Politics

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.

Posters in the Indiana Statehouse advocating for no new taxes for Indiana infrastructure. A bill that would raise gas and diesel taxes for infrastructure funds passed a state senate committee Tuesday.

Bill that would hike gas tax passes Senate committee

By Alexa Chryssovergis · Tuesday, March 28,2017 2:39 p.m.

The bill will now need to be agreed upon by a conference committee.

Trump talks healthcare, recent accomplishments at Louisville rally

By Laurel Demkovich · Monday, March 20,2017 10:19 p.m.

President Donald trump spoke to a packed Freedom Hall in Louisville.

ICYMI: Trump has dropped 220 spots on Forbes' billionaires list

By Melanie Metzman · Monday, March 20,2017 4:47 p.m.

In the last week, President Donald Trump has released his 2018 proposed budget and dropped 220 spots on Forbes’ billionaires list.

Voucher data under new leadership sheds different light on state program

By Alexa Chryssovergis · Thursday, March 9,2017 8:01 p.m.

The data also showed the program at its all-time high, but with growth slowing.

Members of the Bloomington City Council meet Wednesday evening at City Hall. Each of the seven areas up for annexation were individually considered as resolutions during the meeting.

Council considers new automated trash pickup service

By Emily Ernsberger · Thursday, March 9,2017 2:42 p.m.

The trash trucks would read trash can chip frequencies.

Feminist group discusses political action

By Brooke McAfee · Sunday, March 5,2017 6:15 p.m.

The Monroe County National Organization for Women's "Day of Action" took place Saturday.

ICYMI: Attorney General recuses himself from Russia investigation

By Melanie Metzman · Thursday, March 2,2017 2:18 p.m.

Ben Carson was also confirmed at secretary of housing and urban development.

City council passes three resolutions

By Emily Ernsberger · Wednesday, March 1,2017 10:31 p.m.

The Bloomington Common Council also took time to remember Middleway House founder Toby Strout

ICYMI: Trump addressed Congress for the first time

By Melanie Metzman · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2017 11:05 p.m.

Trump also said Obama is responsible for the White House leaks.

Ball State University students Mari Lynne Cruz, Alex Galan and Erika Espinoza display their banner in support of sanctuary campuses. After trying to display it during the senate hearing, they were immediately shut down by senators.

Senate committee passes bill to make sanctuary campuses illegal

By Eman Mozaffar · Tuesday, Feb. 21,2017 9:59 p.m.

Indiana senators come closer to making sanctuary campuses illegal.

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