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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Wednesday September 24, 2025 ( 12 items )  

Federal Inmate Pleads Guilty To Possessing With The Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Federal Inmate Pleads Guilty To Possessing With The Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine * Ocala, Florida - United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that Edwin Tollinchi-Rodriguez (40, Indiana) has pleaded guilty to one count of possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Tollinchi-Rodriguez faces a minimum term of   more

Fresh Greens, Local Roots: Marian University's Hydroponic Kickoff
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Fresh Greens, Local Roots: Marian University's Hydroponic Kickoff * Marian University is exploring sustainability in a new way with its first-ever hydroponics system, which provides fresh greens and herbs in the dining commons. The trial system, now growing arugula, mixed greens, basil, and mint, is a collaboration between the university's dining services and engineering students. For Silvia Quezada '26,   more

GE Aerospace and Kratos Small Engine Testing Gains Altitude
EVENDALE, Ohio, Sept. 23 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release: * * * GE Aerospace and Kratos Small Engine Testing Gains Altitude * LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - September 23, 2025 - GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS) have started altitude testing on their GEK800 small engine des  more

Indiana Cadets Place 1st, 3rd in Great Lakes Region Competition
MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: * * * Indiana Cadets Place 1st, 3rd in Great Lakes Region Competition Teams from the Indiana Wing's Anderson and Valparaiso composite squadrons finished first and third in the Great Lakes Region Cadet Competition, with the Kentucky Wing's Louisville Cadet Squadron entry placing second. The Illinois Wing's Lewis and Springfield composite squadrons and the Michigan Wing's Livingston and M  more

Indiana Secretary of Education Jenner Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner from a Sept. 18, 2025, hearing entitled "The State of K-12 Education": * * * Indiana's goal is clear: to meet every child where they are and ensure each has access to the quality education needed for lifelong success. This commitment extends to all 1.13 million Hoosier students attending more than 2,200 schools across our state. Ev  more

IU-led Consortium Named NSF Finalist for Leadership in Musculoskeletal Healthcare Innovation
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 24 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: * * * IU-led consortium named NSF finalist for leadership in musculoskeletal healthcare innovation INDIANAPOLIS -- An Indiana University-led consortium has been named one of 15 finalists in the National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engines competition, positioning Indiana as a global hub for musculoskeletal health technologies that advance treatment for conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosi  more

Marian University Climbs in National Rankings, Reflecting Mission-Driven Success
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Climbs in National Rankings, Reflecting Mission-Driven Success * When Marian University students walk into class each day, they're not just earning a degree; they're preparing to change lives. That commitment to academic excellence and purpose-driven education was affirmed this week as U.S. News & World Report once again named Marian among the nation's best colleges. In the newly release  more

Marian University's Samantha Holifield Selected for Prestigious Lugar Series
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University's Samantha Holifield Selected for Prestigious Lugar Series * Marian University is pleased to announce that Samantha Holifield, Director of Marketing and Outreach for the Center for Vibrant Schools, has been selected to participate in the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series. The program is recognized for developing women leaders across Indiana and beyond. Founded in 1990,  more

SEC Obtains Final Judgment and Concludes Litigation Against James Harrold & Several Entities Harrold Controlled
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:01-cv-01318; S.D. Ind. filed Sept. 7, 2001): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. James R. Harrold et al., 1:01-cv-01318 (S.D. Ind. filed Sept. 7, 2001) On September 11, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana entered a final judgment against defendants James R. Harrold; Franklin Management and Consulting, LLC; Accipter, LLC; Franklin Asset Management  more

SPJ announces 2025 Sunshine Award recipients for contributions to open government
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 23 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ announces 2025 Sunshine Award recipients for contributions to open government The Society of Professional Journalists celebrates the recipients of its 2025 Sunshine Award, which honors individuals and organizations for their significant contributions in open government. "These journalists exemplify the values at the heart of SPJ," said SPJ National President Emil  more

SPJ Foundation awards $100K in fellowships for public service journalism
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 23 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ Foundation awards $100K in fellowships for public service journalism * The Society of Professional Journalists Foundation has selected three journalists to share the $100,000 Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism. Recipients are: * Laura Harbert Allen, religion correspondent, researcher and vertical editor at 100 Days in Appalachia, will expl  more

Trine University: System Allows Trine to Train Students on Electric Vehicles
ANGOLA, Indiana, Sept. 24 -- Trine University issued the following news: * * * System allows Trine to train students on electric vehicles Trine University has purchased an electric vehicle trainer system that will be used to teach electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and robotics students about electric vehicle components. The EV Trainer Cart, manufactured by EVWest, is a fully assembled, operational electric vehicle (EV) training system designed for educators seeking hands-on teac  more