| News Tipoffs - Indiana Editors Newsletter for Friday May 01, 2026 ( 56 items ) |
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AG Sunday Joins Litigation to Stop Nexstar-TEGNA Merger that Would Limit Pennsylvanians' Broadcast TV Options
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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AG Sunday Joins Litigation to Stop Nexstar-TEGNA Merger that Would Limit Pennsylvanians' Broadcast TV Options
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HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday and a coalition of attorneys general have filed a lawsuit to unwind and remedy the anticompetitive effects of Nexstar's recent acquisition of TEGNA. Nexstar and TEGNA are two major media companies and their merger could cut co
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Americans for Tax Reform: Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch:
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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:
Wideman Pools (Festus
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Appointments, honors and activities
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 30 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Appointments, honors and activities
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* Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi, professor of botany and plant pathology, has been named head of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture by Bernie Engel, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of the College of Agriculture.
* Annabelle Atkin, assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, has been named a Rising Star by the Assoc
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Attorney General Alan Wilson protects citizens from illegal racial discrimination and DEI quotas
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 30 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson protects citizens from illegal racial discrimination and DEI quotas
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a 20-state friend-of-the-court brief in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to protect citizens from racial discrimination in employment practices.
The brief argues in favor of the State of Missouri, which is suing Star
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Attorney General Bonta Welcomes New States and Files Amended Complaint in Nexstar/Tegna Challenge, Lawsuit Now Bipartisan
SACRAMENTO, California, April 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Welcomes New States and Files Amended Complaint in Nexstar/Tegna Challenge, Lawsuit Now Bipartisan
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Five additional states -Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Vermont -join AG Bonta's lawsuit
SACRAMENTO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today as part of a now bipartisan coalition of 13 attorneys general, filed an amended complaint ag
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Attorney General Phil Weiser urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets
DENVER, Colorado, April 30 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets
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April 30, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to the states.
"The protection of consumers from irrespon
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Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect
SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect
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Oregon to receive almost $66 Million, funds to be distributed over 15 years
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorn
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Attorney General Rayfield, Expanding Bipartisan Coalition of State AGs Challenge Nexstar-Tegna Merger
SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield, Expanding Bipartisan Coalition of State AGs Challenge Nexstar-Tegna Merger
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a now bipartisan coalition of 12 other attorneys general today filed an amended complaint against Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar) and Tegna Inc. (Tegna) in the ongoing challenge of the broadcast giants' merger. Last month, a state coalition fi
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Ben Arden Joins NAB as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release:
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Ben Arden Joins NAB as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
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Washington, D.C. - The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Ben Arden has been named senior vice president and deputy general counsel. Arden will report to Rick Kaplan, chief legal officer and executive vice president of Legal and Regulatory Affairs.
Arden will help le
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Boilermaker families celebrated in West Lafayette, Indianapolis
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Boilermaker families celebrated in West Lafayette, Indianapolis
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Purdue Parent & Family Connections invited families to West Lafayette and Indianapolis during Spring Family Weekend on April 17-19. Around 200 families checked in to enjoy a variety of activities designed to bring families and students together and connect with the university community.
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Original text here: https://www.purdue.
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CCM Welcomes Violin Faculty Member Danbi Um
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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CCM welcomes new violin faculty member Danbi Um
Um begins her new appointment as Assistant Professor of Violin this fall
By Curt Whitacre, 513/556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Danbi Um as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Violin. Her faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026.
Praised by The Strad as an "utter
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Class of 2026 Commencement Feature: Thomas MacPhee
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 30 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news:
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Class of 2026 Commencement Feature: Thomas MacPhee
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For Thomas MacPhee, a steadfast commitment to faith and service has long guided his path to law school and a legal career. Tom was born and raised in Conifer, Colorado, and spent his childhood hearing about both of his parents' careers as lawyers. At first, Tom thought he would choose a different path than his parents, but participatio
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Class of 2027 sparks traditional spirit on Hey Day
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Class of 2027 sparks traditional spirit on Hey Day
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Crisp spring weather and partly cloudy skies met a spirited crowd of Penn third-years sporting bamboo canes, red T-shirts, and mock skimmer hats on Thursday, April 30, as the Class of 2027 marked the University's 110th Hey Day. The annual tradition, which started in 1916, threads Penn students together in celebration across time and plac
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Congressman Baird Congressman Baird Votes on Resolution to Unlock Funding for Homeland Security, Prioritize Safety
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Baird Congressman Baird Votes on Resolution to Unlock Funding for Homeland Security, Prioritize Safety
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Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of S. Con. Res. 33, the budget resolution to begin the process of fully funding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS):
"Hoosiers' safety and the security of our nation are top priorities of
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Congressman Baird Votes to Pass 2026 Farm Bill, Supporting Farmers and Increasing Economic Certainty for Rural America
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Baird Votes to Pass 2026 Farm Bill, Supporting Farmers and Increasing Economic Certainty for Rural America
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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) voted to pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation will support key components of America's agricultural economy and support Hoosier farmers through every season.
"I am e
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Crapo Joins Cassidy and Risch to Introduce Legislation Protecting American Workers from Harmful Biden Heat Standards
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Joins Cassidy and Risch to Introduce Legislation Protecting American Workers from Harmful Biden Heat Standards
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-Louisiana) introduced the Heat Workforce Standards Act to protect American workers from dangerous Biden-era heat standards that threaten jobs and create new safety risks. The bill comes
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David L. Rice Library selected for national AI in Action cohort
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, April 30 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release:
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David L. Rice Library selected for national AI in Action cohort
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The University of Southern Indiana is proud to announce that David L. Rice Library has been selected to participate in AI in Action, a national cohort led by Ithaka S+R that brings together academic libraries from across the country to explore responsible and innovative uses of artificial intelligence in library operati
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Environmental scientist Robin Verble named a Fulbright Scholar
ROLLA, Missouri, April 30 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news:
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Environmental scientist Robin Verble named a Fulbright Scholar
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Dr. Robin Verble, professor of biological sciences at Missouri S&T, will spend part of this coming summer helping expand biodiversity in insect populations in Ecuador as a 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Scholar.
Fulbright Scholar Awards are fellowships that offer scholars an opportunity to teach and conduct research abroad whil
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Federal and California reviews of the Sevita-ResCare transaction
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news:
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Federal and California reviews of the Sevita-ResCare transaction
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The Transaction
Sevita completed its $835 million acquisition of BrightSpring's ResCare Community Living division on March 31, 2026, after more than a year of federal antitrust review and a California market impact assessment. The deal transferred one of the country's largest providers of services for
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Georgia State University: Candace R. Kuby Appointed as Next Dean of the College of Education & Human Development
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Candace R. Kuby Appointed as Next Dean of the College of Education & Human Development
Georgia State University has appointed Candace R. Kuby as dean of the College of Education & Human Development, effective Aug. 1. Her appointment represents a meaningful transition for the college and an opportunity to advance its next phase of growth and impact.
A collaborative and community-engaged leader, she currently
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Governor Braun Strengthens Indiana's Competitiveness with China, Establishes Safeguards Against Foreign Adversaries
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 30 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Governor Braun Strengthens Indiana's Competitiveness with China, Establishes Safeguards Against Foreign Adversaries
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INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today ceremonially signed two bills into law to protect Hoosiers, strengthen state oversight, and ensure Indiana remains competitive in the face of growing threats from foreign adversaries.
Senate Enrolled Act 256 establishes new
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Governor Mike Braun Highlights Child Care Affordability Solutions in Visit to St. Mary's Early Childhood Center
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 30 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Governor Mike Braun Highlights Child Care Affordability Solutions in Visit to St. Mary's Early Childhood Center
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INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun today toured St. Mary's Early Childhood Center, a not-for-profit organization focused on early childhood education and professional development, and highlighted his administration's efforts to make child care more affordable and accessible for
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Heinrich, Young, Rounds, Booker Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Artificial Intelligence Research
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, Young, Rounds, Booker Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Artificial Intelligence Research
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Artificial Intelligence (AI) Caucus, and Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced the CREATE AI Act, legislation to establish the National
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HR shares important AmeriBen provider search update
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 30 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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HR shares important AmeriBen provider search update
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Human Resources -Benefits has been informed that some in-network providers and facilities may not appear in the provider search within the AmeriBen Engage app or member portal. For example, you may see a Franciscan facility in network but cannot find the Franciscan provider.
Please note that Purdue has not changed provider networks as part of
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IBM and Dallara to Advance AI and Quantum-Powered Design for High-Performance Vehicles
ARMONK, New York, April 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM and Dallara to Advance AI and Quantum-Powered Design for High-Performance Vehicles
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PARMA, ITALY & NEW YORK, APRIL 30, 2026 - IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and the Dallara Group, a world-leading racing and high-performance vehicle manufacturer, today announced a collaboration to advance vehicle design and optimization using AI and explore the use of quantum computing. The work combines Dalla
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ICYMI: Kelly and Garamendi Pen Fox News Op-Ed Warning of American Maritime Decline, Urge Passage of the SHIPS for America Act
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Kelly and Garamendi Pen Fox News Op-Ed Warning of American Maritime Decline, Urge Passage of the SHIPS for America Act
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"Never before have we witnessed such comprehensive alignment between Republicans and Democrats, industry, and organized labor for rebuilding our great nation's maritime industry."
Today, Arizona Senator and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy alum Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Representa
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ICYMI: Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Kelly Pen Fox News Op-Ed Warning of American Maritime Decline, Urge Passage of the SHIPS for America Act
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Kelly Pen Fox News Op-Ed Warning of American Maritime Decline, Urge Passage of the SHIPS for America Act
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WASHINGTON D.C. \- Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) Arizona Senator and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy alum Mark Kelly (D-AZ) published an op-ed in Fox News highlighting the momentum to rebuild the U.S. declining maritime industry, which poses a serio
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IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 10 States Ahead of May Primary Elections
WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release:
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IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 10 States Ahead of May Primary Elections
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Awards bipartisan "Friend of Franchising" endorsements to congressional candidates in Indiana, Ohio, Nebraska, West Virginia, Louisiana, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Oregon, and Pennsylvania for their support of local franchise businesses
WASHINGTON - The International Franchise Assoc
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IUP Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree Program Approved by Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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IUP Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree Program Approved by Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor
Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program has been approved by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor Chris Fiorentino.
Approval of the degree program by the Chancellor is part of the process for a university in th
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IUP Justice Research Fellowship Students Present Research to Indiana County Officials
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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IUP Justice Research Fellowship Students Present Research to Indiana County Officials
Indiana University of Pennsylvania's 2025-26 Justice Research Fellows presented their original research to Indiana County officials at the Indiana County Courthouse on April 29.
The student presenters and their research projects were Lauren Connor, who presented "Examining Satisfaction Rates with Victim Servi
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John Martinson Honors College celebrates student achievement at inaugural Level Up pinning celebration
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 30 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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John Martinson Honors College celebrates student achievement at inaugural Level Up pinning celebration
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The John Martinson Honors College hosted its first Level Up pinning celebration in West Lafayette on April 12 and in Indianapolis on April 24. The college welcomed students, faculty and staff in recognizing academic progress and achievement among 2,764 honors students from both locations.
The
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Leighton School of Nursing Builds Research Pipeline Through New Faculty Development Program
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 30 -- Marian University posted the following news:
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Leighton School of Nursing Builds Research Pipeline Through New Faculty Development Program
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12-week initiative strengthens faculty scholarship and Marian University's growing research momentum
The Leighton School of Nursing at Marian University is strengthening its research foundation by investing in the people closest to its mission: its faculty.
Through a new 12-week Research Proposal Development Pr
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Long-term study of COVID lockdown and family life shows unexpected, lasting effects on fatherhood
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 30 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Long-term study of COVID lockdown and family life shows unexpected, lasting effects on fatherhood
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In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, much has been said about how the lockdowns created conditions for dual-parent families to spend more time at home with their children. In an ideal vision of family life, this would have led to parents sharing in quality time and caregiving responsibilitie
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Marian Students Turn Class Projects Into Real-World Research
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 30 -- Marian University posted the following news:
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Marian Students Turn Class Projects Into Real-World Research
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What starts as a simple class project can turn into something much bigger.
At Marian University, students are taking their ideas from the classroom to the real world, presenting original research and solving real problems. Watch the story here
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Original text here: https://www.marian.edu/newsroom/2026/04/marian-students-turn-class-project
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Messmer Celebrates Passage of the 2026 Farm Bill in the House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Messmer Celebrates Passage of the 2026 Farm Bill in the House of Representatives
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) issued the following statement following the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in the House of Representatives:
"I am proud that today House Republicans stood up for the American farmer by passing the 2026 Farm Bill," said Rep. Messmer. "
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Michaela Doiron takes next step toward dream of helping others
ANGOLA, Indiana, April 30 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Michaela Doiron takes next step toward dream of helping others
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Michaela Doiron hopes to one day design prosthetics for children or veterans, and the Trine University biomedical engineering major has made two big strides toward that dream.
She served as part of a senior design team that developed a waterproof prosthetic for a Fort Wayne paramedic and she earned acceptance to the prestigious orthotics and prosth
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National FFA Foundation Announces 2026 Sponsors' Board
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April May 1 -- The National FFA Organization issued the following news release:
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National FFA Foundation Announces 2026 Sponsors' Board
Cargill's Rob Stewart Named Chair for National FFA Foundation Sponsors' Board
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National FFA Foundation recently announced its new 2026 Sponsors' Board members. The board is made up of top corporate executives who wish to support agricultural education and the National FFA Organization. During their three years of service, board
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Notre Dame Law School's Private Law Workshop Engages Students with Cutting-Edge Legal Scholarship
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 30 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news:
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Notre Dame Law School's Private Law Workshop Engages Students with Cutting-Edge Legal Scholarship
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This spring, Notre Dame Law School hosted the Private Law Workshop, led by Professor Sadie Blanchard. The seminar introduced students to emerging scholarship at the forefront of private law through direct engagement with leading legal scholars.
Building on students' foundational understa
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Novartis Finalizes U.S. Manufacturing and R&D Expansion Plan With Seventh New Facility
BASEL, Switzerland, April 30 -- Novartis, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release:
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Novartis finalizes US manufacturing and R&D expansion plan with seventh new facility
* At one-year mark, company has progressed all components of US investment plan to support delivery of innovative medicines to US patients
* New active pharmaceutical ingredients facility in North Carolina to enable end to end manufacturing for all advanced technology platforms in US - a first in comp
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Oakland University Leads Nationwide Project to Train Researchers in Critical AI Domains
ROCHESTER, Michigan, May 1 -- Oakland University issued the following news:
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OU leads nationwide project to train researchers in critical AI domains
Led by the National Science Foundation (NSF), in partnership with 13 federal agencies and 28 private-sector contributors, the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) was created to provide researchers with high-performance computing, data and AI tools.
Beginning in 2024, the two-year NAIRR Pilot program has fostered broad access to cutting-ed
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Over 800 New Generation Projects Seek To Connect Under PJM's Reformed Process
VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Over 800 New Generation Projects Seek To Connect Under PJM's Reformed Process
First-ready, first-served Cycle ends backlog and offers a faster, more predictable path for resources to join the grid
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PJM Interconnection today announced that 811 new generation projects, capable of gener
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Purdue celebrates 13th Day of Giving
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 30 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue celebrates 13th Day of Giving
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University marked its 13th Day of Giving on Wednesday (April 29), building upon its powerful philanthropic momentum.
As part of the university's comprehensive fundraising campaign, "Victories & Heroes: Your Campaign for Purdue," Boilermakers around the globe were encouraged to be heroes and make victories possible
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Purdue University Northwest Raises Over $1.6 Million on 2026 PNW Day of Giving
WESTVILLE, Indiana, May 1 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release:
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Purdue University Northwest raises over $1.6 million on 2026 PNW Day of Giving
A record of 3,118 gifts amounted to over $1.6 million on the 13th annual PNW Day of Giving.
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Scott Schaller knows better than most how life-changing the relationships between Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students and their faculty mentors can be.
Schaller, who currently serves as chair of the department of Qua
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Senator Banks Raises Concerns Over Chinese Espionage Targeting U.S. Artificial Intelligence Sector
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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Senator Banks Raises Concerns Over Chinese Espionage Targeting U.S. Artificial Intelligence Sector
Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter to nine individual artificial intelligence companies citing growing concerns that the People's Republic of China (PRC) is actively targeting America's AI sector through espionage and ot
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Shapiro Administration Invests Over $1 Million in Environmental Education Projects - Supporting Summer Camps, Field Research, and Classroom-to-Creek Learning Across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on April 30, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Invests Over $1 Million in Environmental Education Projects - Supporting Summer Camps, Field Research, and Classroom-to-Creek Learning Across Pennsylvania
The 46 projects will expand environmental education and stewardship opportunities for Pennsylvanians of all ages - with more than 75 percent of projects in underserved environme
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South Carolina Customers Projected to Benefit From Billions in Long-Term Savings From Approved Combination of Duke Energy Utilities
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 1 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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South Carolina customers projected to benefit from billions in long-term savings from approved combination of Duke Energy utilities
* Agreement approved by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina outlines guaranteed savings and long-term cost reductions
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South Carolina customers are projected to benefit from billions of dollars in savings over time after the Public Service Commission of South C
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Spartz Amendment to Make Farming and Food More Affordable Passes House
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Spartz Amendment to Make Farming and Food More Affordable Passes House
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Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Spartz's amendment to exempt large farm tractors, combines, and sprayers from unreasonable EPA emissions standards, such as DEF, passed the House on a bipartisan basis and was included in the final passage of the Farm Bill.
"I appreciate my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who stood with
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STAND UP AMERICA: SUPREME COURT EVISCERATES LAST REMNANTS OF VOTING RIGHTS ACT, OPENING DOOR TO JIM CROW GERRYMANDERING IN RED STATES
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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SUPREME COURT EVISCERATES LAST REMNANTS OF VOTING RIGHTS ACT, OPENING DOOR TO JIM CROW GERRYMANDERING IN RED STATES
Today, the Supreme Court issued a decision striking down a congressional map in Louisiana with a second majorit
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Statement on the Texas Tech University Course Content Guidelines
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, May 1 -- The Organization of American Historians issued the following statement on April 30, 2026:
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Statement on the Texas Tech University Course Content Guidelines
The Organization of American Historians is opposed to the April 9, 2026 Course Content Guidelines issued by the Texas Tech University System. The Guidelines impose strict rules that will prevent faculty and students from engaging in coursework, instruction, and research that addresses sexual orientation
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Trine Day shatters records
ANGOLA, Indiana, April 30 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine Day shatters records
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Trine University's annual Trine Day, a celebration of the university as well as an opportunity to support its mission, set records for number of donors and funds raised, bringing in more than $160,000 for scholarships, academic and athletic needs, and student organizations.
Held for 1,884 minutes from April 24-25, the effort raised $160,218, given by 669 donors.
"Once again, the Tr
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Tuberville Calls for End of Harmful Biden-era Heat Rule
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville Calls for End of Harmful Biden-era Heat Rule
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in introducing the Heat Workforce Standards Act to protect workers from the dangerous Biden-era heat standards that threaten jobs and create new safety risks.
This comes after Sen. Tuberville and his colleagues sent a letter to the U.S. Department
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Cosponsors Bill to Ban ICE Warehouse Detention Facilities
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Cosponsors Bill to Ban ICE Warehouse Detention Facilities
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) is cosponsoring the Ban Warehouse Detention Act, which would ban Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from converting industrial warehouses into immigration detention centers.
The Trump Administration plans to spend almost $40 billion turning wa
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University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs: Beyond GDP - Economist Nora Lustig Argues for Broader Measures of Progress
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 30 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release:
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Beyond GDP: Economist Nora Lustig argues for broader measures of progress
Economists and policymakers often rely on gross domestic product to assess economic performance, but they should also incorporate broader indicators that consider people and the planet, Nora Lustig said during an April 22 talk at the University of Notre Dame.
Lustig visited campus for t
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USI earns National Weather Service StormReady certification
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, April 30 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release:
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USI earns National Weather Service StormReady certification
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The University of Southern Indiana has been officially recognized as a StormReady university by the National Weather Service (NWS), highlighting the University's commitment to campus safety, emergency preparedness and effective communication during severe weather.
The StormReady designation is awarded to institutions that
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Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown posted the following news on April 30, 2026:
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Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly
Today, a federal court stated that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives
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Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill
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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that more than 500 key stakeholder groups came out in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, ahead of the bill's successful passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7567, or the Farm Bi
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