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Oct. 29, 2026: Monroe County GO bonds, food and beverage tax, ICE detainers, dispatch tax, health department

This morning's edition includes a report on a $3.1M GO bond package and a possible plans for food and beverage tax money to support a convention center host hotel. A judge weighs ICE detainers. Bloomington rejects a dispatch tax increase. The county health department reopens with an interim officer.

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Oct. 26, 2026: 911 dispatch tax, impact of health officer’s resignation, jail population below 200

This morning’s edition includes a reports about Bloomington’s choice between imposing higher taxes and using dispatch reserves. Monroe County’s health department remains closed to walk-in service amid a leadership shakeup. Plus, the a jail population dipped below 200.

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Oct. 22, 2026: Monroe County budget; commissioner salaries; IU luncheon; deer crashes; IOSHA safety fine

This morning's edition includes reports on the Monroe County council’s decision to decline a request for increased commissioner salaries. Also: a column about a luncheon server whose son was in immigration detention. Finally: the county government’s effort to avoid a $3,000 workplace safety fine.

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Oct. 19, 2026: No Kings rally; plate-reader ban; $6.87M bond plan; immigration court ruling; jail pop below threshold

This morning's edition includes a report from Saturday's No Kings rally. Also: Bloomington's vote to ban license plate readers, plus a proposed $6.87 million bond issue for a fire truck and street safety. In addition: a report on a federal immigration detention ruling.

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Oct. 15, 2026: Bloomington 2027 budget approved 6–1; Monroe County ballot problems; new deputy police chief; housing code changes; Health officer removal hearing

This morning's edition includes reports on Bloomington’s 6–1 budget vote, problems with Monroe County’s electronic absentee ballots, a new deputy police chief, proposed housing code changes, and an Oct. 22 hearing on the possible removal of the county health officer.

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Oct. 12, 2026: Bloomington AI ban; murder charge; Showers West costs; Stinesville ICE agreement; 2027 city budget

This morning's edition includes reports on Bloomington's proposed superintelligence ban and a murder charge in a northwest-side shooting. Also: Showers West ownership; Rokita's defense of Stinesville's ICE agreement; and city council's votes on 2027 budget cuts.

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Oct. 8, 2026: Bloomington budget cuts, $2.5M proposal fails; Habitat water deal; early voting; $30M police HQ; food inspections

This morning's edition has reports on Bloomington's 2027 budget amendments, including: a failed $2.5 million cut; a water-service settlement for Habitat's Osage Place; the start of Monroe County early voting; plans for a $30 million police headquarters; and August food inspections.