Politics

Indianapolis will not host national party conventions

By Michael Auslen · Wednesday, April 30,2014 12:04 a.m.

After being asked for bids by the Republicans and Democrats, Indianapolis won’t be the host city of a national political party convention in 2016.

GOP hosts straw poll to gauge local input

By Brian Seymour · Wednesday, April 30,2014 12:01 a.m.

Current standing of several GOP candidates running for office in the upcoming primary election was determined with the poll.

New Indiana academic standards approved

By Sydney Murray · Monday, April 28,2014 11:03 p.m.

The Indiana State Board of Education approved the new Indiana Academic Math and English/Language Arts Standards Monday with a vote of 10-1 for each.

New city policy aims to improve accountability

By Kate Starr · Monday, April 28,2014 10:18 p.m.

A broad financial plan was recently unveiled by city officials that will place greater accountability on government officials in light of an embezzlement scandal.

New legislation to curb prison overcrowding

By Dennis Barbosa · Friday, April 25,2014 12:10 a.m.

House Bill 1006 amends the current criminal code so that felony charges will be filed into 1 to 6 levels as opposed to the current A to D classes.

Powell speaks at Ivy Tech

By Emily Ernsberger · Friday, April 25,2014 12:07 a.m.

Statesman Colin Powell spoke at a sold-out event at the Bloomington Monroe County Convention Center.

Voter turnout trending up for primary

By IDS staff · Wednesday, April 23,2014 11:54 p.m.

With less than two weeks until Election Day, early voter turnout is outpacing previous years.

Sheriff candidates prep for primary race

By Kate Starr · Monday, April 21,2014 10:50 p.m.

With five candidates total, Monroe County sheriff is one of the most contested positions in the May 6 local primary.

Campus party groups restricted in primary

By Michael Auslen · Monday, April 21,2014 10:48 p.m.

This year's primary election campaigns are underway, but on-campus organizations must navigate policies as they seek votes for candidates.

Kruzan vetoes sharpshooting deer

By IDS staff · Thursday, April 17,2014 4:04 p.m.

Mayor Mark Kruzan vetoed the city's deer sharpshooting ordinance, sending the resolution back to the council without his signature.

Same-sex case doesn't change law

By Michael Auslen · Wednesday, April 16,2014 11:37 p.m.

A judge temporarily ordered Indiana to recognize the marriage between two Indiana women who were married in Massachusetts.

County commission passes ordinance regulating truck stops

By Emily Ernsberger · Tuesday, April 15,2014 10:32 p.m.

The Monroe County Plan Commission unanimously passed a zoning ordinance Tuesday night that formally defines and sets requirements for truck stops and plazas.

Indiana congressmen to meet public

By Michael Auslen · Tuesday, April 15,2014 12:25 a.m.

Todd Young and Dan Coats will have office hours in Bloomington in the coming weeks to meet with constituents.

Assessor will be opposed in general election

By Kate Starr · Monday, April 14,2014 11:24 p.m.

William Ellis was taken off the Monroe County primary ballot for assessor in February for not having the appropriate certification, but will likely be back in the race for the general election.

City OKs hired sharpshooters to cull Griffy deer

By IDS staff · Friday, April 11,2014 12:11 a.m.

The City Council passed an ordinance allowing hired professional sharpshooters to manage deer overabundance in Griffy Lake Nature Preserve.

Coats continues hard-line position on Russia

By Michael Auslen · Friday, April 11,2014 12:02 a.m.

Sen. Dan Coats, R-Ind., has been one of the loudest voices in Washington, D.C., opposing Russia’s military actions in the disputed Crimea territory. On Wednesday, Coats introduced his latest effort on this front — a bill that would prevent the U.S. from recognizing Russian sovereignty in Crimea.

Indiana receives A- for transparency

By IDS staff · Wednesday, April 9,2014 11:37 p.m.

Indiana received an A-minus, the highest score in the country, for government spending transparency.

County council discusses youth services, energy funds

By Kate Starr · Tuesday, April 8,2014 11:08 p.m.

The Monroe County Council decided to postpone a vote Tuesday night on raising the juvenile county option income tax, which funds the Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County and juvenile probation officers, and it passed a motion to transfer funds from the county to the Energy Conservation Non-Reverting Fund.

House passes Young’s work hours bill

By IDS staff · Thursday, April 3,2014 11:56 p.m.

The US House of Representatives approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Todd Young, R-9th District, to repeal the definition of full-time employment as 30 hours per week in the Affordable Care Act on Thursday.

Pence declines to sign bill pausing Energizing Indiana

By Kate Starr · Thursday, March 27,2014 11:38 p.m.

Gov. Mike Pence opted to withhold from signing a bill passed by the Indiana General Assembly to “pause” Energizing Indiana’s energy-efficiency program, but the legislation will still become law without the governor’s signature.

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