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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Wednesday July 16, 2025 ( 8 items )  

DADCAMP 2025 at Marian University
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 15 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * DADCAMP 2025 at Marian University * Fraternitas is on a mission with DADCAMP at Marian to build strong fathers who, in turn, build stronger families. DADCAMP at Marian helps fathers deepen their bonds with their children, develop their confidence, and empower fathers to have faith-filled conversations with their kids. To find out more, Here *** Original text here: https://www.marian.edu/newsroom/2025/07/d  more

Indiana Council Raises Concerns Over Proposed CMS Rule Impacting Healthcare Funding
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding a proposed rule aimed at closing a health care-related tax loophole. The Council, representing 24 community-based mental health providers in Indiana, has expressed concerns that the potential changes may adversely affect funding and capacity for jails and state hospitals. According to the organization, a recent study   more

IU Southeast Expands In-State Tuition Access to Hardin and Nelson Counties in Kentucky
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, July 16 -- Indiana University's Southeast campus issued the following news: * * * IU Southeast Expands In-State Tuition Access to Hardin and Nelson Counties in Kentucky Beginning in fall 2025, college-bound students from Hardin and Nelson counties in Kentucky will become eligible for in-state tuition at Indiana University Southeast. The two counties are the latest to join a growing list of Kentucky counties participating in a four-year tuition reciprocity agreement betwee  more

Marian University's Dr. Erica Ausel Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Anatomy Education and Research
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 15 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University's Dr. Erica Ausel Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Anatomy Education and Research * Marian University announces that Erica Ausel, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Anatomy, has been selected as a recipient of a national teaching award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to health science education and research. Dr. Ausel received the 2025 Anatomage Research Pioneer Award, a dist  more

Purdue University: Space Systems Degrees Program Meets the Challenge of Modern Engineering
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Space systems degrees program meets the challenge of modern engineering WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University is standing at the forefront of expanding space exploration and a future economy with the creation of the first-ever Comprehensive Space Engineering Degrees Program in the country. The program combines both a new online master's degree in space systems engineering and a new space engin  more

SPJ stands in solidarity with editorial cartoonist Adam Zyglis, condemns death threats against him
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 15 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ stands in solidarity with editorial cartoonist Adam Zyglis, condemns death threats against him * CONTACT: Caroline Hendrie, SPJ Executive Director, chendrie@hq.spj.org Nadia Gordon, SPJ Communications Coordinator, ngordon@hq.spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists stands in full support of editorial cartoonist Adam Zyglis, a recipient of this year's   more

Whitewater Valley Railroad Petitions Federal Railroad Administration for Rail Car Relief
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSFR) -- The Whitewater Valley Railroad, Connersville, Indiana, has petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration for relief from regulations concerning the stenciling and reflectorization of its rail cars. This request applies to a specific flatcar that the railroad uses for maintenance work. Specifically, the company is seeking special approval for one flatcar, identified as NYC 500390, which is more than 50 years old. The railroad is a  more

Young, Daines, Kim Resolution Celebrating 100 Years of Quantum Mechanics Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Daines, Kim Resolution Celebrating 100 Years of Quantum Mechanics Passes Senate * WASHINGTON - The United State Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the development of quantum mechanics. The resolution recognizes the need to maintain America's glo  more