Politics

Religion bills ignite debate

By Daniel Metz · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2015 11:21 p.m.

Indiana Senate bills address religious rights, gay rights

Senate passes bill to de-chair Ritz

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2015 11:20 p.m.

The bill, Senate Bill 1, is similar to legislation that passed in the Indiana House last week.

State rolls dice on gambling regulations

By Daniel Metz · Sunday, Feb. 15,2015 10:49 p.m.

Indiana is fourth highest in U.S. for gambling revenue.

Rally for Ritz to take place in Indy today

By Daniel Metz · Sunday, Feb. 15,2015 10:45 p.m.

Various state education groups will rally at the Indiana Statehouse.

Sunday alcohol sales bill amended

By IDS staff · Thursday, Feb. 12,2015 12:38 a.m.

Proposed amendments include restricting the areas within retail stores where alcohol can be displayed and age requirements for individuals to sell alcohol.

Council Considers Tax designations for S. Walnut Property

By Neal Earley · Thursday, Feb. 12,2015 12:37 a.m.

The focus of the meeting concerned two pieces of legislation — ordinances 15-01 and resolution 15-01 — that, if passed, would grant special tax designations to Big O Properties, LLC.

Kruzan reflects on career, looks forward

By Brody Miller · Monday, Dec. 15,2014 12:39 a.m.

Kruzan won't be returning after 12 years of being mayor.

ICYMI: IDS #Elections2014 via Twitter

By Janica Kaneshiro · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2014 1:20 a.m.

A look at elections in Indiana through Twitter

Up-to-the-minute election results for Bloomington, Monroe Co. and select state races.

Tuesday, Nov. 4,2014 7:06 p.m.

Up-to-the-minute election results for Bloomington, Monroe Co. and the state of Indiana.

Candidates appearing on Monroe County ballots

Monday, Aug. 25,2014 7:23 p.m.

An expanded list of candidates appearing on Monroe County ballots this midterm election season.

Democrats have forum to meet candidates

By Russell Smith · Sunday, June 29,2014 4:58 p.m.

Candidates and members of the public filed into the Monroe County Public Library on Sunday afternoon for the Meet the Democratic Candidates forum in preparation for election day on November 4.

Monroe County recorder to be memorialized

By IDS staff · Wednesday, June 11,2014 8:15 p.m.

A memorial service for the late Jim Fielder will take place Friday in the Monroe County Courthouse from 4 to 6 p.m. in the rotunda.

GOP nominates all women at convention

By Sarah Zinn · Sunday, June 8,2014 7:51 p.m.

Kelly Mitchell won the nomination for Secretary of Treasury at the Indiana GOP Convention in Lafayette this past Friday.

Candidates decided in Monroe County primary elections

By Brian Seymour · Friday, May 9,2014 1:21 a.m.

About 30 races went uncontested. These positions either had one candidate running unopposed or only had candidates from a single party.

Voters' guide to the primary election

By Michael Auslen · Sunday, May 4,2014 8:56 p.m.

Tuesday is Primary Day in Indiana. Here's what you need to know.

Zoeller announces anti-corruption coalition

By Michael Auslen · Wednesday, April 30,2014 3:40 p.m.

A new coalition of agencies and associations will work to curb official corruption in the state.

Indianapolis will not host national party conventions

By Michael Auslen · Wednesday, April 30,2014 12:04 a.m.

After being asked for bids by the Republicans and Democrats, Indianapolis won’t be the host city of a national political party convention in 2016.

GOP hosts straw poll to gauge local input

By Brian Seymour · Wednesday, April 30,2014 12:01 a.m.

Current standing of several GOP candidates running for office in the upcoming primary election was determined with the poll.

New Indiana academic standards approved

By Sydney Murray · Monday, April 28,2014 11:03 p.m.

The Indiana State Board of Education approved the new Indiana Academic Math and English/Language Arts Standards Monday with a vote of 10-1 for each.

New city policy aims to improve accountability

By Kate Starr · Monday, April 28,2014 10:18 p.m.

A broad financial plan was recently unveiled by city officials that will place greater accountability on government officials in light of an embezzlement scandal.

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