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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Wednesday August 13, 2025 ( 10 items )  

Building a Brighter Future: Toyota Invests in Childcare Centers for Manufacturing Team Members
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Building a Brighter Future: Toyota Invests in Childcare Centers for Manufacturing Team Members * PLANO, Texas (Aug. 12, 2025) - Toyota is taking bold steps to support working parents as the company adds four, all-new childcare centers across its manufacturing footprint. New centers will serve parents at Toyota North Carolina, Toyota Mississippi, Toyota Alabama and Toyota West Virgin  more

Groups Sue EPA Over Toxic Coke Oven Emissions
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 12 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Groups Sue EPA Over Toxic Coke Oven Emissions * Washington, D.C. -- A coalition of clean air and health advocates challenged the Environmental Protection Agency's recent move to delay air pollution compliance for coke oven plant s, m assive coal-burning facilities used for steelmaking that spew deadly chemicals into the air. Earthjustice and Environmental Integrity Project cl  more

Indiana Educator Jacinda Mapes Named Member of National Institute for Excellence in Teaching's Prestigious 2026 Fellows Program
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 13 -- The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Indiana Educator Jacinda Mapes Named Member of National Institute for Excellence in Teaching's Prestigious 2026 Fellows Program FISHERS, IN (August 12, 2025) -- NIET is proud to unveil the finalists for the 2026 NIET Fellows cohort, launching a dynamic one-year program to help selected educators deepen their knowledge of NIET's systems of improvement  more

Indiana Educator Jamie Claywell Named Member of National Institute for Excellence in Teaching's Prestigious 2026 Fellows Program
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 13 -- The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Indiana Educator Jamie Claywell Named Member of National Institute for Excellence in Teaching's Prestigious 2026 Fellows Program HAGERSTOWN, IN (August 12, 2025) -- NIET is proud to unveil the finalists for the 2026 NIET Fellows cohort, launching a dynamic one-year program to help selected educators deepen their knowledge of NIET's systems of improve  more

Indiana State Alumna and Faculty Member Establishes Endowed Scholarship for Business Students
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- Indiana State University issued the following news: * * * Indiana State Alumna and Faculty Member Establishes Endowed Scholarship for Business Students Indiana State University alumna and faculty member Jennifer Mullen has pledged $30,000 to create an endowed scholarship for students in the Scott College of Business who have received limited financial support but remain committed to pursuing degree completion. Jennifer Mullen has earned two degrees from Indi  more

NiSource Declares Common Stock Dividend
MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- NiSource, a regulated utility company, issued the following news on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * NiSource declares common stock dividend MERRILLVILLE, Ind. - The board of directors of NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) today declared a quarterly common stock dividend payment of $0.28 cents per share, payable November 20, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 31, 2025. About NiSource NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) is one of the largest fully-regulated  more

Rep. Houchin Requests Over $14 Million in Community Project Funding for Southern Indiana
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Houchin Requests Over $14 Million in Community Project Funding for Southern Indiana * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced that over $14 million in Community Project Funding she requested for Indiana's 9th District will move forward in the House Appropriations process. "Every one of these projects was driven by local leaders and community input," said Rep. Houchin.  more

Senator Blake Doriot Receives RV Industry Association National Legislative Award
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Senator Blake Doriot Receives RV Industry Association National Legislative Award * During the National Conference of State Legislatures' annual Legislative Summit last week in Boston, the RV Industry Association Government Affairs team presented the annual National Legislative Award to Indiana State Senator Blake Doriot (R-IN) for his tireless support and advocacy of the RV i  more

Three Chinese-Owned Companies to Pay More Than $21.6M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Paycheck Protection Program Loans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Three Chinese-Owned Companies to Pay More Than $21.6M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Paycheck Protection Program Loans * BWI North America Inc., BWI Indiana Inc., and BWI Chassis Dynamics (NA) Inc. (together, the BWI Entities), have agreed to pay $21,660,983 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims to obtain Paycheck Protection P  more

U.S. Army Launches Nation's First Enlisted Training Corps Demonstration Program at Ivy Tech Community College
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- Ivy Tech Community College issued the following news: * * * U.S. Army launches nation's first Enlisted Training Corps Demonstration Program at Ivy Tech Community College New program introduces community, technical college students to career opportunities in military, public service * SELLERSBURG, Ind. - U.S. Army Recruiting Command, in partnership with the Indiana Army National Guard and Ivy Tech Community College, established the nation's first Enlisted Tr  more