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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Wednesday December 10, 2025 ( 19 items )  

Allison Transmission Accelerates Growth in India With Strategic Defense, Mining and Export Partnerships
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 10 -- Allison Transmission issued the following news: * * * Allison Transmission Accelerates Growth in India with Strategic Defense, Mining and Export Partnerships Allison Transmission, a global leader in propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles, is significantly expanding its footprint and investment in India. This growth is driven by strategic initiatives across multiple sectors, reinforcing Allison's commitment to India's "Make in India" initiati  more

Announcing the CSC 30 Under 30 Class of 2025
GREENWOOD, Indiana, Dec. 10 -- College Sports Communicators issued the following news: * * * Announcing the CSC 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 College Sports Communicators has named the recipients of its 30 Under 30 Class of 2025. The honor recognizes emerging athletics communications professionals at all levels of college sports in strategic, creative and digital spaces. "We are proud to recognize and honor the rising talent and amazing achievements of so many incredible individuals with the lat  more

ATS Commission on Accreditation to Visit Christian Theological Seminary for Comprehensive Evaluation
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 10 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * ATS Commission on Accreditation to Visit Christian Theological Seminary for Comprehensive Evaluation This spring (March 9-12, 2026), Christian Theological Seminary will host a delegation from the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) as the Seminary seeks reaffirmation of its accreditation. The ATS Commission on Accreditation (COA) will conduct a comprehensive evaluation vi  more

Basic Needs Program launches for Purdue students
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Basic Needs Program launches for Purdue students * Student Success Programs has announced the launch of Purdue's Basic Needs Program in place of what was Span Plan Nontraditional Student Services. The Purdue Basic Needs Program improves student success by providing support to students who have unmet basic needs that can be addressed in the community. The program does this by coordinating with camp  more

Congressman Baird Statement on Trump Administration's Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Statement on Trump Administration's Farmer Bridge Assistance Program * Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after President Trump announced the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, an economic assistance package for American farmers: "President Trump and his administration have made it clear that they will put American farmers first. Previously, our f  more

Congressman Shreve Announces His 2025 Service Academy Nominees
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shreve Announces His 2025 Service Academy Nominees * Washington, DC Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN) has announced the nomination of 19 high school students from across Indiana's 6th District to the United States Service Academies. Mr. Shreve said, "Nominating young men and women to our nation's service academies is a privilege and a happy responsibility. I and my Service Academ  more

Department of War Approves $52.8 Million Anti-Submarine Sonobuoy Sale to India
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of War (formerly the U.S. Department of Defense) published the unclassified text of an arms sales notification for a proposed foreign military sale valued at an estimated total of $52.8 million to India. The principal contractors will be Sparton Corp., De Leon Springs, Florida, or Undersea Sensor Systems Inc., Columbia City, Indiana, or a combination of both. This notification relates to the proposed issuance of a Letter of Offer for AN/SSQ-53  more

Human Resources -- Benefits shares four updates about prescription plan
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Human Resources -- Benefits shares four updates about prescription plan * Human Resources Benefits is announcing important updates to employee benefits in 2026, including the opportunity to earn an additional wellness incentive deposited into either health savings accounts or health reimbursement arrangements and a specialized pricing program for employees who use the GLP-1 Zepbound for weight loss.  more

In Print: 'First Opinions, Second Reactions - A Collection of Innovative Online Reviews of Literature for Children and Young Adults'
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * In Print: 'First Opinions, Second Reactions - A Collection of Innovative Online Reviews of Literature for Children and Young Adults' * In June 2025, Purdue University Press published a new book co-edited by College of Education faculty members Janet Alsup and Christy Wessel-Powell. Publication Title: First Opinions, Second Reactions - A Collection of Innovative Online Reviews of Literature for Chi  more

Indiana Chamber of Commerce: Annual 'Chamber Day' Connects Businesses Across the State With Legislators
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 10 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Annual 'Chamber Day' Connects Businesses Across the State With Legislators Two events next month are set to showcase the breadth and depth of the state's business community along with the collective strength of local chambers of commerce in supporting the public policy interests of employers. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 Chamber Day at the Statehouse on January 26   more

Indiana Couple Charged in an Indictment Filed in D.C. with Securities Fraud for Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Indiana Couple Charged in an Indictment Filed in D.C. with Securities Fraud for Insider Trading * WASHINGTON - Fan Yang, 39, and Jing Tian, 37, both of Indianapolis, were arrested and charged in an indictment unsealed today for conspiring to commit securities fraud for allegedly using insider information to profit from a $3.7 billion corporate acquisition, announced U.S  more

Marian University Receives National Grant to Strengthen How Faculty Help Students Discover Their Purpose
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 9 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Receives National Grant to Strengthen How Faculty Help Students Discover Their Purpose * Marian University has been awarded a national Professional Development Award from the Council of Independent Colleges' Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE), a grant that will directly support faculty efforts to help students explore purpose, calling, and direction in college. Funded  more

Mobile Broadcast Equipment Expands Live Coverage of IU Events, Club Sports
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Dec. 10 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * New mobile broadcast equipment expands live coverage of IU events, club sports By Carson Johnson Students at The Media School now have a new way to elevate live event coverage. A recently introduced mobile broadcast system, known as a flypack. is giving students hands-on experience with industry-standard technology while expanding the reach of IU events. The portable setup makes it easier to pro  more

Mrvan Announces COPS Grant Awards in Northwest Indiana
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Mrvan Announces COPS Grant Awards in Northwest Indiana * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced federal grant awards in Northwest Indiana, including for the City of La Porte and River Forest Community School Corporation, under the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office. According to the Department of Justice, the City of La Porte will receive $500,0  more

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics: No.1 Defeated by Two-Time Defending National Champions in Five
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Dec. 10 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * No.1 Defeated by Two-Time Defending National Champions in Five SIOUX CITY, Iowa - In the 2025 NAIA Women's Volleyball National Semifinal Round, the Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats emerged victorious over the Eastern Oregon Mountaineers with a hard-fought 3-2 battle (25-20, 23-25, 19-25, 25-15, 15-11). The Wildcats started strong, taking the first set 25-20, but EOU quick  more

Padilla Urges Special Counsel to Complete Hatch Act Investigation Into Trump Administration's Partisan Redistricting Push
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Urges Special Counsel to Complete Hatch Act Investigation Into Trump Administration's Partisan Redistricting Push * Padilla highlights new violations of federal records laws in Republican redistricting pushes, including in Indiana Indiana State Senator on White House redistricting push: "[T]he underling who reached out to me is trying to influence the election on my dime.... That's a vio  more

Yakym, Carson Introduce Bill to Protect Patients from Unsafe Compounded Drugs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Yakym, Carson Introduce Bill to Protect Patients from Unsafe Compounded Drugs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) and Congressman Andre Carson (D-IN-07) introduced the "Safeguarding Americans from Fraudulent and Experimental (SAFE) Drugs Act of 2025" to protect patients from untested, unapproved, and potentially dangerous mass compounded drugs. "Americans deserve confidence   more

Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Strengthen American Leadership in Digital Trade
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Strengthen American Leadership in Digital Trade * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) led U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and Michael Bennet (D-Co.) in introducing the Digital Trade Promotion Act, legislation to strengthen America's global leadership in digital trade. From the buying and selling of goods in online marketpl  more

Young, Kaine Applaud Inclusion of Bipartisan Legislation to Formally End Iraq Wars in FY26 NDAA
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Kaine Applaud Inclusion of Bipartisan Legislation to Formally End Iraq Wars in FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) applauded the inclusion of their bipartisan bill to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq in the final conferenced version of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  more