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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Friday July 12, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $2 Billion to Retool Shuttered, At-Risk Factories for Electric Vehicles
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * Selectees will Partner with Local Unions for Projects Across 8 States * * * Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $1.7 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act to retool shuttered and at-risk manufacturing factories to produce electric vehicles (EVs). The funding will ensure almost a dozen factories across Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, and Virg  more

Electrification Coalition: Domestic Manufacturing Grants Are Critical for Economic and National Security
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Electrification Coalition, a group that facilitates the deployment of plug-in electric vehicles, issued the following statement on July 11, 2024: * * * On Thursday, the White House and the U.S. Department of Energy announced $1.7 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act to support converting 11 manufacturing facilities--all closed or at risk of closing--to manufacture electric vehicles and their components. The plants are located in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryla  more

FFRF asks Tenn., Texas, Ky. and Indiana schools to not promote baccalaureate ceremonies
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 11 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging four school districts in the South and the Midwest to stop promoting overtly religious baccalaureate ceremonies. FFRF has received reports from community members in Tennessee, Texas, Kentucky and Indiana that various school districts publicized baccalaureate services for graduating seniors. These districts include Cocke County School District in   more

Fireworks Next to an Animal Shelter?! PETA Urges St. John to Ditch the Deafening Display for Dazzling Drones
ST. JOHN, Indiana, July 12 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: After learning that last week's St. John Freedom Fest celebration included fireworks shot off at a park right next to the town's animal shelter, PETA sent a letter today to Town Manager Bill Manousopoulos urging him to replace future fireworks displays with spectacular drone or laser shows that will captivate festivalgoers without traumatizing companion animals and wildl  more

RV Technical Institute Publishes 2023 Annual Report
ELKHART, Indiana, July 12 (TNSres) -- The RV Technical Institute issued the following news: The RV Technical Institute's 2023 annual report highlights its multifaceted efforts to address the growing demand for skilled RV technicians. The Institute's technician training program, recognized as the industry's gold standard, leverages industry partnerships and expertise to offer comprehensive and up-to-date training. To attract new talent, the Institute focused on recruiting interested women as we  more