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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday October 16, 2022 ( 10 items )  

CAIR Calls For Policy Update Following Racist Chant Targeting Indiana High School Volleyball Players
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2022: The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for a policy update following an incident in which players on a high school girls volleyball team were targeted with racist chants and gestures at a game in Indiana. Parents of Black athletes on Pike High School's girls' volleyball team are calling   more

CivicScience Rejoins RAB For Upcoming "Radio Works For Retail" Live Presentation
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 11 (TNStalk) -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following agency statement on Oct. 10, 2022: * * * As part of RAB's Radio Works initiative, the next presentation in the series, titled "Radio Works for Retail," will aid sellers with the tools they need to prospect in the category. The Q4 holiday season is crucial for retail brands and with current supply chain delays, consumers are shopping for their gifts earlier than usual. Casey Taylor, vice president of   more

IDDC CEO Elaine Bedel Named Bayh-Lugar 2022 Government Leader of the Year by Indiana Chamber
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 12 (TNSawa) -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2022: Sometimes it takes a vocal advocate to make a real difference. For the last two years, that's exactly what Elaine Bedel has been to the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC). As secretary and CEO of the state agency, its mission to attract and retain talent, graduates and visitors has become her passion - with positive activity and emphasis raised to a new   more

NAGC Congratulates 2022 Award Recipients
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (TNSawa) -- The National Association for Gifted Children issued the following news release: The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is pleased to announce its 2022 award recipients! We congratulate these dedicated educators, leaders, scholars, and advocates who support the growth and development of all gifted and talented children. We look forward to celebrating their achievements at the Celebration of Excellence during the NAGC22 in Indianapolis, Indiana. A. Ha  more

NAGC Congratulates 2022 Carolyn Callahan Doctoral Student Award Recipients
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSawa) -- The National Association for Gifted Children issued the following news release: The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is pleased to announce the 2022 Carolyn Callahan Doctoral Student Award recipients. Each year, the Association recognizes up to five doctoral students who have demonstrated exemplary work in research, publications, and educational service, as well as their potential for future scholarship. This year's recipients include. * Aakash Ch  more

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics: 2022-23 Women's Cross Country Runners of the Week
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 13 (TNSawa) -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news: Runners of the week are evaluated on their performance during the week prior to the announcement. Each runner is selected out of a pool of conference award winners. Week 6 (October 12) Runner of the Week: Sydney Little Light, Rocky Mountain (Mont.) Little Light set a 40-second personal best by breaking the 17-minute mark in her individual victory over a field of DII run  more

Q&A With Dr. Tenika Holden-Flynn, Enroll Indy's New Executive Director
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 14 (TNStalk) -- The Mind Trust posted the following Q&A on Oct. 13, 2022, with Enroll Indy Executive Director Holden-Flynn: * * * Career educator Dr. Tenika Holden-Flynn recently became the newest Executive Director of Enroll Indy, our city's unified enrollment platform. She has served as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, principal, and most recently as the Founding Head of School for Herron Preparatory Academy. The Mind Trust sat down with Dr. Holden-Flyn  more

SPJ Chapters Recognized With Circle Of Excellence Awards
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 12 (TNSawa) -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists has recognized a select group of chapters in its annual Circle of Excellence Awards. These awards honor contributions to the Society's missions, including First Amendment and Freedom of Information activity, campus relations and scholarship activities, chapter communications and activities promoting diversity among journalists, professional devel  more

Steelworkers Ratify Historic Agreement with Cleveland-Cliffs Steel
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 (TNSres) -- The United Steelworkers issued the following news release on Oct. 12, 2022: The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that workers have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new, four-year contract covering roughly 12,000 members at thirteen Cleveland-Cliffs Steel locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia and Minnesota. USW International Vice President (Administration) David McCall, who chaired the negotiations, said that union me  more

Teamsters: Republic Airways Pilots Secure Major Improvements With New Collective Bargaining Agreement
PLAINFIELD, Indiana, Oct. 13 (TNSsel) -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release: Republic Airways pilots have ratified a new agreement that includes historic increases to compensation and retirement benefits. Of the pilots represented by Teamsters Local 357 who participated, 91.5 percent voted in favor of the agreement. "The goal of these negotiations was to secure improvements that would attract new pilots who are beginning their career and retain the exp  more