Government
Senator Banks introduces bill to make Visa Overstays a crime, increase penalties
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks introduced the Visa Overstay Penalties Act. This legislation closes a dangerous loophole in U.S. immigration law by classifying visa overstays as…
State Comptroller Nieshalla calls on SEC to investigate delisting Chinese companies Â
STATEHOUSE — State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla joined a coalition of state financial officers from across the country urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…
Switchyard Park debuts city’s first tactile map in step toward greater accessibility
BLOOMINGTON—Parks and Recreation will unveil the city’s first tactile map at Switchyard Park on June 13, marking a significant step forward in making city parks more accessible…
Duke Energy grant boosts weather radio access for vulnerable Lawrence County residents
LAWRENCE CO. – Thanks to a generous $5,500 grant from Duke Energy, Lawrence County Emergency Management is expanding its program to provide free weather radios…
Lawrence County approves road transfer to Oolitic, begins chip and seal of county roads
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a road transfer memorandum of agreement between Lawrence County and the Town of Oolitic on Tuesday morning. This…
Indiana Attorney General’s Office warns Lawrence County about robocalls and email scams
LAWRENCE CO. – Christy Meagher, Outreach Representative, from the Office of Attorney General Todd Rokita addressed the Lawrence County Commissioners this morning, delivering a stern…
Federal data-sharing initiative sparks debate over privacy, oversight as Palantir takes lead
WASHINGTON — A sweeping data integration initiative launched by the Trump administration has drawn sharp criticism from privacy advocates and civil liberties groups, as Palantir…
Lawrence County to host back-to-school immunization clinic August 2nd
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Public Health Department, in collaboration with the Indiana Department of Health, will host a back-to-school immunization clinic on Saturday, Aug….
FDA launches agency-wide AI tool to optimize performance for the American people
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today launched Elsa, a generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool designed to help employees, from scientific…
Governor Mike Braun appoints new members to Indiana University Board of Trustees, assumes full control
INDIANA — Indiana Governor Mike Braun has announced the appointment of three new members and the reappointment of one member to Indiana University’s Board of…
