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Welcome to the second installment of our podcast series from the League of Women Voters titled “Civic Conversations.”  In today’s segment, host Jim Allison talks to guest George Hegeman, professor emeritus of microbiology at Indiana University. Hegeman is a long time advocate and member of the League of Women Voters Redistricting Committee.  The topic today is gerrymandering. Listen to find …

New State Senate bill expands child abuse victim protections; One of Monroe County’s specialty problem-solving programs, the Veterans Court, receives state grant funds; Karst Farm trail to be extended to Ellettsville through the Monon Railroad Corridor via Next Level grant funds; INDOT returns some I-69 property to Monroe County for environmental mitigation. FEATURE The League of Women Voters Bloomington-Monroe County …

The League of Women Voters of Bloomington – Monroe County’s Ann Birch and George Hegeman talk about the fascinating history of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The push for women’s suffrage dates back to the Civil War, but by August 18, 1920, 35 states had the 19th Amendment, eight states had rejected it, and five had …

In this week’s episode, Betty Greenwell and Jim Allison talk about voting districts, representative districting, early voting. Prospective voters can visit indianavoters.in.gov to request an early voting application, or you can call or visit Election Central, in Bloomington. A Minute of Civics is produced by WFHB in support of the League of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County, a non-partisan organization. …

The Keys to the Candidates is a questionnaire provided to voters by The League of Women Voters of Bloomington – Monroe County. The key provides summaries of candidates’ experiences and qualifications, as well as their political priorities. The Herald-Times publishes the Keys on the Thursday before early voting begins. This year,  as early voting starts on October 10, the Keys will …

In Indiana, you need to be both a U.S. citizen and a resident of the state, and at least 18 years old on or before the next general or municipal election. Voters must reside in the precinct they vote in at least 30 days prior to an election. If you have a criminal conviction in Indiana, you can still vote, …

In this week’s episode, Betty Greenwell and Jim Allison of the League of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County, talk about the (lack of) restrictions on gerrymandering voting districts. Greenwell and Allison map out and how voters can change the political landscape. A Minute of Civics is produced by WFHB in support of the League of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County, …

Monroe County Emergency Management Director Alison Moore is working to ensure county residents receive help in the wake of a disaster; The Bloomington-based domestic violence shelter Middle Way House announced this afternoon a new slate of officers, including a new president. FEATURE The second annual Bloomington and South Central Indiana Opioid Summit takes September 18 and 19, at the Monroe Convention Center. …

The Boston Gazette coined the term “gerrymandering,” in 1812, after then-Governor of Massachusetts, Elbridge Gerry. As League of Women Voter of Bloomington-Monroe County President Ann Birch explains, Gerry infamously signed a bill that redistricted the state, creating a political district map that was so curvy and complex that people said it looked like a giant salamander—a Gerrymander! A Minute of Civics …

This ‘short session’ of the Indiana legislature is expected to close next Wednesday. As WFHB’s Jonah Chester reports, today is the last day for the legislature to hear bills. Indiana State Senator Mark Stoops and Representative Matt Pierce updated members of Bloomington’s League of Women Voters on Saturday.