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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Indiana senators reject calls for state redistricting

By Jonathan Frey · Friday, Nov. 14,2025 5:31 p.m.

State Republicans announced Friday they would not move forward with redistricting amid national push.

Off Night Productions puts local stories of immigration in the spotlight

By Elizabeth Schuth · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2025 4:41 p.m.

Off Night Productions staged a live storytelling event featuring migrants and asylum seekers.

IU students reflect on the state of the federal government a year after election day

By Amogh Belgal · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2025 8:29 p.m.

One year later, students’ thoughts on Trump remain largely unchanged.

Charlotte Zietlow, longtime Monroe County public servant, dies at 91

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2025 5:37 p.m.

Zietlow’s political career dates back to John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign.

PODCAST: Special session for redistricting in Indiana begins this week

By Annabel Prokopy and Jonathan Soco · Monday, Nov. 3,2025 9:17 a.m.

Plus the Monroe County Council votes against fund the purchase of a new jail site.

SNAP benefits won’t be distributed next month. How will it impact Monroe County?

By Ian Collier · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2025 10:38 a.m.

Monroe County food banks are bracing for additional traffic as SNAP benefits are paused.

Local legislators react to Indiana governor’s special redistricting session

By Samantha Camire · Monday, Oct. 27,2025 10:47 p.m.

A Bloomington lawmaker decried the special session as “desperation.”

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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

Indiana senators reject calls for state redistricting

Off Night Productions puts local stories of immigration in the spotlight

IU students reflect on the state of the federal government a year after election day

Charlotte Zietlow, longtime Monroe County public servant, dies at 91

PODCAST: Special session for redistricting in Indiana begins this week

SNAP benefits won’t be distributed next month. How will it impact Monroe County?

Local legislators react to Indiana governor’s special redistricting session

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