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Governor Mike Pence’s State of the State Address

Indiana Governor Mike Pence delivered his 2014 State of the State address last night, to a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly in the House Chambers. We bring you some of that speech now, for today’s WFHB feature report.

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Daily Local News- January 14, 2014

This week on The Strike Mic, members of the Indiana University assembly are holding a day of action in support of the prisoners at Westville Correctional Facility; Local police are receiving ongoing reports of parking meter vandalism in Bloomington; The proposed restructuring of classes at Fairview School that brought angry parents to school board offices has been stopped; This is …

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International Adoption and Cultural Identity: One’s Mother’s Story

The U.S. State Department reports nearly 9,000 children were adopted abroad by U.S. families last year. The number of international adoptions has risen in recent decades, and adopting abroad can pose unique questions for parents as they help their growing children to frame their own identities. Now, the story of Bloomington mother Victoria McQueen’s experience guiding her daughter’s growing sense …

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Ins and Outs of Money – Credit Report

Understanding your credit report and score is an essential piece of financial stability. Learn how to access your credit report, what it means and how to address problems.

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Factory Farms Measure Changes Form at Statehouse

Until late last week, the Hoosier Environmental Council was gearing up for a fight against a proposed amendment to the Indiana Constitution. The amendment included language the council said protected factory farms and other controversial farming practices. But some key language was removed from the amendment before it was filed last week. Assistant News Director Joe Crawford spoke with Kim …

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Daily Local News – January 13, 2014

Re-opening after the holidays has not gone smoothly for Fairview Elementary, as conflict erupted between parents and school administrators; After months of debate and several revisions, the Ellettsville Town Council passed new regulations on second-hand shops December 23rd; The Indiana House Judiciary Committee decided this morning to delay a vote on HJR-3, the bill that would change the Indiana Constitution …

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Hola Bloomington – January 10, 2014

Hostess Minerva Sosa and Ramon Tristani presented a prerecorded interview with Prof. Gaffney. Prof. Gaffney talks about “Rio de Janeiro”, “A lost beauty.” Also the EcoRreport with Ramon Tristani and the students of the Academy with their segment “Desde los pasillos”… and the events of the week.

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The Future of Hoosier Energy

A state law enacted in 1985 requires bi-annual electricity demand studies to be conducted and turned in to the state’s Utility Regulatory Commission. The State Utility Forecasting group has just released the latest study, and concluded that electricity demands are set to plateau and electricity rates are on the rise. WFHB News Director Alycin Bektesh spoke with Douglas Gotham, director …

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Daily Local News – January 10, 2014

The Bloomington Police Department is seeking tips regarding four bank robberies that have occurred in Bloomington since December 4th; The Bloomington Blood Donation Center will have extended hours next week, to offset the shortfall in donations caused by the recent snow and cold temperatures; Last week the Monroe County Board of Zoning Appeals gave a homeowner permission to build an …

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