Politics

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.

City Council members propose same-sex marriage resolution

By Mary Hauber · Friday, Oct. 4,2013 2:08 a.m.

The resolution will state that Bloomington supports same-sex marriage and does not support the possibility of the state constitution only recognizing marriage between a man and woman.

Council names Community Service Grant Program for founder Sophia Travis

By IDS staff · Thursday, Oct. 3,2013 9:21 p.m.

A county-wide program will now bear the name of its founder, Sophia Travis, a beloved community member who died last year.

Bailey announces bid for U.S. House seat

By Michael Auslen · Thursday, Oct. 3,2013 12:24 a.m.

Democrat Bill Bailey announced Wednesday he will run for the United States House of Representatives in 2014.

Bailey announces run for U.S. Congress

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2013 11:53 a.m.

Former Seymour, Ind., Mayor Bill Bailey announced Wednesday he will run in the Democratic congressional primary to unseat Rep. Todd Young, R-9th District.

City eliminates event meter fee

By Alli Friedman · Monday, Sept. 30,2013 10:32 p.m.

Bloomington recently eliminated a proposed fee for use of metered spaces by street festivals and other events after community members expressed concerns.

Monroe County awarded for drug disposal program by Association of Ind. Counties

By IDS staff · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:20 p.m.

Monroe County received the 2013 Local Government Cooperation Award from the Association of Indiana Counties on Wednesday.

Timeline of steps in potential government shutdown

By Jake Wright · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:17 p.m.

On Tues. Oct. 1, either a government shutdown is avoided or all government services deemed non-essential will be halted and employees will be sent home on furlough.

Prof. explains government shutdown

By Jake Wright · Thursday, Sept. 26,2013 11:51 p.m.

The federal government has been in a heated debate all week, and the two parties will have to come to a resolution by Wednesday to avoid the first shutdown since the mid-1990s.

Secularist group fighting town seal

By Jake Wright · Wednesday, Sept. 25,2013 12:48 a.m.

Last November, the Ellettsville town council received a letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation stating the use of a Latin cross in the town seal violated the Constitution.

Phyllis Pond, longest serving female Ind. representative, dies Sunday at 82

By IDS staff · Monday, Sept. 23,2013 11:06 p.m.

Phyllis Pond, R-New Haven, the longest serving female state representative in Indiana, died Sunday. She was 82 years old.

Citizens’ Academy to teach residents about government

By Mary Hauber · Monday, Sept. 23,2013 11:03 p.m.

The Monroe County Citizens’ Academy give residents the ability to learn more about how the government operates and how residents can become involved.

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