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State Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday February 12, 2023 ( 82 items )  

Abbott Appointed Interim Purdue Associate Dean And Extension Director
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 7 (TNSper) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Angela Abbott, the assistant dean for outreach and engagement for the College of Health and Human Sciences and associate director for Purdue Extension, has been named interim associate dean and Purdue Extension director, effective the beginning of March. Abbott assumes this role as current Director Jason Henderson leaves to become the vice president of Extension and outreach programs at Iowa State U  more

Ball State University Joins Nationwide Tech Upskilling Initiative SkillStorm
MUNCIE, Indiana, Feb. 8 (TNSpar) -- Ball State University issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2023: Through the new program, powered by tech talent accelerator SkillStorm, Ball State students and the community at large can take courses that lead to industry-recognized credentials from major employers including AWS, Salesforce, and Pega. "In today's fast-changing economy, Ball State has a crucial role in preparing our students to step into meaningful careers in the working world. To fu  more

Barnes & Thornburg Welcomes New Attorneys And Legal Professionals
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 (TNSper) -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Barnes & Thornburg has added intellectual property and litigation attorneys and legal professionals to its Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles offices. An associate in the Boston office, Matthew Baker's practice includes the defense of companies in high-stakes product liability suits involving medical devices, pharmaceutical drugs and consumer goods. Baker is actively involved in deposit  more

Beck Spears Joins IU McKinney As Assistant Dean Of Development
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 (TNSper) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: Beck Spears has joined the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law as assistant dean of development. Spears will play an integral role in the philanthropic and outreach efforts of IU McKinney. Leading our development office, she will report to Dean Karen E. Bravo and to a vice president at the IU Foundation. She will guide the strategic direction for a comprehensive and coordinated d  more

Design For Emergency: Notre Dame Professor Partners With International Team To Explore How To Help Communities Prepare For Disasters
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: In the face of climate change, a global pandemic, social inequity and unforeseen conflict, more and more areas of the world are confronting large-scale emergencies and natural disasters -- often of a kind or at a magnitude they've never seen before. Clinton Carlson, an associate professor of visual communication design at the University of Notre Dame, is exploring how design can help communities bet  more

Eric Wignall Named LMC Director Of Admissions And Recruitment
BENTON HARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 10 (TNSper) -- Lake Michigan College issued the following news: Lake Michigan College announces the appointment of Eric Wignall as its new Director of Admissions and Recruitment. Wignall brings more than two decades of experience in higher education to the role, having served in leadership positions at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, and Ancilla College in Donaldson, Indiana. As Director of Admissions, Wignall is responsible for recruiting an  more

Farmers' Market Opens at Indy Airport Features 60-Plus Indiana Grown Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indianapolis International Airport issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2023: Travelers at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) can now truly experience Hoosier home-grown as they dine at the new Farmers' Market restaurant, which serves up a menu of foods and products grown, produced and packaged by more than 60 Indiana Grown members from throughout the state. Today SPP America, along with airport officials, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch who leads  more

Goshen College Transition To Teaching Program Adds Evening Program For Teachers On Emergency License
GOSHEN, Indiana, Feb. 10 (TNSpro) -- Goshen College issued the following news: In response to the current teacher shortage, Goshen College is now offering an online evening track for its Transition to Teaching program. Previously, students enrolled in GC's Transition to Teaching program would attend classes on campus during the daytime. "We knew that daytime classes were prohibitive for working adults," said Suzanne Ehst, Professor of Education. "Seeing a lot of our partner schools scramble to  more

Goshen College: 2023 Yoder Public Affairs Lecture Featuring Dicky Sofjan Happening Feb. 20
GOSHEN, Indiana, Feb. 8 (TNSconf) -- Goshen College issued the following news: Dicky Sofjan, a professor from the Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies at Gadjah Mada University, will present the 2023 Yoder Public Affairs Lecture, "Muslim Cosmopolitanism: A Personal History" on Monday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Goshen College Music Center's Rieth Recital Hall. This event is free and open to the public. Sofjan will also be giving a campus lecture on "Muslim-Christian Relations in the Globa  more

GW Law Expert Available To Comment On FBI Search Of Mike Pence's Home
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSres) -- George Washington University issued the following news: The FBI instigated a voluntary search of former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home on Friday. Pence's aide reportedly gave approval for the search to the Justice Department. Neither the FBI nor the Justice Department has said what they are searching for, but the presumption is that this is related to the classified documents previously found by Pence's lawyer in the same location. The search follows a   more

House Supports Frye's Bill Incentivizing Veterans To Call Indiana Home
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2023: The Indiana House of Representatives today advanced State Rep. Randy Frye's (R-Greensburg) legislation that would phase-in a complete state income-tax exemption for military pay earned by active duty members. Frye said unlike active duty National Guard and reserve members who are exempt from the individual income tax, other active duty members can qualify for a maximum $5,000 exemp  more

Ice Miller Expands East Coast Presence With Experienced Litigation Team
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 (TNSper) -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ice Miller is pleased to announce the addition of three distinguished partners from Mid-Atlantic-based Whiteford, Taylor & Preston. Each brings with them a wealth of leadership experience: Partners Jennifer Jackman and Kevin Hroblak served as co-leaders of their former firm's litigation department, with Jackman co-leading the labor and employment group as well. Partner Edward Buxbaum served as c  more

Ind. House Democrats: Democrats on Education Committee - 'Educators Need Resources, Not Revolvers'
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 9 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Feb. 8, 2023: The Indiana House Education Committee today considered legislation that would provide firearms training to school personnel. House Bill 1177 serves as the gun lobby and Republican lawmakers' response to a decade of the nation's deadliest mass shootings, a coordinated campaign to put more guns in schools as opposed to decreasing the threats to students and school staff through resources and co  more

Ind. House Democrats: Partisan School Boards Advances Despite State Rep. Pfaff Objections
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 9 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Feb. 8, 2023: A bill to establish partisan school board elections was approved in the elections committee, despite objections from Democrats, including State Rep. Tonya Pfaff (D-Terre Haute). House Bill 1074 would require that candidates for school board elections list their political affiliation on the ballot. "In all of my years of teaching, I have never heard any concerns from parents that we need more  more

Ind. House Democrats: State Rep. Andrade Recognizes Humane Indiana's Beagle-Rescuing Efforts
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 11 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: House Resolution 2, authored by House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta and co-authored by State Reps. Mike Andrade (D-Munster) and Kyle Miller (D-Fort Wayne), recognizes the efforts of Humane Fort Wayne and Humane Indiana Munster in rescuing 79 beagles from animal experimentation. Beagles are frequently chosen for animal testing because of their docile nature and small size. After an Indiana-owned facilit  more

Ind. House Democrats: State Rep. Bauer's Bill Moves to House Floor
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 9 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Feb. 8, 2023: State Rep. Maureen Bauer (D-South Bend) is proud to announce that House Bill 1219 was approved unanimously 23-0 by the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee. HB 1219 will create a pilot program to monitor the levels of toxic, man-made Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) in the blood of 1,000 Hoosier firefighters. "Today, we saw that Indiana is committed to protecting the best interes  more

Ind. House Democrats: State Rep. Boy Amendment Ensuring Better Health, Environmental Outcomes for Hoosiers Is Rejected
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Feb. 7, 2023: Yesterday, State Rep. Pat Boy's (D-Michigan City) amendment to House Bill 1072 was voted down. Her amendment would have required that some of the inspection fees for aviation and jet fuel would be used in airports' environmental and health remediation efforts in addition to creating a mandatory financial reporting system. "The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) asked me to  more

Ind. House Democrats: State Rep. DeLaney Applauds Withdrawal of Misguided Pension Bill from Ways, Means Agenda
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 9 -- Indiana State Rep. Ed DeLaney, D-Indianapolis, issued the following statement on Feb. 8, 2023: * * * Earlier this week, Rep. Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis) called for the withdrawal of House Bill 1008, a pension bill, from consideration. Today, he issued the following statement in response to the being withdrawn from today's House Ways and Means Committee agenda: "I am pleased that House Bill 1008 has been withdrawn from our consideration today. "This bill could  more

Ind. House Democrats: State Rep. DeLaney Calls for Withdrawal of Pension Proposal
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 6 (TNSres) -- Indiana State Rep. Ed DeLaney, D-Indianapolis, issued the following statement: * * * A new report by state fiscal analysts on the cost of a pension bill shows that the bill would lose nearly $7 billion over 10 years from state retirement funds. As the bill continues moving its way through the House of Representatives, state Rep. Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis) released the following statement calling for the bill's withdrawal from consideration: "Under bo  more

Ind. House Democrats: State Rep. Klinker Addresses Alzheimer's Advocacy Group at Statehouse
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- Indiana State Rep. Sheila Klinker, D-Lafayette, issued the following statement on Feb. 7, 2023: * * * State Rep. Sheila Klinker (D-Lafayette) joined Gov. Eric Holcomb and others to discuss the impacts of Alzheimer's disease and the fight to find a cure. Klinker issued the following statement today regarding her involvement in the event: "I want to thank Gov. Holcomb personally for awarding Mayor John Dennis, who was recently diagnosed with early-onset Alzheime  more

Ind. House Democrats: State Rep. Porter Receives Honorable Julia M. Carson Community Award
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 9 (TNSawa) -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Feb. 8, 2023: Sunday, Representative Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) received the Honorable Julia M. Carson Community Award, which honors notable community leaders and organizations. Now in its 13th year, Crown Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery's Annual Celebration of Black History has made a tradition of honoring Hoosier leaders and organizations who have made a meaningful impact by serving other  more

Ind. House Democrats: State Rep. Pryor's Co-Authored Bill Keeps Money in Hands of Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on February 7, 2023: The Indiana House of Representatives passed State Rep. Cherrish Pryor's (D-Indianapolis) co-authored bill to increase the state earned income tax credit. House Bill 1290 raises the rate to 12%, instead of the current rate of 10%, ensuring that money stays in the pockets of hard-working Hoosier families. "Increasing the earned income tax credit (EITC) is a win for all Hoosiers," Pryor sai  more

Ind. House Republicans: Abbott, Zent Co-Author Bill Incentivizing Active-Duty Military To Call Indiana Home
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 11 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation co-authored by State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Denny Zent (R-Angola) that would phase-in a complete state income-tax exemption for military pay earned by active duty members. Abbott said unlike active duty National Guard and reserve members who are exempt from the individual income tax, other active duty members can qua  more

Ind. House Republicans: Baird Co-Authors Bill Incentivizing Active-Duty Military To Call Indiana Home
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 11 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation co-authored by State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) that would phase-in a complete state income-tax exemption for military pay earned by active duty members. Baird said unlike active duty National Guard and reserve members who are exempt from the individual income tax, other active duty members can qualify for a maximum $5,000 ex  more

Ind. House Republicans: Bill Co-Authored By O'Brien To Help Increase Housing Options Heads To Senate
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives voted this week to advance legislation co-authored by State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) that would help communities of all sizes expand housing options. Indiana's population is growing and the Indiana Apartment Association estimates the state will need 4,000 additional multifamily housing units annually over the next 10 years. O'Brien co-authored House Bi  more

Ind. House Republicans: Committee Advances O'Brien's Legislation Protecting Firefighters' Privacy
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2023: The House Local Government Committee today advanced State Rep. Tim O'Brien's (R-Evansville) proposal that would protect the privacy of Hoosier firefighters. O'Brien's legislation would define paid and volunteer firefighters as "covered persons" under Indiana law, which would prevent their names and addresses from being disclosed to the general public. "The men and women in the fir  more

Ind. House Republicans: Committee Clears Mayfield's Bill To Support Local Meat Processors, Protect Supply Chain
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee on Monday voted unanimously in support of State Rep. Peggy Mayfield's (R-Martinsville) bill to improve food supply resilience through increasing local meat processing capacity and production. During the pandemic, Indiana received a $4 million federal grant for small meat processors to improve facilities to meet a spike in demand and improve saf  more

Ind. House Republicans: Goodrich's Bill To Increase Earned Income Tax Credit Advances
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 9 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives on Monday unanimously advanced State Rep. Chuck Goodrich's (R-Noblesville) bill to increase the state's earned income tax credit from 10% to 12%. Goodrich said this legislation would provide additional tax relief to working Hoosiers struggling to make ends meet. This tax credit is available to low- to moderate-income workers, providing tax relief for an estimat  more

Ind. House Republicans: House Backs Culp's Efforts To Take Stock Of Lost Hoosier Farmland, Causes
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 9 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives voted unanimously to advance State Rep. Kendell Culp's (R-Rensselaer) legislation that would launch a statewide inventory of farmland lost in Indiana over the last 12 years. Since 1982, a total of 831,000 acres of farmland has been lost in Indiana, according to the ISDA. Culp, a grain and livestock producer and vice chair of the House Environmental Affairs Comm  more

Ind. House Republicans: House Passes Negele's Bill To Inject More Transparency In Wind Farm Valuation Process
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 9 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives on Tuesday passed State Rep. Sharon Negele's (R-Attica) legislation boosting transparency in the property tax assessment process for when a wind farm changes ownership. More specifically, Negele said this bill would create stability in the valuation of business personal property tax on wind turbines when there is an ownership change. Currently, the county is re  more

Ind. House Republicans: Improving Access To Rx Medication For Low-Income Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimate that medications worth billions of dollars go unused annually. That's a tough pill to swallow when we know that so many Americans struggle to pay for costly, but necessary prescriptions. To help address this issue, I authored legislation to encourage the donation of unused prescription drugs, which could be safely dispensed to low-income Hoos  more

Ind. House Republicans: Jeter - Expanding Mental Health And Substance Abuse Treatment
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 11 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: According to the Indiana Department of Correction, nearly 80% of inmates in Indiana jails have an addiction or mental health condition, and 75% of those who return to prison have a substance use disorder. To help ensure more Hoosiers with mental health conditions receive treatment in hospitals, not jails, I co-authored House Bill 1006. House Bill 1006 would empower law enforcement to apprehend an  more

Ind. House Republicans: Judy, Morris Co-Author Bill Incentivizing Active-Duty Military To Call Indiana Home
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation co-authored by State Reps. Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) and Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne) that would phase-in a complete state income-tax exemption for military pay earned by active duty members. Judy said unlike active duty National Guard and reserve members who are exempt from the individual income tax, other active duty members can q  more

Ind. House Republicans: Ledbetter Authors Legislation To Improve Hoosiers' Access To Care
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) recently authored legislation that would increase Hoosiers' access to primary care by eliminating regulatory burdens for advanced practice registered nurses. Currently, APRNs must sign a contract with a physician in order to practice and prescribe medication. These trained health care professionals often see patients when they are visiting their primary car  more

Ind. House Republicans: May Co-Authors Bill Incentivizing Active-Duty Military To Call Indiana Home
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 11 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation co-authored by State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) that would phase-in a complete state income-tax exemption for military pay earned by active duty members. May said unlike active duty National Guard and reserve members who are exempt from the individual income tax, other active duty members can qualify for a maximum $5,000 exemption  more

Ind. House Republicans: Miller's Bill To Help Boost Housing Options Heads To Senate
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2023: The Indiana House of Representatives today advanced State Rep. Doug Miller's (R-Elkhart) legislation that would help communities of all sizes expand housing options. Indiana's population is growing and the Indiana Apartment Association estimates the state will need 4,000 additional multifamily housing units annually over the next 10 years. Miller, co-chair of the Indiana Housing T  more

Ind. House Republicans: Pressel's Bill To Save Lives On Hoosier Highways Heads To Senate
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2023: State Rep. Jim Pressel's (R-Rolling Prairie) legislation improving Hoosier highway worksite safety by boosting speed enforcement advanced to the Indiana Senate today. Pressel, chair of the House Roads and Transportation Committee, said he authored House Bill 1015 to launch a pilot program to place automated speed enforcement cameras in up to four active work zones to deter speeding  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Bassler - Bill Creating Workshare Program Passes Committee
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) that would establish a work sharing program through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) passed the Senate Committee on Pensions of Labor Wednesday by a vote of 8-1. Senate Bill 347 would permit employers in Indiana to opt in to a program to offset potential layoffs. Under the proposal, companies would be able to reduce   more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Brown - Bill To Protect Hoosiers' Data Passes Senate
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 11 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2023: A Senate Republican Caucus priority bill authored by State Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) that would protect Hoosiers' data, passed the Senate today unanimously. Senate Bill 5 would establish valuable consumer rights regarding personal data and require businesses to have data protection assessment and security checks. "We are in a new age of technology and large companies have th  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Brown - Bill To Support Restaurants And Bars Passes Senate
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 11 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2023: A bill authored by State Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) that would lift certain restrictions on patrons passed the Senate today by a vote of 39-10. Senate Bill 20 would allow patrons at a bar or restaurant to take refreshments from the establishment in a protected cup in specified areas. "I've authored this legislation the last few sessions because it is another opportunity to re  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Byrne - Bill Allowing Flexibility For Residential Onsite Sewage Systems Passes Senate
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2023: State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) passed his first bill, which would enable Hoosiers to install alternative residential onsite sewage systems, out of the Senate today by a vote of 44-5. Senate Bill 414, which Byrne authored, would establish a framework, including a permitting process and other requirements that must be met, to install an alternative residential onsite sewage sy  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Deery - Bill To Limit Transcript Ransom Practices Passes Committee
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A bill authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) that would limit scenarios in which public Indiana colleges may refuse transcript distribution to current and former students unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development Wednesday. According to Ithaka S+R, around 138,000 Hoosiers owe an average of $2,800 to colleges and universities. Senate Bill 404 w  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Edinburgh Community High School Graduate Gains Experience At Indiana Statehouse
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 9 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Kristen Gorski, Press Secretary, 317/232-9539, Kristen.Gorski@iga.in.gov; Mallory Wittwer, Press Secretary Intern, Mallory.Wittwer@iga.in.gov Jacob George is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2023 legislative session, said State Sen. Greg Walker (R-Columbus). George, a resident of Edinburgh, is the son of John and Candance George. He graduated from Edinburgh   more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Ford - Bill To Help Fund Cancer Research Passes Senate
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A bill authored by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) that would allow Hoosiers to donate some or all of their state income tax refunds to cancer research passed the Senate unanimously Monday. Senate Bill 38 would establish the Sen. David C. Ford Cancer Research Account so Hoosiers could donate their tax refund, to fund cancer research. The money in the account would be equally divided between   more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Messmer - Bill Establishing Military Impact Zones Passes Senate
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would establish new zoning districts around military properties in Indiana passed the Senate unanimously Monday. Senate Bill 332 would update zoning language for areas around the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, Lake Glendora Test Facility and Grissom Air Reserve Base. The bill is similar to legislation passed in 30 other sta  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Messmer - Bill Protecting Child Victims Passes Senate
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would further protect child victims unanimously passed the Senate Monday. Senate Bill 331 looks to build on existing law. In 2020, Messmer authored legislation requiring the presence of a prosecuting attorney during the deposition of a child sex abuse victim. Since its implementation, defense attorneys have been sidestepping the law by s  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Messmer - Bill Setting Up Regulatory Framework For Advanced Recycling Businesses Passes Senate
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would set up regulatory framework for advance recycling businesses in Indiana passed the Senate with a bipartisan vote of 44-5 Monday. Senate Bill 472 is a follow-up to House Enrolled Act 1226, passed in 2022, which established a waste diversion pilot project in central Indiana. SB 472 would deal with a specific disposal method known as   more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Purdue Northwest Student Gains Experience At Indiana Statehouse
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Zachary Lamberta is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2023 legislative session, said State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland). Lamberta, a resident of Bradley, Illinois, is the son of Dominic Lamberta and Amy Hivick. He graduated from Bradley-Bourbonnais High School and is a sophomore at Purdue University Northwest studying political science. "I am grateful for a  more

Ind. State Rep. Lauer Issues Statement on A Permanent Home For Higher Education In Our Community
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- Indiana State Rep. Ryan Lauer, R-Columbus, issued the following statement on Feb. 3, 2023: * * * At a time when communities are competing for talent, development and investments, Columbus has an ace in the hole. As the state's first shared-used facility housing top-notch colleges and universities, the Columbus Learning Center is a vital component of Bartholomew County and a model for collaboration. This legislative session, I authored legislation to ensure the  more

Ind. State Sen. Raatz Roundup: Expanding Property Rights For Rural Landowners
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Indiana State Sen. Jeff Raatz, R-Richmond, issued the following roundup on Feb. 6, 2023: * * * Hoosiers struggle to develop or sell their homes when the state designates the area to be in a floodplain. This is even more frustrating when federal mapping data is less restrictive and differs from the state's mapping. Following multiple Drainage Task Force meetings last year, members found a state law provision that requires local floodplain administrators to   more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Weekly Hearing Schedule for Feb. 13-17
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 11 (TNSsro) -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, February 13, 2023 CAUSE NO.: 45755; ALJ: SCHUSTER; TIME: 10:30 A.M.; ROOM: Per Docket Entry issued February 6, 2023, this hearing will be conducted via WebEx (Technical Conference) APPLICATION OF OPEN FIBER KENTUCKY COMPANY, LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF TERRITORIAL AUTHORITY FOR COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS. * * * Monday, February 13, 202  more

Indiana Democratic Party: 2023 Session - Statehouse Democrats Deliver for Hoosiers while INGOP Pushes Culture Wars
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 11 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization advocating for the future of Indiana and its families and workers, criticized the Republican supermajority at the statehouse for pushing needless, partisan culture wars while statehouse Democrats are delivering for Hoosier families, students, and workers. This past month, the INGOP has progressed bills that attack LGBTQ Hoosiers, create divisive partis  more

Indiana Department of Education Announces Recipients of Comprehensive School Counseling Grant
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2023: In conjunction with School Counseling Week, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced recipients of $5 million in funding, which will support 26 school districts, charter schools and community partners to further develop and expand school counseling services and resources that improve student achievement, well-being and college and career readiness. A full l  more

Indiana Institute of Technology: Business Leader, Philanthropist Blaise Alexander To Be Indiana Tech 2023 Commencement Speaker (May 13)
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Feb. 10 (TNSconf) -- Indiana Institute of Technology issued the following news: Nationally-renowned automotive entrepreneur and philanthropist Blaise Alexander will be Indiana Tech's commencement speaker during the university's annual commencement celebration on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. Mr. Alexander is the founder and owner of The Blaise Alexander Dealerships, the automotive company through which he has built and develop  more

Indiana Tech Cybersecurity Program Earns Prestigious National Designation
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Feb. 1 (TNSacc) -- Indiana Institute of Technology issued the following news: Indiana Tech has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) for its Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program. This designation is given to institutions meeting the newest standards of cybersecurity from National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)--co-sponsors of a program created to develop skilled cybersecurity profes  more

Indiana University Law School: Judge Robb, '78, To Retire From Indiana Court Of Appeals In Summer 2023
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 11 (TNSper) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Margret Robb, J.D. '78, will retire from the court in summer 2023. She was appointed to the court in 1998 by Governor Frank O'Bannon and was the first woman elected chief judge of the appellate court is its 110-year history. Honored for her public service, some of Judge Robb's awards include the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law D  more

Indiana University: JAMA Study Finds Electronic Health Records Do Not Accurately Identify Common Barriers To Health
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 9 (TNSjou) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Fairbanks School of Public Health researchers found that popular electronic health record (EHR) screening questionnaires may miss many patients experiencing housing instability and financial strain. "More and more health care organizations are interested in screening their patients for social risk factors, or sometimes what are referred to as the social determinants of health," said Joshua Vest, pro  more

Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Agenda for Feb. 8 Meeting
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 (TNSsro) -- The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following agenda: * * * TO: Commission Chairman James F. Huston, Commissioners Freeman, Krevda, Veleta and Ziegner FROM: Commission Technical Divisions DATE: February 3, 2023 RE: 30-Day Utility Articles for Conference on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 @ 10:00 a.m. The following thirty-day filings have been submitted to the Commission. Each item was reviewed by the appropriate Commission Technical Di  more

IU Bloomington A Top Producer For Fulbright U.S. Student And Scholar Programs For 2022-23
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 11 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Indiana University Bloomington has been named a top producer for both the Fulbright U.S. Student and U.S. Scholar programs for academic year 2022-23, as announced by the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This honor is shared by only nine doctoral research universities in the U.S. and reflects IU's commitment to global research and learning. Thirteen IU Bloomington stu  more

IU McKinney 2L Searches for Solutions to Indiana Rental Housing Crisis
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 (TNSrpt) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: Jacob Purcell, a 2L at IU McKinney, has spent the last eight months in a search for solutions to the state's rental housing crisis. What he's found in his report, A Decent Place to Live, is already shaping public policy on the issue. The state's problems with rental housing gained attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. When housing assistance funds stopped, some tenants were forc  more

IUPUC Presents Discussion About Online Exploitation And Youth Safety (Feb. 15)
COLUMBUS, Indiana, Feb. 7 (TNSconf) -- Indiana University-Purdue University's Columbus Campus issued the following news release: On February 15, 2023, IUPUC is co-hosting an event at the IUPUI Campus Center in Indianapolis, "Online Exploitation and Youth Safety: A Community Discussion," highlighting how to prevent online exploitation, current community trends and survivor resources. Speakers include: * Karen Maher, Director of Anti-Trafficking Initiatives, Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assa  more

Kennesaw State Professor Gives Southern Hip-Hop A Voice
KENNESAW, Georgia, Feb. 10 (TNSpp) -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: Many people spend a lifetime searching for their passion. But Regina N. Bradley found hers as a teenager growing up in the 1990s in Albany, Georgia. Raised by educator grandparents in a city steeped in civil rights history, Bradley, associate professor of English and African Diaspora Studies at Kennesaw State, said she loved two things - reading and hip-hop music. After graduating with honors f  more

Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue: Transistors Repurposed As Microchip 'Clock' Address Supply Chain Weakness
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue issued the following news release: Microchip fab plants in the United States can cram billions of data processing transistors onto a tiny silicon chip, but a critical device, in essence a "clock," to time the operation of those transistors must be made separately - creating a weak point in chip security and the supply line. A new approach uses commercial chip fab materials and techniques to fabricate specia  more

Leah Gunning Frances Named IU Health Chief Mission and Values Officer
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 9 (TNSper) -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: Former CTS Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty Dr. Leah Gunning Francis has been appointed to a vital role in the Indianapolis community. On January 1st, Indiana University Health named Dr. Gunning Francis as Senior Vice President and Chief Mission and Values Officer. While the news that Dean Gunning Francis would be leaving her CTS role is bittersweet, her new role is   more

MGA Students' Research Galvanizes City Innovation At National Conference
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs posted the following news release: Some 56 percent of the world's population lives in cities, and by 2050 nearly seven of ten people will live in urban environments. Innovation is critical for the health, vitality, and resilience of cities. With this growing demographic in mind, a team of four master of global affairs (MGA) students spent a year researching how local leaders can promote inno  more

Mindy Westrick Brown Returns To Faegre Drinker In Indianapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 9 (TNSper) -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news on Feb. 8, 2023: Faegre Drinker announced today that Mindy Westrick Brown has rejoined the firm as counsel in the government and regulatory practice group in the Indianapolis office. She returns to the firm from Indiana Energy Association, where she served as Vice President. Westrick Brown was formerly with Faegre Baker Daniels from 2008-2019. Westrick Brown will collaborate with clients to manage   more

Notre Dame Experts Reflect On First Anniversary Of War In Ukraine
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: On Feb. 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated war against Ukraine. Since that day, more than 18,000 civilian casualties have been reported and as many as 8 million Ukrainians have been forced to evacuate. Nearly a full year later, Putin shows no sign of slowing down his efforts; in fact, many observers believe he will launch a major new offensive in the coming months. University of N  more

Notre Dame: London Global Gateway Partners With St Edmund's College, Cambridge
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 10 (TNSpar) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Growing up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Katherine Pardy wasn't one of those young people whose college plans began and ended with the University of Notre Dame. She was, however, sure of her career plan: to follow in her parents' footsteps and become a doctor. Funny how life works sometimes. Now a junior at, yes, Notre Dame, Pardy is majoring in neuroscience and behavior with minors in theology an  more

Notre Dame: Researchers Successfully Prevent Peanut Allergic Reactions In Mice, Blocking Onset In Its Tracks
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: An allergen-specific inhibitor devised by researchers at the University of Notre Dame and the Indiana University School of Medicine has successfully prevented potentially life-threatening allergic responses to peanuts. The results of the new study were just published in Science Translational Medicine. Peanuts cause severe, sometimes fatal, reactions in an estimated 1.1 percent of the global populat  more

Notre Dame: Voter ID Laws Mobilize Voters In Both Parties, Rather Than Sway Election Results
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: In the past two decades, many state governments have enacted voter identification requirements for constituents voting in their state, requiring a photo ID or other significant proof to access a ballot. These laws were intended to prevent voter fraud and increase election security, but they also sparked national debate over whether they disenfranchised disadvantaged groups such as people living in po  more

Notre Dame: What Short Selling Can Reveal About A Stock's Real Value
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Though it's a common practice, stock short selling has often been maligned, leading to attempts to curtail the practice during financial crises since the investor who short sells typically profits while the security's other investors struggle. The practice occurs when an investor predicts a stock's price will fall and so borrows shares to sell in the open market with the intention of buying back the  more

Purdue Engineering To Play Key Role In Two New SRC JUMP 2.0 Centers
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University College of Engineering faculty have been tapped for leadership positions in two new research centers launched by the Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to accelerate U.S. advances in information and communications technologies. The Joint University Microelectronics Program 2.0 (JUMP 2.0) is a public-private partnersh  more

Purdue Extension Studies Indiana Commercial Solar And Wind County Ordinances
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 11 (TNSgov) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: In spring 2022, the Indiana General Assembly passed Senate Bill 411, creating voluntary commercial solar and wind regulation standards. Indiana communities planning to qualify as a solar or wind energy ready community will need to examine their county ordinances in comparison with the Indiana state voluntary standards. Purdue Extension's Land Use Team, in collaboration with the Indiana Office of E  more

Purdue Northwest Recognized Nationally As A Top Producer Of U.S. Fulbright Scholars
WESTVILLE, Indiana, Feb. 11 (TNSres) -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been recognized as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Scholars by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for its number of applicants selected for the 2022-23 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. PNW ranked among other top higher education institutions in the Master's category, as designated by the Carnegie Classi  more

Purdue: Food Survey Queries Consumers About New Year's Resolutions, Risk Tolerance
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 9 (TNSrpt) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Eating more fruits and vegetables and less sugar ranked highly as potential changes to eating behaviors related to New Year's resolutions, according to the January Consumer Food Insights Report. This month's report also summarizes and discusses the state of the survey indicators after one full year of data collection. The survey-based report out of Purdue University's Center for Food Demand Analysi  more

Purdue: Improvement In Farmer Sentiment Carries Over Into 2023
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 8 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Following a sharp increase to close out 2022, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer had only a modest increase in January, up 4 points to a reading of 130. The rise in sentiment was primarily attributable to better expectations for the future, as the Future Expectations Index improved by 5 points to 127. The Index of Current Conditions rose only 1 point to a reading of 136. The Ag Eco  more

Purdue: Speaking Stones - Analyzing Antarctica's Rocks To Explore Earth's Past And Possible Futures
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 8 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 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, atmosphe  more

Quarles & Brady: Lucy Dollens Named To 2023 Defense Trial Counsel Of Indiana Board Of Directors
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Feb. 7 (TNSper) -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news: Lucy Dollens, a Litigation & Dispute Resolution partner in the Quarles & Brady Indianapolis office, has been named to the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Board of Directors. The Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana (DTCI) is an association of Indiana lawyers who defend clients in civil litigation. The DTCI's primary mission is to assist and support their members in the substantive and management as  more

UE Professor Secures Grant Funding To Fight Food Insecurity And Obesity In Vanderburgh County
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Feb. 8 (TNSfund) -- University of Evansville issued the following news: A state grant targeting the fight against food insecurity and obesity in Vanderburgh County has been funded thanks in part to the work of UE's Director of the Institute for Public Health and Associate Professor Dr. Su Jin Jeong. Dr. Jeong submitted a grant application in November on behalf of the Evansville non-profit Young & Established. Founded by activist Courtney Johnson, Y&E works to better the c  more

University of Notre Dame's Law School: LL.M. Alumni Publish Article Calling On United Nations To Take Urgent Action To Protect Afghan Women's Rights
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Jan. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news: Two alumni of Notre Dame Law School's LL.M. Program in International Human Rights Law have authored an article that details the current violation of women's human rights in Afghanistan and calls for the United Nations to take urgent action. Roqia Samim '22 LL.M. and Tahmina Sobat '20 LL.M. wrote "Afghan Women's Rights as Taliban's Bargaining Tool for International Recognition," which w  more

VU And Vincennes Community School Corporation Partner For Inclusive Learning Event
VINCENNES, Indiana, Feb. 9 (TNSpconf) -- Vincennes University issued the following news release: As part of efforts to support inclusive learning environments for all students at any age, Vincennes University hosted special presentations by expert Jennifer Pusateri on how to minimize barriers in education and maximize learning for everyone. Around 140 people were in attendance to learn about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Pusateri's Transform Your Teaching   more

WV Treasurer Moore Endorses Indiana Bill to Protect State Investments from Woke ESG Movement
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 10 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2023: West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore today announced his endorsement and support for Indiana House Bill 1008, which would protect Indiana's investments and economy from radical corporate activists. "House Bill 1008 will be a critical step forward in our fight against the woke capitalists on Wall Street who are using the guise of Environmental, Social and Gover  more