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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday November 26, 2023 ( 11 items )  

ACE Receives Serve Indiana Award for Excellence for Volunteerism and Civic Commitment
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 22 -- American College of Education issued the following news: American College of Education(R)(ACE) was presented the 2023 Corporate Volunteerism Award by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development Serve Indiana (SIAE). Serve Indiana's executive director, Stefonie Sebastian, presented the award to ACE Chief Human Resources Officer, KK Byland, in a ceremony at the Indiana Historical Society in downtown Indianapolis in mid-November. Recipients included individua  more

CNO Financial Group Announces Corporate Donation to the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs
CARMEL, Indiana, Nov. 21 -- The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: CNO Financial Group (NYSE: CNO) announced today that for the second consecutive year, the company is donating $50,000 to the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs (The Alliance). The national membership organization of 76 Black-led community development financial institutions (CDFIs) is committed to fostering social and economic justice for African American communities. "  more

DCF $1,000 PROACTIVE GRANT SUPPORTS JCAP
LAWRENCEBURG, Indiana, Nov. 23 -- The Dearborn Community Foundation issued the following news: The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 Proactive Grant to the Dearborn County Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP), which uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Substance Abuse Counseling to combat the "revolving door" of people in acute active addiction. In its 25th year of helping donors make a difference, DCF is awarding 15 proactive grants of $1,000 each througho  more

DCF PROACTIVE GRANT HELPS ST. VINCENT De PAUL HELP THOSE IN NEED
LAWRENCEBURG, Indiana, Nov. 21 -- The Dearborn Community Foundation issued the following news: The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 Proactive Grant to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, which has for nearly 200 years provided food, clothing, and other assistance to those in need. In its 25th year of helping donors make a difference, DCF is awarding 15 proactive grants of $1,000 each throughout 2023 to charitable organizations that serve Dearborn County resident  more

Environmental Law & Policy Center Coalition Calls on Indiana Agency to Toughen Water Permits for Cleveland-Cliffs Indiana Harbor Steel Mills
EAST CHICAGO, Indiana, Nov. 21 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: The Environmental Law & Policy Center, Environmental Integrity Project (EIP), and other groups filed joint comments with Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) on November 16, 2023, requesting the agency toughen its water permit standards under the federal Clean Water Act as part of a 5-year permit renewal request submitted by Cleveland-Cliffs Steel for two manufacturing f  more

Indiana Chamber Reveals Top Legislative Priorities for 2024 Session
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 21 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: The Indiana Chamber of Commerce unveiled its upcoming priorities at the 2024 Indiana Legislative Preview today. A panel discussion featuring General Assembly caucus leaders from both parties headlined the event. "Enhancing our talent pipeline remains a critical focus," says Indiana Chamber President and CEO-elect Vanessa Green Sinders. "We look forward to working with lawmakers  more

ISA Participates in U.S. Soy Buyers Outlook Conference in Japan & Korea
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 23 -- The Indiana Soybean Alliance issued the following news release: Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) Chair Mike Koehne, a Greensburg farmer, recently promoted the benefits of U.S. soybeans to buyers in Japan and Korea. The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted the 2023 U.S. Soy Buyers Outlook Conference Nov. 14-15 in Tokyo, Japan and Nov. 16-17 in Seoul, Korea. Hundreds of crushers, feed millers, soy food processors, and soybean buyers participated in the confer  more

Lilly Endowment Makes Grants to Immigrant Serving Organizations
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 21 -- The Lilly Endowment issued the following news release: Lilly Endowment Inc. has approved $11 million in grants to help human services organizations working in Indianapolis strengthen their ability to serve immigrants from low-income households as they acclimate to life in central Indiana and make progress toward self-sufficiency. The 19 grants, which range from $250,000 to $1 million, are funding a variety of organizations committed to helping Indianapolis con  more

PIDS FOUNDATION NEWS: SHANNON HAMILTON - RECIPIENT
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society issued the following news: Shannon Hamilton, DO, is Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellow at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana. She earned her DO at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia and completed her residency at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis. Her fellowship will complete in June 2024. She has presented at past co  more

Society of Broadcast Engineers: November 29 is Deadline to Submit 13 GHz BAS Certification
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 22 -- The Society of Broadcast Engineers issued the following news: The November 29, 2023, deadline is coming quickly for all broadcasters with auxiliary operations in the 12.7-13.25 GHz band, referred to as the 13 GHz band, to submit certifications of the accuracy and ongoing operations of these BAS licenses. The FCC is in the midst of a proceeding examining whether and how to repurpose the 12.7-13.25 GHz band for new expanded use. Many crucial broadcast auxiliary   more

SPJ Concerned About Lawsuit Targeting Free Speech
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 22 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2023: The Society of Professional Journalists is concerned about X's lawsuit against Media Matters for America and one of its staff members. The lawsuit filed on Monday is regarding an investigative report the progressive watchdog group published saying that advertisements from major corporations ran beside Nazi content. "This lawsuit blatantly targets First Amendment rights and free  more