Former State Senator Karen Tallian elected to lead Indiana Democratic Party

INDIANA—The Indiana Democratic Party State Central Committee reported that Former State Senator Karen Tallian was elected party chair for the next four years.  Here is…

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City of Bedford to conduct tornado siren test today at noon following storm concerns

BEDFORD—Officials have announced that the City of Bedford will conduct a tornado siren test at noon today. This test comes after reports that some sirens may…

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Lawrence County faces $1.8M payroll deficit, discusses cuts to county positions and benefits

LAWRENCE COUNTY— The Lawrence County Council is facing a difficult financial challenge as it works to trim approximately $1.8 million from the county payroll due…

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City of Bedford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet March 20 at Hauck House

BEDFORD- The City of Bedford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet March 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the Hauck House Commons Room, 1305 K…

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Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson issues statement on annexation

BLOOMINGTON– Today, Mayor Kerry Thomson issued the following statement regarding the City of Bloomington’s annexation efforts and its intended petition to the Indiana Supreme Court:…

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Correcting the record about Social Security direct deposit and telephone Services

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recent reports that Social Security plans to eliminate telephone services are inaccurate. SSA is increasing its protection for America’s seniors and other…

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State Comptroller votes for Non-ESG policy for Public Retirement Savings Plan 

STATEHOUSE—State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla recently voted to further ensure that investment options for the State’s deferred compensation retirement plan, Hoosier START, are chosen and monitored…

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City of Bloomington Utilities Service Board approves upgrades to drinking water plant

BLOOMINGTON—At its March 10 regular meeting, the Utilities Service Board approved a resolution to upgrade the Monroe Water Treatment Plant. As part of Mayor Thomson’s Transition…

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Inflation slows, but concerns remain

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Inflation saw a downturn in February, with the consumer price index (CPI) rising 2.8% annually, down from 3% in January. Core inflation,…

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FCSIC board of directors votes to return excess funds to Farm Credit System banks

McLEAN, Va. – The Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation board of directors has approved a payment of approximately $76.6 million in excess insurance funds to…

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