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The Bloomington Common Council is expected to vote on changes to its harassment policies tonight. The council is likely to approve policy changes that extend protections to independent contractors, volunteers, and interns doing work for the city. Both the city of Bloomington and Monroe County are reviewing changes to their harassment and abuse policies. Tonight is the second meeting in …

Bloomington Common Council members are asking for more detail in a proposed change to city code, outlining the city’s process for handling sexual harassment allegations. Council member Jim Sims says the changes to are a direct response to sexual harassment allegations made in March against former County Commissioner Amanda Barge. In addition to needing more detailed procedures, Council members Isabel …

Host Clarence Boone speaks with Jim Sims, who is running for a four-year term as an incumbent on the Bloomington Common Council as an at-large council member. He is one of six candidates vying for three at-large seats in the May 7, 2019 Democratic Party primary. Other at-large candidates are Vauhxx Booker, Jean Capler, Matt Flaherty, Andy Ruff, and Susan …

The Bloomington Common Council may heavily amend an ordinance regulating motorized scooter use, proposed by the city’s administration. The proposed ordinance not only regulates scooter operations, it sets fees and data reporting requirements. In its initial form, the proposed rule limits scooter use to sidewalks, provides access to low income riders, and prohibits scooter use for those under the age …

A vehicle caused property damage to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, last night; Bloomington is planning improvements to the intersection of 17th and Dunn Streets; Two teachers allege they were shot with pellet guns, earlier this year, during an active shooter drill at an elementary school; MCCSC has created a tip line for reporting instances of bullying and bias; Bloomington Common Council …

The Bloomington Common Council is expected to revisit their decision to repair, instead of replacing, the downtown 4th st. parking garage. The city administration previously pressured the Bloomington City Council to pass a measure to tear down and rebuild the city’s 35-year-old downtown garage. In today’s feature report, WFHB News Director Wes Martin speaks with Bloomington Deputy Mayor Mick Renneisen …

Last night, the Bloomington Common Council approved a two and a half million dollar tax break for local bio tech company, Catalent; Bloomington’s City Hall in the historic Showers Building has been certified LEED Gold; Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb did not appoint any teachers or school leaders to a commission on teacher pay; A hate crimes bill is scheduled to receive a hearing, …

Bloomington Common Council calls on state legislators to pass hate crimes legislation; Revised transportation plan and ‘urban grid’ proposal under review; Health officials respond to increases in reported cases of Hepatitis A, in Monroe County; United Way offers tax filing help, as tax season approaches. FEATURE Big Talk Extra: Michael Glab speaks with Bloomington Pride Board Chair Janae Cummings about …

Grace Kestler filed campaign information today, becoming the first disabled female candidate to run for Columbus city council; Last night, the Bloomington Common Council held its first of three meetings to review and amend the city’s draft Transportation Plan; Monroe County officials are working to develop better safety protocols for the county’s rental properties. FEATURE Senate Bill 610 in the Indiana legislature would …

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced his proposed state budget today; Sen. (R-Indiana) Mike Braun proposed a bipartisan bill that would prevent members of Congress from being paid during a government shutdown; The majority of Bloomington Common Council members voiced their support last night for designating the Maple Heights neighborhood a Historic Conservation District; The Monroe County Council has appropriated $2.4 million to …