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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Thursday December 04, 2025 ( 13 items )  

"Stranger Things" and Nature Valley Return Peanut Butter Boppers for the First Time Since 1989 for the Show's Fifth and Final Season
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 3 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- General Mills, a food company, posted the following news release: * * * "Stranger Things" and Nature Valley Return Peanut Butter Boppers for the First Time Since 1989 for the Show's Fifth and Final Season * MINNEAPOLIS, MN Get ready to dust off the Walkman, turn back the clock and maybe open a rift or two. The nostalgic Nature Valley Peanut Butter Boppers from the 1980s have reappeared, and this time, they've made their way to Ha  more

As Holiday Scams Ramp Up, Shreve Advances His Scam Taskforce Bill to the House Floor
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * As Holiday Scams Ramp Up, Shreve Advances His Scam Taskforce Bill to the House Floor * Washington, D.C. With holiday scams surging, Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN) announced that his standalone Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act has passed out of the House Foreign Affairs Committee today and is headed to the House Floor. This marks the latest push in Rep. Shreve's broader effort to crack  more

FAA Amends Instrument Flight Rules for Madison, Indiana Airport
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration amneded a standard instrument approach procedure (SIAP) and related takeoff minimums and obstacle departure procedures (ODPs) for operations at Madison Municipal Airport, Indiana. This regulatory action provides for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace, promoting safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the airport. The change is necessary because of the adoption o  more

FAA Proposes Airspace Adjustments at South Bend, Indiana Due to Keeler Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Decommissioning
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration proposed to establish and amend the Class E airspace at South Bend, Indiana. This action is the result of the decommissioning of the Keeler very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. The proposed changes are necessary to ensure the airspace complies with FAA orders and continues to support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures a  more

First highway segment in U.S. wirelessly charges electric heavy-duty truck while driving
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 3 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * First highway segment in U.S. wirelessly charges electric heavy-duty truck while driving For the first time in the U.S., a roadway has wirelessly charged an electric heavy-duty truck driving at highway speeds, demonstrating key technology that could help lower the costs of building electrified highways for all electric vehicles to use. The experimental highway segment tests a patent-pending system   more

Hammond Man Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison
HAMMOND, Indiana, Dec. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana posted the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Hammond Man Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison Fernando Porras Jr., 64 years old, of Hammond, Indiana was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Gretchen S. Lund after pleading guilty to distributing methamphetamine and cocaine, announced Acting United States Attorney M. Scott Proctor. Porras Jr. was sentenced to 96 months in prison   more

Huntington University: Academic Experience for New Generation
HUNTINGTON, Indiana, Dec. 4 -- Huntington University issued the following news release: * * * A New Academic Experience for a New Generation HU reworks core curriculum for a more flexible and impactful academic experience * Huntington University is unveiling a fully revised academic experience for all undergraduate students. What is commonly referred to as the "core curriculum" or "general core" at colleges and universities has a fresh design at Huntington called Forester Foundations. Fore  more

Marian University's Dr. Pan Liu Advances Accessibility in Digital Research
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 3 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University's Dr. Pan Liu Advances Accessibility in Digital Research * Marian University congratulates Dr. Pan Liu, Marian's assistant professor of communication, whose latest scholarship is making national contributions to accessibility in digital research. Dr. Liu has co-authored a chapter titled "Universal Design (UD) Practices and Accessibility Disclosure Statements: Best Practices in Web-Based Rese  more

Mrvan Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winner from Morton High School
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Mrvan Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winner from Morton High School * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced Josue Pedraza of Morton High School is the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge in Indiana's First Congressional District. Josue used JavaScript to create his winning application, "RoboticsMuse." The application is an educational hub with resources and inter  more

Purdue innovation to be evaluated in international study for earlier identification of preeclampsia risk
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 3 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue innovation to be evaluated in international study for earlier identification of preeclampsia risk A researcher in Purdue University's Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering is participating in a two-year research study evaluating approaches to monitor the health of pregnant women in Africa and inform future efforts to reduce maternal mortality. Young Kim, professor of biomedical engineering  more

Satterthwaite Selected for ISBA Leadership Development Academy
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Satterthwaite Selected for ISBA Leadership Development Academy * Taft attorney Cecelia Satterthwaite has been selected to the Indiana State Bar Association's 2026 Leadership Development Academy (LDA) class. She is one of 25 attorneys from across the state who were selected to participate in the leadership program over five months. LDA is designed to help professionals find and enhanc  more

Understanding Similarities Between Theology and Conspiracy Theories
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 3 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Understanding Similarities Between Theology and Conspiracy Theories * There may be more similarities between conspiracy theories and theology than you think at first glance, and Dr. Robert Saler, Associate Dean for Evaluation and Assessment, Associate Professor of Theology and Culture, and Executive Director of Center for Pastoral Excellence and the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs at   more

Young, Booker Introduce Bill to Help American Workers, Families Build Emergency Savings
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Booker Introduce Bill to Help American Workers, Families Build Emergency Savings * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced the Emergency Savings Enhancement Act, legislation to help American workers and families save for unexpected expenses without having to tap into their retirement accounts. "As a father of four, I understand the impact that   more