Morton Street & 6th Street
The sign in the elevator at Morton Street garage says: “Warning: No Jumping, bouncing, or erratic movement. You maybe entrapped.”
Dave Askins
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: This past Friday, when candidates for local office went around banging on the doors of potential voters, they each picked a number, N, and then hit the door exactly N times for every voter. So weird. How does Fish explain this to the Hawk?
Hopewell South PUD heads back to Bloomington city council amid flurry of proposed conditions
Bloomington’s city council will again consider the Hopewell South PUD on March 25, with 13 proposed conditions highlighting lingering concerns. Legal limits on amending the plan complicate the path forward, and while approval seems likely, another delay could also be possible.
Final prep for primary voting in Monroe County includes split vote on poll worker training packet
With early voting starting April 7 and a registration deadline on April 6, Monroe County’s election board approved poll-worker training, on a split vote after debate over safety details. Poll sites await final approval but some absentee ballots have already been sent.
Lawsuit over student IDs for voting prompts sparring over question: How long is brief?
With early voting weeks away, Indiana officials are urging a judge to deny a bid to block a law barring student IDs at polls, arguing the challenge came too late and lacks merit. Plaintiffs say it burdens young voters; the state calls it a modest clarification of existing requirements.
March 19, 2026: $16M potential deficit for Bloomington, Trades District Hotel, jail site search
This edition includes reports on a potential $16-million annual deficit for the city of Bloomington by 2029, the Trades District hotel deal, and an update on activity related to the site of a new county jail.
Bloomington staring at potential $16M deficit by 2029, hoped-for solution in bigger income tax pie
Bloomington could face a growing deficit tied to SEA 1, with reserves potentially strained within three years. A now plausible option under HB 1210—a countywide tax shared across jurisdictions—could yield more revenue even at an 85% share. That depends crucially on the county council.