Politics

Gov. Eric Holcomb signs CBD oil legislation

By IDS staff · Friday, March 23,2018 1:10 p.m.

The bill comes after a year of confusion over the legality of CBD oil.

Indiana lawmakers express concerns with upcoming special session

By Laurel Demkovich · Friday, March 23,2018 4 a.m.

Some lawmakers announced they’d donate their pay for the duration of the special session.

IUSA candidates debate one week before elections

By Jesse Naranjo · Thursday, March 22,2018 2 a.m.

Unlike last year, candidates found topics on which they disagreed.

Mayor John Hamilton listens as Jada Bee from the Black Lives Matter movement discusses her beliefs on the Bloomington Police Department's purchase of an armored vehicle. The Bloomington City Council met with Hamilton and Bloomington residents to discuss their concerns Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Decision day for controversial armored truck approaches

By Caroline Anders · Wednesday, March 21,2018 12:18 a.m.

Public comment on the vehicle’s purchase will end Friday.

Dan Canon, a 9th District congressional Democratic candidate, introduces himself and his platform's beliefs to IU’s students. Canon discussed his ideas on health care for everyone and how to fight the opioid epidemic.

Indiana Young Democrats of Monroe County to host 9th District candidate forum

By IDS staff · Tuesday, March 20,2018 12 p.m.

The forum will be hosted in collaboration with Bloomington South High School Democrats.

Gov. Holcomb calls special legislative session

By IDS staff · Tuesday, March 20,2018 8 a.m.

Gov. Holcomb wants the legislature to address a few key bills that died last week.

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Indiana legislative session officially ends: A look at which bills made it out alive

By Laurel Demkovich · Monday, March 19,2018 4:30 a.m.

State lawmakers finished their session Wednesday.

Indiana Senate passes resolution to study school safety

By Laurel Demkovich · Wednesday, March 7,2018 9 a.m.

After recent school shootings, the resolution's goal is to keep Indiana children safe.

Indiana Senate approves bill legalizing purchase, sale of CBD oil

By Laurel Demkovich · Wednesday, March 7,2018 4 a.m.

A bill that would legalize CBD oil passed Tuesday.

Indiana House passes bill to allow DACA recipients to receive professional licenses

By IDS staff · Tuesday, March 6,2018 5 a.m.

An amended bill passed Monday.

Bloomington residents purchase carryout alcohol on Sunday for the first time

By Laurel Demkovich · Monday, March 5,2018 2 a.m.

Many customers purchased alcohol simply because they could.

9th district candidate forum to be held Tuesday

By IDS staff · Monday, March 5,2018 1 a.m.

Confirmed candidates include: Dan Canon, Liz Watson and Rob Chatlos.

CBD oil, sex ed and DACA: Here’s what you missed this week in the Indiana legislature

By Laurel Demkovich · Saturday, March 3,2018 12 p.m.

Indiana lawmakers have a little more than a week left before the session ends.

Faculty, students protest former foreign policy official by walking out of discussion

By Jesse Naranjo · Friday, March 2,2018 6:17 p.m.

Former Reagan and Bush official Elliott Abrams delivered remarks as part of the Tocqueville Lecture Series.

Former expatriate discusses humanizing the people of North Korea

By Peter Talbot · Friday, March 2,2018 12:42 p.m.

Kelly spoke about his personal experiences with students at the University of Pyongyang.

Black Lives Matter Bloomington issues demands of city government

By Chris Forrester · Friday, March 2,2018 12:02 a.m.

The demands came in the midst of controversy surrounding the City's purchase of an armored vehicle.

Gov. Holcomb signs Sunday carryout alcohol sales bill into law

By Laurel Demkovich · Wednesday, Feb. 28,2018 2:49 p.m.

Hoosiers can officially purchase carryout alcohol on Sundays.

CBD oil one step closer to legalization

By Laurel Demkovich · Wednesday, Feb. 28,2018 7 a.m.

The bill would legalize CBD oil and further define "industrial hemp" and "CBD oil."

City councilwomen address #MeToo movement

By Noelle Friel · Wednesday, Feb. 28,2018 6 a.m.

Some councilwomen discuss their past in a male-dominated field.

IU students discuss gun control in wake of Parkland school shooting

By Emily Isaacman · Wednesday, Feb. 28,2018 4 a.m.

A Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School alumna and Paul Helmke said the shooting could have been prevented.

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