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Daily Local News – April 8th, 2019

Committee set to hear ‘loansharking’ bill; Commissioner Barge resigns amidst harassment allegations; voter registration for May primary ends today; local political action group endorses Hamilton campaign. FEATURE Bloomington City Council candidate Matt Flaherty talks with Michael Glab on this week’s edition of Big Talk Extra. ACTIVATE Tracy Young talks about her volunteer work with the American Red Cross Disaster Services. …

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Barge, Hamilton Talk Housing at Second Debate

Mayoral candidates Amanda Barge and John Hamilton spoke at their second debate of the year, last night. The Democracy for Monroe County debate, held at the Monroe County Public Library, heard both Democratic candidates speak about housing, healthcare, jobs, and inter-governmental relations. The debate was moderated by DFMC’s Endorsements Committee Chair, Jada Bee. DFMC is expected to endorse either candidate …

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Daily Local News – March 19th, 2019

Bloomington Redevelopment Commission approves demolition and reconstruction of Fourth Street parking garage; Commission also approves design contract for Trades District parking garage; City of Bloomington continues legal battle with Indiana, over annexation. FEATURE After last night’s debate, we hear from Incumbent Mayor John Hamilton and his challenger, County Commissioner Amanda Barge, with their viewpoints on Bloomington’s housing. BICENTENNIAL JOURNAL Charlotte …

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Daily Local News – December 7, 2017

Monroe County Plan Commission member Scott Wells announced his resignation from the commission; Indiana Attorneys and lawmakers attempt to make connections between marijuana use and opioid addiction; Democracy for Monroe County will be hosting an event to discuss and debate the cash bail system; City of Bloomington Utility crews will be working to repair a water main break on South …

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