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Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Commission Accepting Resident Proposals for Traffic Calming Projects

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2022

The City of Bloomington Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Commission (BPSC) is seeking proposals for resident-led projects to install traffic-calming devices on neighborhood and residential streets.

ACS and the AFT release a joint statement opposing proposed legislation

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2022

Anderson Community Schools (ACS) and the Anderson Federation of Teachers (AFT) oppose HB 1134, HB 1040, and other bills that would have a negative impact on public education in Indiana

City Women’s Commission Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2022

The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women is seeking nominees for the 2022 Woman of the Year, Toby Strout Lifetime Contribution, Emerging Leader and Young Woman of the Year awards. Although nominations for these awards are accepted year-around, the deadline for submission of nominations for 2022 is February 11.

Evansville sees 0.8% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 22, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in July in the Evansville metropolitan statistical area was 149,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson sees 3.7% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 22, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in July in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson metropolitan statistical area was 1,068,400, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Fort Wayne sees 3.2% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 22, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in July in the Fort Wayne metropolitan statistical area was 219,700, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

48 people die in Indiana from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Jan. 1

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 22, 2022

There were 48 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Indiana during the week ending Jan. 1, a 5.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

22 people die from diabetes mellitus in Indiana during week ending Jan. 8

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 21, 2022

There were 22 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Indiana in the week ending Jan. 8, making up 2.7 percent of total deaths by all causes in Indiana.

21 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Indiana during week ending Jan. 8

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 21, 2022

There were 21 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Indiana in the week ending Jan. 8, making up 2.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in Indiana.

Columbus sees 5.1% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 21, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in July in the Columbus metropolitan statistical area was 51,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

41 people die in Indiana from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Jan. 1

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 21, 2022

There were 41 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Indiana during the week ending Jan. 1, a 13.9 percent increase over the previous week.

40 people die in Indiana from diabetes mellitus in week ending Jan. 1

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 21, 2022

There were 40 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Indiana during the week ending Jan. 1, a 2.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

Bloomington sees 3.1% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 21, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in July in the Bloomington metropolitan statistical area was 70,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Elkhart-Goshen sees 14% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 21, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in July in the Elkhart-Goshen metropolitan statistical area was 141,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Convention of States rally planned at the Indiana State Capitol

By Press Release | Jan 21, 2022

The Indiana State Legislature is in session and grappling with more than 830 proposed bills

210 people die in Indiana from heart disease in week ending Dec. 25

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 21, 2022

There were 210 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Indiana during the week ending Dec. 25, a 24.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

113 people die from diseases of the heart in Indiana during week ending January 1

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 21, 2022

There were 113 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Indiana in the week ending January 1, making up 15.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Indiana.

Indiana ranks 16th in United States for non-farm payroll employees in September

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 21, 2022

Indiana's payroll numbers reveal it is ranked 16th for non-farm payroll employees in September, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Evansville sees 0.9% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Hoosier State Today | Jan 21, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in September in the Evansville metropolitan statistical area was 150,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.