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*Indiana Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Saturday November 15, 2025 ( 10 items )  

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

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

FBI and HSI Indianapolis to Lead New Homeland Security Task Force
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * FBI and HSI Indianapolis to Lead New Homeland Security Task Force Nationwide Initiative Targets Criminal Organizations * INDIANAPOLIS--FBI Indianapolis is participating in the first-of-its-kind Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF), which coordinates law enforcement efforts nationwide to crush violent crime. The FBI and Homeland Security Investigations are leading efforts to target sophisticated cartels, foreign terrorist  more

FTC Requires Divestiture of Oil Change Shops in Valvoline-Greenbriar Deal
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Requires Divestiture of Oil Change Shops in Valvoline-Greenbriar Deal * The Federal Trade Commission will require automotive services company Valvoline Inc. and private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Fund V., L.P. (Greenbriar) to divest 45 quick-lube oil change shops to resolve antitrust concerns surrounding their $625 million deal. Main Street Auto, LLC will acquire the divested outlets from Gree  more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Agenda for Nov. 19 Meeting
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following agenda: * * * TO: Commission Chairman James F. Huston, Commissioners Veleta and Ziegner FROM: Commission Technical Divisions DATE: November 14, 2025 RE: 30-Day Utility Articles for Conference on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m. The following thirty-day filings have been submitted to the Commission. Each item was reviewed by the appropriate Commission Technical Divisions and all regulat  more

Mexican National Extradited Back to Florida to Face Forced Labor Charges
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Mexican National Extradited Back to Florida to Face Forced Labor Charges * Alexander Villatoro Moreno, also known as "Quichi," 53, made his first appearance in federal court today after the Mexican government recently apprehended and extradited him to the United States. Villatoro Moreno faces four charges, including conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act  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

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. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Master Sergeant Glenn Ackerman, United States Air Force (Global War on Terror)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Master Sergeant Glenn Ackerman, United States Air Force (Global War on Terror) * Watch the Video Here SARASOTA U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment in his ongoing Veterans History Project Series, honoring the military service of constituents from Florida's 17th District. This in  more

United States Extradites Three Alleged Members of Tren de Aragua to Chile to Face Prosecution for Murder, Kidnapping, and other Violent Offenses
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * United States Extradites Three Alleged Members of Tren de Aragua to Chile to Face Prosecution for Murder, Kidnapping, and other Violent Offenses * On Sept. 30, the United States extradited to Chile three fugitives, all of whom had been in the United States illegally, to face charges of homicide, kidnapping for ransom, and human smuggling in connection with their alleged involvement in Tren de Aragu  more