Politics

Motorsport industry could improve with bill

Thursday, April 18,2013 11:22 p.m.

Senate Bill 91 establishes a “motorsports investment district” and authorizes horse racing associations and racino, a combination of a casino and racetrack, licensees to negotiate the amount of slot machine receipts that support the horse racing industry, according to the bill.

Queen to bestow 'knight' title on Lugar

Monday, April 15,2013 1:07 p.m.

Former Sen. Richard Lugar will be bestowed the rank of Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in a ceremony Tuesday at the British Embassy in Washington D.C.

Regulatory reform bill receives nod by House committee

Sunday, April 14,2013 11:09 p.m.

The REINS Act, passed by a 20-9 vote, aims to amend the current regulatory code to increase accountability and transparency in the Federal regulatory process.

Medical device tax cuts income of manufacturers

By Matt Stefanski · Sunday, April 14,2013 11:07 p.m.

The tax, which took effect in January, is expected to cost manufacturers approximately $194 million per month, risking 43,000 jobs, according to a press release from the Advanced Medical Technology Association.

New child labor laws will allow youth referees

Tuesday, April 9,2013 11:49 p.m.

Children who are employed or work as youth athletic program referees, umpires or officials are exempt from Indiana’s child labor law that previously prohibited them from working.

Sen. Coats meets with local leaders

By Matt Stefanski · Wednesday, April 3,2013 10:15 p.m.

On Wednesday afternoon, Senator Dan Coats met with local business leaders at Chapman's Restaurant in Bloomington.

Senate bill would pave way for Medicaid, HIP conglomerate

By IDS staff · Wednesday, April 3,2013 4:19 p.m.

Senate Bill 551 would allow the state to negotiate with the federal government regarding the state-created Healthy Indiana Plan as a substitute for the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion.

Sen. Dan Coats to visit Bloomington today

By Matt Stefanski · Tuesday, April 2,2013 11:58 p.m.

Sen. Dan Coats, R-Ind., will meet with Bloomington business leaders today and discuss the current economic state and provide ways to encourage job creation.

Locals, officials react to parking meter proposal

By Anu Kumar · Friday, March 29,2013 1:03 a.m.

After the installation of a new set of parking meters, Bloomington residents will no longer be able to avoid paying for parking by using the two-hour shuffle in the downtown area.

Firearm license application process moves online only

By IDS staff · Monday, March 25,2013 9:45 p.m.

The Indiana State Police is shifting from paper applications to online only applications.

Divide evident over waste transfer expansion

By Anu Kumar · Wednesday, March 20,2013 10:52 p.m.

The proposal to expand the west side waste transfer facility has been criticized by the city of Bloomington.

School voucher system protested at Statehouse

By Sydney Murray · Wednesday, March 20,2013 12:19 a.m.

Parents, educators and legislators from throughout the state gathered to rally against House Bill 1003, which would expand the state’s school voucher system.

Commission for Higher Education attempting to close achievement gap 2025

By IDS staff · Monday, March 18,2013 4:09 a.m.

The Commission for Higher Education will strive to have 60 percent of adults in the state earn college degrees by 2025.

County Airport control tower faces closure

By Matt Stefanski · Wednesday, March 6,2013 11:30 p.m.

An integral part of Monroe County Airport is closing. The control tower will no longer operate at the local airport.

Increase in defense industry to boost Ind. economy

By IDS staff · Wednesday, March 6,2013 1:13 a.m.

Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann announced Monday that her office will launch the Indiana Office of Defense Development.

Indiana Office of Defense Development comes to Bloomington

By IDS staff · Tuesday, March 5,2013 4:36 p.m.

The IODD was created by an executive order from Gov. Mike Pence during his first day in office. It aims to expand the defense sector in Indiana business and create jobs for Hoosiers, according to a press release from the lieutenant governor’s office.

I-69 project to result in road closures

By IDS staff · Monday, March 4,2013 4:44 p.m.

INDOT spokeswoman Cher Elliott said eliminating roads reduces the cost of the project by removing the need to build an interchange or overpass.

No resolution in sight leading to Friday sequester deadline

By Anu Kumar · Friday, March 1,2013 12:17 a.m.

The uncertainty of the national budget looms as no solidified alternate proposal from Congress or President Barack Obama has yet to be presented.

Bloomington Commission for Human Rights recognizes local attorney, activist

By Anu Kumar · Tuesday, Feb. 26,2013 11:29 p.m.

Gender equality, treatment of prisoners and exploitation of workers are all issues a local commission is attempting to address in the pursuit of human rights.

Ultrasounds could be required with abortion-inducing medication

By Megan Jula · Monday, Feb. 25,2013 11:53 p.m.

An amendment made to Senate Bill 371 Monday dropped language that mandated an ultrasound after taking abortion-inducing medication.

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