Get Active! Mark your calendar for four critical Indiana activism events this April: Medicaid protection (April 1), democracy reform rally (April 5), tariff impact analysis (April 12), and education advocacy day (April 14). These gatherings offer Hoosiers multiple opportunities to engage with pressing political and social issues affecting our state.

A Tie with Purpose: How organizations like UPAVIM and Sister Parish foster mutual understanding between North and South America while creating economic opportunities for women and implementing environmentally responsible farming practices.

In a groundbreaking move, Monroe County, Indiana, adopts its first-ever Climate Resilience Plan. The plan, the result of dedicated teamwork from IU McKinney Climate Fellows and O'Neill School students, will be put into action through a newly established Resilience Commission. This initiative positions Monroe County as a leader in local climate resilience and sustainable action.

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Explore Peter Iversen's approach to strengthening Monroe County's financial safeguards against regressive state policies and his vision for a strong local fiscal future.

Discover how Monroe County's extensive trail network provides vital transportation alternatives and community benefits, even during Indiana's record cold temperatures. This article explores the National Association of Counties' findings on trail systems as essential infrastructure.

A Path Forward: Learn how Monroe County, Indiana communities are responding to federal funding uncertainty through local nonprofit support. Discover actionable ways to help Medicaid recipients, schools, and United Way agencies maintain essential services.

Explore Monroe County's transformative 2025 budget of $122.5M, featuring strategic investments in employee benefits, climate action, and rural transit while maintaining strong fiscal responsibility.

The Monroe County Council took a major step forward by voting to provide the necessary revenue to provide reformative justice.

October is a great time to have fun and make a difference in picturesque Monroe County! Peter Iversen, an Indiana Democrat, curated a list of ideas for you, including the Halloween Bash, IU Football, early voting, IU Soccer, Budget adoption, and more!

Peter Iversen and Indiana Democrat endorses Jody Madeira for Monroe County Commissioner. Her legal background and tough campaigning, will make her a great elected official. Make sure to vote for Jody Madeira on November 05!

Peter Iversen, and Indiana Democrat, gives prepared remarks on shared values in Monroe County to expand community services for those incarcerated.

The 2025 Monroe County Budget is in progress, and here is a website to help simplify the parts of that process. This is Week 2 of the Budget cycle.

Council member Peter Iversen continues to support the expansion of the Monroe County Convention Center overseen by the CIB. The artistic renderings are produced by Schmidt Associates.

The 2025 Monroe County Budget is in progress, and here is a website to help simplify the parts of that process. This is Week 1 of the Budget cycle.

Peter Iversen, an Indiana Democrat, touts the benefits of building more homes in this housing crisis after local NIMBY votes have now rejected 482 homes, even as Kamala Harris promotes a housing plan to build 3 million homes across this great nation.

Many Monroe County elected officials won their races with less than 5% of public support. Turnout is something we know how to fix, so let’s roll our sleeves up and do something about it!

Peter Iversen joined the popular Turn Left pod with Dana Black to talk about political issues facing Hoosiers throughout Indiana.

HoosLeft interviewed Peter Iversen as he is seeking to represent you to secure the future for all of Monroe County. Our conversation covered topics of Housing, Jobs, DEI, Climate Action, the Jail, Annexation, and more.