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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Wednesday May 20, 2026 ( 40 items )  

Aramark Sports + Entertainment Drives New Food & Beverage and Premium Hospitality Experiences at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Sports + Entertainment Drives New Food & Beverage and Premium Hospitality Experiences at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for 2026 * F&B PHOTOS HERE PHILADELPHIA, PA (May 19, 2026) - At the Racing Capital of the World, Aramark Sports + Entertainment (Aramark; NYSE: ARMK) and the iconi  more

Attorney General Alan Wilson defends children from irreversible harms
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 19 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends children from irreversible harms * Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 22-state friend-of-the-court brief to the North Dakota Supreme Court in support of a North Dakota law that bans sex-change procedures for minors. North Dakota joined many other states in determining that sex-change procedures should not be available to children. The stat  more

Barnes & Thornburg Secures Appellate Win for Mood Rite in Wrongful Death Suit
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 20 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Barnes & Thornburg Secures Appellate Win for Mood Rite in Wrongful Death Suit Barnes & Thornburg won an appellate victory for Mood Rite when a Georgia appellate panel affirmed a trial court's decision to grant summary judgment in favor of the product seller in a wrongful death lawsuit. On May 15, 2026, the Georgia Court of Appeals issued a unanimous opinion upholding a DeKalb County ju  more

Boston University School of Public Health: Adolescents' Knowledge of Legal Capacity to Independently Consent Linked to Higher STI/HIV Testing
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Adolescents' Knowledge of Legal Capacity to Independently Consent Linked to Higher STI/HIV Testing *. A new study found that adolescents who were aware of their state's minor consent laws were more likely to seek and receive testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, suggesting that teens' accurate knowledge of their legal capacity to consent to healthcare services   more

Case Western Reserve: Ten Years on the CNBC Disruptor 50 - Goldberg Helps Select 2026 List
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 20 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Ten years on the CNBC Disruptor 50: Goldberg helps select 2026 list Veale Institute executive director has spent a decade helping shape CNBC's annual ranking--and watching the list transform around him * The first time Michael Goldberg helped select the CNBC Disruptor 50, the iPhone was less than a decade old, ChatGPT did not exist, and the companies near the top of the list included Airbnb and Snapc  more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Targets Home Health Fraud With Nationwide Freeze on Medicare Home Health Agencies Enrollments
WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following notice in the Federal Register on May 15, 2026. This notice announces the imposition of a 6-month nationwide moratorium on the Medicare enrollment of home health agencies (HHAs). DATES: This moratorium is effective May 13, 2026. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background A. CMS' Authority To Impose Temporary Enrollment Moratoria 1. Statutory and Regula  more

Congressman Shreve Announces Mobile Office Hour in Cumberland
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shreve Announces Mobile Office Hour in Cumberland * Greenwood, IN - Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) announced today that his constituent services team will hold mobile office hours on Wednesday, May 20, to assist Hoosiers in Cumberland. During these events, constituents can meet directly with members of Congressman Shreve's staff to help resolve issues with federal agencies suc  more

Congressman Shreve Secures Over $30 Million for Indiana's Sixth District in First Month on Appropriations
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shreve Secures Over $30 Million for Indiana's Sixth District in First Month on Appropriations * WASHINGTON - In his first month on the House Committee on Appropriations, Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) secured more than $30 million in funding for Indiana's Sixth Congressional District. The funding, included in the first five appropriations bills approved by the committee, suppo  more

Cotton, Senators to Trump: Eliminate UN Agency that Employs Hamas-Terrorists
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Senators to Trump: Eliminate UN Agency that Employs Hamas-Terrorists Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), joined by 24 colleagues, sent a letter to President Trump requesting that his administration work with the United Nations (UN) to fully dismantle and eliminate the budget of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Numerous UNRWA employees have  more

Duke Energy Foundation Awards $50,000 to Organizations Honoring and Supporting Florida Veterans
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 20 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation awards $50,000 to organizations honoring and supporting Florida veterans As Memorial Day approaches, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $50,000 to five nonprofit organizations honoring and supporting Florida veterans. These grants - part of the Foundation's America250 initiative - will primarily help provide former service members with valuable job readiness skills, resources a  more

Duke Energy Foundation Invests Over $250,000 to Support Veterans' Career Pathways Across 6 States
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 20 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation Invests Over $250,000 to Support Veterans' Career Pathways Across 6 States As Memorial Day approaches and communities honor the sacrifices of U.S. service members and their families, the Duke Energy Foundation is investing more than $250,000 to help veterans gain job-ready skills and build pathways to in-demand civilian careers. Through its America250 initiative, the Foundation i  more

Environmental Defense Fund: Trump Administration Illegally Extends Costly Michigan Coal Plant Over a Year Past Its Planned Retirement
NEW YORK, May 19 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Trump administration illegally extends costly Michigan coal plant over a year past its planned retirement The latest extension follows the first legal hearing in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the Trump administration's repeated emergency orders forcing the 60+ year old coal plant to remain open * (WASHINGTON) Today, the Trump administration issued a fifth illegal emerg  more

EPA Announces more than $13 Million for Indiana to Address PFAS in Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces more than $13 Million for Indiana to Address PFAS in Drinking Water * U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced more than $13 million in new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in Indiana communities that need it most. This new funding is part of a comprehensive, lifecycle-based  more

Fertilizer Institute President Rosenbuschl Testifies Before Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following written testimony by Corey Rosenbuschl, president and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute, Arlington, Virginia, from a May 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers": * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the Committee: Thank you for holding this hearing. Thank you also for the opp  more

From IU Southeast to Johns Hopkins Hospital - Ryan Hayman's Match Day Story
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 19 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * From IU Southeast to Johns Hopkins Hospital - Ryan Hayman's Match Day Story * - 1:- 1:View print quality image about Ryan Haymon Headshot about Ryan Haymon Headshot Match Day is one of the most anticipated milestones for students pursuing competitive health professions. It is the moment when applicants learn where they will complete their next stage of clinical training, often determining th  more

Gov. Braun Strengthens Public Safety and Indiana's Defense Economy
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 19 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Strengthens Public Safety and Indiana's Defense Economy * INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun today ceremonially signed House Enrolled Act 1343 and House Enrolled Act 1268, two new laws that strengthen Indiana's public safety readiness, support the Indiana National Guard, and position Indiana to grow its role in America's defense economy. "Public safety is our highest responsibil  more

HHS Imposes 6 Month Nationwide Moratorium on Medicare Hospice Enrollments to Combat Fraud
WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following notice in the Federal Register on May 15, 2026. This notice announces the imposition of a 6-month nationwide moratorium on the Medicare enrollment of hospices. DATES: This moratorium is effective on May 13, 2026. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background A. CMS' Authority To Impose Temporary Enrollment Moratoria 1. Statutory and Regulatory Background   more

Indiana State University Announces Approval of $4.2 Million for HMSU Renovations
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, May 20 -- Indiana State University issued the following news: * * * Indiana State University Announces Approval of $4.2 Million for HMSU Renovations Indiana State University received approval from the State Budget Committee for a $4.2 million renovation project that will modernize and transform the Commons area of the Hulman Memorial Student Union, further enhancing the student experience at the heart of campus. The project will renovate approximately 24,000 gross squa  more

IU McKinney Alumnus Joe Lawson to Serve as Law Library Interim Director
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 19 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Alumnus Joe Lawson to Serve as Law Library Interim Director * Joe Lawson, J.D. '07, associate director of the Ruth Lilly Law Library at IU McKinney, will serve as the library's interim director beginning June 1. Lawson will step into this role at the retirement of Miriam Murphy, who is leaving her role as the library's director at the end of the spring 2026 sem  more

IU McKinney Celebrates Retiring Law Library Director Miriam Murphy
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 19 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Celebrates Retiring Law Library Director Miriam Murphy * Miriam Murphy, director of the Ruth Lilly Law Library and senior lecturer in law at IU McKinney, has announced that she will retire at the end of the spring 2026 semester. Murphy joined the law school faculty in 2000. Murphy was responsible for the creation of the 1L hands-on legal research classes. She p  more

IU McKinney Celebrates Retiring Professor Tom Wilson
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 19 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Celebrates Retiring Professor Tom Wilson * IU McKinney Professor Lloyd T. Wilson has announced that he will retire at the end of the spring 2026 semester. He joined the law school faculty in 1999. During his time at IU McKinney, Professor Wilson was especially engaged in international activities. From 2009 through the 2019, he directed the law school's Chinese   more

IU McKinney Faculty Present at Joint Program of ISBA and MCBA
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 19 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Faculty Present at Joint Program of ISBA and MCBA * Two members of the IU McKinney faculty took part in an event presented by the Indiana State Bar Association and the Marion County Bar Association. "The Rule of Law Under Pressure: Judicial Independence, Professional Responsibility, and the Legal Framework Governing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" took place o  more

IU McKinney's Part-time Hybrid, J.D. Program Gets Top Marks from PreLaw Magazine
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 19 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney's Part-time Hybrid, J.D. Program Gets Top Marks from PreLaw Magazine * PreLaw Magazine has included IU McKinney Law's part-time hybrid J.D. program among the top 22 in the nation. A story about the advantages of these programs appears in the spring 2026 issue. IU McKinney's program also made the list of highly rated part-time hybrid programs in in 2025 and 2024.  more

IU Northwest Names Andrae Marak, Ph.D., as New Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
GARY, Indiana, May 20 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: * * * IU Northwest names Andrae Marak, Ph.D., as new Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Indiana University Northwest has named Dr. Andrae Marak as its Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. He will begin his appointment on Monday, June 1, 2026. Marak comes to IU Northwest with decades of leadership and teaching experience at various higher education institutions across the country  more

Mayor of Bicknell Graduates from IU McKinney to Help Address Attorney Shortage
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 19 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Mayor of Bicknell Graduates from IU McKinney to Help Address Attorney Shortage * The city of Bicknell, Indiana, in Knox County is home to around 3,000 people and no lawyers. Thomas Estabrook, J.D. '26, plans to change that by one lawyer. He spent the last four years commuting from his home to Indianapolis for class at IU McKinney. A story about his commitment and achievemen  more

Mrvan's FY 2027 Law Enforcement Community Project Funding Requests Approved by House Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Mrvan's FY 2027 Law Enforcement Community Project Funding Requests Approved by House Appropriations Committee * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced the House Appropriations Committee has included his law enforcement Community Project Funding requests for Indiana's First Congressional District in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropri  more

Notre Dame Law Graduate Kyung Mo Kang '26 J.S.D. Examines Accountability for Human Rights Violations in North Korea
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 19 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law Graduate Kyung Mo Kang '26 J.S.D. Examines Accountability for Human Rights Violations in North Korea * For Kyung Mo Kang, the pursuit of justice in North Korea has become the defining focus of his time at Notre Dame Law School. Now a graduate of the Doctor of Juridical Science (J.S.D.) program, his research confronts one of international law's most difficult questions: how t  more

NRC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Agreement Granting Indiana Regulatory Authority Over Radioactive Materials
WASHINGTON, May 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has opened a public comment period on a proposed agreement that would allow the State of Indiana to assume regulatory authority over certain radioactive materials and related activities under Section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act. The notice includes both the proposed agreement and a draft NRC staff assessment concluding that Indiana's radiation control program is adequate to protect public health and safety and compatible with   more

Penn State Deer Research Center buck tests positive for chronic wasting disease
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Deer Research Center buck tests positive for chronic wasting disease * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A white-tailed deer at Penn State's Deer Research Center, a unit under the College of Agricultural Sciences, has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), prompting a coordinated response with state and federal animal health authorities. While there is no confirmed evidence th  more

Professor Katz Lectures in Support of Book at DePaul, Harvard, and Notre Dame
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 19 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Professor Katz Lectures in Support of Book at DePaul, Harvard, and Notre Dame * IU McKinney Professor Robert Katz presented lectures during April, talking about his book, Antisemitism and the Law. Professor Katz presented at DePaul Law School, the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law at Harvard University, and Notre Dame Law. At DePaul University, Professor   more

Professor McCabe Presents, Shares Environmental Policy Expertise
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 19 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Professor McCabe Presents, Shares Environmental Policy Expertise * IU McKinney Professor Janet McCabe has delivered lectures and shared her expertise on environmental policy recently. Professor McCabe previously served as deputy administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from April 2021 to October 2024. In this role, she was key in shaping the nation's environment  more

Professor Mitchell Presents during Plater Moore Symposium at IU Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 19 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Professor Mitchell Presents during Plater Moore Symposium at IU Indianapolis * IU McKinney Professor Jennifer Mitchell presented during the Plater-Moore Symposium at IU Indianapolis. Her lecture, "Critical Thinking, Application, and Assessments in a Large Classroom Setting," was part of the April 3 event. Professor Mitchell's session covered how team-based learning, guided  more

Researchers in various studies looking for participants
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 19 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Study on snack's effect on heart, kidneys and gut bacteria Researchers in the Purdue University Department of Nutrition Science are doing a research study to learn how a culturally inspired snack, based on the traditional Dieta de la Milpa from Mexico and Cent  more

South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Kubik Testifies Before Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following written testimony by Trent Kubik, president of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association, Hamill, from a May 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers": * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar and Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak here today. My n  more

U.S. News Announces the 2026-2027 Best Places to Live Rankings
WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News Announces the 2026-2027 Best Places to Live Rankings * Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today published the 2026-2027 Best Places to Live rankings, evaluating U.S. cities based on affordability, desirability, job market and quality of life. For the first time in  more

University of Iowa College of Education: ESHR, Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology Innovator Kathy Schuh Set to Retire
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 20 -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following news: * * * ESHR, Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology innovator Kathy Schuh set to retire Kathy Schuh, a professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology and director of the Education Studies and Human Relations (ESHR) major, is retiring after more than 25 years of service to the University of Iowa and College of Education. Working in higher education is something Schuh was initiall  more

University of Notre Dame: Keough School Celebrates the Class of 2026
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 20 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Keough School celebrates the Class of 2026 The Keough School of Global Affairs honored its graduating Class of 2026 -- 37 undergraduate global affairs majors, 43 master of global affairs students and its newest cohort of Ph.D. recipients -- during a series of commencement weekend events at the University of Notre Dame. Undergraduate diplomas in global affairs   more

USI offering support and transfer pathways for Oakland City University students and staff
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, May 19 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * USI offering support and transfer pathways for Oakland City University students and staff * The University of Southern Indiana is working closely with Oakland City University (OCU) to support students and employees following recent announcements affecting programs and operations at OCU. Recognizing the uncertainty and disruption these changes may create, USI is offering resources, per  more

Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms
WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms * Common Cause and four individual voters filed a motion for partial summary judgment in their federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from attempting to compile voters' personal data and take over elections from the states. With just months before the midterm elections and primaries alrea  more

Young Attends Heartland BioWorks Groundbreaking in Indianapolis
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Attends Heartland BioWorks Groundbreaking in Indianapolis * INDIANAPOLIS - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Hoosier leaders from government, industry, and academia for a groundbreaking ceremony on the Heartland BioWorks HQ, a $24.3 million biomanufacturing workforce training and innovation facility located in the 16 Tech Innovation District in downtown Indianapolis. Heartland BioW  more