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State Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday December 18, 2022 ( 72 items )  

AU Partners With Project Lead The Way for STEM Programs
ANDERSON, Indiana, Dec. 15 (TNSpar) -- Anderson University issued the following news release: Anderson University and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) recently entered into a partnership that will allow students to earn credits for AU through PLTW courses. Project Lead the Way) is a nonprofit organization that offers STEM programs to students of all ages, helping prepare them for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. PLTW's programs prepare students to work in STEM fields,   more

Ball State University Announces $7.5M in Gifts for Performing Arts Center
MUNCIE, Indiana, Dec. 17 (TNSfund) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Board of Trustees Honors Benefactors with Namings * * * Two gifts totaling $7.5 million, which will financially support the catalyst for the university's Village revitalization plan, were announced during Friday's Ball State Board of Trustees meeting, the final meeting of 2022. A $5 million gift from Marianne Glick and her husband, Mike Woods, and a $2.5 million gift from June Scheumann will  more

Comparative Oncology Research Center At Purdue To Be Named For Evan And Sue Ann Werling
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 15 (TNSfund) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: The Purdue University Board of Trustees has approved the naming of the Evan and Sue Ann Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center in recognition of the donors' $10 million gift. The center, part of the College of Veterinary Medicine, will partner with the Purdue Center for Cancer Research (PCCR) to advance cancer research benefiting pets and humans. The university will use the Werlings' gift t  more

Equitable Giving Lab Being Developed By Lilly Family School Of Philanthropy Will Provide New Insights Into Equity And Gaps In Funding For Under-Resourced Populations
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 (TNSfund) -- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Lilly Family School of Philanthropy issued the following news: * * * $3 million Google.org grant will help measure giving to nonprofits serving LGBTQ+, BIPOC, military veteran, women's and girls' communities * * * The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI is creating a new digital resource, The Equitable Giving Lab, that will bring an equity lens to philanthropy by measurin  more

Gov. Wolf Announces Funding to Bolster Electrician Workforce in Southwestern Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 17 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news: Governor Tom Wolf announced $200,000 in funding for the River Valley School District in Indiana County, through Pennsylvania's Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program (MTTC), to prepare students for electrical careers in residential, commercial, industrial, and lineman occupations. "It is absolutely crucial that we prepare students for good paying, in-demand car  more

Hanover College: Doctor Of Occupational Therapy Program Receives Higher Learning Commission Approval
HANOVER, Indiana, Dec. 14 (TNSacc) -- Hanover College issued the following news: Hanover College is launching a new hybrid, accelerated Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program as it continues to grow in the graduate health care space. The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has formally approved the College's doctoral program, which will allow students and faculty to live anywhere in the United States while they complete a two-year degree in less time than most traditional occupational thera  more

I&M Plans $51 Million Reliability Enhancement Project In Berrien County
BERRIEN, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) representatives plan to invest approximately $51 million to enhance the electric transmission network from New Buffalo to Bridgman. The New Buffalo-Bridgman Transmission Line Rebuild Project involves: * Rebuilding about 7 miles of power line from New Buffalo Substation, off East Clay Street, to Three Oaks Substation, off Hickory Street. * R  more

Ind. House Republicans: Baird To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) recently received appointments to serve as a member of two key House committees. Baird will serve as vice chair of the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee, and was reappointed to the House Ways and Means Committee. "It's imperative we keep our state moving in the right direction by passing a budget that adequately funds essential government ser  more

Ind. House Republicans: Boone County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Boone County lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville), elected to her first term in November, will serve as a member of the  more

Ind. House Republicans: Borders To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) recently received appointments to serve as a member of three key House committees. Borders will serve on the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee, the House Insurance Committee and the House Local Government Committee. He was also reappointed as an Assistant Majority Whip, a House Republican leadership position. "I look forward  more

Ind. House Republicans: Clay County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. Morrison will serve as chair of the House Environmental Affai  more

Ind. House Republicans: Elkhart County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Area lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) was reappointed as vice chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, and   more

Ind. House Republicans: Focusing On Issues Impacting Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The 2023 legislative session will soon begin, and I'm eager to get to work for the Hoosiers of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. This session, I received two new committee assignments and I look forward to joining fellow lawmakers to tackle issues important to Hoosiers. This session, I'll serve as vice chair of the House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee. It's important for state and loc  more

Ind. House Republicans: Fountain County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. Negele will serve as vice chair of the House Rules and Legislat  more

Ind. House Republicans: Genda, VanNatter To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. Genda, elected to his first term in November, will serve as v  more

Ind. House Republicans: Gibson County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) and Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. Hostettler will serve as a member of the House Employment  more

Ind. House Republicans: Hall To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) recently received appointments to serve as a member of three key House committees. Hall, elected to his first term in November, will serve as vice chair of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee, and as a member of the House Local Government Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee. "I appreciate the opportunity to use my experienc  more

Ind. House Republicans: Heaton To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) recently received appointments to serve as a member of two key House committees. Heaton will serve as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and as chair of the Higher Education Subcommittee. He will also serve on the House Financial Institutions Committee. Heaton was also reappointed as Majority Whip, a House Republican leadership position. "Ensuri  more

Ind. House Republicans: Henry County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Area lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown), elected to his first term in November, will serve as a member of the Hous  more

Ind. House Republicans: Jackson County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Local legislators recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) received an appointment to serve as vice chair of the House Veterans Affairs a  more

Ind. House Republicans: Jay County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. Lehman will serve on the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic De  more

Ind. House Republicans: Johnson County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Johnson County lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) will serve as vice chair of the House Education Committee, and a  more

Ind. House Republicans: Knox County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. Borders will serve on the House Commerce, Small Business   more

Ind. House Republicans: Kosciusko County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Dave Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. Abbott was reappointed as vice chair of the House Natural Resourc  more

Ind. House Republicans: Ledbetter To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) recently received appointments to serve as a member on key House committees. Ledbetter will serve as a member of the House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee, the House Government and Regulatory Committee, and the House Public Health Committee. She was also appointed Assistant Majority Caucus Chair, a House Republican leadership position. "As a n  more

Ind. House Republicans: Lehman To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) recently received appointments to serve as a member of three key House committees. Lehman will serve on the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee, the House Insurance Committee and the House Public Policy Committee. He was also reappointed as Majority Floor Leader, a House Republican leadership position. "This legislative session will   more

Ind. House Republicans: Lyness To Serve On Three Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 (TNSper) -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2022: State Rep. Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison) recently received appointments to serve on three key House standing committees. Lyness will serve as vice chair of the House Committee on Local Government, and as a member of the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee, and the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee. "Local governments have trem  more

Ind. House Republicans: Marshall County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) and Jake Teshka (R-South Bend) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. Jordan will serve as a member of the House Ways and Means Commi  more

Ind. House Republicans: Monroe County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Area lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman), elected to his first term in November, will serve as vice chair of the House Util  more

Ind. House Republicans: Montgomery County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Area lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) will serve as vice chair of the House Agriculture and Rural Development Comm  more

Ind. House Republicans: Morrison To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) recently received appointments to serve as a member of key House committees. Morrison will serve as chair of the House Environmental Affairs Committee, and as a member of the House Elections and Apportionment Committee, and House Natural Resources Committee. "As chair, I'm looking forward to diving into topics that impact our environment while also identifying  more

Ind. House Republicans: Northeast Indiana Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 17 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Northeast Indiana lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) is the new chair of the House Rules and Legislative Procedures Commi  more

Ind. House Republicans: Patterson To Serve On Three Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 (TNSper) -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2022: State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) recently received appointments to serve as a member of three key House committees. Patterson, elected to her first term in November, will serve on the House Roads and Transportation Committee, the House Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs, and the House Environmental Affairs Committee. "I'm excited to serve on thes  more

Ind. House Republicans: Payne To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 (TNSper) -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2022: State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. Payne was named vice chair of the House Elections and Apportionment Committee. "Maintaining fair and secure elections remains a top priority," Payne said. "I look forward to serving in this leadership role and helping support policies protect  more

Ind. House Republicans: Payne, Lyness To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2022: State Reps. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) and Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. Payne will serve as vice chair of the   more

Ind. House Republicans: Prescott To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) received appointments to serve as a member of three key House committees. Prescott will serve as a member of the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee, the House Judiciary Committee, and the House Ways and Means Committee. "As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, I look forward to helping craft Indiana's next two-year balanced budget  more

Ind. House Republicans: Rep. Jordan To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) recently received appointments to serve as a member of three key House committees. Jordan will serve as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and as chair of the Budget Subcommittee. He will also serve on the House Education Committee, and the House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee. "Committees are integral to the legislative process as lawma  more

Ind. House Republicans: Rep. King Honors Kevin Deary For His Positive Impact On Local Youth
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 17 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) recently presented Kevin Deary, retiring CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County, with a Heart of a Hoosier Award honoring his longstanding commitment to local youth. King said as CEO, Deary played an integral role in developing and transforming opportunities for youth involved with the Boys & Girls Club. For over 65 years, the Boys and Girls Clubs o  more

Ind. House Republicans: Reps. Devon, Teshka To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 (TNSper) -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Dale DeVon (R-Granger) and Jake Teshka (R-South Bend) recently received appointments to serve as members of key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. DeVon was reappointed as chair of the House  more

Ind. House Republicans: Rush County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Rush county's newly elected state representatives recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) received appointments to serve on the House Environmental  more

Ind. House Republicans: Shelby County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 (TNSper) -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2022: Shelby County's newly elected state representatives recently received appointments to serve on key House committees. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. State Rep. Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville) will serve as a member of the Hous  more

Ind. House Republicans: Thompson Statement On State's Strong Fiscal Outlook
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2022: * * * "Indiana is continuing to move in the right direction and our economy is growing. We are on solid fiscal footing, with low debt and strong reserves. "As we head into the budget-writing session, it will be important to maintain our commitment to fiscal responsibility while building on our growth. "We have opportunities to continue making strategic investments and funding crit  more

Ind. House Republicans: Tippecanoe County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2022: Tippecanoe County lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. State Rep. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort), elected to his first term in November, will ser  more

Ind. House Republicans: VanNatter To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2022: State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) was recently reappointed to serve as chair of the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee. VanNatter will also serve as a member of the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee, and the House Public Policy Committee. "Indiana's population and economic opportunities are on the rise, but we need to expand our sk  more

Ind. House Republicans: Vigo County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Area lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) will serve as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and as chair o  more

Ind. House Republicans; Vanderburgh County Lawmakers To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Area lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) will serve as vice chair of the House Government and Regulatory Reform Commi  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Deery Receives Senate Committee Assignments
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve on four committees for the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. Deery will serve on the following Senate committees: * Commerce and Technology; * Education and Career Development; * Insurance and Financial Institutions; and * Utilities. "I ran for office with the belie  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Leising - Public Input Sought For Drainage Task Force Meeting
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: The Drainage Task Force is seeking public input to discuss state drainage laws and how they affect the agriculture industry, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), co-chair of the task force. "Many Indiana residents attended last month's meeting to discuss our state's current land drainage laws, and their input was very beneficial in helping task force members pinpoint where issues may be s  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Raatz - Public Input Sought For Drainage Task Force Meeting
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: The Drainage Task Force is seeking public input to discuss state drainage laws and how they affect the agriculture industry, said State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond), member of the task force. "After hearing from constituents in Senate District 27 and those who attended last month's meeting, I understand how having clear land drainage laws is important to the safety of Hoosiers' homes and farms,"  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Statement From State Sen. Ryan Mishler On Today's Revenue Forecast
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2022: * * * "Our state remains on sound financial footing thanks to Indiana's longstanding commitment to fiscal discipline. "However, the economic growth is estimated to slow. While we have new money to spend, the agency requests to the State Budget Committee exceed that amount. "Those requests do not include K-12 tuition support or increased Medicaid costs. We also have over $1 billio  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: The Raatz Roundup - Take My 2023 Constituent Survey
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: It is easy to fixate on major decisions being made in Washington, D.C., but most people don't realize that state government has an even larger impact on our day-to-day life in many ways. Our Indiana General Assembly passes legislation each session that deals with important topics including education, agriculture, economic development, infrastructure and broadband - each of these issues d  more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Weekly Hearing Schedule for Dec. 12-16
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 9 (TNSsro) -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, December 12, 2022 CAUSE NO.: 37913-GCA139; ALJ: SPARKS DRAKE; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; ROOM: PNC, Room 224; PETITION OF FOUNTAINTOWN GAS COMPANY, INC. FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO ITS GCA RATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH INDIANA CODE Sec. 8-12-42(G). * * * Monday, December 12, 2022 CAUSE NO.: 37785-GCA125; ALJ: SPARKS DRAKE; TIME: 10:00 A.M.; ROOM: PNC, Roo  more

INDems Statement On Suzanne Crouch's Campaign For Indiana Governor
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 (TNStalk) -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2022, by Chairman Mike Schmuhl: * * * The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today issued the following statement by Chairman Mike Schmuhl in response to Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch's gubernatorial campaign announcement. "Suzanne Crouch spent eight years promising to take Indiana to the 'Next Level', but   more

Indiana Democratic Party: Mike Braun Admits the INGOP Has Failed Hoosiers During Campaign Announcement
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, highlighted a key point from U.S. Senator Mike Braun's gubernatorial campaign announcement: admitting the Indiana Republican Party has failed families across the state. During his remarks, Braun admitted Hoosiers are burdened by high healthcare costs, poor workforce development, a struggling ed  more

Indiana Department of Education: New Dashboard Empowers Hoosiers with Robust View of School and Student Performance
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release: The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) launched its new Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed Dashboard (Indiana GPS), which displays a transparent, robust view of school and student performance over multiple measures. "Through the launch of the Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed dashboard, Indiana is re-envisioning how we strategically display school and student performance," said D  more

Indiana House Democrats: Leader Giaquinta Announces House Democrat Leadership Team
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2022: Indiana House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) announced his appointments to the Indiana House Democratic Caucus leadership team. "It's an honor to announce the selection of these outstanding Hoosier Democrats to serve in caucus leadership positions during the 123rd Indiana General Assembly," GiaQuinta said. "These dedicated state representatives are ready to roll up their   more

Indiana House Democrats: Porter Statement On December Revenue Forecast
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2022: * * * A new state revenue forecast was released by the State Budget Agency projecting continued flush coffers for the state. The final forecast for the 2023 budget predicts an additional $1.6 billion in unexpected revenue. State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis), ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee, reacted to today's revenue forecast: "Economists believe we'  more

IU McKinney Civil Practice Clinic Successful in Another Expungement Case
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 15 (TNSgov) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: IU McKinney's Civil Practice Clinic has been successful in advocating on behalf of another client seeking expungement. The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the trial court's ruling in the case, Deon Willford v. State of Indiana, meaning that Willford may pursue his petition for expungement. The opinion, which specifically mentions the clinic and its work, was issued   more

Major Indiana Employers And Cities Call On Electric Utilities To Provide Renewable Energy Choices
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 16 -- Advanced Energy Economy issued the following news release: Indiana Advanced Energy Economy (Indiana AEE) is joined by the cities of Indianapolis and Bloomington, as well as companies Coca-Cola, Walmart, Salesforce, Cummins, Rivian, and Roche, all of which have headquarters or major operations in Indiana, in calling on Indiana's two largest utilities, Duke Energy and AES, to make it easier to purchase renewable energy in the state. These municipalities and companies for  more

Meltzer To Serve On Key House Committees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 14 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville) recentlyreceived appointments to serve as a member of three key House committees. Meltzer, elected to her first term this November, will serve as a member of the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee, the House Judiciary Committee and the House Local Government Committee. "Supporting public safety and law enforcement are top priorities for me," Melt  more

New Ball State University Study Identifies Most Likely Semiconductor Plant Locations In U.S.
MUNCIE, Indiana, Dec. 16 (TNSgov) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: The passage of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act has led to widespread enthusiasm regarding the possibility of increased manufacturing of semiconductors in the United States. With the likelihood of the U.S. experiencing growth in the manufacturing of semiconductors, researchers at Ball State University have pinpointed the locations across the country most likely to   more

Notre Dame: Rethinking Scrooge - Could Dickens' Most Famous Character Be Neurodivergent?
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Most would agree that Charles Dickens' classic novel "A Christmas Carol" offers a valuable lesson on how to treat others and a heartwarming tale of redemption -- but Essaka Joshua, an associate professor of English at the University of Notre Dame, believes there is more to the story. The novel's main character, Ebenezer Scrooge, is one of the most well-known fictional characters and is frequently p  more

Peoples Bank Donates Major Gift To Purdue University Northwest
WESTVILLE, Indiana, Dec. 14 (TNSfund) -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2022: Peoples Bank recently presented a check to Purdue University Northwest (PNW) in the amount of $38,500, confirming their pledge to provide financial support for the university and its students. The agreement includes a $30,000 endowment fund and a total of $8,500 in scholarships that will be funded over the next 5 years. The donation supports a longtime partnership with the un  more

Purdue University Northwest Announces New Dean Of The College Of Business
WESTVILLE, Indiana, Dec. 14 (TNSper) -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is pleased to announce Rachel Clapp-Smith will serve as the Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business, effective Jan. 3, 2023. Clapp-Smith was selected through a national search process. Clapp-Smith has served as interim dean of the PNW College of Business since February 2022. She oversees academic programs, faculty and operations in Managerial Studies, Qu  more

Purdue: National Academy Of Inventors Names Two Purdue Faculty As 2022 Fellows
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Two Purdue University engineering faculty members, one with a joint appointment in the College of Veterinary Medicine, have been named fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the organization announced on Thursday (Dec. 8). J. Paul Robinson, Distinguished Professor of Cytometry in the veterinary college's Department of Basic Medical Sciences and a professor in the Weldon School of Biom  more

Purdue: November Consumer Food Insights Report Examines Regional Attitudes
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 14 (TNSrpt) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Fairly stark regional differences about food spending emerged last month among surveyed U.S. consumers. However, similarities in food values also appear at the regional level, both according to the newly released Consumer Food Insights Report. The survey-based report out of Purdue University's Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability assesses food spending, consumer satisfaction and valu  more

Purdue: Scientists Get First-Ever Sound Recording Of Dust Devils (Tiny Tornadoes Of Dust, Grit) On Mars
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 14 (TNSjou) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: When the rover Perseverance landed on Mars, it was equipped with the first working microphone on the planet's surface. Scientists have used it to make the first-ever audio recording of an extraterrestrial whirlwind. The study was published in Nature Communications by planetary scientist Naomi Murdoch and a team of researchers at the National Higher French Institute of Aeronautics and Space and NAS  more

State Of Indiana Partners With Ivy Tech To Offer Education Opportunities For State Employees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 (TNSpar) -- Ivy Tech Community College issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2022: The State of Indiana and Ivy Tech Community College today announced a new partnership that will offer state employees an affordable education with no upfront tuition costs. "This is an investment in our state employees that provide them with more flexibility to pursue education opportunities that ultimately contribute to a stronger workforce," said Governor Eric J. Holcomb. "We are  more

State Rep. Robin Shackleford Named a Highland Leader
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 16 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) was named a Highland Leader for The Highland Project, a project aimed at creating generational wealth and creating more opportunities for African American women throughout the country. Shackleford, who is chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus and an independent life and health insurance broker outside of the Statehouse, joins the second cohort of Highlan  more

Taft: Carter Awarded Sagamore of the Wabash Award by Ind. Gov. Holcomb
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 14 (TNSawa) -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Vice President of Public Affairs Rob Carter was awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash Award by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb on Dec. 12. The award recognizes Carter for his vital role as Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Correction. In this role, he built a statewide network of leaders for Indiana Department of Correction facilities and was responsible for implementing the best training programs   more

University Of Indianapolis Receives $1 Million Grant From Lilly Endowment Inc. To Support Aspiring, Active Preachers
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 15 (TNSfund) -- The University of Indianapolis issued the following news release: The University of Indianapolis was recently awarded a grant for $1 million by Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of its Compelling Preaching Initiative. The grant will support the efforts of the Lantz Center Christian Vocation and Formation to strengthen preaching practices within congregations. UIndy will utilize grant funding to develop four new initiatives within the Lantz Center to help   more

University of Indianapolis: CareSource Foundation Funds Expansion of MICI-AHEC Certification Programs
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 17 (TNSfund) -- The University of Indianapolis issued the following news release: The Metropolitan Indianapolis-Central Indiana Area Health Education Center (MICI-AHEC), an organization dedicated to helping recruit, train and place health care professionals in rural and medically underserved communities, has received $82,000 of funding from the CareSource Foundation. The area health education center, which is hosted by The University of Indianapolis through a strateg  more