Amplify Bloomington, in partnership with the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, today announced the launch of Builder’s Room, a free six-week program that…
USDA accepts 2.2 million acres through 2026 Conservation Reserve Program enrollment to benefit natural resources, ag operations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting 2.2 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for 2026. Through CRP, USDA’s Farm…
IDEM forecasts Air Quality Action Day for Wednesday in Northwest Indiana
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Northwest Indiana. Ozone levels…
City of Bloomington awards $76,000 to 47 local arts projects
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has awarded $76,000 in Arts Project Grants to a variety of artists, arts organizations, and community groups. The recipients…
Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission to discuss infrastructure and Shell Building strategy
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission is scheduled to convene this Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to address a variety of economic…
