Politics

Mayoral Candidate Amanda Barge responds to State of the City address

By Lilly St. Angelo · Friday, Feb. 22,2019 6:37 p.m.

Barge pledges to form good relationships with county and state, be more open and transparent.

Indiana Senate hate crime bill stripped of protected groups

By Joey Bowling · Wednesday, Feb. 20,2019 4:43 p.m.

The bill removed specific traits such as gender identity and sexual orientation.

Proposed Indiana bill protects self-defense scenarios, passes House

By Joey Bowling · Tuesday, Feb. 19,2019 7:04 p.m.

If a forcible felony occurs, then people who use force are protected.

Hollingsworth visits IU, discusses national emergency, health care policy

By Christine Stephenson · Monday, Feb. 18,2019 7:05 p.m.

The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce invited Hollingsworth to campus.

City council candidate Daniel Bingham to focus on climate as biggest issue

By Lilly St. Angelo · Monday, Feb. 18,2019 6:08 p.m.

Bingham has been involved in sustainability-focused community projects for years.

Trump calls for end to 'political stalemate' in address before newly empowered Democrats

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Feb. 5,2019 10:56 p.m.

Polls show Trump's approval at about 41 percent on average.

Indiana congressman reintroduces student mentoring bill

By Sydney Tomlinson · Wednesday, Jan. 30,2019 12:02 p.m.

Rep. André Carson, D-7th District, has proposed this bill three times before.

Bloomington student group prepares to lobby for gun control at Indiana Statehouse

By Christine Stephenson · Monday, Jan. 28,2019 6:29 p.m.

Students are planning to meet with state legislators to talk about gun safety.

Proposed Indiana Senate bill would allow teaching creationism in public schools

By Sydney Tomlinson · Wednesday, Jan. 23,2019 5:53 p.m.

If enacted, the law would require classrooms to display an “In God We Trust” poster.

College Democrats at IU not attending Women’s March due to controversy

By Sydney Tomlinson · Saturday, Jan. 19,2019 8:34 a.m.

The organization released a statement announcing the decision Friday.

Local redistricting reform group advocates for anti-gerrymandering legislation

By Lilly St. Angelo · Friday, Jan. 18,2019 9:48 a.m.

The Redistricting Network is working to get legislation passed in 2019.

Holcomb discusses DCS, hate crimes in State of the State address

By Joey Bowling · Thursday, Jan. 17,2019 12 a.m.

His third address included agendas for the opioid crisis and teacher pay.

Indiana coalition lobbies for higher state cigarette tax

By Joey Bowling · Wednesday, Jan. 9,2019 8:19 p.m.

The tax, if passed, is anticipated to curb the number of smokers in the state.

Here is what you need to know about the government shutdown

By Emily Abshire · Friday, Dec. 21,2018 8:37 p.m.

Postal services and travel will not be affected.

Mayor Hamilton to run for re-election

By Lilly St. Angelo · Monday, Dec. 3,2018 9:17 a.m.

Hamilton’s re-election launch party will be Tuesday at the Monroe County Democratic Party Headquarters.

Proposed changes to Title IX attempt to balance rights in sexual assault cases

By Ann Lewandowski · Wednesday, Nov. 28,2018 8:42 p.m.

The proposal now faces a 60-day public comment period.

County commissioner embarks on listening tour to inform potential run for mayor

By Emily Isaacman · Monday, Nov. 26,2018 12 a.m.

Amanda Barge is considering challenging Mayor John Hamilton in the 2019 election.

Public calls for explanation of ballot shortages in Monroe County election

By Sydney Tomlinson · Wednesday, Nov. 14,2018 7:47 p.m.

High voter turnout led to ballot shortages and long lines on Election Day.

'Nobody Is Above the Law' protest gathers activists in Bloomington

By Jesse Naranjo and Sydney Tomlinson · Thursday, Nov. 8,2018 7:30 p.m.

“Nobody Is Above the Law” protests happened around the country Thursday.

ANALYSIS: Here's some of what we know about Election Day's implications

By Jesse Naranjo · Wednesday, Nov. 7,2018 9:59 p.m.

There's a lot at play, but the so-called blue wave did not touch the Hoosier state.

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