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Local News Headlines: February 16, 2024

Former Bloomington Deputy Mayor to receive over $11K for marketing City propertyIt has been reported by WFIU that Donald Griffin, Bloomington’s former Deputy Mayor under the Hamilton Administration, will be issued $11,250 for efforts in marketing the property that the Bloomington Police Department occupies. The project which Mayor Hamilton had taken on involved selling the …

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Local News Headlines: February 15, 2024

Indiana University Fraternity suspendedIndiana University has suspended Gamma Tau – Indiana University, the local chapter of Tau Epsilon Phi. The ‘Cease and Desist’ order comes after the chapter was accused of hazing. The measure issued against the IU Fraternity is interim, being placed against “certain aspects of chapter operations when there is an immediate threat …

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Local News Headlines: February 12, 2024

Indiana Legislative Session Update Mid-Session: Civil LawThe following civil law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 17 Age verification for material harmful to minors SB 36 Interference with boundary marker SB 226 Attorney’s fees HB 1003 Administrative law HB 1209 Rule against perpetuities HB 1235 Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms. Mid-Session: Criminal LawThe …

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Local News Headlines: February 8, 2024

Veteran Indiana contractor Milestone begins Clear Creek Culvert Reconstruction Project with City of Bloomington UtilitiesCity of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has contracted with Indiana- based Milestone Contractors LP to begin work on the Clear Creek Culvert Reconstruction project in Bloomington, Indiana, on February 5, 2024. The project will improve stormwater drainage and utility infrastructure in the …

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Local News Headlines: February 7, 2024

Bill encouraging young entrepreneurs advances to SenateThe Indiana House of Representatives advanced legislation co-authored by State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) that he said would remove regulations on child-run lemonade stands and support young Hoosier entrepreneurs. Pressel, who pursued similar legislation in the past, said children who operate a lemonade stand in their front yard …

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