COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Teams Bring Local Voices to Washington in Support of LIHEAP * For the second year in a row, employees from across American Electric Power's operating companies joined the Federal Affairs team in Washington, D.C. for the National Energy & Utility Affordability Coalition's LIHEAP Action Day. The teams shared one message across 45 congressional meetings: LIHEAP is a lifel  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- American Rivers issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * American Rivers Report: Dam Removals Reconnected More River Miles in 2025 than Ever Before Communities and organizations in 30 states improved public safety and river health in 2025 by removing 100 outdated, unsafe dams, American Rivers announced today. These dam removals reconnected more than 4,893 miles of rivers -- the most miles ever reconnected in a single year in the U.S. through dam re  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45951) on March 4, 2026, entitled "Apportionment and Redistricting Process for the U.S. House of Representatives:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Redistricting Process/26 Congressional redistricting involves creating or redrawing geographic boundaries for U.S. House districts within a state. Redistricting procedures are largely determined by state law and vary across states, but states  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Secures Indiana's First International Accreditation for Robotic Excellence * Ascension St. Vincent Carmel has officially set a new standard for surgical care in the state, becoming the first hospital in Indiana to earn international accreditation for its robotic surgery program. The designation comes from SRC, a globally rec  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins multistate push for immediate confirmation of Mullin as DHS Secretary * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in urging Congress to swiftly confirm U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Led by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Dr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Indiana Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 18, 2026 * * * Employment rose in 5 of the 9 largest counties in Indiana from September 2024 to September 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Hamilton County had the largest over-the-year increase in employment,   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Chipotle High School Basketball Nationals returns for 17th season April 1-4 * * Sixteen SC Next Top 25 ranked boys and girls teams to participate, including: * * The top nine ranked boys teams in the country * Four girls teams ranked top 10 in the country * 53 boys and girls ESPN ranked players * Twelve games on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU, including the   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Introduces Legislation to Support Bioindustrial Technologies * Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Bioindustrial Scale-Up for Supply Chains and Energy Resiliency Act of 2026 to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the U.S. Secretary of Energy to establish at least two bioindustrial scale-up facilities in the United States. These facilities would accelerate the sca  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Houchin Applauds Committee Passage of Science of Reading Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) applauded the passage of her legislation, H.R. 7890 (), the Science of Reading Act of 2026, out of the House Education and Workforce Committee. The bipartisan bill, which Houchin introduced last week with cosponsors Rep. John W. Mannion (NY-22) and Rep. Kevin Kiley (CA  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 19 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy helps customers in South Carolina advance sustainability goals through expanded clean energy initiatives * First South Carolina project under Duke Energy's updated Green Source Advantage program enters service * Renewable Choice program enrollment exceeds targets as business demand for clean energy grows * Duke Energy has placed the 10 megawatt (MW) Ebbie Solar project into service in Ma  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Inspector General issued the following report (No. OIG-26-08) on Jan. 20, 2026 entitled "Additional Actions Would Strengthen Indiana's Internal Controls for Implementing the Home Energy Rebates Programs." Here are excerpts: * * * The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 allocated $8.8 billion to the Department of Energy for issuing grants to states, U.S. territories, and Indian Tribes for distribution to the public in the form of home  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA, IDEM and City Officials Visit Former Conn Band Instruments Site in Elkhart Ahead of Cleanup * CHICAGO (March 17, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Anne Vogel was joined by Indiana Department of Environmental Management Commissioner Clint Woods and Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson to tour the former Conn Band Instruments site in Elkhart, Indiana, ahead o  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, March 18 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU dean, professor earn prestigious fellowships East Tennessee State University Drs. Debbie Byrd and Florence Weierbach have been named distinguished fellows of the National Academies of Practice (NAP), a national honor recognizing leadership and excellence in advancing interprofessional care.  Both were honored with other members of the Class of 2026 during the Annual Induction Banquet a  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket No. 23-237 and WT Docket 02-378) on March 18, 2026: * * * The Region 54 (Southern Lake Michigan)/1 700 MHz and 800 MHz Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) will hold two consecutive planning meetings on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:00am (CT). The meetings will be held at the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, 1770 County Road NN, Elkhorn, WI 531  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is reviewing 11 permit applications to conduct scientific research and recovery actions for endangered and threatened species. These applications seek authorization for activities intended to enhance the survival of protected wildlife under the Endangered Species Act. The requested permits cover a wide range of conservation efforts across multiple states. Proposed activities include geneti  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 18 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate joins Mendoza College of Business * The University of Notre Dame's Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate (FIRE) has joined the Mendoza College of Business, giving the Institute a new academic home. As a result of this change, FIRE has been reclassified as a College Institute instead of a University Institute, now reporting to Mendoza's Office of the Dean rather  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 18 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Fourth annual Indiana Life Sciences Manufacturing Summit highlights rise of intelligent biomanufacturing * Leaders from industry, academia and government met March 5 in Indianapolis for the 2026 Indiana Life Sciences Manufacturing Summit, organized by the William D. and Sherry L. Young Institute for the Advanced Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals, the Office of Research, and the Office of Industry P  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 19 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Carr Fights for Parental Rights in School Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief to defend the constitutional rights of a mother whose public school deliberately hid efforts to "socially transition" her child. "This is not about just one parent - it's about all parents and protecting their rights to direct their child's care," said Carr. "For any  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 18 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Support SAVE Act * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and the America First Policy Institute's Governors' Council sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, urging them to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. You can find the letter here. "Protecting the security of Am  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Full Committee Examines the Current U.S. Financial Data Privacy Framework Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), explored potential changes to modernize Title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) to ensure consistent and effective financial data privacy protections for all America  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Power Bills Emerge as Midterm Campaign Flashpoint On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised to lower costs on "Day One" and that energy costs would be "cut in half." However, in nearly every state, energy bills have increased under Trump. Trump's own Energy Secretary admitted that rising energy prices could become a liability, saying, "High electricity prices are a po  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 19 -- The Indiana Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Governor Braun Details Strong Wage Growth, Entrepreneurial Support & Regional Investments Indiana Governor Mike Braun chaired the 2026 first-quarter Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) board of directors meeting today, detailing a strong start to the year for economic development that will lead to more opportunities for Hoosiers. So far this year, 1  more

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, March 19 -- Indiana State University issued the following news on March 18, 2026: * * * Indiana State University Sport Management Program Provides Transformative Study Abroad Experience in New Zealand and Australia Earlier this month, two faculty members from Indiana State University's Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport led 11 students on a study abroad experience across New Zealand and Australia, providing a dynamic, hands-on learning opportunity rooted in  more

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, March 19 -- Indiana State University issued the following news on March 18, 2026: * * * Global Learning in Action: Education Students Explore South Korea Over Spring Break A group of Indiana State University students spent their Spring Break gaining a global perspective on education through a faculty-led study tour in South Korea. Led by Drs. Malea Crosby and Yong Joon Park, the March 7-14, 2026 experience brought six students into classrooms, cultural landmarks, and uni  more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, March 19 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news on March 18, 2026: * * * Adesokan's new novel 'South Side' explores identity, displacement, and search for belonging Lily Saylor Akinwumi Adesokan, professor of comparative literature, cinema and media studies, and editor-in-chief of Black Camera, published his novel, "South Side," in May 2025. As a writer and scholar, Adesokan's research explores how media, culture, and storytelling evolve across bo  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * National Academy of Medicine Announces 26 New Change Maker Accelerators to Advance Health Workforce Well-Being * The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience today announced the selection of 26 organizations to participate in the second cohort of the Change Maker Accelerators, a yearlong program designed to help health organizations implement and mea  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for March 2026 The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions for March 2026. The OCC uses enforcement actions against an institution-affiliated party (IAP) to deter, encourage correction of, or prevent violations, unsafe or unsound practices, or breaches of fi  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Frustrated Republicans Prioritizing Messaging Bills Over Lowering Costs Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee markup of H.R.7894, 7890,7892, 7891, 7893, 7661, and 6084. "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Mr. Chairman, hardwor  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson supports election integrity law at SCOTUS * Attorney General Alan Wilson joined Missouri and 19 other states to call on the U.S. Supreme Court to rule in favor of a Pennsylvania law that required voters to handwrite the date on mail-in ballots. The States argue that the lower court, completely lacking judicial restraint, badly erred in striking down   more

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, March 18 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * Tech Pioneer Nate Nichols '05 Named 2026 Commencement Speaker * Distinguished DePauw alumnus Nate Nichols '05 will return to campus as the featured speaker for the university's 187th Commencement ceremony. Nichols, an innovator for two decades in artificial intelligence and human interaction, will draw from his extensive experience as a researcher, developer and executive leader to inspire the Class of 2026.  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 18 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * The Buckeye Institute: HB161 Will Impose New Taxes on Some Homeowners * Columbus, OH - On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute testified (see full text below or download a PDF ) before the Ohio House Development Committee on the policies in Ohio House Bill 161, which, i  more

ANGOLA, Indiana, March 19 -- Trine University issued the following news on March 18, 2026: * * * Trine University hosts 'Impact Your Future': Regional students and educators explore the frontiers of STEM and AI Trine University welcomed 124 high school students and ten educators from across Indiana, Michigan and Ohio on Feb. 24 for its annual "Impact Your Future" outreach day. The event, which expanded this year from six to eight student session options, provided a comprehensive look at the   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Attends Dignified Transfer of Six American Heroes, Including Alabamian Maj. Alex Klinner * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today joined President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General John D. Caine, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.), Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and other members of Con  more