Government
INDOT opens application window for Community Crossings Grant program
INDIANA—The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is now accepting applications for its Fiscal Year 2026 Community Crossings Matching Grant program, which provides state funding for…
Lawrence County Council to host budget review hearing on Thursday
BEDFORD—A Budget Review Hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., at the Lawrence County Courthouse. The public is hereby notified…
Amazon to refund Prime members in $2.5 billion FTC settlement
SEATTLE, WA – Amazon is set to refund a portion of its Prime membership fees to its members as part of a $2.5 billion settlement…
U.S. government shuts down amid congressional stalemate over healthcare
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. federal government has officially shut down after Congress failed to pass a crucial funding measure, marking the first funding lapse…
Oolitic declares immediate burn ban due to drought conditions
OOLITIC—The Town of Oolitic has officially declared a total ban on all outdoor open burning, effective immediately, due to persistent drought conditions and a lack…
FDA launches initiative to boost retailer compliance and combat illegal youth vaping
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a new initiative aimed at increasing voluntary compliance among retailers, including vape shops, convenience…
Kirkwood Library block returns to vehicle traffic and parking Friday, Oct. 3
BLOOMINGTON – The 300 block of East Kirkwood Avenue, which includes the Monroe County Public Library, will reopen to vehicles and parking on Friday, October 3,…
USDA updates mapping tool to simplify Child Nutrition Program eligibility for FY 2026
WASHINGTON D.C. – Federal officials have announced the release of updated data and an interactive mapping tool to help organizations determine area eligibility for the…
Government shutdown looms as Congress deadlocks over spending bill
WASHINGTON D.C. – Congress is rapidly approaching a government shutdown as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle remain deadlocked over a spending deal, which…
City of Bloomington Partners with AccessAbleUSA to provide accessibility guides for downtown businesses
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has awarded a $15,000 grant to AccessAbleUSA, Inc., a local accessibility information company, to help downtown businesses better serve patrons of…
