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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Thursday November 20, 2025 ( 10 items )  

Birdzell '61 Gift Benefits Wabash Baseball Program
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana, Nov. 20 -- Wabash College issued the following news: * * * Birdzell '61 Gift Benefits Wabash Baseball Program By Richard Paige The Wabash College baseball team will have a new artificial turf infield playing surface at Goodrich Ballpark thanks to the generosity of a former student-athlete and his wife. John Birdzell '61, a four-year letterman and pitcher for the Little Giants, and his wife, JoAnn, made a $610,000 gift to have a turf infield installed in time for the  more

Committee Leaders Introduce Bill to Protect Air Traffic Control System from Government Shutdowns
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Leaders Introduce Bill to Protect Air Traffic Control System from Government Shutdowns * Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX), and Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN) today introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure t  more

Congressman Andre Carson Selected as Ranking Member of House Aviation Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Andre Carson Selected as Ranking Member of House Aviation Subcommittee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) announced his selection as the top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation, to serve as the Ranking Member. This leadership role encompasses the Subcommittee's oversight of all aspects of civil aviation, including saf  more

Hoosier Businesses See Rapid Growth, Create Jobs Thanks to Indiana University
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 20 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus issued the following news: * * * Hoosier businesses see rapid growth, create jobs thanks to Indiana University The IU Impact: We leverage our expertise to strengthen small businesses in Indiana, boosting local economies and creating job opportunities. * During the COVID-19 pandemic, Patrick and Megan Ripberger saw increased burnout among their colleagues as mental healthcare providers in Richmond, Indiana. Their re  more

Indiana University Indianapolis: IMPACT Advances Bone and Muscle Health Through Research, Technology and Training
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 20 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus issued the following news: * * * IMPACT advances bone and muscle health through research, technology and training An interdisciplinary partnership between Indiana University researchers and orthopedic industry titans is further cementing Indiana's position as the epicenter of musculoskeletal health innovation. Increasing Hoosiers' mobility so they can live more fulfilling lives is at the center of the Indiana Muscul  more

Indiana University Media School: Sports Media Degree Gains Final Approval
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 20 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * New sports media degree gains final approval By Carson Johnson The Indiana Commission on Higher Education granted final approval Thursday for a new Media School degree: a Bachelor of Science in sports media. Previously offered as a concentration within the Bachelor of Arts in media, sports media has grown into the school's second most popular track, attracting more than 300 students. Its popula  more

IUP, IRMC Launch Season Four of 'Rural Health Pulse' Podcast With Episode on IRMC Stroke Center
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP, IRMC Launch Season Four of "Rural Health Pulse" Podcast With Episode on IRMC Stroke Center Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center's joint podcast, Rural Health Pulse, launches season four in conjunction with National Rural Health Day and IUP-IRMC's annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference on November 20. Season four episode one is "Seconds Ma  more

SPJ statement on recent attacks against reporters; continued minimization of Jamal Khashoggi's murder
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 19 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ statement on recent attacks against reporters; continued minimization of Jamal Khashoggi's murder * Media Contact: SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists strongly condemns President Donald Trump's latest attacks on journalists, including his disparaging treatment of ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce  more

Two IU Southeast Master of Interdisciplinary Studies Students Present at AGLSP Conference
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Nov. 20 -- Indiana University's Southeast campus issued the following news: * * * Two IU Southeast Master of Interdisciplinary Studies students present at AGLSP conference Two IU Southeast students pursuing the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies degree recently presented at the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs annual virtual conference. Ke Nie and Cathy Carter presented their work at the conference with the theme "Crossroads: Interdisciplinary Approaches  more

Yakym: "Hoosiers Deserve to Keep More of What They Earn"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Yakym: "Hoosiers Deserve to Keep More of What They Earn" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Families in Indiana's Second District are expected to receive an average of $1,252 in savings thanks to the Working Families Tax Cut. In total, American taxpayers will save $191 billion in net new tax relief in 2026. "Hoosiers deserve to keep more of what they earn," Rep. Yakym said. "The working families tax cut will deli  more