On Tuesday night, Representative Fred Upton announced his support for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Upton is a Republican who represents the Sixth District in southwestern Michigan. He is the latest Republican to announce support for impeachment following last week’s insurrection at the Capitol. The Congressman issued the following statement: Today the President characterized…
If Representative Jackie Walorski had an inkling of honor – or respect for the people of Indiana’s 2nd Congressional district – she would tender her resignation from Congress, effective immediately. The five-term Republican dishonored her office when she aided and abetted insurrectionists at the United States Capitol. Rather than stand up to the mob, Walorski…
Black Lives Matter South Bend released a statement on Thursday condemning Trump supporters’ siege of the Capitol Building in Washington DC. On a day when Congress convened to formalize President-elect Joe Biden’s win in the November 2020 presidential election, the heart of American democracy descended into chaos as Trump supporters heeded the call of their…
The League of Women Voters and the American Democracy Project are hosting a series of debates for the upcoming Congressional, state, and county elections. “We are delighted to be able to bring these political debates to people despite the pandemic,” said Dr. Elizabeth Bennion, Director of Voter Services and Engagement for the League and Campus Director of…
Governor Eric Holcomb announced today that Indiana’s May 5 primary has been delayed until June 2. Holcomb signed Executive Order 20-07 directing that the primary be rescheduled. Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson and the chairs of the state Democratic and Republican parties agree with the delay. “As Indiana’s Chief Election Officer, it is my…
The following is a prepared statement from South Bend Mayor James Mueller. It is being published verbatim for the public record. Good morning. We got some more tests back and have some updates on action steps. Out of 126 test results through last night, we now have five positive cases in St. Joseph County, three…
Indiana’s May 5th primary is fast approaching. In fact, the registration deadline is April 6. If you are interested in learning more about local candidates on the ballot in St. Joseph County, IUSB is hosting a series of debates in the coming weeks. The first debate will actually be this Monday. These events are free…
The special prosecutor investigating the fatal officer-involved shooting of Eric Logan is expected to announce his findings on Friday at 11:00 AM. Ric Hertel – who serves as the prosecutor of Ripley County – was appointed special prosecutor last July. Additionally, South Bend’s city government will host what it is calling a “community conversation forum.”…
The registration deadline to vote in the 2020 presidential primary is fast approaching. Monday, April 6 is your last chance to register in Indiana if you plan to vote in the May 5th primary. If you need to register or change your address, the good news is that it is not too late. You have…
The League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the founding of both the local and national leagues the same year, with a series of events throughout 2020. The series, “Owning Our Past, Imagining Our Future,” celebrates suffrage for women and the work of the League,…
