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Owen County: Residents received $28.39 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.7% of income in Owen County, providing an average of $1,322 per capita to residents.

By Bloomington Leader | Mar 22, 2025

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Lawrence County residents received $14,304 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 17th in Indiana

In 2022, residents of Lawrence County received an average of $14,304 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 17th highest in Indiana.

By Bloomington Leader | Mar 17, 2025

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Greene County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.6% in 2022

By Bloomington Leader | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Greene County, providing an average of $1,313 per capita to residents.

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Lawrence County: Income Maintenance made up 2.5% of total income in 2022

By Bloomington Leader | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Lawrence County, providing an average of $1,283 per capita to residents.

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Greene County ranks 16th highest in Indiana for per capita government transfer income at $14,343 in 2022

By Bloomington Leader | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Greene County received an average of $14,343 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th highest in Indiana.

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Monroe County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.6% of income in 2022

By Bloomington Leader | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Monroe County, providing an average of $881 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards $96,000 in grants for economic development projects in Monroe County in 2023

By Bloomington Leader | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $96,000 in grants for economic development projects in Monroe County, Indiana.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Greene County

By Bloomington Leader | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Greene County received $3.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Lawrence County in 2021

By Bloomington Leader | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Lawrence County received $1.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Monroe County in 2021

By Bloomington Leader | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Monroe County received $1.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Owen County rise or fall in 2021?

By Bloomington Leader | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Owen County received $969,218 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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448 Owen County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Bloomington Leader | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Owen County received $1,171,184 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Monroe County receive in 2021?

By Bloomington Leader | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Monroe County received $799,381 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Greene County farmers in 2021 reached $4,095,899

By Bloomington Leader | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Greene County received $4,095,899 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Lawrence County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Bloomington Leader | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Lawrence County received $845,160 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Mayor Hamilton Appoints Angela Van Rooy as Interim Communications Director and Crystal Ritter as Interim Public Engagement Director

By Bloomington Leader Report | Jul 13, 2023

Mayor John Hamilton announced today the appointments of Angela Van Rooy as Interim Communications Director and Crystal Ritter as Interim Public Engagement Director for the City of Bloomington, effective July 17, 2023.

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Youth Artists' and Growers' at the Market; Concerts in the Parks; and Paddleboarding on Griffy Lake

By Bloomington Leader Report | Jul 10, 2023

Bloomington is a vibrant community filled with activity. Each month there are numerous opportunities to enjoy and engage, socially and civically.

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Local Air Quality Concerns from Canadian Wildfires

By Bloomington Leader Report | Jul 10, 2023

Local Bloomington area residents may have been aware of a haze in the air, which affected the air quality and reduced visibility.

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Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Shared by City of Bloomington Utilities

By Bloomington Leader Report | Jul 10, 2023

City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) published their annual drinking water quality report, providing information about local drinking water quality, data from tests conducted the previous year, and contact information for any questions or concerns.

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City of Bloomington Seeking Community Input on Climate Change Concerns and Social Vulnerabilities through Survey

By Bloomington Leader Report | Jul 10, 2023

The City of Bloomington through its Department of Economic and Sustainable Development (the City) is inviting community members to participate in a survey aimed at gathering valuable insights regarding climate change concerns and social vulnerabilities.