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Pressure on Indiana Governor’s Office to Turn Over Carrier Deal Emails

An Indianapolis judge is ordering the governor’s office to turn over details about the 2016 Carrier jobs deal made by then President-elect Donald Trump. Marion County Judge Heather Welch ruled on Monday that the Indiana Governor’s office has 30 days to turn over emails concerning the Carrier deal. The documents contain correspondence between Trump and then-Indiana Governor Mike Pence. Judge …

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Daily Local News – September 25, 2018

Indiana Schools will have another opportunity to receive metal detectors; An Indianapolis resident has died from West Nile Virus; On Saturday, the US Navy will commission Indiana’s 4th namesake ship; The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana announced James Sweeney II as the latest addition to Indiana’s federal bench; The City of Bloomington awarded $75,000 to four …

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Indianapolis Considers ‘Homeless Ban’

Indianapolis’ City County Council is considering a measure that would prohibit people from laying down, or even sitting on public sidewalks. The council meets this evening to consider a proposal that opponents say criminalizes homelessness. Shalom Community Center Director Forrest Gilmore says If passed in one of the democratic strongholds in the state, its possible other metropolitan areas could follow …

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Daily Local News – September 18, 2018

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hear testimony from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and an alleged sexual assault victim, on Monday; Senator Joe Donnelly announced his support today for bipartisan legislation that would impose sanctions on foreign governments accused of interfering in US elections; Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced on Friday, a defense contractor will receive nearly two million dollars in tax …

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Unexpected Delivery of Electric Scooters in Bloomington

Electric scooters have popped up at bike racks across Bloomington. Late last week, the California-based electric scooter company “Bird” dropped 100 scooters off in downtown Bloomington. City officials say they were in talks with Bird about developing a roll-out plan and regulations surrounding the scooters, but were blindsided on Thursday when the scooters were dropped off. Bird has gotten in trouble …

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Daily Local News – August 13, 2018

A Catholic prep school in Indianapolis is in the national spotlight, after firing a lesbian guidance counselor; More Nazi-related vandalism was discovered over the weekend – this time in New Albany; Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is fighting the proposed expansion of early voting sites in Indianapolis; The volunteer organization Friends of Lake Monroe is working to develop a watershed …

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Voices in the Street – Should Attorney General Curtis Hill Resign?

Earlier this month an Indiana lawmaker and three legislative staffers launched claims of inappropriate touching against Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill. Hill denies the accusations and has called for an investigation into the claims made against him. Governor Holcomb and a number of state leaders have called for his resignation. Voices in the Street asks Bloomington residents whether or not …

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Rep. Pierce, Dems Call for Attorney General’s Impeachment

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Indiana Democrats submitted a letter to the Speaker of the House, calling for an investigation into sexual assault allegations against Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill. Hill is accused of sexual assault by four women. He has been asked to step down from his post by top Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the state. He is accused by (D-Munster) Maria Candelaria …

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Indiana Attorney General Accused of Groping Lawmaker, Staffer

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Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is being accused of groping a lawmaker and three legislative staffers at a party, earlier this year. According to the Indianapolis Star, a confidential memo made for legislative leaders was released to the public last night, containing details of the allegations. The incidents allegedly took place during an end-of-the-legislative-session party at a bar on March …

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Fewer Refugees Resettling Due to Trump Policies

Today is International Refugee Day. Under United States law, a refugee is someone who is located outside of the United States and is of special humanitarian concern to the country. U.S. law states that refugees must demonstrate that they were persecuted or fear persecution due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Refugees wishing …

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