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Local News Headlines: March 18, 2022

Bloomington’s Mayor proposes tax hike, “climate change preparedness” cited in rationaleBloomington Mayor John Hamilton has shared a proposal with the Bloomington City Council outlining the need for new revenue.  The memorandum detailed the Mayor’s rationale for an increase in the Monroe County Local Income Tax (LIT) and the issuance of two $5 million general obligation (G.O.) …

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Local News Headlines: March 15, 2022

Chris Lowrey appointed as Indiana’s new Commissioner for Higher EducationThe Indiana Commission for Higher Education unanimously voted to hire Chris Lowery as the state’s seventh Commissioner for Higher Education during its monthly Commission meeting on March 10. Lowery replaces outgoing Commissioner Teresa Lubbers, who announced her departure in late 2021 and served in the role …

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