NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 25 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Advancing human-centered AI in public service: South Bend and Notre Dame receive $1M Bloomberg Mayors Challenge Award * A collaborative project between the University of Notre Dame and the City of South Bend was recently awarded $1 million to support improvements to the city's 311 Call Center through the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge. Partnering with the University's Lucy Family Instit  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Enhances Student Life with "Social Sips" and Flavor-Forward Innovations From blueberry pureed drinks to zodiac-inspired lattes, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is enhancing the beverage experience on college campuses by teaming up with students, businesses, and campus communities to craft cre  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 25 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights for parental rights at the Supreme Court * South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a 19-state "friend-of-the-court" brief at the U.S. Supreme Court to safeguard the constitutional rights of parents. "Parents hold the primary role in the upbringing of their children," Attorney General Wilson stated. "Any effort by a school or di  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- A coalition of 20 state attorneys general has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging to finalize proposed rules that would prohibit federal funding for sex-rejecting procedures for minors. The letter, spearheaded by the Attorney General of Alabama, addresses potential health risks associated with these procedures and conveys agreement on the necessity of restricting federal support for them. The proposed rules aim to preve  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Commends President Trump's State of the Union Address * Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement applauding President Donald J. Trump on his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress: "Under President Trump, the State of the Union is strong. President Biden did colossal harm to our nation, plunging us into crisis after crisis. President  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Digital Pathology Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) use in clinical care. The DPA highlighted that digital pathology is poised to revolutionize patient care but faces considerable barriers that hinder innovation. Key among these is the lack of systematic capture of the costs associated with digital pathology in the reimbursement mechanis  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Edward Comstock Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits * Shelbyville, IN - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2026 Indiana state hous  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 26 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Faith Technologies to invest $79 million in Opelika manufacturing expansion OPELIKA, Alabama - Faith Technologies (FTI) plans to open an advanced manufacturing facility for modular solutions in Opelika, a significant new investment that will grow the region's skilled workforce. The company will spend more than $79 million to transform the former JoAnn Stores Distribution Cente  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Former U.S. Air Force Pilot Arrested, Charged with Providing Defense Services to the Chinese Military Gerald Eddie Brown, Jr., 65, a former U.S. Air Force officer and pilot, was arrested today in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and charged by criminal complaint for providing, and conspiring to provide, unauthorized defense services to Chinese military pilots in violation of th  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio posted the following news release: * * * Former VA Employee Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Almost $200K in Unauthorized Purchases on Work-issued Credit Card A federal employee and his accomplice have been sentenced for their roles in a scheme to resell electronic and digital devices that were purchased with a government-issued credit card. Dustin Jagger, 41, of Canton, Ohio, and Damarco McKinley,   more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 25 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Gibson Oncology, NIH to begin Phase 2 trials of LMP744 for treatment of first-time recurrent glioblastoma * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and MIAMI - Gibson Oncology, a clinical-stage private pharmaceutical company headquartered in Miami, announced it has entered Phase 2 clinical trials with LMP744 for the treatment of first-time recurrent glioblastoma patients. The company is focused on advancing its nov  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer's 2026 State of the State Address as Prepared for Delivery * Proposes action on literacy, housing, health care, highlights strong record of accomplishments over past seven years to move Michigan forward LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her eighth and final State of the State address at the Michigan House Chamber in front of a joint session of t  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Hoosier Individuals, Companies Honored for Workplace Safety, Health * INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun recognized four Hoosier companies and three individuals for exemplary workplace safety practices today during the annual Governor's Workplace Safety Awards event. The Governor's Workplace Safety Awards event was part of the 2026 Indiana Safety and Health Conference and Expo. Th  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 26 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus issued the following news: * * * IU Indianapolis' seamless admissions initiative now includes 31 high schools in central Indiana Indiana University Indianapolis continues to expand access to higher education and develop talent pipelines through its seamless admissions initiative, which is now partnering with 31 high schools across central Indiana. Since its initial pilot with four Indianapolis Public Schools distric  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Dr. Amy Acton for Ohio Governor * AFGE says Acton supports public-sector workers and their union rights INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Dr. Amy Acton for election as Ohio's next governor in the 2026 elections. The statewide primary is May 5, a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Laser Strikes on Aircraft Drop for Second Year In a Row * WASHINGTON \-Pilots reported 10,994 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2025 -a 14 percent decrease from the year before but still too high. Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious safety threat and is a federal crime. The FAA conducted outreach and training with local  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Making America Safe Again: The State of DHS Under President Trump and Secretary Noem * The Department of Homeland Security continues its historic progress in keeping the Homeland secure WASHINGTON - In honor of President Donald J. Trump's first State of the Union Speech as the 47th President of the United States, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is expres  more

OLIVET, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * MIAA Champions Olivet Comets Host the 2026 MIAA Men's Basketball Tournament * After an incredible regular season, The University of Olivet men's basketball team has earned the No. 1 seed in the 2026 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association ( MIAA) Men's Basketball Tournament presented by Collegiate Credit Union, and the opportunity to host the semifinals and championship at the Cutler Event Center.   more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 25 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame professor joins Vatican effort to safeguard the rights and dignity of the child * Neil Boothby, professor and director of the University of Notre Dame's Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child (GC-DWC), has joined a major new Vatican-backed initiative, "From Crisis to Care: Catholic Action for Children" to position Notre Dame as a lead research and program learning partner of  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Feb. 26 -- Novartis, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Novartis to build new radioligand therapy site in Denton, Texas, delivering more next generation treatments to patients * Facility expected to be operational in 2028 in Dallas-Fort Worth area, expanding largest RLT manufacturing network in US * Site to serve patients in Southern US and add network capacity as RLT expands into earlier treatment lines and additional tumo  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $15 Million to Provide Direct Support to Small Businesses Across Pennsylvania Funded through the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program, ten new micro-grant programs will provide direct support to small businesses across the Commonwealth. The Shapiro Administration is committed to ensuring small  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Offers Free Filing Support for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit at Senior & Community Centers Across Pennsylvania The Department of Revenue is providing free, in-person filing assistance for eligible Pennsylvanians who are applying for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2025. Free filing assistance will  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Pocan Introduces Resolution Recognizing "HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the HIV/AIDS Caucus, introduced the HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day resolution, which recognizes nationwide February 28 as "HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day." This is a call to action to end the criminalization of people living with HIV and to promo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release: * * * RFA's Cooper Calls for Year-Round E15, Highlights Record Ethanol Production at 31st Annual National Ethanol Conference * Speaking to attendees at the 31st annual National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper celebrated a record-breaking year for the U.S. ethanol industry while urging Congress and the Trump administration to fu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Senator Banks Introduces the Dalilah Law to Get Illegal Truckers Off America's Roads Today,Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Dalilah Law. This legislation would require states to take specific measures to get illegal alien truck drivers off America's roads to receive federal Department of Transportation funding. At last night's State of the Union, President Trump called on Cong  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Senator Banks Statement on President Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released a statement following President Trump's delivery of the 2026 State of the Union. Senator Jim Banks: "Great way to kick off America 250 with a strong State of the Union Address by President Trump. And it was made even better by having the USA Men's Hockey Gold Medal Ch  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 25 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Source or sink? Trees with heart rot disease emit more methane, upending forest carbon models * Throughout their lifetimes, healthy forests produce more oxygen than they use, while taking in greenhouse gases via plants and soils. This ecosystem-wide service, called carbon sequestration, regulates global climate and is an essential component of climate models and goals. Forest health, however, influe  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana posted the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Ten Drug Dealers Handed Lengthy Federal Prison Sentences for Trafficking Kilos of Fentanyl, Meth, and Cocaine Ten defendants have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a multi county fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine trafficking operation spanning Indianapolis, Muncie, Terre Haute, and other areas within the Southern  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 25 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Two Marian Enrollment Leaders Receive Statewide Honors from INACAC * Two members of Marian University's enrollment management team were recognized at the annual conference of the Indiana Association of College Admissions Counseling (INACAC) on February 24, 2026, marking the first time Marian professionals have received individual honors from the statewide organization. Dr. Jessica Morales Maust, Vice Presi  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Feb. 26 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * USI reports 100% NCLEX pass rate for December 2025 nursing graduates Nursing leaders at the University of Southern Indiana report that the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students who graduated in December 2025 have passed the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX(R)) on their first attempt. USI's 100% first time NCLEX(R) pass rate exceeds the 2025 National Council of State Boards  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Paul McCarthy, president and CEO of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, from a Feb. 12, 2026, hearing entitled "The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement: Evaluating North American Competitiveness": * * * Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the value of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to the motor v  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Feb. 26 -- Walmart issued the following Q&A on Feb. 25, 2026, involving associates Antonia Phillips and Harold Ramirez Jr.: * * * Signs of Strength Walmart associates Antonia and Harold traveled to Tokyo last November to compete in the Deaflympics. In a recent conversation, they shared what it takes to shine on the world stage. Their workday doesn't give much away. Antonia Phillips and Harold Ramirez Jr. stock shelves at a steady pace and communicate quickly and practi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address Last night, President Donald J. Trump delivered a record-breaking State of the Union Address -- the longest in American history -- proclaiming the arrival of a new Golden Age for our nation just one year into his transformative second term. With boundless optimism and deep pride in our nation, Preside  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Joins "Innovate or Evaporate" Podcast * **Click here or above to listen to the full episode.** WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined the "Innovate or Evaporate" podcast, hosted by Elevate Ventures CEO Toph Day, for a conversation about ensuring the United States can out-innovate and outcompete our economic rivals like China. During the conversation, Young discussed the importa  more