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Dave Askins May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

Published May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

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Monroe County voting machines pass test, all set for May 7 primary elections March 26, 2024
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Tuesday: Bloomington plan commission to vote on rezone rec for 140 acres in city’s southwest March 17, 2024
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Ballot preview done, machines yet to be tested in runup to May 7 primary in Monroe County March 15, 2024
New jail site selection, transition team get attention from Monroe County officials March 14, 2024
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