Politics

The Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C., on September 25, 2018.

Supreme Court rules to uphold part of Indiana abortion law

May 29, 2019 9:22 am

The law includes provisions requiring clinics to bury or cremate the remains of a fetus.

IU professors Janet McCabe and Eduardo Brondizio testified before United States congressional subcommittees May 21 and 22 about environmental concerns. Both professors are affiliated with the Environmental Resilience Institute, which was founded in 2017 as part of IU's Prepared for Environmental Change Grand Challenge Initiative.

IU professors testify on environmental concerns in Washington D.C

May 23, 2019 10:44 pm

Both professors are affiliated with the Environmental Resilience Institute at IU.

Protesters stand outside around 12 p.m. on May 21 at the Monroe County Courthouse. A woman holds a sign at the #StopTheBans rally.

Bloomington #StopTheBans rally gathers community to support reproductive rights

May 21, 2019 7:14 pm

The event included a rally and reproductive justice fair.

Vice President Mike Pence stands in front of former Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar's casket May 15 in St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. “Richard Lugar lived a great American life,” he said.

Former Sen. Richard Lugar’s funeral honors statesman’s midwest values, character

May 15, 2019 6:02 pm

Vice President Mike Pence was one of many Washington leaders to pay respects.

Dr. Leana Wen, president of Planned Parenthood, speaks with staff at a clinic in San Jose, Calif.

Legal battle heats up as more states test strict abortion bans

May 15, 2019 5:41 pm

Alabama passed an abortion ban slated to take effect in July.

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill speaks during a Grassroots Conservatives meeting May 13 in the Monroe County Public Library. “You’re here because you believe in America,” he said.

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill speaks to Grassroots Conservatives at MCPL

May 14, 2019 12:37 am

Sexual misconduct allegations against Hill were not addressed.

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill talks to the crowd during the Donald Trump rally May 10, 2018, in Elkhart, Indiana.

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill to speak Monday at MCPL

May 12, 2019 7:09 pm

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Hill have clouded his past year in office.

Deputy city clerk Nico Sigler hugs city council president Dave Rollo Tuesday at the Dimension Mill. Rollo secured the nomination for city council District 4 in Tuesday’s election.

Three city council members unseated following low turnout in Bloomington primary

May 7, 2019 11:37 pm

Monroe County Democrats and John Hamilton’s campaign organized Tuesday’s watch party.

Mayor John Hamilton watches the poll results Tuesday at the Dimension Mill. Hamilton won the Democratic nomination for the Bloomington mayoral race.

The 2019 Bloomington municipal primaries took place Tuesday. Here's who won.

May 7, 2019 11:15 pm

Less than 10% of the city's registered voters took part in the election.

A "Martinsville City of Mineral Water" sign sits at the top of a building on the downtown square of Martinsville, Indiana. Carol Jenkins-Davis was murdered in 1968 in the 500 block of East Morgan Street, just blocks from the square.

Blackface photos of Martinsville mayoral candidate resurface months before election

Apr 30, 2019 3:24 pm

Indiana city continues to struggle to shake its racist history.

President Trump points at the media and calls them "fake news" during the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum on April 26 in Indianapolis. Trump spoke about the history of gun violence in America, and he introduced people who have experience dealing with intruders and shooters.

Trump pledges not to ratify UN arms treaty during NRA forum in Indianapolis

Apr 26, 2019 9:26 pm

After signing a letter, the president threw his pen into the crowd.

A woman holds an American flag while Vice President Mike Pence speaks April 26 at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

'I’m freedom’s safest place': Crowds gather in Indianapolis for NRA convention

Apr 26, 2019 6:57 pm

Guns were not allowed during the NRA forum.

Holcomb passes law Wednesday further restricting abortion rights

Apr 25, 2019 8:25 pm

The ACLU filed a lawsuit challenging the proposed legislation.

A Near West Side Neighborhood sign stands at the intersection of Sixth and Rogers streets. The neighborhood has been developing since 1884, according to the city's official website.

Residents, council react to proposed single-family housing zoning changes

Apr 24, 2019 6:23 pm

Some see multiplexes as a threat to their neighborhoods.

Susan Sandberg, 67, is running for re-election for one of three at-large seats on the Bloomington City Council. If elected, Sandberg said she’d continue fighting for housing affordability and arts visibility.

At-large city council member runs for fourth term on arts and affordable housing

Apr 22, 2019 7:26 pm

Susan Sandberg said she will fight housing inequality and reducing poverty.

Andy Ruff, 56, is up for reelection for one of the at-large seats on the Bloomington City Council. Ruff has served five terms and is the longest sitting member on the council.

Andy Ruff runs for city council reelection a sixth time

Apr 22, 2019 7:24 pm

Ruff is the longest sitting member of city council.

Steve Volan, 53, is running unopposed for re-election to the District 6 seat on the Bloomington City Council. Volan said one of his main goals is to convince more people to treat students like true city residents.

Steve Volan runs unopposed for fifth city council term in District 6

Apr 21, 2019 3:49 pm

Volan said he wants more students to participate in local elections.

Judge rules state’s treatment of Bloomington unconstitutional in annexation lawsuit

Apr 19, 2019 9:06 pm

The court ruled on the lawsuit Thursday.

Robert Mueller testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing in February 2011 in Washington, D.C. The report made by Mueller in his role as special counsel did not conclude that the president committed a crime.

Mueller report does not explicitly exonerate Trump, citing possible obstruction acts

Apr 18, 2019 4:58 pm

The report did not conclude that the president committed a crime.

Bloomington residents raise their hands April 17 during the Bloomington City Council meeting in City Hall. People were raising their hand to say they wanted to speak during public comment.

City council postpones e-scooter legislation vote, approves three amendments

Apr 18, 2019 10:27 am

The council will vote on scooter regulations on May 1.