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Judge rejects Monroe County sheriff’s motion to dismiss AG’s lawsuit over immigration enforcement

Judge rejects Monroe County sheriff’s motion to dismiss AG’s lawsuit over immigration enforcement

After a ruling against Monroe County sheriff Ruben Marté, Indiana attorney general (AG) Todd Rokita’s lawsuit against the sheriff is still pending. Special judge Lucas Rudisill denied Marté’s motion to dismiss the AG’s lawsuit over the sheriff’s local policy on enforcement of immigration laws.

Bloomington OKs $209K contract to study Rogers Street corridor, part of safe streets effort

Bloomington OKs $209K contract to study Rogers Street corridor, part of safe streets effort

Now set for closer study is the Rogers Street corridor, stretching 4.5-miles from Bloomington’s southern boundary to the SR 45/46 bypass. Approved on Tuesday night by Bloomington’s board of public works was a consulting contract with Toole Design Group worth $209,221.

Bloomington rejects 2 Hopewell bids, sets new course ‘democratizing neighborhood development’

Bloomington rejects 2 Hopewell bids, sets new course ‘democratizing neighborhood development’

At a meeting on Monday, Flintlock LAB was authorized by Bloomington's RDC to start a new process as an alternative to the city’s redevelopment efforts up to now for the former IU Health hospital site. The two responses to the city's public offering of the land were formally rejected by the RDC.

Bloomington applies for share of $1B from federal safe streets program

Bloomington applies for share of $1B from federal safe streets program

This past week, the city of Bloomington submitted its application for a portion of nearly $1 billion in funding that is available in 2025 through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program. The deadline for applications was June 26.

Bloomington inspection reports detail conditions inside supportive housing complex now targeted with city lawsuits

Bloomington inspection reports detail conditions inside supportive housing complex now targeted with city lawsuits

The city of Bloomington has now released the most most recent inspection reports for Crawford Apartments, which lay out unit by unit the problems with the physical property. The city is asking for around $5.9 million in fines, just for the lack of current rental permits.

Monroe County health board drafts public comment policy, seeking public input

Monroe County health board drafts public comment policy, seeking public input

The Monroe County Board of Health has drafted a policy for governing public comment at its meetings. The initial draft received discussion at the board’s regular meeting on Thursday (June 26). A meeting will be held on July 14 for the sole purpose of hearing public input about the policy.

Monroe County sheriff submits newly amended immigration enforcement policy in pending litigation with state AG

Monroe County sheriff submits newly amended immigration enforcement policy in pending litigation with state AG

On Tuesday (June 24), Monroe County sheriff, Ruben Marté, submitted a new document, in connection with the lawsuit that Indiana’s attorney general has filed against him over the enforcement of immigration laws. This week’s filing included a copy of the sheriff’s newly revised policy.