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District 9 candidates meet Bloomington at Monroe County Dems open house

By Natalia Nelson · Saturday, Feb. 21 11:22 p.m.

Several of the district's democratic primary candidates met with constituents Saturday.

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'We can live through this': Trans Hoosiers brace for bill targeting public schools, universities

By Emerson Elledge · Thursday, Feb. 12 5:48 p.m.

Senate Bill 182 targets public school bathroom availability and public university dorms.

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Indiana immigration enforcement bill clears House, heads to Senate

By Natalia Nelson · Thursday, Feb. 12 4:14 p.m.

The bill prohibits universities and governmental bodies from restricting the enforcement of immigration law.

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Indiana BMV will no longer allow ID gender changes starting Thursday

By Emerson Elledge · Monday, Feb. 9 8:30 p.m.

LGBTQ+ advocates criticized the change's limited notice.

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Indiana bill seeks to further state's near-total abortion ban

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Sunday, Feb. 8 9 a.m.

Senate Bill 236 would make it illegal to manufacture, distribute and prescribe abortion drugs.

Monroe County Councilmember Marty Hawk to run for re-election

By Elizabeth Schuth · Wednesday, Feb. 4 10:16 p.m.

Hawk has served as a council member since 1988.

‘No Flock here!’: Demonstrators protest ICE, city’s use of surveillance cameras

By Natalia Nelson · Friday, Jan. 30 7:38 p.m.

About 400 people gathered at City Hall in the snow and cold.

Two proposed bills suggest township consolidation across Indiana

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Thursday, Jan. 22 12:57 p.m.

Two proposed Indiana bills could cause small townships to lose their governing independence.

Dozens participate in ‘Free America Walkout’ amid freezing temperatures in Bloomington

By Emerson Elledge · Wednesday, Jan. 21 12:51 p.m.

Participants spoke about federal issues like immigration and international relations.

Gov. Braun reflects on 1st year in office, looks forward in State of the State address

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Thursday, Jan. 15 3 p.m.

Gov. Braun discussed healthcare, affordability and education in his State of the State address.

What bills did Bloomington legislators file this session?

By Natalia Nelson · Tuesday, Jan. 13 8 a.m.

Bloomington legislators filed 30 bills for the 2026 session.

Monroe County Councilmember Trent Deckard announces county commissioner campaign

By Chloe Oden · Thursday, Jan. 8 6:44 p.m.

Deckard became a councilmember in 2019.

Monroe County Councilmember David Henry announces campaign for county commissioner

By Deshna Venkatachalam · Sunday, Jan. 4 5:32 p.m.

Henry will run to represent District 1 on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners.

PODCAST: Indiana senate votes against redistricting

By Annabel Prokopy and Jonathan Soco · Tuesday, Dec. 16,2025 11:38 a.m.

Plus Senate Bill 110 could have implications for Indiana University's Board of Trustees.

IU Turning Point membership increases significantly after Kirk assassination

By Zoe Reed · Monday, Dec. 15,2025 8:15 p.m.

Since Kirk’s assassination Sept. 10, TPUSA membership at IU increased by 101.67%.

Indiana Senate rejects redistricting bill

By Ella Curlin · Thursday, Dec. 11,2025 5 p.m.

The bill was turned down in a 31-19 vote.

IU lecturer returns to class under supervision

By Ian Collier · Monday, Dec. 8,2025 5:51 p.m.

Jessica Adams announced her return to class at a protest held outside of Bryan Hall on Friday.

Indiana House passes redistricting bill, will move to Senate

By Natalia Nelson · Friday, Dec. 5,2025 4:28 p.m.

House Bill 1032 was passed Friday.

Indiana House Republicans introduce redistricting map proposal, Democrats respond

By Grace Fridy · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2025 9:28 a.m.

House Republicans revealed a proposed new map Monday.

Congressional redistricting revived at Indiana statehouse

By Jack Forrest · Tuesday, Nov. 25,2025 3:38 p.m.

The Indiana Senate will reconvene Dec. 8.

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District 9 candidates meet Bloomington at Monroe County Dems open house

'We can live through this': Trans Hoosiers brace for bill targeting public schools, universities

Indiana immigration enforcement bill clears House, heads to Senate

Indiana BMV will no longer allow ID gender changes starting Thursday

Indiana bill seeks to further state's near-total abortion ban

Monroe County Councilmember Marty Hawk to run for re-election

‘No Flock here!’: Demonstrators protest ICE, city’s use of surveillance cameras

Two proposed bills suggest township consolidation across Indiana

Dozens participate in ‘Free America Walkout’ amid freezing temperatures in Bloomington

Gov. Braun reflects on 1st year in office, looks forward in State of the State address

What bills did Bloomington legislators file this session?

Monroe County Councilmember Trent Deckard announces county commissioner campaign

Monroe County Councilmember David Henry announces campaign for county commissioner

PODCAST: Indiana senate votes against redistricting

IU Turning Point membership increases significantly after Kirk assassination

Indiana Senate rejects redistricting bill

IU lecturer returns to class under supervision

Indiana House passes redistricting bill, will move to Senate

Indiana House Republicans introduce redistricting map proposal, Democrats respond

Congressional redistricting revived at Indiana statehouse

NCAA threatens rule of restitution against Indiana in Louis Moore case

Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible Thursday in Monroe County

Residents left uninjured after Bloomington’s west side ravaged by EF2 tornado

Over 1,200 Monroe County residents without power, BPD urges residents to stay home after storm

SCENES: Bloomington residents seek shelter in storm