Politics

Indiana House committee passes bill focusing on improving high school students’ employability

By Laurel Demkovich · Friday, Feb. 16,2018 11 a.m.

The bill would focus on increasing students’ soft skills.

Bill that could allow for industrial hemp growth passes through Senate committee

By IDS staff · Friday, Feb. 16,2018 4:30 a.m.

The bill could allow Indiana farmers to grow hemp, a cannabis-derived plant with low THC.

A man and his megaphone silence the mayor’s State of the City address

By Caroline Anders · Thursday, Feb. 15,2018 10:26 p.m.

Mayor John Hamilton's State of the City address was cut short by protesters Thursday.

Bloomington lawmakers disappointed in first half of state legislative session

By Laurel Demkovich · Wednesday, Feb. 14,2018 6:30 a.m.

Rep. Matt Pierce and Sen. Mark Stoops worried legislators aren’t focusing enough on important issues.

White House releases infrastructure proposal

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Feb. 14,2018 2:30 a.m.

The White House's suggestions for Congress include $200 billion in federal spending.

Judicial election 2018

By Nyssa Kruse · Monday, Feb. 12,2018 6:30 a.m.

Seven candidates are running for three judicial seats in Monroe County this election cycle.

Judge candidates: Geoffrey Bradley

By Nyssa Kruse · Monday, Feb. 12,2018 6 a.m.

Bradley is one of three judge candidates for Monroe County's Seat 8 race.

Awaiting passage of legislation, Bloomington stores to continue selling CBD products

By Laurel Demkovich · Monday, Feb. 12,2018 6 a.m.

Bloomington stores sell a variety of cannabidiol products and brands.

Judge candidates: Chris Gaal

By Nyssa Kruse · Monday, Feb. 12,2018 5:50 a.m.

Chris Gaal is one of two candidates for circuit judge in the Monroe County Seat 2.

Judge candidates: Jeff Kehr

By Nyssa Kruse · Monday, Feb. 12,2018 5:15 a.m.

Jeff Kehr is one of two Democratic candidates for the Seat 3 judge position in Monroe County.

Judge candidates: Christine Talley Haseman

By Nyssa Kruse · Monday, Feb. 12,2018 5 a.m.

Haseman faces off against Chris Gaal in the judicial Seat 2 Democratic primary.

Judge candidates: Al Manns

By Nyssa Kruse · Monday, Feb. 12,2018 4:50 a.m.

Alphonso Manns is running in the Seat 8 race for judge.

IMU polling stations to be introduced in fall 2018

By Caroline Anders · Monday, Feb. 12,2018 2 a.m.

Voting in the 2018 midterms just got a lot more convenient for IU student and other Bloomington residents

Indiana party leaders reflect on first half of session, focus on future goals

By IDS staff · Saturday, Feb. 10,2018 5 a.m.

Indiana's legislative session is scheduled to end March 14.

Joe Biden calls on fraternity, sorority members to stop sexual violence

By Lydia Gerike · Friday, Feb. 9,2018 11:51 p.m.

Biden said greek leaders have the power to help solve the problem.

Student journalism advocates to continue to fight for Indiana press freedoms

By Laurel Demkovich · Friday, Feb. 9,2018 3 a.m.

After House Bill 1016 failed, supporters plan to continue pushing for freedoms next session.

Current and former Indiana High School Press Association Directors Ryan Gunterman and Diana Hadley add up the potential yes, no and undecided votes for H.B. 1016 during the morning session at the Indiana Statehouse Feb. 1. The bill focused on strengthening student journalists’ rights. It was defeated for lack of a 51-vote constitutional majority Monday, Feb. 5. The final vote was 47-46. In 2017, a similar bill passed in the House but later died in the Senate.

Student journalism bill fails in Indiana House

By Laurel Demkovich · Wednesday, Feb. 7,2018 9 a.m.

The bill would have provided press freedom protections for student journalists.

Bill allowing guns on church property passes state Senate

By Laurel Demkovich · Wednesday, Feb. 7,2018 8 a.m.

The bill would allow a person to carry a gun on church property, even if there is a school.

Both bill, resolution addressing redistricting reform pass through state Senate

By Laurel Demkovich · Wednesday, Feb. 7,2018 12 a.m.

The bill would change current standards for redistricting in Indiana.

Indiana senate passes bill legalizing CBD oil

By Laurel Demkovich · Tuesday, Feb. 6,2018 7 a.m.

The bill that would legalize the sale and possession of CBD oil with a THC composition.

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