EVANSVILLE, Indiana, April 24 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * 95.7 The Spin takes home 12 awards from Indiana State Broadcasters Competition * On March 28, students at the University of Southern Indiana's 95.7 The Spin, USI's student-run radio station, took home 12 awards across 11 categories at the Indiana State Broadcasters Competition in Indianapolis. * Jadie Hearing from Evansville placed first in Radio Copywriting * Jude Boyer from Ro  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * A Sobering Reality: Tri-State First Responders Stage Mock Crash to Target Prom Safety * As tri-state students usher in pre-Prom excitement, they are also being met with a sobering reality check. Ascension St. Vincent, in a joint effort with local sheriff's offices, fire departments and health departments, staged a series of high-impact mock crashes to d  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 24 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * AEP Ohio Applauds Ohio Supreme Court Decision To Protect Submetered Ohioans GAHANNA, Ohio -- AEP Ohio has long advocated that the practice of submetering does not serve consumers and could in fact harm them through higher electric bills. Submetering companies also do not provide important consumer protections, including the right to shop for a generation supplier, access to low-i  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Liberty Landscape Sup  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of 50+ Companies and Foundations Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 54. As documented below at least 54 companies, foundations and individuals have announced contributions to the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also k  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, April 24 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State, Heart of Indiana United Way Partner to Transform Interprofessional Community Clinics Waiting Area * Ball State University's Interprofessional Community Clinics (ICCs), in partnership with the Heart of Indiana United Way and with support from the George and Frances Ball Foundation and Early Years Indiana, have unveiled a newly transformed waiting area designed to enhance early learning, fam  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 (TNSrep) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on April 24, 2026, by senior research analyst Robert Stilson: * * * 2026 Proxy Preview reports far fewer ESG resolutions The annual compilation of ESG shareholder activism registered a notable drop in resolutions this year. * The 2026 Proxy Preview report (https://www.proxypreview.org/2026-proxy-season-preview-webinar) was released last week, detailing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sha  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Critical Habitat Protected for Four Mussel Species Across 17 Eastern, Midwestern States * WASHINGTON-Following litigation by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today protected 3,814 river miles in states from Minnesota to New York and Alabama to Virginia for four mussel species. "I'm thrilled that these mussels and the rivers they nee  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 24 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Democracy scholar David Campbell elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * David Campbell, the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy at the University of Notre Dame, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's oldest learned societies and independent policy research centers. Campbell was one of the 252 leaders in academia, the arts, journali  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Designating Critical Habitat Across 17 States for Four Mussel Species * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is designating approximately 3,814 river miles (6,138 kilometers) of occupied critical habitat for four freshwater mussels -rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox, and spectaclecase. This designation spans 17 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky  more

NEW YORK, April 24 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news on April 23, 2026: * * * Fernando Mendoza and Family Launch Mendoza Family Fund with National MS Society ahead of Draft Day Fund will advance multiple sclerosis research and support programs for families impacted by the disease; 2025 Heisman Trophy winner commits $500K to National MS Society to launch the fund * The National Multiple Sclerosis Society today announced the launch of the Mendoza Family Fund  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 24 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Twelve Judicial Appointments * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces twelve judicial appointments. Matthew Gordon, of Pace, to serve as Judge on the First Judicial Circuit Court Gordon has served as a County Judge for Santa Rosa County since his appointment in 2024. Previously, he served as an Assistant State Attorney in the First Judi  more

WINONA LAKE, Indiana, April 25 -- Grace College issued the following news: * * * Grace College & Kosciusko County Velo Break Ground on Community Fieldhouse, Bike Park Grace College hosted a joint groundbreaking with Kosciusko County Velo (KCV) on Thursday, April 23, at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate the start of two highly anticipated community projects. Grace students, faculty, staff, administration, trustees and community partners first gathered to break ground on the Community Fieldhouse at the Mi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on April 24, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Gets Stuff Done: Investments Help Complete Nation's Second Longest Looped Rail Trail in Cambria, Indiana Counties Investing in trails is a part of the Shapiro Administration's strategic efforts to help grow Pennsylvania's outdoor economy, which has grown 21 percent under Governor Josh Shapiro's leadership to $2  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Indiana Workers' Compensation Conference to Feature the Latest Updates Understanding and complying with workers' compensation laws is imperative for businesses to keep employees safe and improve workers' comp programs. An upcoming Indiana Chamber of Commerce event, the 2026 Indiana Workers' Compensation Conference, will help companies navigate claims and audit their current program. Th  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news wrapup, This Week in Climate Action - April 24, 2026: * * * TQUOTES OF THE WEEK: "We must ensure that Trump's friends in the oil and gas industry aren't taking advantage of the chaos to rake in record profits at the expense of hard-working American families." -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) on the introduction of the Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act which would protect consumers  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 24 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Mary Cunningham Boyce, renowned engineer and scholar, to deliver Graduate School Commencement address * Mary Cunningham Boyce, a distinguished expert in mechanical engineering, will deliver the keynote address during the Graduate School 's annual Commencement Ceremony on May 16 at the University of Notre Dame. The ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. inside Notre Dame Stadium. University President   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Announces Staff Updates Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced promotions and new hires for staff in the executive office. Terry Krinvic, Deputy Chief of Staff Terry Krinvic has been promoted to deputy chief of staff, where she will oversee scheduling and advance. Previously, Terry served as director of scheduling in the Executive Office of the Governor. Before j  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * NASEO Launches State and Industry Collaborative to Support Implementation of Advanced Grid Optimization Technologies By Camille Norton On March 25, 2026, at the NASEO State Transmission Summit, NASEO announced the launch of the NASEO Grid Optimization Task Force, a new collaboration among State Energy Offices, private-sector partners, and other subject-matter experts to identi  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following written testimony by Holly Bamford, chief conservation officer of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Restoration Efforts in the Great Lakes Region": * * * Chair Capito, Ranking Member Whitehouse, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify before this Committee on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiat  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 20 -- The National School Boards Association issued the following news release: * * * National School Boards Association and Go Green Initiative Announce Winners of $45,000 Indoor Air Quality Grants Winners Represent Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Washington * During the NSBA 2026 Annual Conference, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) and the Go Green Initiative announced ten winn  more

MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, April 24 -- NiSource, a regulated utility company, issued the following news on April 22, 2026: * * * NiSource to release first quarter 2026 financial results and host conference call on May 6 NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) today announced that the company will release first quarter 2026 financial results on May 6, 2026, before US financial markets open and will host a conference call that day at 11 a.m. ET (10 a.m. CT) to review first quarter 2026 financial results and provi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on April 23, 2026: * * * Hundreds of Pennsylvania High School Students Are Earning Tuition-Free College Credits Through Dual-Credit Programs Supported by Shapiro Administration Investments Today, the Shapiro Administration announced $7 million in grants to 10 institutions of higher education for dual-credit programs, bringing the Administration's total investment to $21 million. Two-time   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 24 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards 2025 winners announced * The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 8 with 2025 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ Region 8 includes Oklahoma and Texas. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. National winners will  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg and Messmer Announce Field Hearing in Indiana on the Future of Mining On Friday, May 8, at 9:15 a.m. CT, the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a field hearing in Fort Branch, Indiana titled "Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining." What: Field hearing titled "Pro  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 22 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Signia by Hilton Indianapolis Now Accepting Reservations for February 2027 The 800 room hotel will include seven dining experiences, a premium wellness and fitness center, and Indiana's largest ballroom * INDIANAPOLIS - The new-build, 800-room Signia by Hilton Indianapolis, the city's tallest hotel and the Indiana Convention Center's newest headquarters hotel, is now accepting reservations for s  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 24 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ denounces fresh blow to U.S. military paper's editorial independence * The Society of Professional Journalists condemns the U.S. Department of Defense's firing of Stars and Stripes ombudsman Jacqueline Smith. This move represents the latest in a series of Pentagon moves threatening the paper's editorial independence and effectively censoring coverage that does not  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, April 24 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * The Shield earns 11 awards at two regional journalism conferences * The Shield, the University of Southern Indiana's student-run publication, was presented with 11 awards from The Society of Professional Jou rnalists (SJP), Indiana Pro Chapter and the Indiana Collegiate Press Association (ICPA) this April. The Shield earned four awards at The Society of Professional Journalists, Ind  more