Ethan Sandweiss
Multimedia Journalist-
IU alumni elected Vivian Winston to the board three years ago, but Gov. Mike Braun removed her this spring after last-minute changes to state law gave him full control of the board. -
Three emeritus faculty sued IU earlier this year after a state law blocked them from participating in university governance. -
Following a protest at the Statehouse over state Republicans’ congressional redistricting plan, the former Indiana politician appeared at the opening of the Monroe County Democrats’ new community space at its Second Street headquarters. -
The Bloomington chapter of the American Association of University Professors protested the changes in August. -
A 2024 law holds back third graders who don’t pass IREAD after several attempts. Based on 2023 numbers, more than 7,000 more students could repeat third grade this year with the new provisions. -
Just south of downtown on Walnut St., businesses and property owners say they’re losing business over problems caused by street homelessness. -
Historically the two parties have rotated the position every one to two years, and the most recent chair was a Democrat. But a change in state law this year makes the office’s term up to four years. -
Monroe County Councilors discussed cost-saving measures, since the county lost some ability to sell bonds under a new state law. -
A full transfer to another jail would be complicated, the Sheriff's office said, and cause lengthy and unnecessary disruptions. -
The trustees held a rare public committee meeting, but earlier this month they may have violated Indiana's open door law.
