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News Tipoffs - Indiana Editors Newsletter for Friday June 28, 2024 ( 20 items )  

Defense Contract Management Agency Ohio River Valley Stands Up, Replaces Defense Contract Management Agency Dayton
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 28 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: By Tonya Johnson, DCMA Central Region Public Affairs Army Col. Kenneth Darnall, the Defense Contract Management Agency Central Region commander, oversaw the establishment standup ceremony of DCMA Ohio River Valley on June 6. DCMA Dayton was disestablished during the ceremony with the casing of the colors and became a part of DCMA Ohio River Valley, also known as DCMA ORV. Approximately 60   more

Department of Labor Awards More Than $57M in Grants to Help Homeless, at-Risk Veterans Re-Enter Workforce
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $57 million in grants to support programs that help veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness overcome barriers to the workforce and find meaningful employment. Administered by the Veterans' Employment and Training Service, the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program awarded   more

Houchens Food Group to Pay $40,000 in EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 28 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: * * * Federal Agency Charged Grocery Store Failed to Hire Applicant Because of Religion * * * Houchens Food Group, a large owner and operator of retail grocery, convenience and hardware stores and quick service restaurants headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky, will pay $40,000 and furnish other relief to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit. According to  more

Justice Dept.: National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in 193 Defendants Charged and Over $2.75 Billion in False Claims
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: The Justice Department today announced the 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, which resulted in criminal charges against 193 defendants, including 76 doctors, nurse practitioners, and other licensed medical professionals in 32 federal districts across the United States, for their alleged participation in various health care fraud schemes involving approximately $2.75 billio  more

Monroe County Legislators Highlight New Laws Effective July 1
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, local lawmakers want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including expanding work-based learning. More Hoosier high school students can apply for a Career Scholarship Account to pursue internships, apprentic  more

Remembering the fallen
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, June 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: An explosion, heard from more than 20 miles away, rocked and decimated the walls of the barracks near King Abdulaziz Air Base as frantic screams of terror pour out of the building. Combat boots and yellow flowers representing those who lost their lives are displayed during the 28th Annual Khobar Towers Memorial Ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, June 25, 2024. Every year, friends, f  more

Rep. Baird Highlights New Laws Effective July 1
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 26 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, so do a wide range of new state laws starting July 1, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle). Baird said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect July 1, including expanding work-based learning. More Hoosier high school students can apply for a Career Scholarship Account to pursue internships, apprenticeships, and other   more

Rep. Borders Highlights New Laws Effective July 1
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, so do a wide range of new state laws starting July 1, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville). Borders said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including boosting student reading proficiency. Currently, 1 in 5 Hoosier third graders struggle to read. Data shows that individuals with low literacy earn less money,   more

Rep. Hall Highlights New Laws Effective July 1
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 26 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, so do a wide range of new state laws starting July 1, according to State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman). Hall said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect July 1, including boosting student reading proficiency. Currently, 1 in 5 Hoosier third graders struggle to read. Data shows that individuals with low literacy earn less money, have p  more

Rep. Lindauer Highlights New Laws Effective July 1
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, so do a wide range of new state laws starting July 1, according to State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper). Lindauer said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including increasing election security. To help protect Indiana's elections, officials will have more tools to maintain accurate and up-to-date voter registration lists. A  more

Rep. McNamara Highlights New Laws Effective July 1
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, so do a wide range of new state laws starting July 1, according to State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville). McNamara said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including safeguarding Hoosier farmland. To help protect Indiana's farmland and food supply chain, individuals or entities associated with foreign adversaries like Rus  more

Rep. Morrison Highlights New Laws Effective July 1
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, so do a wide range of new state laws starting July 1, according to State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil). Morrison said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including safeguarding Hoosier farmland. To help protect Indiana's farmland and food supply chain, individuals or entities associated with foreign adversaries like Russia a  more

Reps. Borders, Hostettler Highlight New Laws Effective July 1
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. Borders said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including boosting student reading proficiency. Currently, 1 in 5 Hoosier third graders struggle to read. Data shows that in  more

Reps. Borders, Lindauer Highlight New Laws Effective July 1
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. Borders said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including boosting student reading proficiency. Currently, 1 in 5 Hoosier third graders struggle to read. Data shows that ind  more

Reps. Haggard, Mayfield Highlight New Laws Effective July 1
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) and Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. Haggard said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including supporting veterans and military members. A new public notification like Indiana's Amber Alert and Silver Al  more

Reps. Heaton, Morrison Highlight New Laws Effective July 1
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. Heaton said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including expanding work-based learning. More Hoosier high school students can apply for a Career Scholarship Account to pursue i  more

Reps. Ledbetter, Lindauer Highlight New Laws Effective July 1
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. Lindauer said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including increasing election security. To help protect Indiana's elections, officials will have more tools to maintain accu  more

Reps. Ledbetter, O'Brien Highlight New Laws Effective July 1
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) and Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. O'Brien said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including boosting the emergency medical services workforce. Indiana and the rest of the nation face a growing shortage of e  more

U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Convene Private Sector, Non-Profit and Philanthropic Leaders for First-of-Its-Kind National Child Care Innovation Summit
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Announces New Census Bureau Action to Track Child Care Data to Inform and Target Solutions to Child Care Crisis. Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce co-hosted, with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a first-of-its-kind National Child Care Innovation Summit. The event brought together hundreds of key public- and private-sector stak  more

Vanderburgh County Legislators Highlight New Laws Effective July 1
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 26 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, local lawmakers want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including safeguarding Hoosier farmland. To help protect Indiana's farmland and food supply chain, individuals or entities associated with foreign   more