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Press Release: Local non-profits, businesses, governments launch COVID-19 emergency relief fund, ask for individual support

Press Release: Local non-profits, businesses, governments launch COVID-19 emergency relief fund, ask for individual support

In a news release issued by the United Way on Tuesday afternoon, nearly 30 area non-profits, private businesses and governmental units have announced the launch of a fund to support human service needs during the COVID-19 viral pandemic. Tuesday morning, Indiana’s department of health announced a second

Monroe County declares emergency because of COVID-19, only essential employees on duty

Monroe County declares emergency because of COVID-19, only essential employees on duty

In a press release issued Tuesday morning, Monroe County announced that president of the board of commissioners, Julie Thomas, has invoked her emergency powers under state statute and local code due to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic virus. The initial declaration of emergency is for seven days, but

Local government officials get requests from social service agencies, small businesses to help soften COVID-19 impact

Local government officials get requests from social service agencies, small businesses to help soften COVID-19 impact

Last September, a joint meeting of city and county officials was held about the convention center expansion. City councilmember Dave Rollo asked Bloomington’s financial advisor a question about the estimates for future food and beverage tax revenues: “In the event of an economic downturn, have you factored in a

COVID-19 pushes new Bloomington bus route decision to April, reduced service to match IU remote instruction period

COVID-19 pushes new Bloomington bus route decision to April, reduced service to match IU remote instruction period

In a press release issued Friday, Bloomington Transit (BT), the public bus service in Bloomington, announced that its March board meeting is cancelled. That follows the trend towards cancelling government board and commission meetings to reduce the chances of transmitting the COVID-19 pandemic virus. The meeting cancellation will delay

Public’s work continues in Bloomington under COVID-19 protocols

Public’s work continues in Bloomington under COVID-19 protocols

At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has caused cancellation of several public meetings, Bloomington’s city council now has an additional, special meeting on its calendar set for March 25th. The extra meeting was added so that the council can act to approve the re-funding of some

Voting shares for local income tax question get late-session tweak by state legislators, impact on Bloomington-Monroe County climate action debate unclear

Voting shares for local income tax question get late-session tweak by state legislators, impact on Bloomington-Monroe County climate action debate unclear

Late Wednesday, Indiana state legislators worked to hash through some wording of a new law, which has a description that appears unremarkable on the list of this session’s bills: “HB 1065: Various tax matters.” The grab-bag nature of the legislation is revealed by its synopsis, which runs nearly

From utilities building to city hall, Bloomington’s COVID-19 response shows visible signs

From utilities building to city hall, Bloomington’s COVID-19 response shows visible signs

On Thursday, Indiana’s governor, Eric Holcomb, announced additional statewide measures meant to help reduce COVID-19 infection rates. The number of cases in the state of Indiana has doubled from six on Tuesday (March 10) to 12 cases two days later (March 12). Among the measures announced by Holcomb