Politics

Margie Rice speaks to the Bloomington City Council at City Hall on Wednseday night. Rice answered legal questions regarding TIF districts.

Council Discusses TIF District Expansion

By Neal Earley · Thursday, Feb. 26,2015 12:06 a.m.

City council met to discuss federal funds.

Shelli Yoder listens as the Monroe County Council hears a report on the Anthem Data Breach Tuesday evening Monroe County Courthouse.

Council discusses data breach, dispatch contract

By Neal Earley · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2015 12:12 a.m.

The Monroe County Council met Tuesday evening to discuss a recent data breach.

Higher education, internships discussed in address

By Daniel Metz · Monday, Feb. 23,2015 10:29 p.m.

Teresa Lubbers delivers the State of Higher Education Address in Indiana.

Hamilton lays out mayoral platform

By Neal Earley · Thursday, Feb. 19,2015 10:38 p.m.

Hamilton spoke to a packed audience at Rachael's Cafe.

Religion bills ignite debate

By Daniel Metz · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2015 11:21 p.m.

Indiana Senate bills address religious rights, gay rights

Senate passes bill to de-chair Ritz

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2015 11:20 p.m.

The bill, Senate Bill 1, is similar to legislation that passed in the Indiana House last week.

State rolls dice on gambling regulations

By Daniel Metz · Sunday, Feb. 15,2015 10:49 p.m.

Indiana is fourth highest in U.S. for gambling revenue.

Rally for Ritz to take place in Indy today

By Daniel Metz · Sunday, Feb. 15,2015 10:45 p.m.

Various state education groups will rally at the Indiana Statehouse.

Sunday alcohol sales bill amended

By IDS staff · Thursday, Feb. 12,2015 12:38 a.m.

Proposed amendments include restricting the areas within retail stores where alcohol can be displayed and age requirements for individuals to sell alcohol.

Council Considers Tax designations for S. Walnut Property

By Neal Earley · Thursday, Feb. 12,2015 12:37 a.m.

The focus of the meeting concerned two pieces of legislation — ordinances 15-01 and resolution 15-01 — that, if passed, would grant special tax designations to Big O Properties, LLC.

Kruzan reflects on career, looks forward

By Brody Miller · Monday, Dec. 15,2014 12:39 a.m.

Kruzan won't be returning after 12 years of being mayor.

ICYMI: IDS #Elections2014 via Twitter

By Janica Kaneshiro · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2014 1:20 a.m.

A look at elections in Indiana through Twitter

Up-to-the-minute election results for Bloomington, Monroe Co. and select state races.

Tuesday, Nov. 4,2014 7:06 p.m.

Up-to-the-minute election results for Bloomington, Monroe Co. and the state of Indiana.

Candidates appearing on Monroe County ballots

Monday, Aug. 25,2014 7:23 p.m.

An expanded list of candidates appearing on Monroe County ballots this midterm election season.

Democrats have forum to meet candidates

By Russell Smith · Sunday, June 29,2014 4:58 p.m.

Candidates and members of the public filed into the Monroe County Public Library on Sunday afternoon for the Meet the Democratic Candidates forum in preparation for election day on November 4.

Monroe County recorder to be memorialized

By IDS staff · Wednesday, June 11,2014 8:15 p.m.

A memorial service for the late Jim Fielder will take place Friday in the Monroe County Courthouse from 4 to 6 p.m. in the rotunda.

GOP nominates all women at convention

By Sarah Zinn · Sunday, June 8,2014 7:51 p.m.

Kelly Mitchell won the nomination for Secretary of Treasury at the Indiana GOP Convention in Lafayette this past Friday.

Candidates decided in Monroe County primary elections

By Brian Seymour · Friday, May 9,2014 1:21 a.m.

About 30 races went uncontested. These positions either had one candidate running unopposed or only had candidates from a single party.

Voters' guide to the primary election

By Michael Auslen · Sunday, May 4,2014 8:56 p.m.

Tuesday is Primary Day in Indiana. Here's what you need to know.

Zoeller announces anti-corruption coalition

By Michael Auslen · Wednesday, April 30,2014 3:40 p.m.

A new coalition of agencies and associations will work to curb official corruption in the state.

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