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Dave Askins

Dave Askins

Bloomington, Indiana

Dave Askins is editor and publisher of The B Square Bulletin. A Hoosier native with a background in math and linguistics, he previously co-founded the Ann Arbor Chronicle with his wife, Mary Morgan.

Bloomington releases results of American Rescue Plan survey: 147 respondents weigh in on $22.3M

Bloomington releases results of American Rescue Plan survey: 147 respondents weigh in on $22.3M

At its July 21 meeting, Bloomington’s city council could be asked by the city’s administration to take a first look at an initial appropriation ordinance for a portion of the $22.3 million that Bloomington has been awarded in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The ARPA is

Approved: Former Kmart site to add 340 apartments, 900 bedrooms to Bloomington’s multi-family housing inventory

Approved: Former Kmart site to add 340 apartments, 900 bedrooms to Bloomington’s multi-family housing inventory

If demolition and construction go according to plan, by July of 2023 the former Kmart on Bloomington’s east side will be transformed into a multi-family and student-oriented housing development. Bloomington’s plan commission gave the project a 7–0 vote of approval at its regular Monday meeting.

Bloomington city council to ask U.S. Senators to back legislation in support of labor unions

Bloomington city council to ask U.S. Senators to back legislation in support of labor unions

A resolution that will likely appear on the Bloomington city council’s agenda for July 21 would call for passage of the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2021. The resolution would, if approved, be forwarded to Indiana’s congressional delegation, including its two senators, Mike Braun and

Township trustee on timing for Bloomington annexation: “What I’m hearing…is that’s taxation without representation.”

Township trustee on timing for Bloomington annexation: “What I’m hearing…is that’s taxation without representation.”

Van Buren Township, which forms part of the western edge of Monroe County, sits at the southwest corner of the city of Bloomington. The township’s trustee is Rita Barrow, who has been elected to the post by Van Buren voters. But most Van Buren Township residents can’t vote

Monroe County councilor Spoonmore won’t seek re-election to District 4 seat in 2022

Monroe County councilor Spoonmore won’t seek re-election to District 4 seat in 2022

In a statement released Friday night, Monroe County council president Eric Spoonmore has announced he will not seek re-election in 2022, representing District 4. Spoonmore put it like this: “I will conclude my service on the Monroe County Council when my term expires at the end of 2022.” Spoonmore

Monroe County leaders to form core group to tackle jail issues: “It will be a beast to wrestle.”

Monroe County leaders to form core group to tackle jail issues: “It will be a beast to wrestle.”

In order to start working through two recent reports from consultants hired to study the local criminal justice system, a core group of Monroe County officials should be formed to start meeting as a public body as often as weekly. In addition, there’s support for hiring one of the

COVID-19 vax survey says: Ratcheting up numbers for Bloomington city workers will be a challenge

COVID-19 vax survey says: Ratcheting up numbers for Bloomington city workers will be a challenge

The city of Bloomington has reported that about 54 percent of its workers have been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. That’s about the same percentage as across Monroe County. A new survey of Bloomington city workers suggests that boosting their vaccination percentage could be a challenge. The current