Government
Orleans Clerk’s Office announces limited hours for staff training
ORLEANS — The Orleans Clerk’s Office will have limited hours and closures on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, August 11-13, as staff attend the 2025 Indiana…
Gov. Braun considers special session to redraw congressional district lines
INDIANA — Governor Mike Braun is considering a special session to redraw Indiana’s congressional district lines. This move comes one day after a meeting with…
You will now be taxed on your PayPal and Venmo payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New changes to tax regulations mean that more users of popular payment apps like PayPal and Venmo could be required to report…
Lawrence County Council cancels Special LIT Meeting scheduled for Monday
BEDFORD— The Lawrence County Council has announced the cancellation of a special meeting regarding the Local Income Tax (LIT), which was initially scheduled for Monday,…
The Bedford Planning Commission meets Aug. 12 at the City Concourse
BEDFORD- The Bedford Planning Commission will conduct a regular meeting on August 12 at the City Concourse, 1402 H Street, at 4:00 p.m. You can…
City of Bloomington releases impact-driven budget plan centered on essential services in a tighter fiscal climate
BLOOMINGTON– The Thomson administration has released the proposed 2026 City of Bloomington budget, shaped by both a new state law and a new approach to…
The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet Aug. 12 at the Lawrence County Courthouse, see the agenda here
BEDFORD- There will be a Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting on August 12 at 9:30 A.M. at the Lawrence County courthouse. The agenda for the meeting…
Agriculture visionaries awarded by Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, at the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith presented Keith Lambright, owner of Shipshewana Auction and Cedar Creek Meats, and Mark Sigler, chief…
U.S. farmland values continue to rise, but growth is slowing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The value of U.S. farmland reached a new record high in 2025. Still, the market is showing signs of cooling, according to…
Trump’s new tariffs take effect, with varying rates for dozen of countries
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s new tiered tariff policy is now in effect, imposing varying rates on goods from different countries. While most nations’…
