Friday - February 27, 2026
News Tipoffs - Indiana Editors Newsletter for Friday February 27, 2026 ( 25 items )  

American Electric Power Service Corporation Seeks Bids for Coal
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * American Electric Power Service Corporation Seeks Bids for Coal * COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2026 - AEP Service Corporation (AEPSC) (Nasdaq: AEP) today issued a request for proposal (RFP) on behalf of one or more of AEPSC's affiliated or associated companies for the supply of coal to one or more power plants. AEPSC is seeking proposals for the following regions and terms, but  more

ATA Backs New Legislation to Fight Freight Fraud
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Backs New Legislation to Fight Freight Fraud * Feb 26, 2026 Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded Senator Todd Young (R-IN) for introducing legislation to reduce freight fraud and theft, strengthen regulatory oversight, prevent unlawful operations, and enhance enforcement across the commercial motor carrier industry. The Sec  more

Attorney General Brenna Bird Secures Agreement from Vanguard to Protect U.S. Energy and Lower Consumer Prices
DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 26 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Secures Agreement from Vanguard to Protect U.S. Energy and Lower Consumer Prices * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird and a coalition of 13 attorneys general have secured a first-of-its kind settlement with The Vanguard Group, resolving part of a multistate lawsuit against asset managers BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard. The lawsuit seeks to lower the  more

Attorney General Hilgers Secures Industry-Changing Agreement from Vanguard to Protect the Coal Industry and Empower Investors
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 26 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Secures Industry-Changing Agreement from Vanguard to Protect the Coal Industry and Empower Investors * LINCOLN - Attorney General Mike Hilgers was part of a 13-State coalition that secured a monumental, first-of-its-kind settlement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. ("Vanguard"), resolving part of the multistate lawsuit against asset managers BlackRock, State Stre  more

Attorney General Liz Murrill secures landmark agreement with Vanguard over ESG policies
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Feb. 26 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill secures landmark agreement with Vanguard over ESG policies * Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is announcing a first-of-its kind settlement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. ("Vanguard"). In 2024, Louisiana, together with thirteen other states, filed suit against major investment firms Blackrock, State Street, and Vanguard. The suit alleges that these fir  more

BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Indiana Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- Indiana Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Feb. 26, 2026 * * * Indiana had 126,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 147,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openings rate in Indiana was 3.7 percent in December and   more

Broad Coalition of 31 backs AGA Supreme Court challenge to furnace restrictions
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * Broad Coalition of 31 backs AGA Supreme Court challenge to furnace restrictions * Twenty-one states and 10 organizations are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal appeals court ruling that upheld a Biden-era rule blocking the sale of non-condensing natural gas furnaces and certain commercial water heaters. The petition, led by the American Gas Association, Americ  more

Bucky Brooks 2026 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Jets Grab Edge Rusher, Receiver; Rams Double Dip on DBs
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bucky Brooks 2026 NFL mock draft 2.0: Jets grab edge rusher, receiver; Rams double dip on DBs Bucky Brooks, NFL.com Analyst With the league gathering in Indianapolis for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, it's a good time to provide my second projection of how the entire first round will play out in Pittsburgh when the 2026 NFL Draft takes place on April 23-25. It will be interesting to see how this week's eve  more

Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Amidst Historical Nescience, Recalling the Black, Minton, Anderson, and Buchanan Committees
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by Michael E. Hartmann, senior fellow and director of the Center for Strategic Giving: * * * Amidst historical nescience, recalling the Black, Minton, Anderson, and Buchanan Committees A feared "future" that actually began about nine decades ago. Editorial note: this essay originally appeared at The Giving Review. * * * A number of conservatives have issued warnings about any aggressive pop  more

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: Sound State Revenue Choices Essential to Counteract Harmful Policies and Build Forward
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by Wesley Tharpe, senior advisor for state tax policy, policy analysts Clara Wilson and Joanna LeFebvre, all of the State Fiscal Policy team: * * * Sound State Revenue Choices Essential to Counteract Harmful Policies and Build Forward State and local policymakers nationwide are facing a one-two punch entering 2026. For one, last summer's harmful Republican megabill paired enormous tax breaks for we  more

Daniel Jeremiah's Top 50: 2026 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings 2.0
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Daniel Jeremiah's top 50: 2026 NFL Draft prospect rankings 2.0 Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media analyst With college all-star games and further tape study in the books, NFL Network draft guru and former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah updates his ranking of the top 50 draft-eligible prospects heading into the on-field events and workouts at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Programming note: NFL Network and NFL+ will ha  more

Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky Leverage AI to Protect Customers and Combat Scams
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky leverage AI to protect customers and combat scams * AI technology proactively scans websites, social media and paid ads to detect scams * Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky are advancing their commitments to customer safety by deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to detect scams targeting energy customers. This innovative technology scans websites, social media and paid advertis  more

Fat Shaming Doesn't Improve Human Health, It Harms It, IU Researchers Find
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * Fat shaming doesn't improve human health, it harms it, IU researchers find Adolescence is a period defined by rapid physical, emotional, and social change, and for many young people, it is also shaped by body image issues and weight stigma. Those experiences, researchers say, can drive chronic stress with long-term health consequences. Research from Indiana University reveals how weight-based stigma  more

Ice Miller Posts Record Revenue and Double-Digit Profit Gains in 2025, Underscoring Strong Market Position and Strategic Execution
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 27 -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Ice Miller Posts Record Revenue and Double-Digit Profit Gains in 2025, Underscoring Strong Market Position and Strategic Execution Ice Miller is celebrating a landmark year, announcing record-breaking 2025 financial results and the strongest performance in the firm's history. Revenue climbed to $303.4 million, surpassing the $300 million mark for the first time and reflecting 7% year-over-year g  more

In Law360 Q&A, Managing Partner Andrew Detherage Highlights Firm's Organic Growth Strategy
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 27 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * In Law360 Q&A, Managing Partner Andrew Detherage Highlights Firm's Organic Growth Strategy In a Q&A interview with Law360 Pulse, Barnes & Thornburg Managing Partner Andrew J. Detherage discussed the firm's master plan of expanding strategically through steady, organic growth and lateral hiring rather than law firm combinations. The Feb. 23 article was published shortly after the firm   more

Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommBryant Haines, Defensive Coordinator - Indiana
WACO, Texas, Feb. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommBryant Haines, Defensive Coordinator - Indiana * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Bryant Haines, Defensive Coordinator at Indiana University and the 2025 AFCA FBS Assistant Coach of the Year. In this conversation, Coach Haines shares the experiences that shaped his rise through th  more

Northwood University Announces 2026 Class of 20 Under 40 Honorees
MIDLAND, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Northwood University Announces 2026 Class of 20 Under 40 Honorees * From entrepreneurs and content creators to leaders in automotive, finance, hospitality, and more, the 2026 Class of 20 Under 40 honorees are a diverse group of alumni who have made outstanding professional and personal achievements since their time at Northwood University. "The 2026 Class of 20 Under 40 represents an exceptional group of in  more

Purdue brings 4 dimensions of engagement to Silicon Valley
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 26 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue brings 4 dimensions of engagement to Silicon Valley * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University recently announced a four-dimensional connection to Silicon Valley that deepens the university's research and industry engagement through partnerships with leading technology companies. The presence of Purdue will also deepen engagement with the university's large alumni community there. The Jan.   more

Q&A With Ambassador Samantha Power, Featured Speaker of the Kroc Institute Hesburgh Lecture in Ethics and Public Policy
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 27 -- The University of Notre Dame Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies issued the following Q&A on Feb. 26, 2026, by Kate Chester with former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power, featured speaker of the Kroc Institute Hesburgh Lecture in Ethics and Public Policy: * * * A Q&A with Ambassador Samantha Power, featured speaker of the Kroc Institute's Hesburgh Lecture in Ethics and Public Policy Author: Kate Chester Following are questions pos  more

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: 50-state Report Reveals Gaps in Identification and Reentry Document Assistance for People Leaving Prison
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 (TNSrpt) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by Director of Criminal Justice Policy Vittorio Nastasi and criminal justice policy intern Maegan Smarkusky: * * * New 50-state report reveals gaps in identification and reentry document assistance for people leaving prison A new Reason Foundation report finds only 28 states mandate ID provision despite strong evidence linking employment access to reduced recidivism. * Among   more

Rumored Trump Order on Elections Will Be Challenged
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Rumored Trump Order on Elections Will Be Challenged * In response to the Washington Post's reporting on a likely new presidential executive order on elections, Common Cause and its more than 1 million members are preemptively announcing they will challenge any order that reduces voting rights. "Presidents don't set election law, not now, and not ever," said Virginia Kase Solomon, Common Cause  more

Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Sets March 5 Nominations Hearing for NASA Deputy Administrator, National Institute of Standards & Technology Director
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on March 5, 2026, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: Nominees: * Mr. Matthew Anderson, of Colorado, to be Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration * Mr. Arvind Raman, of Indiana, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technolog  more

Sherman, Sen. Elizabeth Warren & 160 Lawmakers Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sherman, Sen. Elizabeth Warren & 160 Lawmakers Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with Reps. Beyer (D-VA), Hoyer (D-MD), Chu (D-CA), Pocan (D-WI) and Senators Wyden (D-OR) and Coons (D-DE) led 160 lawmakers in both the House and Senate in introducing the D  more

Van Hollen Joins Warren, Sherman, Over 150 Lawmakers in Introducing Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Warren, Sherman, Over 150 Lawmakers in Introducing Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Representatives Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Don Beyer (D-Va.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), St  more

Warren, Sherman, 160 Lawmakers Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Sherman, 160 Lawmakers Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * The Direct File Act would reverse Trump administration decision to cancel Direct File, building on widely successful pilot If fully implemented, Direct File is projected to save families up to $23 billion annually in fees, time, and tax credits Bill One-Pager (PDF) | Bill Text (P  more