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The bill's author, hunters, and trappers say bobcats – like this one photographed in California – are reducing populations of small game like rabbits in Indiana.

Indiana lawmakers ask for bobcat hunting, trapping season once again

The proposal advanced from committee on Thursday and now heads to the full Senate chamber.

Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) said her bill on computer-generated revenge pornography keeps up with technology.

AI revenge pornography bill advances to Indiana Senate

The Indiana House unanimously approved legislation Thursday that criminalizes AI revenge porn.

The IGWC said they have “no confidence” in President Pamela Whitten and announced plans to explore a strike.

IU grad workers ask Whitten for path to unionize, higher pay

The group reports about 1,300 card-carrying members. The workers requested a response from Whitten and the university by Jan. 29.

California Prop 12 now in effect; 1,250 producers in compliance

The law is causing pork producers nationwide to react, with an estimated 1,250, or about 4 percent, of producers and distributors coming into compliance.

Three full-tuition fellowships will be available annually.

Kappa Alpha Psi to partner with Kelley School of Business in MBA fellowship program

Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity is partnering with the Kelley School of Business to try to increase diversity in corporate leadership. The Kelley fellowship program will be open to all Kappa Alpha Psi graduates worldwide.

Protestors rally outside of the Indiana House chamber against House Bill 1002, which defines antisemitism and bans its teaching at Indiana schools, Thursday, Jan 18, 2024, in Indianapolis. Opponents to the bill say it could be used to shut down support for Palestine and criticism of Israel. The bill was passed unanimously and now advances to the state Senate.

Indiana bill defining antisemitism advances to state Senate

The Indiana state House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill that defines antisemitism as religious discrimination in education code.

The body overseeing the Monroe Convention Center expansion is expected to choose a construction manager for the project later this month.

CIB makes headway on convention center project, adds new member

The board is looking for a construction manager and owner’s representative for the project.

Columbus man receives probation in child solicitation case

John W. Johnson of Columbus was originally charged with a level 4 felony, but the charge was amended to a level 5 felony as part of a plea deal.

Nearly 40 state Attorneys General, including those of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to clamp down on counterfeit weight loss drugs.

Industry groups aim to change Indiana definition of PFAS, fear the toxic chemicals will be banned

Indiana manufacturers want to continue to use certain types of toxic PFAS. A state House bill, HB 1399, aims to change the definition of PFAS under Indiana law to exclude the specific chemicals they want to use.

Monroe County stormwater coordinator Kelsey Thetonia said there are streams on the west side of Bloomington that sink and reappear in places like Leonard Springs Nature Park.

Bill aims to increase cheaper housing in Monroe County. Experts say it won't, raise water concerns

Monroe County doesn’t allow home builders to build on a slope steeper than 15 percent. Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) said that’s too strict — his bill would increase the allowed slope to 25 percent.

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