Monroe County commissioners adopt resolution advancing Justice Project and ask council to fund start before bonds The board approved Resolution 2026-09 naming North Park as a continued option for the Justice Project, directing the county council to consider using cash on hand before issuing bonds and sending a copy to the ICLU amid an April 15 deadline tied to a 2009 settlement.

Monroe County commissioners have taken a critical step by approving a resolution that keeps North Park in the running for the Justice Project, all while facing an imminent deadline with the Indiana Civil Liberties Union.

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Alert: SB I-75 closed after Otter Creek Rd Exit 9 in #MonroeCounty due to a vehicle fire. mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map?...

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Know your rights. Trans and GNC name change edition. To register bit.ly/ROCTDOV-KYR. 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Wednesday March 25th Live Webinar.

Name Change Clinic. 11 am – 1 pm Tuesday March 31st. What better way to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility than taking a step toward fully living in your truth? Join Next Generation

Thank you to our community partners. Planned Parenthood, Unity Fellowship, Trans Alliance of Greater Rochester, Spotted Rabbit Studio, Pittsford CommUNITY, ROCDSA, University of Rochester Graduate Labor Union, WAVE, NGMT, Rochester Rainbow Union

This Trans Day of Visibility, community partners are helping Trans and gender-diverse people take the next step toward legally affirming their identity.

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Visit bureau reports mixed tourism figures, outlines visitor center timeline and major convention leads Staff told the Commission and Visitors Bureau the local lodging market showed gains in January 2026 while short-term rentals lagged; officials outlined a design-build schedule for a new visitor center and touted major convention leads backed by a state grant.

Monroe County's tourism is on a rollercoaster ride, with lodging revenues climbing while short-term rentals take a dive—what's next for the visitor center and major conventions?

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District staff outline questions about scaling apartment-and-church composting pilot Staff updated the executive committee on a composting pilot that the district assumed from a departing contractor, reporting frequent bin repairs, labor and material costs, training needs and a decision point about whether to continue servicing sites past the partner period or shift to a fee-based/support role.

The Waste Reduction District faces a crucial decision on whether to continue hands-on composting support or shift to a fee-based model as they tackle costly repairs and training challenges.

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District 61 race: Incumbent Matt Pierce and challenger Liliana Young clash over housing, health care, education and data centers At a DSA-hosted forum in Bloomington, State Rep. Matt Pierce and challenger Liliana Young traded sharply different approaches to housing, Medicaid, education funding and data-center regulation, with Young pressing for structural change and Pierce stressing legislative experience and targeted amendments.

In a riveting candidate forum, Rep. Matt Pierce and challenger Liliana Young clashed over bold visions for housing, health care, and education that could reshape District 61.

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9th District forum: candidates debate Medicare for All, Israel policy, ICE and education Four 9th Congressional District candidates — Floyd Taylor (independent), Kyle Rourke (Republican), Dr. Tim Peck and Brad Meyer — debated health-care proposals, U.S. policy on Israel and Gaza, immigration enforcement, teacher shortages and student loans at a Bloomington forum hosted by DSA.

Four candidates sparred over crucial issues like health care and immigration at a heated forum in Bloomington, revealing stark divisions in their visions for Indiana's future.

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Fiscal committee seeks measurable priorities for 2027 budget, plans public deliberation The committee agreed to synthesize overlapping council survey items into a shorter set of measurable priorities for the 2027 budget, emphasize outcome measurability and staff-time implications, and hold a public deliberation session; a draft memo will be circulated to members this weekend.

The fiscal committee is streamlining budget priorities for 2027, aiming to transform overlapping council initiatives into a focused action plan that drives real change.

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Ellettsville and Richland Township officials outline proposed fire territory, budget and tax impacts At a second public hearing on a proposed Ellettsville–Richland fire protection territory, the town and township’s presenters outlined a projected 2027 operating budget of about $3.8 million, an equipment‑replacement fund and estimated tax impacts (about $16/month for an average Richland homeowner).

Ellettsville and Richland Township officials are proposing a new fire protection territory that could impact homeowner taxes by about $16 per month starting in 2027—will your wallet be ready for it?

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BZA approves tree and riparian relief but denies lot‑size and setback waivers for North Grove subdivision After hours of testimony from neighbors, the Bloomington Board of Zoning Appeals approved variances allowing tree‑remediation and limited riparian disturbance for the proposed North Grove subdivision at 2511 North Dunn Street, but denied relief for minimum lot area, lot width and side‑yard setbacks. The vote was unanimous.

The Bloomington Board of Zoning Appeals has made a pivotal decision on the controversial North Grove subdivision, balancing tree preservation with development needs, but not everyone is happy.

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Monroe County commissioners say financing could allow a new jail but debate size, site and services Commissioners reviewed a county council resolution and financial analysis that show a potential maximum bond capacity near $170 million, then debated trade-offs including single-story design, colocation with other justice services, and investing in treatment programming to reduce recidivism.

Monroe County commissioners are at a crossroads, debating the future of a new jail and whether to prioritize cost or long-term effectiveness in treatment and design.

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MOU | Monroe County Department of Job and Family Services Monroe County Department of Family Services Woodsfield is the local county Social Services Department that handles family support social services. These services include a variety of financial resourc...

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MONROE COUNTY JFS — MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING POSTED
– Memorandum of Understanding added outlining coordinated efforts to address child abuse and neglect.
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Tornado rips through Monroe County Airport property; council approves $35,000 for repairs and vehicle reclassification An EF-2 tornado moved across airport property on Feb. 19, damaging hangars, fencing and support infrastructure. The County Council approved transfers and a $35,000 appropriation for emergency repairs and vehicle reclassification while airport staff coordinates insurance claims and cleanup.

An EF-2 tornado wreaked havoc at Monroe County Airport, damaging hangars and prompting an urgent $35,000 repair request from the county council.

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Monroe County Council adopts resolution recommitting to a new jail as financial analysis narrows feasible bond size After a Financial Solutions Group briefing that narrowed realistic bonding capacity, the Monroe County Council unanimously adopted a resolution reaffirming its commitment to provide constitutional care by pursuing a new jail facility and outlining near-term benchmarks, partnerships and funding workstreams.

Monroe County Council has made a bold move to secure "constitutional care" in jails, committing to a new facility despite tightened financial limits.

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Redevelopment commission advances Curry Pike reconstruction bids after low bid exceeds estimate The Monroe County redevelopment commission opened five sealed bids for Curry Pike reconstruction; the low bid was $679,428.75 against an engineer estimate of $609,993.75 and the commission approved forwarding the bids to the commissioners' meeting after a 4–1 vote.

The Monroe County redevelopment commission is pushing ahead with the Curry Pike reconstruction project, despite the low bid coming in higher than expected!

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Monroe County election board debates 16 vs. 28 days of early voting, considers reallocating resources At a Feb. 19 meeting the Monroe County election board weighed whether to offer 28 or 16 days of early voting, noting a tradeoff between early voting resources and expanding Election Day polling locations; the board plans additional scheduling decisions and will send postcards to registered voters with election information.

Monroe County's election board is torn between 16 and 28 days of early voting—will your access to the polls be impacted?

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Ellettsville–Richland reorganization committee posts subcommittee drafts, sets timeline; residents ask about tax impacts The Richland township and town of Ellettsville reorganization committee set deadlines for subcommittee drafts, passed a motion to post final subcommittee drafts before combining them, and heard public questions about how reorganization would affect residents' taxes.

The Ellettsville-Richland reorganization committee is making strides with a clear timeline and open communication, but residents are left wondering how this will impact their taxes.

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City awarded $1.44 million in Safe Streets for All funding to expand corridor studies and demonstrations City staff said a federal Safe Streets for All grant will bring $1,440,000 plus a 20% local match for corridor studies, demonstration projects (hardened center lines, signal conversions) and materials over five years; staff outlined allocations and next steps pending a formal grant agreement.

Bloomington is set to transform its streets with a groundbreaking $1.44 million federal grant aimed at enhancing safety and traffic flow over the next five years!

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Richland-Bean Blossom board warned of multi-year shortfall; special-education placements cost nearly $1 million a year The Richland-Bean Blossom school board heard projections that the district could lose roughly $900,000–$1,000,000 in operations funding starting in 2026 and that two private special-education placements will cost the district almost $1 million per year, with SEEK reimbursement covering most of that amount.

The Richland-Bean Blossom school board faces a looming financial crisis, warning of a potential $1 million loss in operations funding while grappling with skyrocketing special-education costs.

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Residents press Bloomington to end or pause Flock Safety contracts; council member proposes pause At a Feb. 18 Bloomington City Council session summarized on Cats Week, multiple residents urged ending the city's contract with Flock Safety over privacy and misuse concerns; Council member Isak Asari introduced a draft resolution to pause expansion of automated license-plate readers as "a first step."

Bloomington residents are rallying to halt the city’s partnership with Flock Safety, raising serious concerns over privacy and surveillance misuse.

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