Government
Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith to host town hall meeting in Hancock County on June 4
HANCOCK CO. – Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith will host a town hall meeting at the Hancock County Courthouse Annex on June 4. This event will kick…
City of Bloomington launches 2025 Small Business Safety & Cleanliness Grant
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s Department of Economic & Sustainable Development is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Small Business Safety & Cleanliness…
Navigating family farm labor and taxes: Expert guidance offered in upcoming free webinar
INDIANA – For many farm and ranch operations, family labor is the backbone of success. However, employing family members presents a unique set of challenges,…
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
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…
