Politics

Allison Taylor was appointed state Medicaid Director, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced in a release Monday. Taylor, who has served as interim director for the Medicaid program since May, will work under FSSA Secretary Jennifer Walthall.

Indiana FSSA announces appointment of state Medicaid Director

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 7,2017 8 a.m.

Allison Taylor became interim director in May and also graduated from IU's Robert H. McKinney School of Law.

Future of Indiana reproductive rights discussed at 'Jackson' screening

By Caroline Anders · Monday, Nov. 6,2017 8:08 a.m.

Activists gathered on Sunday to watch a documentary on the last abortion clinic in Mississippi.

Indiana Dunes National Park bill passed in the House, must move to Senate

By IDS staff · Monday, Nov. 6,2017 8 a.m.

There are currently 59 national parks in the U.S.

Bloomington residents commit 12 hours to Constitutional education

By Caroline Anders · Friday, Nov. 3,2017 11 a.m.

A class at the Monroe Public Library reminded Bloomington residents of the importance of the Constitution.

Hollingsworth announces support for National Right to Work Act

By Eman Mozaffar · Friday, Nov. 3,2017 8 a.m.

The National Right to Work Act will take away a lot of monetary power from labor unions nationwide.

Robert Chatlos, a candidate for Indiana's 9th District for U.S. Congress, was originally running as an Independent, but has since switched over to run as a Democrat this fall.

IN-District 9 candidate Rob Chatlos says he's using his blue-collar background as an advantage

By Lyndsay Jones · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2017 9:02 a.m.

First-time candidate Robert Chatlos is a hopeful outsider.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks at a press conference Monday at the Sheraton Hotel in Indianapolis. Christie was the keynote speaker at the Eighth Annual Prescription Drug Abuse Symposium.

Gov. Christie reacts to Russian allegations while in Indianapolis

By Katelyn Haas · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2017 5:04 p.m.

Christie reacted to Manafort and Gate's indictments Monday in Indianapolis.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks at a press conference at the Sheraton Hotel in Indianapolis on Monday. Christie was the keynote speaker at the 8th Annual Prescription Drug Abuse Symposium.

Gov. Christie thinks nationally with 78 days left as New Jersey governor

By Katelyn Haas · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2017 12 a.m.

Gov. Chris Christie addressed education and prevention on drug stigma and overdosage in the U.S. Monday.

Paul Manafort attends the Republican National Convention in July 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. Manafort, the former campaign chairman for President Donald Trump, was indicted on Monday on charges of laundering money through shell accounts.

Former Trump campaign manager, associate charged with conspiracy related to money laundering and lobbying work

By IDS staff · Monday, Oct. 30,2017 6:09 p.m.

An additional document unsealed Monday shows another adviser to the president's campaign pleaded guilty to misleading federal investigators.

Mother Audi McCullough shares her story about her son, who has a disability, at a panel discussion on Thursday evening at the Monroe County Public Library. Panelists came together to discuss special education in the current public school system.

Community members gather to discuss whether special education will fade under DeVos

By Caroline Anders · Friday, Oct. 27,2017 8 a.m.

Audience members wondered where DeVos’ priorities lie at Thursday’s special education event.

Vote to end net neutrality in the US inches closer

By Eman Mozaffar · Thursday, Oct. 26,2017 8 a.m.

Laws that govern open internet access might be abandoned in favor of deregulation.

IU Democrats at IU participate in the Reproductive Rights Rally Wednesday evening. Participants rallied in Dunn Meadow to listen to speeches about reproductive rights.

College Democrats at IU gather for reproductive rights rally Wednesday night

By Christine Fernando · Thursday, Oct. 26,2017 12 a.m.

The organization's vice president said it is a scary time to have a vagina.

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos listens as President Trump speaks during a strategic and policy discussion with CEOs April 11 in Washington, D.C. After the Department of Education announced changes to sexual misconduct guidance, a group of more than 40 students and alumni signed a letter to IU President Michael McRobbie, asking the University “stand with survivors and show the country that this university cares about its students.”

Coalition to look at future of special education in DeVos era

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Oct. 24,2017 11:13 p.m.

The forum will be open to the public in the Monroe County Public Library.

Bruce Cumings, the keynote speaker at "Assessing Korean Democratization and Democracy: From Molotov Cocktails to Candle Lights," speaks in the Global and International Studies Building auditorium Friday morning. Cumings, who is a professor at the University of Chicago, spoke on three episodes of violence that occurred before, during and after the Korean War and how they influenced Korea's path to democratization.

Former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea discusses democracy and threats from North Korea

By Caroline Anders · Monday, Oct. 23,2017 9:13 a.m.

Kathleen Stephens said youth involvement in politics was important.

Joe Krahulik, senior, signs the free speech ball outside Ballantine Thursday. Young Americans for Liberty asked people to write whatever they wanted on the giant beach ball in the spirit of free speech.

Young Americans for Liberty promote free speech on campus

By Jesse Naranjo · Thursday, Oct. 19,2017 11:12 p.m.

Club members said IU was better than some universities.

Mayor John Hamilton speaks at the city council meeting Oct. 4 evening to endorse Ordinance 17-39, which authorized an agreement between the City of Bloomington and Cook Medical. The Bloomington City Council voted Wednesday night to approve a deal made with Cook Group Inc. which would allow the Bloomington-based company to pay the city fees in exchange for not being annexed into the city limits.

City council approves agreement with Cook Group Inc.

By IDS staff · Thursday, Oct. 19,2017 12:56 a.m.

The agreement would require Cook Group Inc. to pay the city at least $100,000 annually for the next 15 years.

A turbulent year in South Korea brings discussion on IU's campus

By IDS staff · Monday, Oct. 16,2017 8:01 p.m.

The talks will focus on the past year of conflict in South Korea and what lies ahead.

Daniel Graber sells fruit at the Bloomington Farmers' Market in 2013 in front of a box of peaches, his main crop. The city's director of economic and sustainability development discussed the city's solar energy initiative at Saturday's market.

Bloomington government to adopt solar power

By Christine Fernando · Monday, Oct. 16,2017 12:27 a.m.

The city will work toward sustainable energy and encourage small business to do the same.

IU professor strikes up Second Amendment conversation, responds to Las Vegas attacks

By Caroline Anders · Thursday, Oct. 12,2017 10:20 p.m.

Gun violence activist and IU professor Paul Helmke speaks out after the Las Vegas attacks.

Nuclear weapons talk puts focus on student activism

By Joe Schroeder · Thursday, Oct. 12,2017 10:17 p.m.

Geoff Wilson spoke on the dangers of nuclear weapons today.

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