Politics

President Donald Trump speaks in Indianapolis on Sept. 27. Trump signed an executive order Thursday morning calling for the scaling back of regulations on health insurance providers under the current health legislation passed under former President Obama.

President signs executive order on insurance deregulation, potentially undermining Obama era health laws

By IDS staff · Thursday, Oct. 12,2017 6:54 p.m.

The order aims to roll back regulations imposed by Obama-era health legislation.

Sen. Jimmy Merrett, R-District 31, speaks in the Indiana State House senate chambers in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Merritt said he plans to propose legislation imposing a mandatory 10-year-minimum sentence on drug dealers caught bringing fentanyl-laced narcotics into the state.

State senator says he wants to impose mandatory minimums on dealers selling fentanyl-laced drugs

By Jesse Naranjo · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2017 8:34 p.m.

Sen. Jim Merritt, R-Indianapolis, described the synthetic drug statute as "whack-a-mole."

President McRobbie speaks at the press conference on the opioid crisis initiative at the Indiana State House in Indianapolis on Tuesday. The Indiana University "Grand Challenge" plans to target the opioid crisis while partnering with the Governor's Office and IU Health.

Third IU Grand Challenge to address addiction crisis

By Jesse Naranjo · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2017 3:52 p.m.

The initiative was announced by IU President Michael McRobbie, Gov. Eric Holcomb and other officials at the Indiana Statehouse.

President Donald Trump speaks to a crowd at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Farm Bureau building on Sept. 27. The Trump administration on Sunday outlined immigration principles and policies it wants Congress to prioritize, including border security, interior enforcement and merit-based immigration series.

Trump administration outlines immigration priorities

By IDS staff · Monday, Oct. 9,2017 8:18 p.m.

In addition to a border wall, the administration suggests Congress tighten restrictions on asylum seekers.

Indiana Department of Education announces 2017-18 food program guidelines

By IDS staff · Monday, Oct. 9,2017 8:18 p.m.

The guidelines went into effect on July 1.

Pence leaves Colts games after national anthem protest

By IDS staff · Sunday, Oct. 8,2017 2:39 p.m.

President Trump tweeted after that he had told Pence to do so if any protests during the national anthem occurred.

Indiana leaders respond to federal government's decision to scrap contraception mandate

By IDS staff · Friday, Oct. 6,2017 11:08 p.m.

Until Friday, employers were required to include birth control in their health insurance coverage.

Nearly one week after Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, residents are still trying to get the basics of food, water, gas and money from banks. Much of the damage done was to electrical wires, fallen trees and flattened vegetation, in addition to wooden home roofs torn off.

Puerto Ricans in Bloomington discuss continuing problems after Hurricane Maria

By Christine Fernando · Thursday, Oct. 5,2017 9:46 p.m.

They said the U.S. response was an afterthought.

City council members listen as Mayor John Hamilton urges them to pass the two agenda items at at the city council meeting Wednesday evening. He endorsed Resolution 17-38, which would create a food and beverage tax of one percent to finance expansions on the Monroe County Convention Center, and Ordinance 17-39, which would authorize an annexation between the City of Bloomington and Cook Medical.

City Council considers shifting tax funds to benefit emergency dispatch services county-wide

By Caroline Anders · Wednesday, Oct. 4,2017 11:45 p.m.

City council deliberates on funding for a movement to revamp the emergency services communication systems.

Junior Jenna Fisher, president of Students for Life at IU, moves a sign out of the rain Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of 10th Street and Fee Lane. Students for Life at IU partnered with Created Equal to place signs at the intersection protesting abortion.

Students for Life display posters of fetuses Wednesday during pro-life demonstration

By Christine Fernando · Wednesday, Oct. 4,2017 11:43 p.m.

Pro-choice students with Planned Parenthood stood alongside the pro-life protest.

Raegan Davis, a sophomore member of the Indiana University College Democrats, and Matt Bludgen, a freshman member of the College Republicans at Indiana University, participate in a debate Monday night in the IMU. The debate covered three topics: school vouchers, minimum wage and healthcare.

IU College Republicans and Democrats keep it civil, but heated, at Monday night's debate

By Katelyn Haas · Monday, Oct. 2,2017 11:17 p.m.

IU College Democrats and Republicans argued issues together Monday night.

Sean Spicer resigns as White House press secretary

By Emily Eckelbarger · Sunday, July 23,2017 11:06 p.m.

Sean Spicer will be replaced as White House press secretary and communications director.

ICYMI: Trump signed a bill that may restrict women's access to health care

By Melanie Metzman · Sunday, April 16,2017 5:33 p.m.

Biden also called on Trump to question Russians about reported anti-LGBT violence in Chechnya.

Gorsuch nomination a concern for local law experts

By Eman Mozaffar · Monday, April 10,2017 9:23 p.m.

Gorsuch's Supreme Court nomination was a long battle.

Where are they now: 2nd legislative update before conference committees

By Alexa Chryssovergis · Thursday, April 6,2017 4:41 p.m.

Conference committees will begin next week.

City council introduces e-cigarette ban

By Emily Ernsberger · Wednesday, April 5,2017 8:54 p.m.

Bloomington is following in the footsteps of Indianapolis, Franklin and Greenwood.

Ricker's continues campaign against legislation that would prevent its sale of cold beer

By Alexa Chryssovergis · Tuesday, April 4,2017 8:46 p.m.

Legislators are trying to close a loophole in state alcohol regulations.

ICYMI: Seattle filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order against sanctuary cities

By Melanie Metzman · Tuesday, April 4,2017 3:14 p.m.

Here’s a brief rundown.

Pence casts tie-breaking vote on Planned Parenthood funding

By Melanie Metzman · Thursday, March 30,2017 2:48 p.m.

States will be able to block federal family-planning funds from going to abortion providers.

ICYMI: new health care bill killed, old climate policy reversed

By Sarah Gardner · Wednesday, March 29,2017 7:02 p.m.

The investigation into Russian hacking allegations also continues to dominate the news.

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