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Daily Local News – February 5, 2019

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Bill would require high school graduates to pass a civics exam; Another bill allows for same-day voter registration and extended polling hours; Bloomington Utilities Department works on remediation plan for old city water tank site; City of Bloomington plans to distribute $800,000 in community development block grant funds this year.

FEATURE
In the wake of Purdue Climate Change Research Center’s report on global warming, Green Sense Farms CEO Robert Colangelo talks about his sustainable farming business.

BICENTENNIAL JOURNAL
Gladys DeVane and Liz Mitchell tell the story of Mattie Fuller, an African American girl who grew up in Monroe County after the Civil War.

CREDITS
Today’s headlines were written by Jake Jacobson, Andrew McKearin, and Wes Martin
Along with Sarah Vaughan for CATSweek, a partnership with Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Norm Holy, with help from Kirsten Payton.
The Bicentennial Journal is produced by Kate Welch, with help from Joyce Polling.
Our theme music is provided by Ben Lumsdaine, Scott Schmadeke, and Dani Graf.
Executive Producer is Wes Martin.

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