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Whikehart starts as deputy mayor today

By Kate Starr · Thursday, Jan. 16,2014 12:43 a.m.

John Whikehart will retire from his position as chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College today.

Pence puts focus on business tax, education

By Alden Woods · Wednesday, Jan. 15,2014 12:26 a.m.

Gov. Mike Pence outlined his focus on elimination of the business personal property tax, continuing the state’s progress in education and improving the state’s infrastructure and highways during his 2014 State of the State Address.

HJR-3 vote postponed

By Michael Auslen · Monday, Jan. 13,2014 3:32 p.m.

Update on HJR-3 proceedings.

Bills to watch

By Michael Auslen · Monday, Jan. 13,2014 2:43 p.m.

New bills to keep track of at the start of the congressional session.

Monroe County implements alert system

By IDS staff · Sunday, Dec. 15,2013 7:44 p.m.

Monroe County citizens can now receive emergency alerts and other local news by signing up for the Monroe County Alert Program.

Commissioners ask Stoops for increase on innkeepers tax

Monday, Dec. 9,2013 10:34 p.m.

The Monroe County Commissioners sent a letter on Nov. 27 to Sen. Mark Stoops, D-Bloomington, asking for an increase in the innkeeper’s tax to fund the expansion of the Monroe County Convention Center.

Health care law prompts Notre Dame lawsuit

By IDS staff · Thursday, Dec. 5,2013 12:11 a.m.

Notre Dame filed its second lawsuit Tuesday against the U.S. government mandate, part of the Affordable Care Act.

City council passes marriage equality resolution

By Brett Frieman · Thursday, Dec. 5,2013 12:08 a.m.

Bloomington City Council members passed a resolution opposing a proposed Indiana constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.

Gov. requests tornado relief

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Dec. 4,2013 10:22 p.m.

Gov. Mike Pence requested a federal major disaster declaration for Howard County, his office announced Wednesday.

Indiana Mayors announce opposing views to HJR-6

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Dec. 3,2013 10:49 p.m.

Various mayors across Indiana are voicing their opposition to House Joint Resolution 6, according to a press release sent Tuesday from Freedom Indiana.

Ind. attorney general combats smurfing

By IDS staff · Sunday, Dec. 1,2013 9:58 p.m.

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller helped unveil a statewide public awareness campaign Wednesday in Bloomington targeting those who buy cold medicines for the purpose of making Methamphetamine.

Illinois legalizes same-sex marriage

By Suzanne Grossman · Thursday, Nov. 21,2013 12:10 a.m.

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill into law legalizing same-sex marriage in his state, a move that could alter the debate in Indiana.

Ind. Sen. Sue Landske diagnosed with cancer, will undergo treatment

By IDS staff · Thursday, Nov. 14,2013 9:47 p.m.

State Sen. Sue Landske, R-Cedar Lake, announced she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.

Senator proposes farmers grow hemp

By Brianna Meyer · Thursday, Oct. 31,2013 12:07 a.m.

Indiana Sen. Richard Young, D-Milltown, announced Oct. 18 his desire to allow Indiana farmers to have the opportunity to grow hemp.

Gregg will not run in 2016 election

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Oct. 23,2013 10:03 p.m.

John Gregg, Democratic candidate for governor in 2012, announced Wednesday he will not seek the nomination for governor in 2016.

Furloughed employees are back on the job

By Matt Stefanski · Thursday, Oct. 17,2013 1:06 a.m.

Congress passed legislation to end the government shutdown by temporarily raising the nation’s debt limit, avoiding the first default in American history.

Party chairs discuss shutdown

By Ashley Jenkins · Friday, Oct. 11,2013 12:09 a.m.

The SPEA Civic Leaders Center sponsored a talk with Indiana Democratic Party Chair John Zody and Indiana Republican Party Chair Timothy Berry speaking about the topic in Briscoe Quadrangle.

State Sen. Allen Paul retiring after 27 years

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Oct. 9,2013 11:51 p.m.

Indiana State Sen. Allen Paul, R-Richmond, has announced he will not seek reelection in 2014 after 27 years in the Indiana Senate.

Hamilton, Potter join advisory board

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Oct. 9,2013 11:49 p.m.

Lee Hamilton and Trevor Potter joined the Adlai Stevenson Center on Democracy’s Advisory Board, the center announced Wednesday.

Lawmakers support medical device tax repeal

By Brianna Meyer · Wednesday, Oct. 9,2013 12:35 a.m.

Congressional Republicans are calling for the repeal of a 2.3-percent excise tax on medical devices as a compromise to begin budget and debt ceiling negotiations.

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