Government
Senator Jim Banks warns TSA of American Flight Schools Training Chinese Nationals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Acting TSA Administrator Ms. Ha Nguyen McNeill raising concerns about how American flight schools are quietly training…
League of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County has announced a Candidate Forum
BLOOMINGTON — As election season gains momentum, the League of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County has announced a Candidate Forum scheduled for later this month….
Recapping the 2026 Legislative Session
INDIANA – The 2026 legislative session has officially ended, and all House Republican priority bills have either been signed into law by the governor or…
Social Security Administration brings medical continuing disability reviews in-house
BALTIMORE, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced the agency will transition the processing of medical Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) from State Disability Determination…
Bedford City Offices to close for Good Friday; Trash and transit schedules adjusted
BEDFORD — Mayor Sam Craig’s office has announced that all City of Bedford government offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance…
Gov. Mike Braun partners with Turning Point USA to support freedom of speech, open dialogue, and American values
INDIANA – Today, Governor Mike Braun held an event with Turning Point USA and issued a proclamation reaffirming freedom of speech as a foundational American value…
Senator Banks, Smith introduce legislations to help prevent youth suicide
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) introduced the Raising Awareness for Youth Suicide Prevention (RAYS) Act, which would require middle and high schools…
New Indiana law strengthens animal cruelty penalties beginning July 1
INDIANA — A new state law set to take effect July 1, 2026, will strengthen penalties for animal cruelty across Indiana, allowing prosecutors to pursue…
Senator Banks meets with President Trump’s Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) met with President Trump’s nominee to serve as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh. Senator Jim…
Lawrence County Council to hold special meeting on jail staffing
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Council has scheduled a special meeting for Friday, March 13th, to address urgent personnel needs within the county’s correctional system….
