Local traffic projects will break ground
Bloomington’s Downtown Street Maintenance Project kicks off this week, which will involve asphalt resurfacing, installation of curb ramps, replacement of damaged sidewalks, and construction of bump-outs at multiple locations. The work will cover 4th, 6th, Walnut, and College Avenue. The project will also include removing the eastbound right turn lane at the intersection of 4th Street at College Ave, removing the westbound right turn lane at the intersection of 4th Street at Walnut Street, and converting head-in angle parking on 6th Street to back-in angle parking.
IU to allow field of play advertising
IU Athletics has changed their advertising policy, now offering court and field branding opportunities at facilities for the first time. Playing surfaces at Assembly Hall and Memorial Statdium will now potentially display logos. Memorial stadium will offer advertising on the 25 yard line of each side of the field, and Assembly Hall can now feature a single advertiser’s logo on each side of the court.
Monroe County Sherif Deputy terminated
Last week, Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marté was notified by the Indiana State Police they were conducting a criminal investigation into the conduct of a probationary Deputy. The investigation involves alleged official misconduct of 29 year-old Jeffrey Freeman, Jr. while on duty on August 21st. Sheriff Marté directed an administrative review of the incident and found that Freeman had violated department policy during the incident. Deputy Freeman was served with a termination notice based upon policy violations. Freeman is also reportedly being criminally charged with Sexual Battery and Strangulation.
Indiana Secretary of State orders cease and desist order
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales issued a Summary Cease and Desist Order on Thursday against BlackRock, Inc, the world’s largest investment asset manager. The company is accused of telling clients their financial prospects and outcomes are better served run through ESG-backed funds, but Morales says there is little to no evidence to back that up. ESG funds are those that consider environmental, social, and governance factors in their investment strategies. Morales stated “Investment companies that engage in fraudulent activities not only betray the trust of their clients but undermine the integrity of our financial markets.
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