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Articles in this section cover Bloomington city council, the mayor's office, Monroe County's board of commissioners, county council, and all the other local units.

Monroe County election equipment contract OK’d—with background checks added

Monroe County election equipment contract OK’d—with background checks added

This past Thursday, Monroe County commissioners approved a new two-year contract with B&L IT Services for election-related technical work, which totalled $350,000. The contract was amended to include a requirement for background checks for B&L subcontractors.

State AG, Monroe County sheriff spar over ICE detainers; local immigration lawyer says they're unconstitutional

State AG, Monroe County sheriff spar over ICE detainers; local immigration lawyer says they're unconstitutional

There’s been no new activity in the pending lawsuit filed by Indiana AG Todd Rokita against Monroe County sheriff Ruben Marté over the county’s policy on enforcement of immigration law. But on Thursday, Rokita accused Marté of failing to honor a detainer request from ICE for Manuel Lopez Lopez.

Live-streamed govt meetings now required by Indiana law, state records agency advises banning AI notetakers

Live-streamed govt meetings now required by Indiana law, state records agency advises banning AI notetakers

A state law now in effect says that live transmissions have to be available for the meetings of some governing bodies. Included in the new law are: boards of county commissioners, city councils, town councils, township boards, county councils, and elected school boards, among others.

Monroe County share of Eagleson Avenue bridge replacement OK’d: $976K

Monroe County share of Eagleson Avenue bridge replacement OK’d: $976K

The bridge on Eagleson Avenue just south of Law Lane on the Indiana University campus will get replaced next year. That’s based on an agreement with INDOT, approved by Monroe County commissioners, which involves a payment of $976,146 by the county toward the project.

Wording still in flux: Letter from Monroe County to Indiana legislators, prompted by jail funding worries

Wording still in flux: Letter from Monroe County to Indiana legislators, prompted by jail funding worries

Based on a 20-minute discussion at the end of their regular Thursday meeting, Monroe County commissioners are still hoping to win support from county councilors for a letter they want to send to state legislators, asking for revisions to state law to help finance the planned new Monroe County jail.

Monroe County leaders split on letter to state lawmakers over funding for new jail

Monroe County leaders split on letter to state lawmakers over funding for new jail

After an hour of discussion Tuesday night, Monroe County councilors and commissioners did not have a clear path forward for asking state legislators for changes to Indiana tax law that might help them finance the planned new jail. A draft letter was not put to a vote.

Bloomington RDC wants environmental sign-off before $1.7M street project starts for Hopewell neighborhood

Bloomington RDC wants environmental sign-off before $1.7M street project starts for Hopewell neighborhood

The city of Bloomington’s effort to redevelop the Hopewell neighborhood took another step forward on Monday night. Getting approval from the city’s redevelopment commission at its regular meeting was a $1.7 million contract with Crider & Crider, Inc. to start a street construction project.