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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Thursday October 16, 2025 ( 13 items )  

2025 NFHS Performing Arts Conference Highlights the Power of Connection, Innovation and Advocacy
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 16 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2025: * * * 2025 NFHS Performing Arts Conference Highlights the Power of Connection, Innovation and Advocacy More than 120 performing arts administrators, educators and partners from across the country gathered in Chicago for the 2025 NFHS Performing Arts Conference, marking another year of national collaboration and progress for music, speech, debate and t  more

AFP-IN Launches Digital Ad Campaign Opposing Northwest Allen County Referendum
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-IN Launches Digital Ad Campaign Opposing Northwest Allen County Referendum * # Oct 15, 2025 by AFP Fort Wayne, IN - Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) announced today the launch of a new digital advertising campaign that will run through Election Day, highlighting the real impact of the Northwest Allen County Schools $12 million operating referendum and u  more

APPLICATION DEADLINE TO RECEIVE A SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATION FROM REP. STUTZMAN IS 10/17
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * APPLICATION DEADLINE TO RECEIVE A SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATION FROM REP. STUTZMAN IS 10/17 * FORT WAYNE, IN - This Friday, applications to attend one of our nation's service academies including the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in  more

Eastern Oregon Stays Perfect; Mobile (Ala.) is Back & Northwest (Wash.) Rockets Up
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Eastern Oregon Stays Perfect; Mobile (Ala.) is Back & Northwest (Wash.) Rockets Up * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- With about three weeks left in the regular season, teams are vying for top billing in their respective conference tournaments. Northwest (Wash.) made the biggest jump in the poll this week, moving up five spots to No. 18 from 23, while North  more

Indiana University: Fairbanks, Lilly and Indiana Employers Collaborate to Study Obesity Medications' Impact
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Oct. 16 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: * * * Fairbanks, Lilly and Indiana employers collaborate to study obesity medications' impact Researchers from the Fairbanks School of Public Health at Indiana University Indianapolis have launched a first-of-its-kind study -- in collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company and several employers in Indiana -- to better understand how obesity management medications may improve employee health, as well as their i  more

Mrvan Accepting Military Service Academy Applications
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Mrvan Accepting Military Service Academy Applications * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced Indiana's First Congressional District is currently accepting applications from high school and college students interested in attending a U.S. Military Service Academy. Specifically, high school seniors and college students who are interested in attending one of the U.S. Military Service A  more

NiSource to Release Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on October 29
MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, Oct. 16 -- NiSource, a regulated utility company, issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * NiSource to release third quarter 2025 financial results and host conference call on October 29 NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) today announced that the company will release its third quarter 2025 financial results on Oct. 29 before U.S. financial markets open and will host a conference call that day at 11 a.m. EDT (10 a.m. CT) to review the third quarter 2025 financial results   more

Northern Indiana Public Service: Winter Heating Bills Forecasted to Increase Compared to Last Year
MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, Oct. 16 -- Northern Indiana Public Service Co., a subsidiary of NiSource, issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Winter Heating Bills Forecasted to Increase Compared to Last Year Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) announced today that natural gas residential customers can expect an increase in their winter heating bills this season compared to previous years. Based on current market projections and assuming normal winter weather, bills for n  more

PRESIDENT TRUMP IS THE PRESIDENT OF PEACE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * PRESIDENT TRUMP IS THE PRESIDENT OF PEACE * WASHINGTON, DC - President Trump has successfully authored, negotiated, and carried out a way forward for peace in the Middle East. His Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict has finally brought home the hostages from Hamas captivity after the October 7th attack, it has unified the world behind a true path forward for peace in the region, and creat  more

Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Sets Oct. 22 Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 22, 2025, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: Nominees: * Mr. Stephen Carmel, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Maritime Administration * Ms. Laura DiBella, of Florida, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner * Mr. Robert Harvey, of Florida, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner * Mr. Timothy Petty, of Indiana, to be Assista  more

Trine, LECOM Partner to Provide Doctoral Degree Pathways
ANGOLA, Indiana, Oct. 16 -- Trine University issued the following news: * * * Trine, LECOM partner to provide doctoral degree pathways Trine University and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) will partner to provide Trine students with pathways to doctoral degrees and careers in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and podiatry. "There is strong demand for many healthcare careers, and Trine University equips our graduates to earn advanced degrees to lead, succeed and s  more

University of Evansville Warns Admissions Reporting Rules Create Unfunded Mandate for Small Schools
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The University of Evansville, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns regarding the proposed ACTS regulations that could impose significant burdens on small institutions. The letter emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability while cautioning that the new requirements would create an unfunded mandate for its Institutional Research office. As a small, private university located in Evansville, Indian  more

Valparaiso University Warns New Regulations Could Burden Smaller Institutions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Valparaiso University, a Lutheran institution in Northwest Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about the proposed expansion of the ACTS regulations. The university argues that the changes will impose significant compliance burdens, particularly affecting smaller institutions with limited resources. In the letter, Valparaiso University highlights the proposed addition of disaggregated reporting requirements  more