Government
City of Bloomington releases impact-driven budget plan centered on essential services in a tighter fiscal climate
BLOOMINGTON– The Thomson administration has released the proposed 2026 City of Bloomington budget, shaped by both a new state law and a new approach to…
The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet Aug. 12 at the Lawrence County Courthouse, see the agenda here
BEDFORD- There will be a Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting on August 12 at 9:30 A.M. at the Lawrence County courthouse. The agenda for the meeting…
Agriculture visionaries awarded by Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, at the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith presented Keith Lambright, owner of Shipshewana Auction and Cedar Creek Meats, and Mark Sigler, chief…
U.S. farmland values continue to rise, but growth is slowing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The value of U.S. farmland reached a new record high in 2025. Still, the market is showing signs of cooling, according to…
Trump’s new tariffs take effect, with varying rates for dozen of countries
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s new tiered tariff policy is now in effect, imposing varying rates on goods from different countries. While most nations’…
Changes to state program affect uninsured adults’ vaccine eligibility in Monroe County
BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe County Health Department has announced new guidelines for the 317 Vaccines for Adults program that will change vaccine eligibility for uninsured…
Indiana Department of Health HB1577 Mobile Food Establishment Workgroup will meet on Aug.11
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Health HB1577 Mobile Food Establishment Workgroup will meet on Monday, Aug.11, 2025, from 10 a.m. until Noon, EDT, in…
ISDA and Red Gold announce 2025 Stewardship Award winners
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and Red Gold recently announced the winners of the 2025 Red Gold Stewardship award. Wittmer Farms of Valparaiso was selected…
Bedford Housing Authority seeking bids for pest control
BEDFORD — The Housing Authority of the City of Bedford (BHA) is inviting bids from contractors, vendors, and companies for pest control services at its…
MADVoters group plans sit-in at Indiana Statehouse to protest meeting between Vice President Vance and Governor Braun
INDIANAPOLIS — MADVoters, along with a coalition of other organizations, is planning a sit-in this Thursday at the Indiana Statehouse to protest what they describe…
