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Liz Watson, a Democratic candidate for the 9th Congressional District, addresses the audience on her platform beliefs. Watson informed the audience on what she wanted to fight for in Congress, such as equal opportunity for all Americans and the raise of pay for the working class.

Candidates for 9th District Democratic primary answer students' questions in Rawles Hall

By Emily Isaacman · Thursday, Feb. 1,2018 11:30 a.m.

College tuition and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals were the most common issues students wanted the candidates to answer.

Indiana bill could require schools to seek parental permission to teach sex ed

By Laurel Demkovich · Thursday, Feb. 1,2018 8:30 a.m.

The bill passed through the Senate on Tuesday.

Indiana lawmakers decide not to hear hate crime bill

By Laurel Demkovich · Wednesday, Jan. 31,2018 4 a.m.

Legislators said they could not agree on language in the bill.

Trump touts tax overhaul and military power in first State of the Union address

By Jesse Naranjo · Tuesday, Jan. 30,2018 11:48 p.m.

The president took aim at the current system of legal immigration, which he blamed for gang violence.

Indiana lawmaker proposes ban on eyeball tattoos

By Laurel Demkovich · Monday, Jan. 29,2018 2 a.m.

The purpose of the bill is to be proactive.

Medical marijuana, alcohol sales and abortion clinics: What you may have missed this week in the state legislature

By Laurel Demkovich · Friday, Jan. 26,2018 8:18 p.m.

Legislators are finishing up three and half weeks in session.

Bloomington representative authors death with dignity bill

By Laurel Demkovich · Friday, Jan. 26,2018 4 a.m.

The bill would allow a terminally-ill patient to end his or her own life.

State House committee amends, passes bill on handgun carry permits

By Laurel Demkovich · Thursday, Jan. 25,2018 1:12 p.m.

The bill's author moved to completely amend the bill.

Bill that would legalize CBD oil products passes through Senate committee

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Jan. 24,2018 7 a.m.

The bill would permit cannabidiol products with less than 0.3 percent of THC extract to be sold.

Senate Bill 1 would allow convenience, drug and liquor stores to sell alcohol from noon to 8 p.m. on Sundays. Big Red Liquors is just one of the companies affected by the current ban on Sunday alcohol sales.

Indiana one step closer to Sunday alcohol sales

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Jan. 24,2018 6:30 a.m.

The bills must still pass through the opposite chamber before becoming a law.

Indiana's lone Democratic senator helps to broker temporary spending bill

By Jesse Naranjo · Wednesday, Jan. 24,2018 4 a.m.

Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Indiana, said in place of a talking stick, senators passed around a toy basketball, in the "Hoosier tradition."

Senate passes bill allowing Sunday alcohol sales

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Jan. 23,2018 2 a.m.

The House still must vote on the bill before it can be put into law.

Congress passes, president signs short term spending bill to end government shutdown

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Jan. 23,2018 12 a.m.

The bill must clear the House before the government can officially re-open.

Attendees at the Indianapolis Women's March on Washington on Saturday listen to Sally Tuttle, the chair of the Indiana Native American Indian Affairs Commission. The march began at the American Legion Mall and ended at the Indiana State House and focused on voter turnout for the midterm elections in November.

Why do you march? Indianapolis Women's March attendees speak out

By Emily Eckelbarger · Monday, Jan. 22,2018 5 a.m.

Thousands of people marched to the Indiana Statehouse in the second Indianapolis Women's March on Washington.

Many members of the march were accompanied by children, helping to hold signs and advocate for women's rights. The Bloomington Resistance March took place Saturday, Jan. 20 at Courthouse Square in Bloomington and held speeches and a march attended by hundreds of Bloomington residents and IU students.

Women's March 2018 makes its way to Bloomington

By Lydia Gerike · Monday, Jan. 22,2018 2 a.m.

"Power to the Polls" brought the Women's March movement into 2018.

Bill Levin talks about how the candles represent the seven focus areas as a member of the First Church of Cannabis, Roo Gelarden, lights the candles. The candles represent the following: live, love, laugh, create, grow and teach.

A Higher Power

By Nyssa Kruse · Monday, Jan. 22,2018 12 a.m.

The church will try to prove members religiously believe marijuana is a sacrament.

Here's what you missed this week in the Indiana General Assembly

By Laurel Demkovich · Saturday, Jan. 20,2018 12 a.m.

Alcohol sales, eyeball tattoos and baby boxes were all topics of discussion.

The Bloomington City Council listened to a short presentation on parking expenses at the beginning of their meeting. The Council met at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in City Hall.

Bloomington City Council approves master plan

By Lydia Gerike · Friday, Jan. 19,2018 11:30 a.m.

The council debated a final round of amendments before the vote.

Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Indiana, announced the Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act has been officially implemented in the Indiana National Guard. The legislation, pushed by Donnelly, seeks to prevent military suicide by requiring all service members, including guard, reserve and active duty, to have an annual mental health assessment.

Donnelly supports bill to protect veterans from predatory home lending

By IDS staff · Friday, Jan. 19,2018 4 a.m.

The bill would require lenders to demonstrate how borrowers would benefit from refinancing their loans.

Cold beer sales bill fails in Senate

By Laurel Demkovich · Thursday, Jan. 18,2018 8:30 a.m.

The Senate Public Policy committee voted down SB 26 on Wednesday afternoon.

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