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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Saturday November 15, 2025 ( 12 items )  

$1.9 Million for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine in FY26 Federal
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 15 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * $1.9 Million for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine in FY26 Federal Indiana University of Pennsylvania's proposed college of osteopathic medicine will receive $1.9 million in community project funding through the FY26 federal budget that was just approved by the U.S. Congress and signed by President Donald Trump. Chief Deputy Whip and House Appropriations Committee member Guy Resch  more

Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Among Nation's Best for Low MRSA Rates
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Among Nation's Best for Low MRSA Rates * As evidence of continued dedication to patient safety and quality of care, Ascension St. Vincent Evansville is being recognized as the only hospital in southwestern Indiana with a MRSA infection rate of zero by Becker's Hospital Review. "Safety is top of mind for us, and in every s  more

Complete College America Endorses Educational Reforms to Enhance Student Success
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Complete College America (CCA), Indianapolis, Indiana, has expressed support for the U.S. Department of Education's proposed supplemental priority and definitions on meaningful learning opportunities. The national nonprofit, dedicated to increasing college completion rates, addressed its public comment letter to Secretary Linda McMahon, emphasizing the importance of academic rigor and meaningful learning for all students, especially those historically underserved in postse  more

Diagnostic Laboratory Agrees to Pay More Than $9 Million to Settle Alleged False Claims Act Violations
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Diagnostic Laboratory Agrees to Pay More Than $9 Million to Settle Alleged False Claims Act Violations Patients Choice Laboratories (PCL), a diagnostic laboratory headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, agreed to pay the United States $9,620,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). K  more

FAA: Indianapolis Downtown Heliport Closure, Release From Federal Obligations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is issuing a notice regarding the permanent closure of the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport, Indiana. The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) provided the FAA with written notification on Aug. 12, 2025, that it intends to permanently cease operations at the heliport on Dec. 15, 2025. This notice was provided to the Administrator of the FAA at least 30 days before the closure date, complying with   more

Four Students Selected for IUP Fourth Annual Justice Research Fellowship Program
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 15 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Four Students Selected for IUP Fourth Annual Justice Research Fellowship Program Four Indiana University of Pennsylvania students in the Cook Honors College from the Department of School Psychology, Special Education, and Sociology and the Department of Finance and Economics have been selected from a pool of exemplary nominees to be the fourth cohort of the IUP Justice Research Fellows at the  more

Keough School Student Dialogue Event Bridges Political Divides
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2025: * * * Keough School student dialogue event bridges political divides As the U.S. reckons with a national political culture defined by deep division, the Keough School of Global Affairs convened nearly 30 Notre Dame students last week for thoughtful, structured conversations focused on politics. Moderated by members of BridgeND, the lunchtime discussi  more

Lilly School of Philanthropy: Empowering Generosity - Understanding Philanthropy for Advisors
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy issued the following news release: * * * Empowering Generosity: Understanding Philanthropy for Advisors New professional development opportunity from Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy * Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is offering a new professional development program titled "Empowering Generosity: Understanding Philanthropy for Advisors" March 9 to 11, 20  more

Mrvan Statement on Redistricting
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Mrvan Statement on Redistricting * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below following the announcement that the Indiana General Assembly will not pursue mid-decade redistricting in Indiana. "Today's announcement should not come as a surprise to any Hoosier. As a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, and as someone whose father proudly served in the Indiana State Se  more

One Health-focused Summit Highlights Purdue's Leadership in Advancing Human, Plant and Animal Health
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * One Health-focused summit highlights Purdue's leadership in advancing human, plant and animal health By Kami Goodwin Purdue University leaders on Thursday (Nov. 13) joined more than 250 high-level representatives and experts from industry, academia, government and nonprofits for the BioCrossroads Life Sciences Summit to advance dialogue around Purdue's growing leadership in the One Health movement.  more

SENATOR ROD BRAY AND INDIANA STATE SENATE REPUBLICANS NEED TO FIGHT FOR CONSERVATIVE HOOSIERS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * SENATOR ROD BRAY AND INDIANA STATE SENATE REPUBLICANS NEED TO FIGHT FOR CONSERVATIVE HOOSIERS * HOWE, IN - Today, Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03) released the following statement after Senator Rod Bray announced the Indiana State Senate will not take up redistricting. "Senator Bray and anti-Trump Indiana Senate Republicans made it clear today that they would rather protect Andre Carson, sta  more

U.S Senator's Pressure Pushes Academic Freedom to Dangerous Cliff in Indiana
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * U.S Senator's Pressure Pushes Academic Freedom to Dangerous Cliff in Indiana * (NEW YORK) - PEN America today strongly condemned Indiana University for its decision to remove a faculty member from a graduate-level class mid-semester, following the intervention of a U.S. Senator, calling   more