WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 13 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: An expansive, multidecadal agricultural dataset is now available from Purdue University. The Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center (SEPAC) drainage research data are from a long-term subsurface drainage project that was conducted at SEPAC in Jennings County, Indiana, from 1984 to 2020. SEPAC is one of eight Purdue Agricultural Centers (PACs) across Indiana that researchers use to conduct applied fie  more

GOSHEN, Indiana, Jan. 10 (TNSbook) -- Goshen College issued the following news: Dr. Ann Hostetler, Goshen College Professor Emerita of English, is a contributor to an upcoming book, People Get Ready: Twelve Jesus-Haunted Misfits, Malcontents, and Dreamers in Pursuit of Justice edited by Peter Slade, Shea Tuttle and Jacqueline A. Bussie. People Get Ready is a collection of succinct biographies that tell the stories of twelve modern apostles who lived the gospel mission and unsettles what we thi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 13 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2023: House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) today released Indiana House Republicans' priorities for the 2023 legislative session. Huston said maintaining fiscal responsibility, looking out for Hoosier taxpayers and keeping government small will be top of mind as lawmakers craft the state's next two-year budget. "Taxpayers expect and deserve to have a state government that takes care   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 13 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) authored legislation that would boost transparency in Hoosier school board elections by allowing candidates to declare a party affiliation. "Over the last few years, school board elections and policies impacting our kids have really been in the spotlight," Morrison said. "The pandemic-related lockdowns, masking and e-learning underscored the significant role ou  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 13 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) is calling on Indiana's truckers to help identify potential victims and report suspected crimes. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, sex trafficking often occurs at truck stops and is commonly advertised online or through citizens band radio, typically by using codes or signals. T  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 14 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: In her first act as a lawmaker, State Rep. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) is working on legislation to further protect Hoosiers' Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Sweet's bill, known as the Second Amendment Preservation Act, would ensure certain federal laws infringing on lawful gun owners remain invalid and unenforceable in Indiana, and would establish civil penalties for those in violatio  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville, issued the following statement on Gov. Eric Holcomb's 2023 State of the State address: * * * "Hoosiers should be excited about the state of our state and what lies ahead. From companies choosing to locate here to impressive investments in communities across Indiana, our state is in a strong position thanks to continued steady conservative leadership. "This session, my caucus and I are prioritizing   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2023: State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) honored Hoosier veterans with the ninth annual Indiana Military and Veterans Legislative Day event. "It is an honor to be part of this important event that connects Hoosier military and veterans with the resources they may need," Crider said. "This event is a great opportunity for us to honor our military members and veterans while provi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) will be spearheading efforts to increase compensation for the Indiana State Police (ISP) this session. Senate Republicans have included increasing ISP pay in their 2023 caucus agenda. The caucus aims to increase wages for ISP officers and alter the pay matrix from 20 years (the current timeline) to 15 years so they see a significantly faster salary increa  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) attended the State Agriculture and Rural Leaders (SARL) 2023 Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit in Charleston, South Carolina last week. As chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and member of the SARL National Board of Directors, Leising spoke about strategies for agriculture policy on a panel with legislative leaders from California and Alaska. "  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) recently filed a bill to provide tax relief to Indiana small businesses. Senate Bill 2 would change state tax law so that LLCs and S Corps can deduct all state tax payments on federal tax returns, resulting in what could be $50 million in federal tax savings for Hoosier small businesses. "One of my primary goals in the Senate is to make it easier and les  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 10, 2023: * * * "In his State of the State address this evening, Gov. Eric Holcomb highlighted his goal to again increase funding for K-12 education. "This boost in funding would allow school districts across the state to increase teacher salaries and help tackle the shortage of educators across Indiana. "Having good teachers in the classroom is important to keeping Hoosier families in Ind  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Senate Bill 322 authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington), would make the breaded pork tenderloin the official state sandwich. Located in downtown Huntington, Nick's Kitchen is home to the first Hoosier breaded pork tenderloin. Founded by Nick Freienstein, Nick's Kitchen has been serving customers the famous breaded pork tenderloin since 1908. "Having the home of the breaded pork tenderloi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 (TNStalk) -- Indiana State Rep. Phil GiaQuinta, D-Fort Wayne, issued the following statement: * * * After Governor Eric Holcomb gave the annual State of the State address, Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) today provided the House Democrats' response to the speech: "The Crossroads of America represents the best of this nation. Hoosiers are some of the most humble, hard-working and patriotic Americans. More than a decade of Republican leadership ha  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- Indiana State Sen. Scott Alexander, R-Muncie, issued the following statement on Jan. 10, 2023, on Gov. Eric Holcomb's 2023 State of the State address: * * * "I am looking forward to working with the governor and the House to pass a responsible budget that addresses the needs of Hoosiers and keeps the state moving in the right direction. "There have been great discussions concerning workforce development and positive changes in education that focus on students  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- Indiana State Sen. Eric Bassler, R-Washington, issued the following statement on Jan. 11, 2023, on Gov. Eric Holcomb's 2023 State of the State address: * * * "Gov. Holcomb suggests a number of worthwhile initiatives for state legislators to consider this session, especially those surrounding the improvements to Indiana's workforce and education system. "As the governor mentioned, Forbes ranked Indiana as 'the best state to start a business in 2023.' This is a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- Indiana State Sen. Vaneta Becker, R-Evansville, issued the following statement on Jan. 11, 2023, on Gov. Eric Holcomb's 2023 State of the State address: * * * "I was encouraged by the governor's speech last night and look forward to implementing his plans to address issues facing our state, specifically in regard to increasing education funding and improving public health. "It was great to hear the governor's proposed funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Li  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- Indiana State Sen. Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores, issued the following statement on Jan. 10, 2023, on Gov. Eric Holcomb's 2023 State of the State address: * * * "I am pleased to hear Gov. Holcomb is seeking to invest in Hoosiers by improving K-12 funding, school safety and mental health care. "Ensuring Indiana schools have the proper funding to support our educators is crucial to providing our children with a well-rounded education. Our student's education   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- Indiana State Sen. Brian Buchanan, R-Lebanon, issued the following statement on Jan. 10, 2023, on Gov. Eric Holcomb's 2023 State of the State address: * * * "During his State of the State address tonight, Gov. Holcomb highlighted his priorities for the 2023 legislative session. "One of the governor's main agenda items this year is to increase K-12 funding. "This initiative will help increase the salaries of Indiana's teachers in districts across the state an  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- Indiana State Sen. Jim Buck, R-Kokomo, issued the following statement on Jan. 11, 2023, on Gov. Eric Holcomb's 2023 State of the State address: * * * "Yesterday, Gov. Holcomb outlined a number of priorities and goals during his address, including securing Indiana's economy, improving public health access and investing in public school systems. "I support the governor's proposal to make an additional $1 billion contribution to the Pre-1996 Teachers' Retirement  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- Indiana State Sen. Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso, issued the following statement on Jan. 10, 2023, on Gov. Eric Holcomb's 2023 State of the State address: * * * "I am pleased to see Gov. Holcomb's leadership in improving Indiana's public health system. As reflected in the three priority bills I am bringing this session, I hope to implement some of the governor's vision from his Public Health Commission this session. "Senate Bill 4 would help promote collaborat  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- Indiana State Sen. Dan Dernulc, R-Highland, issued the following statement on Jan. 10, 2023, on Gov. Eric Holcomb's 2023 State of the State address: * * * "I was impressed to hear all of the accomplishments our state has achieved in recent years and the goals the governor has in mind going forward. It was also encouraging that his initiatives involved investing more in Indiana classrooms, state police and the mental health of Hoosiers. "We need to invest in t  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- Indiana State Sen. Stacey A. Donato, R-Logansport, issued the following statement on Jan. 11, 2023, on Gov. Eric Holcomb's 2023 State of the State address: * * * "Yesterday, Gov. Holcomb outlined his 2023 agenda and shared our state's impressive accomplishments over the past year. "The governor's plan addressing mental health, addiction, maternal and infant mortality, and assisting our veterans in need of mental health resources is encouraging to hear. "We n  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- Indiana State Sen. Jean Leising, R-Oldenburg, issued the following statement on Jan. 10, 2023, on Gov. Eric Holcomb's 2023 State of the State address: * * * "Gov. Eric Holcomb outlined a number of priorities in his State of the State address, including helping more students obtain financial aid for higher education by auto enrolling students into the 21st Century Scholars Program. "In 2022, I authored Senate Enrolled Act 82, which encourages students to see c  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2023: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today criticized the Republican supermajority at the statehouse for presenting an agenda that favors special interests and culture wars instead of solving the top issues facing families across the state. Republican officials have introduced extreme measures like so-called "Don'  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2023: The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced that 48 school districts and charter schools across Indiana will receive nearly $2.2 million in STEM Integration Grant funding. This grant will support Hoosier schools in integrating science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) instruction and learning opportunities into the classroom, improving access and   more

MUNCIE, Indiana, Jan. 10 (TNSper) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced he has reappointed Henry Hall and Rick Hall to the Ball State University Board of Trustees. Both members were reappointed to four-year terms, which are effective through 2026. "We are grateful to Gov. Holcomb and the State of Indiana for their support of our University, and for their diligence in selecting an excellent, diverse Board of Trustees," Ball State Boar  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 13 (TNSres) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: IU McKinney Professor Jennifer Drobac has given countless interviews on religious, reproductive, and sex-based civil rights. She remains in demand by local, national, and international media for her expertise in these areas of the law. Professor Drobac has been helping media members to translate the law and complex legal issues for the public. The advent of the #MeToo movement an  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 (TNSper) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: Shelley Jackson, J.D. '07, a partner at Indianapolis-based law firm Krieg DeVault, has been named chair of the labor and employment practice group. Jackson is a member of IU McKinney's Black Alumni Council. Throughout her career, Jackson has focused her practice on health law, employment law, professional license defense, and data privacy and security. She joined Krieg DeVault in  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 14 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2023: The beginning of a new year feels like a fresh start -- a time to create healthy habits and improve one's health. But efforts to improve your health can be complicated by health myths. Dr. Aaron Carroll is the chief health officer at Indiana University and a professor of pediatrics at the IU School of Medicine. He is the author of "The Bad Food Bible" and co-author of three additio  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 12 (TNSjou) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Researchers at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and the University of Missouri have devised a more accurate model to predict recessions and economic slowdowns, based on the aggregate probability of financial misreporting in the economy. Kelley School accounting professors Messod D. Beneish and David B. Farber found that recessions and economic slowdowns are more probable when there i  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 10 (TNSjou) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Mohit Verma's research team at Purdue University has developed innovative paper-based, rapid-result tests for bovine respiratory disease and COVID-19. Now the researchers are adapting their technology for produce safety risk assessment. "We've already done some preliminary tests out in the field, which will be published in the next few months," said Verma, assistant professor in Agricultural and B  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 (TNSpro) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law has announced its part-time J.D. program will be offered in a hybrid format, with both in-person instruction and an online component, beginning at the start of the next academic year in August 2023. IU McKinney is the first Indiana law school to offer the J.D. degree in a hybrid format. The new program combines significant i  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, Jan. 13 (TNSper) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Kelli Huth will rejoin Ball State University as associate vice president for community engagement, effective Jan. 17, Dr. Charlene Alexander, chief strategy officer, announced. Ms. Huth is succeeding Delaina Boyd, who retired from Ball State in December after 32 years of service. In her new role, Ms. Huth will advance the university's overarching community outreach and engagement efforts while develop  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 11 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) recently honored former Lawrence County Sheriff Mike Branham with the Circle of Corydon Award. Branham served with the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department for more than 30 years in numerous roles, including corrections officer, reserve deputy, 911 dispatcher and supervisor, patrol deputy, detective and detective sergeant, and chief deputy. He served as sheriff fr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 11 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2023: Attorney General Paxton has joined an Indiana-led cert-stage amicus brief that calls for the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case that has important implications for commerce, transportation, and the ability of local emergency services to carry out their duties in a timely manner. In State of Ohio v. CSX Transportation, the Ohio Supreme Court recently held that an Ohio "anti-blocking  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 10 (TNSper) -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ice Miller is pleased to announce John Pence has joined the firm's Public Affairs Group as Director of Public Affairs. A trusted advisor to federal, state, and local government leaders and officials, Pence brings a diverse corporate and political background to the firm's growing Washington, D.C. office. Pence will assist current and future clients with issue monitoring, advocacy and engagement  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 13 (TNSrpt) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: After a year of economic shocks that included supply chain disruption, global conflict, tight margins and historic inflation, Purdue University Department of Agricultural Economics experts are looking ahead to what the agricultural sector can expect in 2023. Those findings were recently published in the Purdue Agricultural Economics Report's annual outlook issue. "Signs are pointing to another unc  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 13 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers study the past of space and chart our future * * * Scientists and engineers at Purdue University focus on a future in the stars, with research stretching from what moondust can tell us about the history of the solar system to future exploration priorities on Mars and beyond. Research at Purdue is involved in the latest discoveries by NASA's Perseverance rover mission and can o  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 13 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University's Center for Global Trade Analysis has released a new version of the Global Trade Analysis Project's GTAP database, the 11th in the series. The new version of the database captures economic flows across 160 countries and regions, 141 of which represent individual countries accounting for 99% of global output and 96% of global population. The economic flows are categorized into 65  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 12 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Data trends that emerged in 2022 help demonstrate that most people are slow to start spending differently when it comes to their favorite foods, despite an economic environment much different than when the year began. But there are some notable exceptions to this stickiness in food behaviors and preferences, according to the newly released Consumer Food Insights Report. The survey-based report out  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 12 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2023: The standard image of Antarctica is vast, featureless sheets of ice and blowing blizzards. But soaring rocky mountains with deep valleys cut like a knife into the continent of Antarctica, evoking the lavish landscapes of the American Southwest's Monument Valley. Here, ancient rocks reach for the cold blue sky, and here is where Marissa Tremblay, assistant professor of earth, atmosp  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 11 (TNSper) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Jessica Gurevitch has joined the Purdue College of Agriculture as the new department head for Forestry and Natural Resources. She will also join the department's faculty as a professor. After earning her bachelor's degree in biological sciences/ecology, evolution and systematics from Cornell University and her PhD in ecology and evolutionary biology from the University of Arizona, Gurevitch comple  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Optometrists, ophthalmologists and their patients will benefit from new, high-tech tools to detect glaucoma at its earliest stages thanks to a startup that will commercialize smart contact lenses developed at Purdue University. BVS Sight Inc. is the first company created through a partnership between Boomerang Ventures Studio, Purdue Foundry and the Purdue Research Foundation Office of Technology   more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Jan. 12 (TNSconf) -- University of Evansville issued the following news: The University of Evansville (UE) Department of Theatre is proud to announce that alumnus Matt Williams '73 will be returning to campus for Glimpses: An Evening with Matt Williams. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2023, in Shanklin Theatre's John David Lutz Theatre Lab. Williams will promote his upcoming book, Glimpses, a collection of stories of hope, humanity, and humor.   more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Jan. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Researchers develop new model to predict US recessions and slowdowns in GDP growth * * * In the United States, publicly traded companies are required to report their recent financial performance, whether good or bad, to the public. The accuracy of these reports is critical for investors, analysts and regulators. A new study, conducted at the University of Missouri and Indiana Universit  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Jan. 13 (TNSpar) -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: The University of Southern Indiana has established a partnership with Chengdu Sport University in Chengdu, Sichuan Province of China, for students studying sport economics and management at the School of Economics and Managements at the University. The partnership, which marks the first time USI has offered an international program in the area of sport management, introduces high-quali  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Jan. 11 (TNSpar) -- The University of Saint Francis issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2023: The University of Saint Francis and the Fort Wayne Football Club today announced a partnership to bring the Fort Wayne FC professional soccer team to Bishop D'Arcy Stadium as its home. The partnership developed after conversations between USF President Rev. Dr. Eric Albert Zimmer and Fort Wayne FC Principal Owner Mark Music led the leaders to forge an agreement benefitti  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Jan. 12 (TNSper) -- The University of Saint Francis issued the following news release: The University of Saint Francis welcomes two new members to serve with the USF Board of Trustees. Ronald W. Turpin, JD, CPA, CGMA, returns to USF as a member of the board and Deacon Melvin R. Tardy, Jr. joins USF as a director to the Mission Integration Committee (MIC) of the board. Turpin was initially elected to the USF Board of Trustees in 2016 and served until 2020. He served as a d  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Jan. 11 (TNSfund) -- The University of Saint Francis issued the following news release: The Jesters program of the University of Saint Francis is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a Grants for Arts Projects award of $25,000. The grant is one of 1,251 Grants for Arts Projects totaling nearly $28.8 million that were announced by the NEA as part of its first round of fiscal year 2023 grants. Jesters is the only F  more

VINCENNES, Indiana, Jan. 11 (TNSper) -- Vincennes University issued the following news release: Having lived, studied, and taught abroad, Heidi Tasa is a global-minded leader. Vincennes University has announced Tasa is its first Dean of Global Diversity and Inclusion. She began her new post on Jan. 3, 2023. According to VU Provost and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council Co-Chair Dr. Laura Treanor, "Vincennes University has long been committed to diversity and inclusion. We are excited to  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 13 (TNSres) -- Indiana University East campus issued the following news: Indiana University East reviews some of the accomplishments, celebrations and memorable moments of 2022 as students, faculty, staff and alumni look forward to the year ahead. The campus is planning for a 2023 filled with even more student success stories, impressive faculty and staff achievements, and a deepening of our engagement with the community. The spring semester is underway as classes b  more