WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Holiday Season, Houchin and Menendez Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Americans from Scams * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Representatives Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) led 11 of their colleagues in introducing the Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act, bipartisan legislation to protect Americans from the growing wave of fraud and financial deception costing families   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Mark Messmer Joins EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for Major Announcement on WOTUS Proposal * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, and other Members of Congress, at an agency announcement clarifying what constitutes a 'water of the United States' under the Clean Water Act. Up until now, landowners, de  more

COLUMBUS, Indiana, Nov. 22 -- Indiana University Columbus campus issued the following news: * * * Mendez and student-researchers making science more fun IU Columbus Chemistry Professor J.D. Mendez is making it easier and more fun to learn challenging science concepts. * Through the inaugural Layered Learning Program grant, Mendez and his team of student-researchers are developing interactive tools, such as 3D-printed models, board games, and online games for chemistry and biology courses. T  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Mrvan Introduces the Revitalize Our Neighborhoods Act * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan introduced H.R. 6217, the Revitalize Our Neighborhoods Act of 2025 (link is external). This bill will establish a grant program to revitalize neighborhoods with vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties and promote the development of affordable housing. Congressman Mrvan stated, "In Northwest In  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Okun Featured in The Indiana Lawyer's M&A Monthly * Taft Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations partner Megan Okun was featured in The Indiana Lawyer's M&A Monthly article "Nonprofit mergers rising in Indiana and nationally," published on Nov. 20. Throughout this piece, Okun offers insights into the growing number of mergers among nonprofit organizations, particularly in the health   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 22 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * New Purdue teacher certification program dovetails with STEM degrees Purdue responds to Indiana need for more STEM teachers by enabling over 32,000 of its undergraduates to add a teaching credential to their degree * Through Purdue's new SPRINT Program -- STEM Pedagogy Resulting in New Teachers -- undergraduates and eligible alumni will now be able to add a teaching credential to their degree with  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 21 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Tag and Marta Birge Make $1 Million Scholarship Gift to Support Marian Leadership Initiative at Marian University * Tag and Marta Birge have made a $1 million scholarship gift to support the Marian Leadership Initiative (MLI), a new program designed to equip students with the skills and experiences to excel academically and serve as impactful community leaders. The gift was announced during Marian University  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Nov. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Social media sentiment can predict when people move during crises, improving humanitarian response By Josh Stowe Forced displacement has surged in recent years, fueling a global crisis. Over the past decade, the number of displaced people worldwide has nearly doubled, according to the United Nations' refugee agency. In 2024 alone, one in 67 people fled their homes. A new study co-authored   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Yakym, Panetta Bipartisan Bill to Improve NEPA Transparency Advances in House * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta's (D-CA-19) bipartisan bill, the Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act (H.R. 573), advanced through the Natural Resources Committee under unanimous consent. This legislation will inform policymakers about the National Environmenta  more