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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Saturday August 23, 2025 ( 4 items )  

Bianca Vazquez Toness of The Associated Press wins 2025 New America Award
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 22 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * Bianca Vazquez Toness of The Associated Press wins 2025 New America Award * CONTACT: Lou Harry, SPJ Manager of Publications and Awards, lharry@hq.spj.org Nadia Gordon, SPJ Communications Coordinator, ngordon@hq.spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists proudly announces the 2025 recipient of its New America Award, which recognizes public service journalism   more

Dr. Tia Bell on Tackling the National Nursing Shortage Through Education and Partnership
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 22 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Tia Bell on Tackling the National Nursing Shortage Through Education and Partnership * Dr. Tia Bell, dean of Marian University's Leighton School of Nursing, recently addressed the nationwide shortage of qualified nurses and highlights how Marian and Ascension St. Vincent are partnering to help meet the growing demand. Listen below. https://www.larryinfishers.com/2025-podcasts/ *** Original text here  more

Marian University Dean Highlights Risks of Student Loan Caps for Medical Students
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 22 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Dean Highlights Risks of Student Loan Caps for Medical Students * Dr. Amanda Wright, dean of Marian University's Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine, was featured in a WTHR report discussing how federal limits on unsubsidized student loans could negatively impact future doctors. Watch the report here. https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/some-concerned-new-college-loan-caps-could-wors  more

SBA Deadline Approaching to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans for Private Nonprofits in Indiana
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Deadline Approaching to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans for Private Nonprofits in Indiana * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Indiana of the Sept. 22 deadline to apply for disaster loans to offset losses from physical damage caused by severe storms, straight-line winds, to  more