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News Tipoffs - Indiana Editors Newsletter for Tuesday March 31, 2026 ( 36 items )  

Americans for Tax Reform: Trump Accounts - List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * Trump Accounts: List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Senator Ted Cruz (R - Texas) led the Trump Accounts effort in congress. In addition to the $1,000 provided by the U.S. Treasury, individuals and c  more

Ascension St. Vincent Celebrates Doctors' Day Honoring Physicians Across Indiana
WASHINGTON, March 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent Celebrates Doctors' Day Honoring Physicians Across Indiana * Ascension St. Vincent proudly celebrates Doctors' Day, recognizing the dedication, compassion, and clinical excellence of the physicians who serve patients and families across Indiana. From lifesaving trauma interventions and advanced cardiovascular procedures to preventi  more

Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes for state, local authority to combat illegal drone drops at prisons
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 30 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes for state, local authority to combat illegal drone drops at prisons * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a multistate effort to combat the alarming rise in drones that are illegally dropping contraband into prisons, including narcotics, weapons, cell phones, and other items. Per federal law, only a narrow set of feder  more

Attorney General Sunday Announces Expansion of LETI in Indiana County to Include Behavioral Health Services
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 30 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Announces Expansion of LETI in Indiana County to Include Behavioral Health Services * INDIANA - Attorney General Dave Sunday today announced the expansion of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) in Indiana County to include a new behavioral health component, further strengthening the county's response to substance use and mental health challe  more

Bluegrass Institute Posts Commentary: Kentucky's Tax Reforms Continue Economic Progress
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 31 -- The Bluegrass Institute posted the following commentary on March 30, 2026, by Vice President of Policy Rea S. Hederman, and Sai C. Martha, economic research analyst at the Buckeye Institute: * * * Kentucky's Tax Reforms Continue Economic Progress Good tax policy matters now more than ever. * Kentucky's move to replace its progressive income tax with a flat five percent rate in 2018 led the rising flat-tax revolution and spurred serious economic growth. That   more

Catholic Charities CEO Kerry Alys Robinson to Give Le Moyne College's 2026 Commencement Address
SYRACUSE, New York, March 30 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Catholic Charities CEO Kerry Alys Robinson to Give Le Moyne College's 2026 Commencement Address Five to Receive Honorary Degrees for 2026 Commencement * Kerry Alys Robinson, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), will deliver the commencement address at Le Moyne College's 76th Commencement, which will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. in the Exposition Center at the New York State F  more

Christian Theological Seminary Alumnus Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Wins Congressional Primary
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 31 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * CTS Alumnus Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Wins Congressional Primary Christian Theological Seminary recognizes the recent primary election victory of alumnus Frederick D. Haynes III (PhD '25), who won the Democratic primary for Texas's 30th congressional district, according to reporting from CBS News. Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III has served for decades as senior pastor of Friendshi  more

Christian Theological Seminary Commencement Speakers Announced
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 31 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * CTS Commencement Speakers Announced Honorary Degree Recipients Will Speak at Commencement Services * With just over a month until the Spring semester ends, the CTS Board of Trustees has announced the speakers at the commencement ceremony and Baccalaureate chapel. Both events are celebrations not only of the students' work but of the shared walk CTS students take to do justice and show me  more

Communication Students Earn Statewide Recognition at 2026 IASB Awards
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 30 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Communication Students Earn Statewide Recognition at 2026 IASB Awards * Two Marian University communication students earned top honors at the 2026 Indiana Association of School Broadcasters (IASB) College Competition, continuing the department's rise in statewide recognition. Braden Kidd received second place in the Podcast category, while Alberto Calzudes earned third place in Original Radio Drama. Bot  more

Compassion in Action: Honoring Our Physicians
WASHINGTON, March 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Compassion in Action: Honoring Our Physicians * Answering the call to be a doctor is a vocation -a demanding path driven by deep meaning and purpose, with the profound responsibility of caring for patients and families during meaningful and challenging moments. Ascension's commitment to care is captured in our Mission, but it is truly lived out by the p  more

Dual Degree Partnership Luncheon Provides Opportunities to Explore Options
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 30 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Dual Degree Partnership Luncheon Provides Opportunities to Explore Options * The IU McKinney School of Law and IU Fairbanks School of Public Health Dual Degree Partnership Luncheon took place on March 19 at the law school. The event took place in classroom 259. The event offered an opportunity for current and prospective students to learn more about the Master of Health  more

From Lab to Spotlight: MU-WCOM Researchers Earn Top State Honors
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 30 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * From Lab to Spotlight: MU-WCOM Researchers Earn Top State Honors * In a record-setting year for the Indiana Academy of Science, researchers from Marian University's Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-WCOM) stood out among the state's top scientific minds. Held in March in Indianapolis, the Academy's annual meeting drew 462 attendees, the largest gathering in its 140-year history. Scientists from acr  more

From the Bookshelf: Favorite Reads from the ND Law Community
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, March 30 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * From the Bookshelf: Favorite Reads from the ND Law Community * As National Reading Month comes to a close, Notre Dame Law School invited faculty and staff to share the books that have inspired, challenged, or stayed with them. Their responses span genres and perspectives, from compelling literary fiction and mystery to thought-provoking works exploring history, free speech, and the human  more

Ga. A.G. Carr Pushes for State, Local Authority to Combat Illegal Drone Drops at Prisons
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 31 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * Carr Pushes for State, Local Authority to Combat Illegal Drone Drops at Prisons Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a multistate effort to combat the alarming rise in drones that are illegally dropping contraband into prisons, including narcotics, weapons, cell phones and other items. This is a major public safety threat impacting correctional facilities acro  more

Indiana Court of Appeals Visits IU McKinney for Traveling Oral Argument
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 30 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Indiana Court of Appeals Visits IU McKinney for Traveling Oral Argument * A three-judge panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals visited IU McKinney School of Law on March 19 for an oral argument in the school's Wynne Courtroom. It was part of the court's Appeals on Wheels series. The court heard the case Lingle & Bahler v. Citizens Water of Westfield, LLC. IU McKinney stu  more

ITA Investigates Indonesia Steel Imports Using Vietnam Materials for Bypassing Trade Orders
WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration announced the initiation of a country-wide inquiry to determine if imports of corrosion-resistant steel products from Indonesia using materials from Vietnam are bypassing existing trade orders. The investigation follows a request filed on Feb. 2, 2026, by Steel Dynamics Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Nucor Corp., Charlotte, North Carolina. The companies allege that steel completed in Indonesia usi  more

ITA Probes Chinese Steel Circumvention in Indonesia
WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration is starting a country-wide inquiry to determine if imports of corrosion-resistant steel manufactured in China are circumventing trade orders by being completed in Indonesia. The investigation focuses on whether steel finished in Indonesia using hot-rolled or cold-rolled Chinese steel should be subject to existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders. Steel Dynamics Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana  more

IU McKinney Announces Winners of 2026 Cane Awards
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 30 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Announces Winners of 2026 Cane Awards * Students at IU McKinney School of Law have selected the 2026 recipients of the annual Cane Awards. The Cane Awards serve as a means for the students to show their appreciation for faculty and staff members who have gone above and beyond during each school year. The Black Cane for most outstanding professor went to Prof  more

IU McKinney Makes Strong Showings in Moot Court Competitions Nationally
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 30 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Makes Strong Showings in Moot Court Competitions Nationally * Each year, IU McKinney's Moot Court Society Executive Board interviews and selects a small group of advocates to represent the law school in national moot court competitions. The board selects national competitions based on student subject-matter interests and routinely sends teams to the ABA Nation  more

IU McKinney Student to Take Part in ABA Webinar on Animals in the Workplace
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 30 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Student to Take Part in ABA Webinar on Animals in the Workplace * IU McKinney student Jo Anderson will take part in a panel discussion on the topic of "Animals in the Workplace: Laws, Liabilities, and Protections" scheduled to take place on April 2 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Anderson is president of the Veteran and Military Student Association and is student vi  more

Mrvan Sends Letter to USPS on Wheeler Post Office
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Mrvan Sends Letter to USPS on Wheeler Post Office * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan released a letter he recently sent to the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding the Wheeler Post Office. The letter states that the Congressman is deeply concerned that the prolonged closure of the Wheeler Post Office has made it exceedingly difficult for constituents to access convenient  more

Planning for Pittsburgh: From daily shows to mock draft specials & more, ESPN's comprehensive lead-up to the NFL Draft expands with NFL Network programming
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Planning for Pittsburgh: From daily shows to mock draft specials & more, ESPN's comprehensive lead-up to the NFL Draft expands with NFL Network programming * * ESPN's NFL Draft Daily & NFL Network's Path to the Draft provide dedicated weekday destinations for draft news, insight & analysis * Marquee daily football studio shows NFL Live (ESPN), Good Morning Footbal  more

Professor McCabe Discusses EPA Rule Changes on Carcinogen with National Media
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 30 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Professor McCabe Discusses EPA Rule Changes on Carcinogen with National Media * The Environmental Protection Agency has said that it is preparing to loosen rules on emissions for ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic gas used to sterilize about half of all medical devices in the United States. IU McKinney Professor Janet McCabe talked with media members from The Lancet Oncology   more

Purdue, ARCS Foundation agreement expands national science scholar program to Indiana
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 30 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue, ARCS Foundation agreement expands national science scholar program to Indiana * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University and the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS(r)) Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing Purdue as a member of the ARCS National Scholar Award Program, which provides support to domestic doctoral scholars in high-impact scientific fie  more

Rep. Baird Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, from a March 26, 2026, hearing on funding for agricultural research: * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on behalf of Indiana's farmers, researchers, and rural communities. I represent a district where agricul  more

Rep. Hageman Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies released the following written testimony by Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, from a March 25, 2026, member day hearing on fiscal 2027 appropriations: * * * Chairman Womack, Ranking Member Clyburn, and Members of the Subcommittee: I am grateful for the opportunity to testify for the Subcommittee's Member Day hearing on the importance of trucking in Wyoming and hig  more

Rep. Messmer Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, from a March 26, 2026, hearing on fiscal 2027 fudsing requests: * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. I want to start by expressing my appreciation for the Subcommittee's consistent support for rural America. By pri  more

Rutgers: When an Orgasm Is Consistently Absent, Women May See It as Less Important
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, March 31 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * When an Orgasm Is Consistently Absent, Women May See It as Less Important Rutgers research shows women may begin to downplay orgasms when they don't experience them across different partners * Over time, expectations can shift, especially when something remains out of reach. Researchers from Rutgers University-New Brunswick suggest this also may be true for orgasms. When an orgasm is repeate  more

Toyota Announces $1 Billion Investment in Kentucky and Indiana Plants
TOKYO, Japan, March 24 -- Toyota Motor issued the following news release: * * * Toyota Announces $1 Billion Investment in Kentucky and Indiana Plants Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Toyota's North American headquarters, today announced a 1 billion USD investment in its Kentucky and Indiana plants to better meet diverse customer needs in the United States. The investment is part of the up to 10 billion USD additional investment plan over the next five years in the U.S., announced on Novembe  more

University of Evansville, Vincennes University Partner for Health Profession Pathways
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The University of Evansville and Vincennes University, both in Indiana, established a partnership to create direct entry pathways for students pursuing careers in athletic training and physical therapy. The agreement allows students in the health care services administration program at Vincennes University to transition into graduate programs at the University of Evansville. This collaboration provides early assurance for admission into competitive graduate studies for   more

USDA Announces U.S. Participants for Trade Mission to the Philippines
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following news release on March 30, 2028: * * * USDA Announces U.S. Participants for Trade Mission to the Philippines The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Manila, Philippines, from April 13-16, 2026, to expand market access for American farmers, ranchers, and producers. This mission follows a landmark trade agreement negotiated by President Trump in July of last ye  more

USDA Designates 7 Indiana Counties as Natural Disaster Areas due to Excessive Rain
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates 7 Indiana Counties as Natural Disaster Areas due to Excessive Rain * Indianapolis, Ind. March 30, 2026 - This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loan  more

West Virginia Attorney General Pushes for State, Local Authority to Combat Illegal Drone Drops at Prisons
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 31 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * West Virginia Attorney General Pushes for State, Local Authority to Combat Illegal Drone Drops at Prisons Attorney General JB McCuskey has joined a multistate effort to combat the alarming rise in drones that are illegally dropping contraband into prisons, including narcotics, weapons, cell phones and other items. This drone use is a major publi  more

Work by Trine Students, Professor Published
ANGOLA, Indiana, March 31 -- Trine University issued the following news: * * * Work by Trine students, professor published DETROIT -- A professor in Trine University's College of Graduate and Professional Studies is collaborating with students on an upcoming conference presentation and a chapter in a textbook. Gaganpreet Hundal, Ph.D., assistant professor in Trine's Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) program, and Trine student Rashmi Khondker will present on "IoT Design for Secure and In  more

Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Pregnant Women and Families
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Pregnant Women and Families * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and a group of Senate colleagues introduced the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, legislation aimed at ensuring pregnant women and new mothers have access to critical support services by protecting funding for pregnancy resource centers and community-based fa  more

Young, Rosen Introduce Bill to Boost Housing Supply, Lower Costs by Supporting Housing Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Rosen Introduce Bill to Boost Housing Supply, Lower Costs by Supporting Housing Small Businesses * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) introduced a bill to boost housing supply and lower housing costs by supporting small businesses in the housing industry. The Boosting Housing Supply through Small Business Act would require the Small Business Administratio  more