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Voting could change in Monroe County. Here’s how to weigh in:

By Jack Forrest · Sunday, April 6 8:05 p.m.

The Monroe County Vote Center Study Committee recommended the county convert to vote centers.

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Bloomington demonstrators gather for nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protest

By Jack Forrest and Safin Khatri · Saturday, April 5 6:09 p.m.

Similar protests happened across the country Saturday.

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How an Indiana Senator’s bill could affect public broadcasting in Indiana

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Thursday, April 3 3:18 p.m.

Indiana Sen. Jim Banks introduced a bill to defund National Public Radio.

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Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith to hold town hall in Bloomington

By Jack Forrest · Thursday, April 3 1:35 p.m.

The town hall will take place 7 p.m. April 28 at The Warehouse.

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IU dropout, DOGE worker now leads federally funded institute

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, April 2 1:22 p.m.

Nate Cavanaugh now leads the U.S. Institute of Peace, according to court documents.

Todd Young to appear at Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce event in April

By Madelyn Hanes · Wednesday, March 26 2:03 p.m.

This will be Young’s fourth appearance at the chamber event.

GUEST COLUMN: U.S. Steel deal a “golden” opportunity for Gary

By Guest writer · Tuesday, March 25 8 a.m.

The deal with Nippon Steel could revitalize American manufacturing and create new employment opportunities.

IU experts break down Indiana senator’s bipartisan trade bill

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Friday, March 14 9:05 a.m.

A reintroduced bill seeks to implement successive investigations under trade remedy laws.

Mayor Kerry Thomson to send annexation petition to Indiana Supreme Court

By Safin Khatri · Thursday, March 13 7:21 p.m.

Bloomington will appeal a ruling upholding 2019 state law.

City Council fails to introduce ‘dramatic’ denser development resolutions on agenda

By Jack Forrest · Thursday, March 13 12:43 p.m.

Around 30 people attended the meeting. One said he was “disappointed” it adjourned early.

A pivotal moment for Indiana Democrats is coming. Local party members weigh in:

By Andrew Miller · Wednesday, March 12 9:59 a.m.

State party insiders will choose a new chair on Saturday.

UPDATED: U.S. education department threatens federal funds if IUB fails to stop antisemitism

By Ella Curlin and Andrew Miller · Tuesday, March 11 12:49 p.m.

The Department of Education sent a letter to 60 universities under investigation for antisemitism.

Monroe County Democratic Party chair hopes to bring community back to the county

By Jack Forrest · Thursday, March 6 9:33 a.m.

Samuel Ujdak was picked to be the next party chair Saturday.

Will Indiana Republicans’ proposed budget affect the 21st Century Scholars program?

By Deshna Venkatachalam · Wednesday, March 5 1:57 p.m.

The proposed budget does not include the College Success Program.

New Monroe County Republican chair wants to inject new energy in the party. Here’s how:

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, March 5 12:12 p.m.

Cory Grass was elected chair of the party Saturday.

Could Indiana see a state administered retirement plan? Experts weigh in

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Wednesday, March 5 10:53 a.m.

Advocates are focused on getting a state administered retirement plan into Indiana law.

Bloomington Police: person with rifle outside City Hall didn’t violate any laws

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, Feb. 26 3:53 p.m.

The person distributed flyers calling the Bloomington City Council “the people’s enemies.”

Hoosiers concerned about bills targeting education, health care at town hall

By Jack Forrest and Natalia Nelson · Monday, Feb. 24 8:09 p.m.

About 300 Hoosiers gathered to hear legislators and advocates speak regarding proposed laws.

Bloomington’s annexation effort faces yet another legal obstacle

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, Feb. 19 10:04 a.m.

The city’s annexation efforts began in 2017.

Indiana is nearing universal school choice. Critics decry ‘slow bleed’ on public education

By Marissa Meador · Tuesday, Feb. 18 1:50 p.m.

The voucher program benefits urban areas most, data shows.

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Voting could change in Monroe County. Here’s how to weigh in:

Bloomington demonstrators gather for nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protest

How an Indiana Senator’s bill could affect public broadcasting in Indiana

Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith to hold town hall in Bloomington

IU dropout, DOGE worker now leads federally funded institute

Todd Young to appear at Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce event in April

GUEST COLUMN: U.S. Steel deal a “golden” opportunity for Gary

IU experts break down Indiana senator’s bipartisan trade bill

Mayor Kerry Thomson to send annexation petition to Indiana Supreme Court

City Council fails to introduce ‘dramatic’ denser development resolutions on agenda

A pivotal moment for Indiana Democrats is coming. Local party members weigh in:

UPDATED: U.S. education department threatens federal funds if IUB fails to stop antisemitism

Monroe County Democratic Party chair hopes to bring community back to the county

Will Indiana Republicans’ proposed budget affect the 21st Century Scholars program?

New Monroe County Republican chair wants to inject new energy in the party. Here’s how:

Could Indiana see a state administered retirement plan? Experts weigh in

Bloomington Police: person with rifle outside City Hall didn’t violate any laws

Hoosiers concerned about bills targeting education, health care at town hall

Bloomington’s annexation effort faces yet another legal obstacle

Indiana is nearing universal school choice. Critics decry ‘slow bleed’ on public education

IU computer science faculty condemn Xiaofeng Wang’s termination in letter

IU’s investigation on Xiaofeng Wang stems from 2017-18 Chinese grant, document says

Indiana men’s basketball lands transfer commit from Tucker DeVries, son of new coach

Indiana football, UConn call off 2026 non-conference game

Stanford scholar files motion to unseal warrants used to search homes of Xiaofeng Wang