Government
Bedford Councilman Brad Bough reflects on his first term
BEDFORD – Bedford City District 3 councilman reflected on the year and a half of his first term as councilman. Bough’s district encompasses the west…
Monday, June 21st Meeting on the disposition of Springville Elementary School Canceled
SPRINGVILLE – The public meeting in regards to the disposition of Springville Elementary School scheduled for June 21, 2021 has been canceled. Perry Township Trustee…
Senator Braun, colleagues call for an investigation after confidential information from IRS was disclosed
WASHINGTON – ProPublica published a “ vast trove” of taxpayer information provided to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that appears to be confidential information and protected…
Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission approves attorney contract
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission on Tuesday approved a contract to hire David Smith as their legal counsel. The rate for services will…
Bedford Plan Commission approves three requests during a public hearing
BEDFORD – The Bedford Plan Commission approved three requests during a public hearing on Tuesday afternoon. The first request was from Deckard & Associates LLC….
Senators Braun and Warnock introduced a bill to make railroad crossings safer
WASHINGTON – Last week, Senator Mike Braun and Senator Raphael Warnock introduced S. 1919, the Railway Upgrades for Rural American Lines (RURAL) Act in order to build on the successes already found…
The City of Bloomington Transportation Committee will meet Friday
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Transportation Committee will meet on Friday, June 11 at 4 p.m. The Transportation Committee will meet electronically for the…
Senator Mike Braun, colleagues introduce a bill to stop POTUS from declaring an emergency to enact gun control
WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Braun has introduced the Right to Protect and Bear Arms Act with Senators Barrasso (R-WY), Blackburn (R-TN), Boozman (R-AR), Cotton (R-AR), Cramer (R-ND), Crapo (R-ID), Cruz…
Commissioners vote to lower speed limit on Mill Creek Road
BEDFORD – Site Security Manager at Lehigh Hanson, Troy Lobosky, requested the commissioners to lower the speed limit on Mill Creek Road from Meridian Road…
Senator Braun joins resolution condemning “Critical Race Theory” in K-12 schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Mike Braun has joined Senator Rick Scott’s resolution with Senator Marsha Blackburn condemning the use of Critical Race Theory in K-12 schools and teacher training. …
