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5 days ago | tmnews.com | Chris Sims

President Donald Trump and his administration continue to make changes in his second term at the White House. The most recent Gallup and Reuters / Ipsos polls show different approval results than Monday's Rasmussen poll, while the most recent Quinnipac University poll published April 9 touches on questions that dive deeper than Trump's general approval rating and are listed below. So how exactly do Americans view Trump, his administration and the direction of the country right now?

1 week ago | tmnews.com | Laura Lane

It's true — you can't believe everything posted on social media. An April 21 Indiana State Police news release warns of a Facebook scam where false information is being disseminated in an attempt to gain personal data. The message, which is being posted and reposted, says police are seeking help to find a missing Bloomington Police Department officer. It lists the name of a real 28-year-old woman and gives her height and weight. A photo is attached.

1 week ago | tmnews.com | Brittany Carloni

A bill that requires county sheriffs to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement about people in their jails who may not legally be in the U.S. is on its way to Gov. Mike Braun. But other measures targeting illegal immigration, including one proposal advocated for by the GOP members of Indiana's congressional delegation, couldn't muster enough support to cross the finish line this legislative session. The Indiana House on Wednesday voted 58-19 to send House Bill 1393 to Braun’s desk.

1 week ago | tmnews.com | Rob King

Indiana's JAG program, a national workforce preparation initiative, faces potential defunding in the current House budget. The program boasts a 96.6% graduation rate and facilitated over 2,000 employer engagements in 2024. JAG provides students with essential employability skills and connects them with post-secondary education and career opportunities.

1 week ago | tmnews.com | Boris Ladwig

The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County will use a $7.4 million Lilly Endowment grant to combat homelessness, focusing on those without shelter. The grant will fund initiatives including housing subsidies for at-risk families, permanent housing programs, and hiring additional case managers. While overall homelessness remains steady, unsheltered homelessness has increased significantly in the region.