MUNCIE, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Seven Ball State University online degree programs have been recognized as top-30 offerings in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report's "2024 Best Online Program Rankings." Released today, the annual listing is an assessment of nearly 2,000 online bachelor's and master's degree programs offered by institutions across the country. "Our continued excellence in providing quality online programs in hig  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, Feb. 6 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Ball State University's School of Journalism and Strategic Communication (SJSC) and the George and Frances Ball Foundation have announced a community partnership, through the Cradle to Career Muncie initiative, which aims at building equitable education pathways and fulfilling careers for all children in Muncie, Ind. The collaboration will result in Ball State students developing a strategic communication campa  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, Feb. 3 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Dr. April Hay will join Ball State University as its new university registrar, effective Feb. 5, Paula Luff, vice president for enrollment planning and management, announced. Dr. Hay has more than 20 years of experience in the registrar profession, most recently serving as registrar at Indiana State University for the past 13 years. "We are grateful and excited to bring Dr. Hay aboard as our new university reg  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, Feb. 6 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Ball State University's Charles W. Brown Planetarium--Indiana's largest planetarium--will host a full slate of free activities in anticipation of Muncie's first total solar eclipse in more than 1,000 years. From Friday, April 5, through Sunday, April 7, the planetarium and other University entities, such as the David Owsley Museum of Art and the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, will present a series   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Barnes & Thornburg has added corporate, litigation and healthcare attorneys and legal professionals to its Atlanta, Chicago, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Nashville and Washington, D.C., offices. An associate in the Los Angeles office, Nicole Fukuoka represents multinational and Fortune 500 companies in a variety of complex litigation matters, including asbestos, cosmetic talc, medical device, ph  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: A new dual admission program will increase access to an Indiana University Indianapolis education by providing a more seamless transition for students planning to pursue their bachelor's degree after earning their associate degree at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis. The program is set to welcome its first participants in fall 2024. While at Ivy Tech, dually admitted students will gain access to IU   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 9 -- Grange Insurance Co. issued the following news on Feb. 8, 2024: Today, Grange Insurance Company announced that Kyle Welch has been named the company's Vice President of Commercial Lines Underwriting for the East Region covering Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia, effective Feb. 12. "Kyle has successfully led our Sales and Marketing Strategy and Operations for the past five years and has a proven track record of driving results for   more

HUNTINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 3 -- Huntington University issued the following news release: The Department of History and Political Science at Huntington University is pleased to announce that Jace Gilman, Rebecca Luckey and Karson Miller have received the fall semester 2023 Jack P. Barlow, Sr., History Book Prizes. The Barlow Prizes are given to outstanding students in the department's upper-level research- and writing-intensive courses. Gilman is from Summitville, Indiana, and graduated from Mad  more

HUNTINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 3 -- Huntington University issued the following news release: The Department of History and Political Science at Huntington University is pleased to announce that Jace Gilman, Rebecca Luckey and Karson Miller have received the fall semester 2023 Jack P. Barlow, Sr., History Book Prizes. The Barlow Prizes are given to outstanding students in the department's upper-level research- and writing-intensive courses. Luckey is from Fort Wayne, Indiana, and graduated from Home  more

HUNTINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 3 -- Huntington University issued the following news release: The Department of History and Political Science at Huntington University is pleased to announce that Jace Gilman, Rebecca Luckey and Karson Miller have received the fall semester 2023 Jack P. Barlow, Sr., History Book Prizes. The Barlow Prizes are given to outstanding students in the department's upper-level research- and writing-intensive courses. Miller is from Edgerton, Indiana, and graduated from Woodla  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2024: The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced the recipients of the Expanding What Works grant, a new opportunity designed to increase access to high-quality summer programming for over 3,000 Hoosier students. The grant encourages regional collaboration between community organizations, local nonprofits, municipal partners and/or local school corporations to expan  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2024: The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today presented the latest round of enhancements to Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed (Indiana GPS) - a performance dashboard empowering educators, families, communities and employers with a robust view of how Indiana students are building the necessary knowledge and skills--in all grades and in all schools. "When we first launch  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- Indiana State Rep. Gregory W. Porter, D-Indianapolis, issued the following statement on Feb. 9, 2024: * * * State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) issued the following statement regarding the most recent revenue report, which shows a continued economic rebound: "The numbers for our January revenue report came in $190.9 million above what was projected in the December 2023 forecast. With the economy humming along stronger than anticipated, I'm more opti  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: Last week, State Sen. David Niezgodski (D-South Bend) and State Rep. Maureen Bauer (D- South Bend) joined together to send a letter to Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita urging an expedited investigation into the Cedar Glen Apartment complex and the fatal house fire on LaPorte Ave. Sen. Niezgodski and Rep. Bauer issued the following joint statement after the office of the Attorney General confirmed receip  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2024: Yesterday, Feb. 5, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 1426, which would increase the availability of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) for Medicaid recipients. State Rep. Rita Fleming (D-Jeffersonville), who authored the bill, released the following statement: "Long-acting reversible contraceptives, like the implant, prevent unintended pregnancies without women needi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 6 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2024: Today, House Bill 1019 passed unanimously out of the Indiana House of Representatives. Authored by State Representative Blake Johnson (D-Indianapolis), HB 1019 corrects issues currently in Indiana code and ensures health departments, local governments and home owners associations cannot adopt rules, regulations, laws or ordinances that prohibit the sale of lemonade or other nonalcoholic bever  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 3 -- Indiana State Rep. Sheila Klinker, D-Lafayette, issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2024: * * * During the 2024 legislative session, multiple bills have been proposed surrounding water management: the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and the potential LEAP pipeline. None of the bills regarding LEAP have received a hearing in committee preventing them from a vote on the House floor. State Rep. Sheila Klinker (D-Lafayette) released the follow  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2024: On Tuesday Jan. 30, State Rep. Renee Pack (D-Indianapolis) was presented with the Sheila Corcoran Hoosier Women Hero Award for the month of January 2024. The Hoosier Women Hero Award, bestowed by Congressman Andre Carson, recognizes exemplary Hoosier veteran women committed to the betterment of their community. "Representative Pack proudly served in the U.S. Army and has never stopped fighti  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: "The U.S. southern border continues to be overrun by illegal immigrants and criminals bringing deadly drugs like fentanyl into our country. This is a serious issue that affects us all, and I'm pleased the governor is joining Texas and other states' efforts to address this national security issue. The Indiana National Guard will courageously represent us, and I wish them godspeed in this essential   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced a bill to expand work-based learning access in Indiana, according to Hancock County lawmakers. If passed, House Bill 1001 would expand the Frank O'Bannon Grant and the 21st Century Scholarship beyond traditional college coursework to include job training. State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown), a co-author of the bill, said it would provide o  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives recently approved State Rep. Brad Barrett's (R-Richmond) bill to protect Hoosiers from surprise ambulance bills when a provider is outside of their insurance network. According to a study from the Public Interest Research Group, more than 3 million privately insured Americans are transported by ambulance to an emergency room annually. Over half of these individ  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2024: The Indiana House of Representatives Thursday unanimously advanced State Rep. Ryan Lauer's (R-Columbus) bill to create a new problem-solving court in Indiana to help abused or neglected children up to age three and their families who need state intervention. According to Court Appointed Special Advocates (https://advocacyinaction.casaforchildren.org/permanency/early-childhood-and-s  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation co-authored by State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury), which she said supports and protects Hoosier teenagers who want hands-on experience in the workplace. Currently, Indiana's youth employment regulations are more restrictive than federal regulations, which King said negatively impacts teenagers who choose to work. She said this l  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Legislation providing a 13th check to retired public employees is now one step closer to becoming law after the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously approved the measure, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka). The legislation, co-authored by Borders and Hostettler, would provide a one-time, post-retirement payment designed to help cover cost-o  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: "Illegal immigration is not just a Texas problem, but an issue that concerns every state's right to sovereignty and safety. Indiana has a strong track record of helping the Lone Star State secure the southern border, and now is the time to act. I pray for the well-being of these Hoosiers as they prepare to join Texas' effort to bolster our nation's security," said State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour).  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives unanimously approved State Rep. Wendy McNamara's (R-Evansville) legislation aimed at alleviating legal backlogs when it comes to determining a defendant's competency to stand trial. "The process of determining an individual's competency to stand trial is among the top concerns of Indiana's criminal justice system," McNamara said. "Often, defendants facing misde  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives advanced legislation co-authored by State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) that he said would remove regulations on child-run lemonade stands and support young Hoosier entrepreneurs. Pressel, who pursued similar legislation in the past, said children who operate a lemonade stand in their front yard can receive a citation from the local health department. Th  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) legislation to protect lawful Hoosiers' gun purchase information tracked by government entities. Teshka said some banks and credit card companies have used merchant category codes, which gather cardholders' data, to track gun purchases from firearms retailers. His legislation would prohibit payment proc  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: The Indiana House of Representatives advanced State Rep. Tim Wesco's (R-Osceola) bill to increase election security by verifying voter registration records for first-time voters. Wesco said his legislation would boost Indiana's election integrity by implementing a simple step to verify voters are U.S. citizens. The bill would require new voters and in-person registrants to provide photo identifica  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: "Every state should be concerned over the massive influx of illegal immigrants crossing the border reaching an all-time high. We need to know who and what is coming into our country, and that's simply not happening due to failed policy and leadership in Washington, D.C. I'm encouraged to see Indiana stand with Texas to help stave off the number of illegal border crossings and drug coming into our   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2024: State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) authored a bill this year to require a landlord to repair or replace an essential item within 24 hours of an issue being reported at a rental unit. Senate Bill 235 would have allowed a tenant of a rental property to bring an enforcement action against a landlord by providing notice of the property owner's noncompliance. "Tenants pay rent with   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2024: A bill authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) that would increase transparency of sexual education instruction in Indiana K-12 schools passed the Senate Tuesday, Feb. 6. Senate Bill 128 would require school boards to approve human sexuality curricula and schools to publish a direct link to the information and educational tools being used to teach human sexuality in the c  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2024: Major higher education reform legislation authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) passed the Senate today by a vote of 39 to 9. With the goal of reversing the public's declining views of higher education, Senate Bill 202 aims to modernize tenure, promote intellectual diversity and create transparency in regard to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) spending. "Re  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: The following bills authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address education and natural resource issues passed the Senate during the first half of session. * Senate Bill 8, which is listed on Gov. Eric Holcomb's 2024 Next Level Agenda, would require each state higher education institution to review their bachelor's degree programs to determine whether they could be complete  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2024: State Sen. Kyle Walker (R-Lawrence), on behalf of Gov. Eric Holcomb, presented former Lawrence Clerk Kathy Walton with a Sagamore of the Wabash award for her 27 years of dedicated service to the City of Lawrence on Saturday, Feb. 3. Kathy Walton has been a resident of the City of Lawrence for more than 50 years and served the city for 27 of those years. She was elected in 2003 as   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following statement on Feb. 9, 2024, by State House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers: * * * "The crisis at our nation's southern border is a direct result of failed and rudderless leadership in Washington, D.C. "I fully support Governor Holcomb's decision to send members of our state's committed and hardworking National Guard to support Texas and their efforts to stop the wave of illegal immigration and drugs into their   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following statement on Feb. 9, 2024, by State Rep. Chris Judy, R-Fort Wayne: * * * "We're thankful that Governor Holcomb is taking swift action and deploying 50 Hoosier guardsman to aid the ongoing border security mission in Texas. "I recently called on the governor to send the Indiana National Guard to help restore the integrity of our southern border. This illegal immigration crisis is negatively impacting U.S. citiz  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following statement on Feb. 9, 2024, by State Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour: * * * "Illegal immigration is not just a Texas problem, but an issue that concerns every state's right to sovereignty and safety. Indiana has a strong track record of helping the Lone Star State secure the southern border, and now is the time to act. "I pray for the well-being of these Hoosiers as they prepare to join Texas effort to bolster our n  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following statement on Feb. 9, 2024, by State Rep. Wendy McNamara, R-Evansville: * * * "The record wave of illegal immigrants and illicit drugs coming from the southern border is deeply concerning and troubling. This is an issue that doesn't just affect Texas. It's a worsening nationwide challenge and our local communities will feel the strain on government services and resources, including law enforcement and medical p  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following statement on Feb. 9, 2024, by State Rep. Sharon Negele, R-Attica: * * * "As the southern border crisis worsens, I support Governor Holcomb's decision to deploy our guardsman and give a much-needed boost to Texas as they protect and defend their state. This dire situation is a humanitarian crisis and national security risk, which continues to affect U.S. taxpayers, and strain government services like public saf  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following statement on Feb. 9, 2024, by State Rep. J.D. Prescott, R-Union City: * * * "Texas should not have their hands tied when it comes to protecting its borders from the drugs and hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants coming into their local communities every month. I'm in full support of Governor Holcomb's decision to deploy our guardsmen to help Texans, who are on the front lines of this crisis. I pray for   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following agenda: * * * MEMORANDUM TO: Commission Chairman James F. Huston, Commissioners Bennett, Freeman, Veleta and Ziegner FROM: Commission Technical Divisions DATE: February 9, 2024 RE: 30-Day Utility Articles for Conference on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. The following thirty-day filings have been submitted to the Commission. Each item was reviewed by the appropriate Commission Techni  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 2 -- The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following agenda: * * * TO: Commission Chairman James F. Huston, Commissioners Bennett, Freeman, Veleta and Ziegner FROM: Commission Technical Divisions DATE: February 2, 2024 RE: 30-Day Utility Articles for Conference on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. The following thirty-day filings have been submitted to the Commission. Each item was reviewed by the appropriate Commission Technical Divisions   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, February 12, 2024 CAUSE NO.: 43629-GCA69; ALJ: KRESGE; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 PETITION OF NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY, LLC FOR APPROVAL OF A GAS COST ADJUSTMENT TO BE APPLICABLE IN THE MONTHS OF MARCH, APRIL, AND MAY 2024, PURSUANT TO IND. CODE Sec. 81-2-42(g). * * * Tuesday, February 13, 2024 CAUSE NO.: 45975; ALJ: SCHUST  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Senate Republicans overwhelmingly passed House Bill 1383 on Tuesday, making the bill weakening wetland protections as the very first piece of legislation to reach the governor's desk during the 2024 session. Indiana has already lost the vast majority of its natural wetlands, and Republicans crafted HB 1383 specifically with the development lobby to target some of Indiana's most important wetlands.   more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Feb. 9 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) will trim trees near high voltage transmission lines next week in southwest Michigan using an aerial saw. The work is part of I&M's commitment to providing safe and reliable energy while balancing the importance of trees in our environment. The work is routine maintenance to remove overhanging or encroaching branches that can interfere with   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: Fay Williams, J.D. '71, was honored with the Julia M. Carson Community Award. Williams received the recognition during Crown Hill Cemetery's 14th annual Black History Month Celebration. A story (https://www.wthr.com/article/life/holidays/black-history-month/crown-hill-hosts-14th-black-history-month-event-julia-carson-award/531-0ee34b8c-4da6-4536-add1-fba2bd3fd594) about the award a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 31 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: IU McKinney Professor Gerard Magliocca is much in demand for his expertise on the 14th Amendment. In addition to speaking with media members nationwide about how Section 3 of the 14th Amendment applies to people running for public office who have been accused of insurrection, Professor Magliocca has written guest opinion pieces and testified in multiple hearings on these matters ac  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: IU McKinney Professor Gerard Magliocca is much in demand for his expertise on the 14th Amendment. In addition to speaking with media members nationwide about how Section 3 of the 14th Amendment applies to people running for public office who have been accused of insurrection, Professor Magliocca has written guest opinion pieces and testified in multiple hearings on these matters acr  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 10 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: * * * EDITOR'S NOTE: This story from October 2023 has been updated since the award was given. * * * Eduardo Brondizio was awarded the 2023 Volvo Environment Prize for his research examining human-environment interactions and how they've transformed the Amazon. Brondizio, Indiana University Distinguished Professor of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the first Volvo Environment P  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 8 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Indiana University has once again been recognized as a national leader in online education with numerous top 10 programs in the 2024 U.S. News and World Report Best Online Program rankings. The Kelley Direct Online MBA Program at the IU Kelley School of Business was named the best online MBA program in the U.S. for the third consecutive year, with five specialty programs also ranked first or second nationally  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 9 (TNSres) -- The Indianapolis International Airport issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is leading the Midwest recovery when it comes to passenger air travel in 2023. Last year more than 9.7 million people flew through the Indy airport, a 12.6 percent increase over 2022 - and a 2.6 percent increase over 2019. This is a new record for the Indy airport with the total number of passengers served with award-win  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: Students at IU McKinney School of Law have selected the 2024 recipients of the annual Cane Awards. The Cane Awards serve as a means for the students to show their appreciation for faculty and staff members who have gone above and beyond during each school year. The Black Cane for most outstanding professor went to Professor Frank Sullivan, Jr., Professor of Practice at IU McKinney.  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following statements on Feb. 9, 2024: * * * "As a public health professional, I know firsthand the dangers of the drugs pouring in from our open southern border. I'm thankful for Governor Holcomb's decision to support Texas and their right to defend itself from the influx of illegal immigration and lethal drugs saturating our communities and degrading our safety and security. The Biden Administration's blatant disregard  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 9 -- The University of Indianapolis issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: The University of Indianapolis today announced a major expansion of the Ron and Laura Strain Honors College thanks to another generous gift from Laura Strain--a $6 million commitment which will strengthen the college for generations to come. The Strains have strong ties to the UIndy campus. They met as students and became college sweethearts before a 59-year marriage. Ron and Laur  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 8 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following statement on Feb. 6, 2024: * * * Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled his budget priorities for the 2024-25 fiscal year. State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) issued the following statement in response: "Over 12 years, the Republican-led General Assembly worked hard to develop sensible spending plans to build a healthy surplus and Rainy Day Fund. In just his second year in office, Gov. Shapiro want  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 8 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following statement on Feb. 6, 2024: * * * State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Josh Shapiro's 2024-25 budget address before members of the General Assembly Tuesday: "A lot of the line items the governor mentioned increasing funding for today are vital...things like agriculture, first responders, Pre-K education and added support for individuals with intellectual   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University researchers are using machine learning to train a robot to recognize a jumbled pile of items, locate the one item it needs and retrieve it in the most efficient way. It's one small step to creating resilient and versatile robots that can assist astronauts in maintaining future extraterrestrial habitats on the moon, Mars or in deep space. David Cappelleri, professor of mechanical e  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on Feb. 9, 2024, by State Sen. Andy Zay, R-Huntington: * * * "Last week, I sent a letter to Gov. Holcomb strongly encouraging the deployment of our state's National Guardsmen to the southern border, which is why I proudly support the decision he announced today, sending Indiana Guardsmen to Texas in support of the border security mission. "The border crisis is a direct result of the federal governm  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following statements on Feb. 9, 2024: * * * "There is a crisis at our southern border and it's a direct result of an utter failure by the Biden Administration to control the flow of illegal immigration and drugs into this country. It's forcing states, particularly Texas, to step up and fill the leadership void, and protect citizens. That's why I'm in full support of the governor's decision to send the Indiana National G  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today was joined by 13 of America's Governors who stand in solidarity with Texas' right to defend itself against President Joe Biden's border crisis for a press conference at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass. Governor Abbott was joined by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, Idaho Governor Brad Little, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, Iowa Governo  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 10 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a letter to President Joseph R. Biden and Commerce Secretary Jennifer Granholm over the administration's recent "pause" of liquefied natural gas exports. The letter, which was led by the States of Kansas, Indiana, Louisiana, and West Virginia, explains how this executive action further compromises American energy security and independence. Last month, the Biden-  more