Politics

Ind. Superintendent Ritz discusses education

By Stephen Kroll · Monday, Sept. 9,2013 10:44 p.m.

Glenda Ritz, Indiana superintendent of public instruction, spoke Monday at the Indiana Memorial Union about Indiana’s public education and the improvements she hopes to make.

City to prepare for insurance changes

By Brianna Meyer · Thursday, Aug. 22,2013 11:21 p.m.

Bloomington’s Affordable Care Act Committee aims to educate people about health insurance changes as a result of the Act.

Deputy Mayor Maria Heslin returns to private sector

By Samantha Felix · Wednesday, June 26,2013 8:23 p.m.

Bloomington Deputy Mayor Maria Heslin announced earlier this month she is leaving her city government position in the fall to return to the private sector.

Bill to expand voucher program moves to Pence’s desk

By IDS staff · Monday, April 29,2013 12:27 a.m.

A bill that would expand the existing voucher program, and become the nation’s largest voucher expansion, is moving to the desk of Gov. Mike Pence to be signed into law.

Proposed federal budget favors Kindergarten prep

Thursday, April 18,2013 11:24 p.m.

This money will especially be directed toward helping young children enrich their education. Obama’s Preschool for All proposal would allocate $75 billion during the next 10 years to ensure all students begin their kindergarten careers prepared.

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.

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