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State Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday November 26, 2023 ( 37 items )  

Delta Leads Diverse Coalition to Harness the Economic Power of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 23 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news on Nov. 22, 2023: A transformative initiative was launched with the formation of Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels (ACAF), of which Delta is a founding member. ACAF is a diverse coalition of America's largest industrial sectors, from farmers to fuel producers and aviation to agribusiness, with the goal of promoting the economic benefits of building a robust market for SAF and other clean aviation fuels. Founding members inc  more

Ind. House Democrats: Campbell Commends Tippecanoe County Commissioners
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 21 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2023: Today, Tippecanoe County commissioners passed an ordinance that places a nine-month moratorium on high-volume water exports. The ordinance includes language concerning the construction or operation of pumps, pipes, wells and other infrastructure. This will not stop INTERA and the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) from completing their ongoing water supply study. Tippecanoe County Commissioner  more

Ind. House Democrats: Klinker Believes in Continuing the Bipartisan Unity
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 21 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2023: Today, Tippecanoe County commissioners passed an ordinance that places a nine-month moratorium on high-volume water exports. Tippecanoe County Commissioners started this initiative in hopes of slowing the IEDC's proposed LEAP water transfer. State Rep. Sheila Klinker (D-Lafayette) issued the following statement: "In each area of local leadership- whether it be state, county or city - b  more

Ind. House Republicans: O'Brien Presents Sagamore of the Wabash to Haitian Community Leader
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 22 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) recently presented a Sagamore of the Wabash to Gelina Mascoe, founder of the Lumiere D'Education Foundation Inc., an Evansville-based charity organization that helps provides a free education to children in Haiti. Mascoe, who was born in La Gonave, Haiti, became an American citizen in 2007 and works as a real estate broker in Evansville. In 2017, Mascoe found  more

Ind. House Republicans: Rep. Abbott Tours U.S. Southern Border, Shares Concerns Over Illegal Immigration Crisis
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 23 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) can attest to the escalation of the illegal immigration crisis at the nation's Southern border. He recently traveled with U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) and a delegation with the Indiana Sheriff's Association, a bi-partisan group of elected sheriffs leading the trip, to Eagle Pass, Texas and the Del Rio Sector at the United States-Mexico border. Abbott said   more

Ind. House Republicans: Water Pipeline Concerns, Solutions Top of Mind for Rep. Negele as Legislative Session Formally Begins
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 23 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2023: As legislators gathered Tuesday to formally kick off the 2024 legislative session, State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) joined Statehouse leaders to discuss potential next steps for the LEAP district's proposed water pipeline. Negele met with House and Senate leadership to share constituents' concerns and identify potential legislative action regarding the pipeline and water manag  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Alting - Twin Lakes Student Awarded Senator Ron Alting Scholarship
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 21 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Twin Lakes High School senior Olivia Nickerson was awarded the Sen. Ron Alting Scholarship during this year's IU Health Hoops Classic Basketball tournament, said State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette). "As someone who had to work two jobs to obtain my degree from Purdue University, I know how difficult it can be for young folks to pay for pursuing their dreams and obtain their educ  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Bassler - General Assembly Kicks Off 2024 Session
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 22 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day - the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers. This day also provides members of the Senate and House of Representatives with the opportunity to meet before session officially recon  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Bray - General Assembly Kicks Off 2024 Session
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 22 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day - the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers. This day also provides members of the Senate and House of Representatives with the opportunity to meet before session o  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Bray Names Gaskill, Buchanan Senate Committee Chairs
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 21 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced the new chairs of the Senate Committees on Elections and Commerce and Technology. State Sen. Mike Gaskill (R-Pendleton) will serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Elections, and State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) will serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology. "Sens. Gaskill and  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Brown - General Assembly Kicks Off 2024 Session
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 22 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: State Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day - the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers. This day also provides members of the Senate and House of Representatives with the opportunity to meet before session officially reconven  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Buchanan to Chair Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 21 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve as the chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology during the 2024 legislative session of the Indiana General Assembly. "It is an honor to be asked to serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology," Buchanan said. "Supporting Indiana business  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Busch - General Assembly Kicks Off 2024 Session
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 22 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: State Sen. Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day - the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers. This day also provides members of the Senate and House of Representatives with the opportunity to meet before session officially recon  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Deery - General Assembly Kicks Off 2024 Session With Important Conversations About Water Pipeline
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 22 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day - the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers, but the day also provides members of the Senate and House of Representatives with the opportunity to meet before session official  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Gaskill to Chair Senate Committee on Elections
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 21 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Mike Gaskill (R-Pendleton) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Elections for the 2024 session of the Indiana General Assembly. "I am honored to have been chosen to serve as chairman of the Senate Committee on Elections," Gaskill said. "I look forward to the challenge of maintaining and improving t  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Glick - General Assembly Kicks Off 2024 Session
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 22 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: State Sen. Sue Glick (R-LaGrange) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day - the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers. This day also provides members of the Senate and House of Representatives with the opportunity to meet before session officially reconvenes  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Goode - General Assembly Kicks Off 2024 Session
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 22 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day - the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers. This day also provides members of the Senate and House of Representatives with the opportunity to meet before session officially reconv  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Holdman - General Assembly Kicks Off 2024 Session
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 22 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day - the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers. This day also provides members of the Senate and House of Representatives with the opportunity to meet before session officially reconve  more

Ind. Senate Republicans: Zay - General Assembly Kicks Off 2024 Session
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 22 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day - the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers. This day also provides members of the Senate and House of Representatives with the opportunity to meet before session officially reconvene  more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Weekly Hearing Schedule for Nov. 27 - Dec. 1
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 23 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, November 27, 2023 There are no hearings scheduled for today. * * * Tuesday, November 28, 2023 There are no hearings scheduled for today. * * * Wednesday, November, 29, 2023 CAUSE NO.: 45946; ALJ: PAGONIS; TIME: 1:30 P.M.; COMMISSIONER: BENNETT; ROOM: PNC, Room 224 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION BY EMERALD GREEN SOLAR, LLC FOR CERTAIN DETERMINATI  more

Indiana Library Network Recognizes Earlham Biochemistry Professor as Champion of Affordable Learning
RICHMOND, Indiana, Nov. 21 -- Earlham College issued the following news: Lexie Kuzmishin Nagy, Earlham College assistant professor of biochemistry, is one of nine Indiana educators selected for the PALSave Open Educator Award. PALSave, a program of the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI), encourages innovation and excellence in support of higher education through the adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER) instead of traditional textbooks. OER consist of free learning mate  more

Indiana University Law School: Professor Massimino Presents at European Parliament on Work for Armenia
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 21 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: Professor Irene Massimino, LL.M. '05 and a current Doctor of Juridical Science candidate at IU McKinney, presented before the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, on November 7. Professor Massimino participated as a legal expert on accountability for international crimes and her work in Armenia for the last three years. During the conference, titled "The Rights of Nagorno Karabakh Ar  more

Indiana Wesleyan University: Advent Devotional Published
MARION, Indiana, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- Indiana Wesleyan University issued the following news: Indiana Wesleyan University President, Dr. Jon Kulaga, and Campus Pastor and Dean of Spiritual Formation, Dr. Andrea Summers, have written an Advent devotional entitled That Extraordinary Moment: Reflections on the Advent Season which includes prayers from Dr. Jim Lo, Campus Intercessor and Professor of Intercultural Studies-Religion. The book is available for $9.99 at the IWU bookstore, or online at chr  more

IU McKinney's Health and Human Rights Clinic Mentioned in Prevailing Indiana Court of Appeals Decision
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 21 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: The Health and Human Rights Clinic at IU McKinney filed an amicus brief in an eviction case before the Indiana Court of Appeals in which the court ruled the tenant had been denied due process. In Mackenzie Taft v. Marilea Piper (https://public.courts.in.gov/Decisions/api/Document/Opinion?Id=SPzCji8hSH2cLpRcwtLX-kkLIQi7LuYedWKkuz6lk0cY2391kgIr4KTUvVvNvNcv0), 23A-EV-877, the court ruled tha  more

IU Northwest Selected for National Initiative, State Grantee to Close Equity Gaps, Boost Student Success
GARY, Indiana, Nov. 21 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: Indiana University Northwest was recently awarded opportunities and funding to further support all its students, specifically historically underrepresented, low-income and first-generation students. Through the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) national initiative and funding from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE), the campus will continue to work toward c  more

Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Shines in Her Recent Publication
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Marian University issued the following news: By Glendal Jones Congratulations to Marian University's College of Osteopathic Medicine student Margaret Drake '25 on her recent publication. The third-year medical student wrote about complications associated with postpartum mood and anxiety disorder symptoms earlier this fall. The publication entitled, "Obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and intrusive thoughts in the post postpartum period: Associati  more

Marian University Receives $500,000 Grant to Expand City Connects Into Muncie Community Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 23 -- Marian University issued the following news: Marian University has been awarded a $500,000 grant over three years to expand the City Connects practice in Muncie Community Schools. The grant is one of 14 totaling $9.63 million awarded by the $200 million Indiana University Health Community Impact Investment Fund. The fund, administered by the IU Health Foundation, seeks to improve the lives of Hoosiers in need by addressing critical social and environmental fac  more

Merhi Awarded 2023 IU South Bend Distinguished Teaching Award
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Nov. 22 -- Indiana University South Bend campus issued the following news release: Dr. Mohammad Merhi, Professor of Decision Sciences in the Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics, has been honored with the 2023 IU South Bend Distinguished Teaching Award. Since joining IU South Bend, Merhi has taught and designed a collection of courses, revised the MBA curriculum to include more analytics-based courses and co-created both a minor and a graduate certificate in bus  more

Morehead State Students Participate in Model UN Conference
MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Nov. 22 -- Morehead State University issued the following news: Morehead State University students participated in the 44th Annual Model United Nations Conference held Nov. 2-4 at the University of Louisville. Sponsored by the Indiana Consortium of International Programs, the event brought students from six universities in Kentucky and Indiana to simulate the United Nations Security Council. Students who attended include: * Carter Abshire (senior history/political science   more

Notre Dame Undergraduates Create Route Optimization App to Help Reduce Fuel Costs, Travel Time and Carbon Emissions
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2023: During the Christmas season, consumers are forecast to spend more than $220 billion in e-commerce alone. And with half of all shoppers making most or all of their purchases online, the "most wonderful time of the year" is also the busiest for delivery drivers. But this year, those drivers have a new tool to help them make every minute -- and every mile -- count. Notre Dame undergr  more

Notre Dame: 'Woman the Hunter' - Studies Aim to Correct History
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: When Cara Ocobock was a young child, she often wondered at the images in movies, books, comics and cartoons portraying prehistoric men and women as such: "man the hunter" with spear in hand, accompanied by "woman the gatherer" with a baby strapped to her back and a basket of crop seeds in hand. "This was what everyone was used to seeing," Ocobock said. "This was the assumption that we've all just h  more

Notre Dame: Disinformation Expert Explores History and Future of Fake News in New Book
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: The era of fake news feels brand-new. But a new book, "A History of Fake Things on the Internet," takes a deeper look into the origins of online deception. "There's this conventional narrative about fake news and manipulated imagery on the internet. But when I started to actually research this and looking into the history, it was very apparent to me that these are very long-standing issues," said   more

Olivet Nazarene University: Bethany Robinson 2024 Grammy Educator Nominee
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2023: Once again, the proud ONU alumna is recognized among the top music educators in the nation. Bethany Robinson '04, band leader from Noblesville, Indiana, has been announced as semifinalist for the 2024 Music Educator Award along with 25 other music teachers from 25 cities across 17 states, presented by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum. One ultimate recipient will be honored during the  more

Purdue University Northwest to Honor 694 Candidates at Fall Commencement
WESTVILLE, Indiana, Nov. 22 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will host its annual fall commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 9. A total of 694 candidates have completed plans of study in PNW's academic colleges of Business; Engineering and Sciences; Humanities, Education and Social Sciences; Nursing; and Technology. Honors College graduates who have completed enriched multidisciplinary academic opportunities, leadership enga  more

Taft Attorneys to Present at ICLEF Modern Business Law Seminar
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 21 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft attorneys Josh Brown, Dave Bartoletti, and Ike Willett, along with Chief Information Officer Mark Bradley, will present at the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum's (ICLEF) Modern Business Law Seminar on Nov. 29. Brown is chair of the program and will give a welcome and introduction, Bradley's section will cover Artificial Intelligence and Technology, Bartoletti will give an introduction to transactional r  more

Taft: Newman and Ulbricht to Present at Indiana Advanced Real Estate Law Guide 2023 Seminar
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 22 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft attorneys Norman Newman and Ashley Ulbricht will present at the National Business Institute's seminar titled Indiana Advanced Real Estate Law Guide 2023: Key Insights and Updates for Experienced Practitioners on Dec. 7. Newman will present "Top Title Considerations" and Ulbricht will present "Land Use, Zoning, and Development Updates You Need to Know." Learn more and register for the seminar here (https://www.  more

University of Notre Dame: Keough School Joins Forces With UN Women to Address Gender-Based Violence in El Salvador and Beyond
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: A new partnership between Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs and UN Women-El Salvador will support research focused on understanding, mitigating, and preventing violence against women. Associate professor of global affairs Abby Cordova, a political scientist who researches gender-based violence, will serve as the Keough School's leading researcher   more