Monroe County approves human rights ordinance
On Dec. 30, county commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a human rights ordinance that will create a commission to handle cases of discrimination in the county.
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On Dec. 30, county commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a human rights ordinance that will create a commission to handle cases of discrimination in the county.
Santa Claus is real. In a cabin nestled way in the back of the Santa Claus Christmas Store in Santa Claus, Ind., jolly old Saint Nicholas greets passersby and welcomes children young and old to take a photo on Santa’s knee.
The Federal Election Commission recently released data about campaign funds for the Nov. 2 election. The data revealed Democratic Rep. Baron Hill raised more money for his 9th District congressional campaign than Republican congressman-elect Todd Young.
Indiana could legalize Sunday alcohol sales if a bill that will be proposed by State Sen. Phil Boots (R-Crawfordsville), passes in the Indiana General Assembly this session.
Although still higher than the U.S. average, Indiana’s unemployment rate for October has dropped below 10 percent for the first time since March.
Monroe County Community School Corporation superintendent John Coopman’s announcement that he will retire at the end of December ended a three-year contract a year and a half early.
Five anti-Semitic attacks in Bloomington since Nov. 23 have caught IU students and city residents off guard.
Bloomington officials and residents commemorated World AIDS Day with a proclamation and ceremony Wednesday at Bloomington City Hall.
The Indiana General Assembly, Indiana’s legislative branch, will address several highly partisan issues this year. The first thing will be to pass a balanced budget, which is required by the state constitution every two years.
Four Loko and Joose, alcoholic energy drinks that have been responsible for hospitalizations of college students throughout the country, have been voluntarily removed from some Bloomington-based liquor stores.
The last time Democratic Rep. Baron Hill lost an election was in 2004. This year, Hill lost to Republican Congressman-elect Todd Young. Hill spoke to the IDS about his political future.
On Election Day, Indiana residents amended the state constitution when they voted to add new property tax caps.
Republican Todd Young is now the 9th District U.S. Representative-elect, defeating incumbent Baron Hill 52 to 42 percent. But politics aside, who is Todd Young? The IDS asked Young a few get-to-know-you questions.
Cheers erupted as Republican 9th District Congressman-elect Todd Young said these simple words to his supporters who had gathered Tuesday to watch the election unfold.
It was just another dreary Thursday to the people walking by Dunn Cemetery, where Daniel O’Donnell, Max Johnson and Katie Mettler met that afternoon. But to them it was a day of excitement because they were voting in their first general election.
On Halloween night, members of the IU College Republicans donned costumes and went door to door distributing campaign literature to homeowners as their final push before the Nov. 2 elections.
In Bloomington, this year’s ballot includes a referendum and an amendment to the Indiana Constitution, both of which could have serious implications for community members and taxpayers.
Republicans are predicted to gain the 8th District congressional seat, according to The New York Times.
The Democratic Party is predicted to keep the 7th District seat this election, according to The New York Times.
The 3rd District seat has been empty since Republican Mark Souder resigned on May 21. Historically, this district has voted Republican.