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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Friday October 31, 2025 ( 12 items )  

CenterPoint Energy Foundation Announces $5 Million Community Fund to Support Southwestern Indiana Customers and Local Economic Development
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 30 -- CenterPoint Energy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Foundation Announces $5 Million Community Fund to Support Southwestern Indiana Customers and Local Economic Development Community Energy Improvement Fund will invest $5 million in critical customer resources, including weatherization and energy efficiency programs, and economic development efforts over the next two years. Working together with local elected leaders and nonprof  more

Congressman Baird Hosts U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Industry Leaders for Farm Tour
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Hosts U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Industry Leaders for Farm Tour * Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Indiana Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb, Indiana Soybean Alliance Chair Denise Scarborough, Indiana Farm Bureau President Randy Kron, and Indiana Corn Growers & Indiana Corn Marketing Council Treasu  more

Duke's Cayuga Coal Plant Could Permanently Close
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Duke's Cayuga Coal Plant Could Permanently Close * INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) approved plans that could lead to the retirement of Duke Energy's aging and increasingly expensive Cayuga coal plant. But, as a condition of approval of replacement generation, Duke is required to study the feasibility of operating coal and gas units simultaneously at th  more

Honeywell Carbon Capture Technology to Revive Indiana Power Plant for U.S. Fertilizer Production
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Honeywell, Charlotte, North Carolina, announced on Oct. 30, 2025, that its carbon capture technologies will be used to transform a former gasification facility in West Terre Haute, Indiana, into a new plant focused on producing hydrogen and ammonia fertilizer. The project, led by Wabash Valley Resources (WVR), aims to strengthen national energy security and reduce the U.S. reliance on imported fertilizer supplies for American farmers. To finance the ambitious modernizat  more

ICE arrests 223 illegal aliens along northwest Indiana highways
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE arrests 223 illegal aliens along northwest Indiana highways Immigration authorities have made 223 arrests along Northwest Indiana highways since mid-September as they aim to clear the state's roadways of illegal aliens who create safety risks. "ICE launched operation Midway Blitz to remove illegal alien threats to public safety, which is exactly   more

ICYMI: Rep. Shreve's Op-Ed in Washington Examiner: Billions of US dollars are being lost to foreign scams
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Shreve's Op-Ed in Washington Examiner: Billions of US dollars are being lost to foreign scams * Washington, DC Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-R) published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner highlighting his work in Congress to protect Hoosiers from financial fraud, cyber scams, and cross-border criminal networks. Mr. Shreve prioritizes protecting Americans from foreign scams. H  more

Indiana University: Kelley Futurecast - AI and Energy Infrastructure May Buoy US Economy in 2026
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: * * * Kelley Futurecast: AI and energy infrastructure may buoy US economy in 2026 Indiana's economic growth outpaces neighbors despite signs of slowing; national unemployment rates projected to rise * INDIANAPOLIS -- The U.S. economy is expected to see continued growth, although at a lower level than in recent years at 1.8%. But it could be buoyed by continued investments in artificial intelligence and th  more

Messmer Joins Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Hoosier Farm Tour
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Messmer Joins Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Hoosier Farm Tour * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) joined Indiana congressional delegation members, Indiana state officials, and Hoosier agriculture leaders in hosting the Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, for a farm tour in Indiana. " Indiana leads the nation in agricultural production and innovation, " said Rep. Me  more

On-demand Webinar - Rewind to 'Working With Basketball Stats & Stat Rules'
GREENWOOD, Indiana, Oct. 31 -- College Sports Communicators issued the following news: * * * On-demand webinar - Rewind to "Working with basketball stats & stat rules" Working with basketball stats & stat rules Rewind to our on-demand statistical best practices and stats rules webinar series * Originally airing on November 14, 2023, this expert-led webinar from our CSC Statistics and Stat Rules Series remains a go-to resource for athletic communications professionals working in college bas  more

Secretary Noem Highlights More than 140 Illegal Alien Truck Drivers Arrested During Operation Midway Blitz
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Highlights More than 140 Illegal Alien Truck Drivers Arrested During Operation Midway Blitz * The top three states issuing the CDLs were Illinois, California, and New York WASHINGTON Today, Secretary Kristi Noem announced that a successful 287(g) operation with the Indiana State Police has resulted in the arrest of 223 illegal aliens on Indiana highways near the Illinois   more

Smoker Craft, Inc. Hosts Constructive Meetings with Indiana Governor Mike Braun and Canadian Trade Representatives
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Smoker Craft, Inc. Hosts Constructive Meetings with Indiana Governor Mike Braun and Canadian Trade Representatives * On October 24, Smoker Craft, Inc. hosted Indiana Governor Mike Braun and representatives from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) for a productive meeting at the company's New Paris, Indiana facility. The discussion centered  more

Three Join Top 10, The Masters (Calif.) Still No. 1; Madonna (Mich.), Corban (Ore.) Enter Top 25 in NAIA Men's Cross Country Rating
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 30 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Three Join Top 10, The Masters (Calif.) Still No. 1; Madonna (Mich.), Corban (Ore.) Enter Top 25 in NAIA Men's Cross Country Rating * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- Three new teams in the top 10 and two big jumps into the rating highlight the Oct. 30 NAIA Men's Cross Country Top 25. The top three remained the same, headlined by The Master's (Calif.), pickin  more