City of Bloomington to improve Moores Pike and Southeast Park
The project, managed by the City’s Engineering Department, is a realignment of the existing paved pedestrian trail that will increase the accessibility and safety of its users. The trail will be slightly shifted southward, creating a safer shoulder slope for the eastbound lanes of Moores Pike and providing a more spacious buffer between the trail and the roadway. During construction, the trail will be closed between the Southeast Trail parking lot on Moores Pike and the Southeast Park tennis courts. The Southeast Trail parking lot will also be closed for use as a construction staging area, but pedestrian access will be maintained between Moores Pike and the Southeast Trail (towards Sare Rd). Construction is expected to begin in late March and wrap up in May.
Bloomington will host 2nd annual Bike to Earth Day event
The City of Bloomington will present its 2nd Annual Bike to Earth Day Event at Switchyard Park on April 20, 2024 from 1-5pm. This year’s event is hosted as a joint effort between the Department of Economic and Sustainable Development and the Parks and Recreation Department. The event is free and open to the public and will be filled with fun activities for the whole family including face painting, food trucks, local vendors, and live music from Busman’s Holiday.
In addition to fun and entertainment, attendees also have the opportunity to participate in an EV Ride and Drive Event to learn more about the transition to electric vehicles, or sit in on informational climate talks to learn more about living sustainably. For a full list of activities that you can enjoy at Earth Day, please visit the City’s Earth Day website.
Organizations that are interested in tabling at the event are invited to complete a vendor interest form, which can be found on the Earth Day event website. The City is seeking a diverse set of vendors that can engage with residents on a wide range of topics related to sustainability, alternative transportation, and the environment. The event serves as a great opportunity to inform residents about opportunities to get involved in the community and promote climate action.
Residents can visit the Switchyard Park website for park maps and more information.
Bills signed into law by Indiana Governor Holcomb
Below is a list of Bills presented to and signed by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb during the 2024 Legislative Session. The link on the Bill numbers will take you to the Indiana State site with details on the Bill.
| HEA 1383 | Wetlands | 2/7/2024 | 2/14/2024 | 2/12/2024 |
| HEA 1034 | Insurance and transfer on death deeds | 2/29/2024 | 3/6/2024 | 3/4/2024 |
| HEA 1058 | Breast cancer screening and services | 2/29/2024 | 3/6/2024 | 3/4/2024 |
| HEA 1412 | Canine standard of care | 2/29/2024 | 3/6/2024 | 3/4/2024 |
| HEA 1021 | Green alert for missing at risk veterans | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1025 | Mixed beverages | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1026 | Commission, committee, and board administration | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1027 | Fire department work schedules | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1042 | Transition to teaching scholarships | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1047 | Sexual offenses | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| HEA 1051 | Communication between caregivers and parents | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1064 | DCS technical changes and adoption subsidies | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1068 | Unlicensed real estate solicitors | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1070 | Mental health grants | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1090 | Transportation matters | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1092 | Financial responsibility for aircraft | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1101 | Courts for children three years of age and younger in need of services | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1106 | Regulated amusement devices | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| HEA 1108 | Development on restriction slopes | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1122 | Underground facility protection | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1123 | Child advocacy centers | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1133 | Use of digitally altered media in elections | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| HEA 1135 | Cosmetology apprenticeships | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| HEA 1138 | Professional licensing matters | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| HEA 1142 | Hoosier first responder medal of honor | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1143 | Disposal of firearms via trade for new equipment | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1163 | Certificates of public convenience and necessity | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1182 | Regulation of controlled substance | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| HEA 1203 | Xylazine | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1205 | Mental health standards and reporting | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1206 | Voting by small water and waste water utilities | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1209 | Rules against perpetuities | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1222 | Residential real estate service agreements | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1231 | Service orders and penalty assessments | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1233 | Robotics competition program | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1235 | Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | |
| HEA 1238 | Competency evaluation | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| HEA 1264 | Election security | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1276 | Notice of public hearing or meeting | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1277 | State administration of federal BEAD program | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| HEA 1278 | IURC and office of energy development matters | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| HEA 1284 | Deposit account agreements | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| HEA 1302 | Emergency medical services | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1306 | Live transmission and archiving of IURC meetings | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1310 | Children in need of services | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1336 | Loan brokers | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| HEA 1369 | Family and juvenile law matters | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1387 | Housing development | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| HEA 1422 | Trafficking of harmful substances in jails | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| HEA 1426 | Long acting reversible contraceptives | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| SEA 1 | Reading skills | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 5 | Lead water line replacement and lead remediation | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 6 | Reading proficiency | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 19 | License suspension | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| SEA 20 | Municipal riverfront development district permits | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| SEA 29 | Town party conventions | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| SEA 34 | Occupational licensing | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 35 | Technical corrections | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 36 | Interference with boundary marker | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 48 | State educational institution information | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 49 | Catastrophically disabled veteran hunting | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 58 | Restaurant carryout sales | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 70 | Bail and release review commission | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 104 | Veterinary medicine | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 109 | Adult protective services | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 132 | Professions and professional services | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 135 | Redistricting deadline | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 146 | Youth employment | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| SEA 171 | Reunification plan for a child in need of services | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 172 | Compensation for victims of violent crime | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 180 | Central bank digital currency | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 181 | Citizenship and immigration status | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| SEA 182 | Regulation of drones near correctional facilities | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 183 | County option property tax exemption | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 185 | Student use of wireless communication device | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 188 | Actions on deposit accounts | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| SEA 189 | Locating and recovering wild game | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 202 | State educational institution matters | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | |
| SEA 205 | Collaborative brewing | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 206 | Environmental matters | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 215 | Medicare supplement insurance | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 216 | Agriculture and pesticides | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 220 | Financial institutions and consumer credit | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 221 | State board of accounts | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/12/2024 |
| SEA 225 | Exchange of insurance information after accident | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 241 | Taking bobcats | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 246 | Assessment of wetlands classified as wildlands | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 247 | Water and wastewater utility infrastructure | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 253 | Lake Michigan rescue equipment | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 270 | Various education matters | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 273 | Biomarker testing coverage | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 281 | Child safety requirements for off-road vehicles | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
| SEA 286 | Selection of poet laureate | 3/11/2024 | 3/18/2024 | 3/11/2024 |
This Week in Hoosier History
1913 – The Indiana legislature adopted the official state song, “On the Banks of the Wabash Far Away,” written by Paul Dresser from Terre Haute.
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