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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Thursday May 21, 2026 ( 36 items )  

AG Nessel to Challenge Latest Illegal DOE Order Forcing Operation of J.H. Campbell Plant
LANSING, Michigan, May 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel to Challenge Latest Illegal DOE Order Forcing Operation of J.H. Campbell Plant * LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is announcing her intent to file a request for rehearing with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), challenging the Department's latest arbitrary and illegal order forcing the continued operation of Consumers Energy's J.H. Campbell coal-fired   more

As Hurricane Season Approaches, World Vision Receives $5 Million Grant From Lilly Endowment Inc. to Strengthen Church-based Disaster Response Across the United States
FEDERAL WAY, Washington, May 21 -- World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization conducting relief, development and advocacy activities for children, families and communities, issued the following news release: * * * As hurricane season approaches, World Vision receives $5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to strengthen church-based disaster response across the United States SEATTLE -- Global Christian humanitarian organization World Vision has received a $5 million grant from Lil  more

Attorney General Murrill Urges DOJ to Restore States' Authority for Swift Justice in Heinous Crimes
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, May 20 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Murrill Urges DOJ to Restore States' Authority for Swift Justice in Heinous Crimes * Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in filing a 16-state coalition letter supporting a rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to help streamline federal review of state capital murder convictions. In support of the rule, DO  more

Butler University's DECA Becomes Largest Collegiate Chapter Worldwide
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Butler University's DECA chapter has grown into the largest collegiate DECA organization in the world less than four years after its founding, expanding from seven members to more than 275 students focused on professional development, leadership, and business competition. The chapter was established in 2022 after student Eric Bedrosian proposed launching a collegiate DECA organization at Butler's Lacy School of Business. Bedrosian, who served as chapter president from 2022  more

Common Cause: Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms
NEW YORK, May 20 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms Today, 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 primarie  more

Consultation Ties Ancestor in Michigan Collection to Tribal Nations
WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The University of Michigan has completed an inventory of Native American human remains held in its collections and identified cultural affiliations with 12 Tribal communities, according to a Federal Register notice published by the National Park Service. The notice states that ancestral remains representing at least one individual were identified in the collections of the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History during the summer of 2018. No associated fune  more

DePauw Welcomes Class of 2026 as Newest Alumni
GREENCASTLE, Indiana, May 18 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * DePauw Welcomes Class of 2026 as Newest Alumni * DePauw University celebrated the Class of 2026 by conferring degrees to 454 new graduates during its 187th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 17. The ceremony took place on the East College lawn, as faculty, staff, family members and friends gathered to support a class whose achievements have made a lasting impact throughout the campus community over the last  more

DOE Awards $94 Million to Support Deployment of Small Modular Reactors
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * DOE Awards $94 Million to Support Deployment of Small Modular Reactors By Camille Norton, NASEO On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the awardees of $94 million in funding to spur the deployment of advanced light-water small modular reactors (SMRs). The funding for the eight companies selected through the Generation III+ SMR Pathway to Deploym  more

EPA Announces $128.6 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Indiana
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $128.6 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Indiana * Today, EPA is announcing $128,637,000 in funding to protect Indiana from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward finding   more

EPA Announces $143.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Michigan
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $143.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Michigan * Today, EPA is announcing $143,530,000 in funding to protect Michigan from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward findin  more

EPA Announces $201.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Ohio
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $201.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Ohio * Today, EPA is announcing $201,769,000 in funding to protect Ohio from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward finding and re  more

EPA Announces $295.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Illinois
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $295.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Illinois * Today, EPA is announcing $295,551,000 in funding to protect Illinois from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward findin  more

EPA Announces $57.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $57.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Minnesota * Today, EPA is announcing $57,770,000 in funding to protect Minnesota from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward findin  more

EPA Announces $94.3 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $94.3 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Wisconsin * Today, EPA is announcing $94,312,000 in funding to protect Wisconsin from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward findin  more

Faculty excellence spotlighted at Honors Ceremony and Celebration
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 20 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Faculty excellence spotlighted at Honors Ceremony and Celebration * Purdue leaders recognized outstanding faculty members and announced the 2026 winners of the university's Morrill, Trailblazer and Faculty Mentor awards during the Office of the Provost's annual Faculty Honors Ceremony and Celebration on May 6. The Morrill Award was presented to Deborah Knapp -Distinguished Professor of Comparative  more

GasBuddy Projects MOST EXPENSIVE Summer at the Pump in Years
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * GasBuddy Projects MOST EXPENSIVE Summer at the Pump in Years * National average (already over $4) poised to hit $5/gal if Strait remains closed With gas prices skyrocketing, vulnerable House Republicans are choosing politics over people. Fearing the same political retribution inflicted on Thomas Massie, Bill Cassidy, and Indiana state Senators for disobeying Trump, so-called Repu  more

Gov. Braun to Hoosier Grads: "Stay and Save" -- Indiana's Public Colleges Are More Affordable, Better Value Than Ever
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 20 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun to Hoosier Grads: "Stay and Save" -- Indiana's Public Colleges Are More Affordable, Better Value Than Ever * INDIANAPOLIS - As Hoosier high school seniors walk across the graduation stage this month, Governor Mike Braun is encouraging graduates in the Class of 2026 bound for college to consider staying in Indiana. At Governor Braun's request, all 15 of Indiana's public colleges   more

Institute for Justice: Support Pours in for Supreme Court Petition to Revive Key Fourth Amendment Warrant Requirement
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Support Pours in for Supreme Court Petition to Revive Key Fourth Amendment Warrant Requirement Victims of wrong-house raids, law professors, civil rights attorneys, and a police officers' nonprofit call on Court to restore original meaning of Warrant Clause. * A petition asking the Supreme Court to revive the original meaning of the Fourth Amendment is building momentum with supportive briefs f  more

IRFA Urges Iowa Utilities Commission to Take Timely Action on Summit Carbon Solutions Permit
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, May 21 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * IRFA Urges Iowa Utilities Commission to Take Timely Action on Summit Carbon Solutions Permit Rural Iowa Economies Forgo Over $5 Million Every Day the Project is Delayed * The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) yesterday filed a formal request with the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) asking that a hearing schedule be established for Summit Carbon Solutions' carb  more

JagStart winner pursues entrepreneurial dreams with stylish workwear startup
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 20 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * JagStart winner pursues entrepreneurial dreams with stylish workwear startup * Indiana University Indianapolis sophomore Ja'Niya Smith has always been entrepreneurial. At 13, she started braiding hair under the guidance of her grandmother, a hairstylist. By 18, she had a successful small business, Beautifully Braided, providing natural hair care services such as styling, braiding and  more

Kevin Doss named chairman of Ashland University Board of Trustees
ASHLAND, Ohio, May 20 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Kevin Doss named chairman of Ashland University Board of Trustees * ASHLAND, Ohio - Kevin Doss, founder and CEO of Aspire Investment Management of Westlake, Ohio, has been named chairman of the Ashland University Board of Trustees. In the fall semester, he and his wife, Tanya, will have two sons who are AU undergraduates. "I am honored to serve the university in this capacity," Doss stated. "Ashland offers a uniqu  more

Marian University helps launch statewide initiative to strengthen Indiana's healthcare future
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 20 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University helps launch statewide initiative to strengthen Indiana's healthcare future * Crossroads Academic Medical Institute brings together universities, health systems, and research partners to expand healthcare training, research, and access across Indiana. Indiana faces a growing need for physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals, particularly in rural and underserved communities where a  more

Nebraska Attorney General Sues ISS for Misleading Investors and Pushing ESG Agenda
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 20 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Attorney General Sues ISS for Misleading Investors and Pushing ESG Agenda * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is suing Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), claiming the company misled Nebraska investors by promising objective advice while promoting an undisclosed ESG agenda and coordinating with activist groups. ISS is the world's largest proxy advisor firm.   more

New AI Engine Huey by NRC Health Eliminates Manual Documentation to Protect Patient Connections During Rounds
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 21 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following statement on May 20, 2026, by senior product director Katie Haifley: * * * The Best Rounding Conversation Is the One You Didn't Have to Write Down Let's talk about clipboards. If you've ever rounded on a unit, you know the drill. You're mid-conversation with a patient who's finally telling you the thing--the real thing--about their stay. Maybe it's about the nurse who went above  more

New Multi-Million Dollar CT Scanner Brings Faster, More Precise Care to Evansville
WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * New Multi-Million Dollar CT Scanner Brings Faster, More Precise Care to Evansville * Ascension St. Vincent Evansville has officially unveiled a state-of-the-art, multi-million dollar CT scanning device, bringing a new level of advanced medical imaging directly to patients in the Tri-State. Housed inside the Center for Advanced Medicine, this cutting-edge   more

Notre Dame Law School announces awards for 2026 graduating class
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 20 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School announces awards for 2026 graduating class * On Friday, May 15, Notre Dame Law School recognized its graduating students at the annual Awards Ceremony. Awards were presented for academic achievement, including Honor Roll, Dean's Circle, Faculty Excellence, and Program of Study distinctions, as well as for excellence in writing, trial advocacy, and moot court. Students  more

Over 440 Civil Rights, Faith, and Labor Organizations Call Department of Justice Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center a "Naked Attempt to Weaponize the the Criminal Justice System to Silence Speech"
WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Political] -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * Over 440 Civil Rights, Faith, and Labor Organizations Call Department of Justice Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center a "Naked Attempt to Weaponize the the Criminal Justice System to Silence Speech" * National Coalition Urges Congress to "Put a Stop to It" Ahead of House Judiciary Committee Hearing on SPLC The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human   more

Pinnacle Presentation: Aaron Setterdahl, professor of chemistry
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 20 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Pinnacle Presentation: Aaron Setterdahl, professor of chemistry By Steven KrolakĀ  Dr. Aaron Setterdahl, professor of chemistry, delivered a Pinnacle Presentation touching on his unusual career path and research interests to members of the IU Southeast community. Revered on campus for his popular beer chemistry class, Setterdahl's low-key demeanor and gentle humor belie a restless curiosity a  more

PNNL Leads Space Governance Working Group
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following article: * * * PNNL Leads Space Governance Working Group * Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and Indiana University will lead a new Space Governance Working Group within the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center, or Space ISAC. Formation of the group was announced at a national conference last month. The working group was established by Space ISAC  more

SPJ, press freedom groups commend ABC for defending 'The View,' Kimmel against free speech attacks
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 20 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ, press freedom groups commend ABC for defending 'The View,' Kimmel against free speech attacks * The Society of Professional Journalists joins a coalition of 14 press freedom and free expression organizations in a letter to Disney Entertainment Television Chairman Debra OConnell commending ABC for defending "The View" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live! " against escalating pol  more

Spring Fling is set for Thursday
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 20 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Spring Fling is set for Thursday * Purdue's annual Spring Fling appreciation event for faculty, staff, graduate student staff and retirees will kick off at 11:30 am Thursday (May 21) on and around Memorial Mall. Various activities will be set up on or near the mall, including cornhole and ladder toss; karaoke; a wellness experience; and the Bloodmobile, which will accept walk-in donors and those w  more

STAR Program invites applications for professional development opportunity
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 20 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * STAR Program invites applications for professional development opportunity * Human Resources is pleased to partner with the Campus Support Staff Advisory Committee's Professional Development Committee to offer the STAR (Strategic Training and Resources) Program, a dynamic professional development program created to empower growth for employees in the professional, operational support and skilled tra  more

Students welcomed into Trine business honor society
ANGOLA, Indiana, May 20 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Students welcomed into Trine business honor society * Trine University welcomed 13 students into the Delta Mu Delta business honor society during a ceremony on Tuesday, March 17. Delta Mu Delta is an international honor society that recognizes academic excellence in business administration programs at institutions accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. At Trine, the society is  more

Wabash College Board of Trustees Welcomes Four Members for 2026-27 Academic Year
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana, May 21 -- Wabash College issued the following news: * * * Four New Trustees Elected The Wabash College Board of Trustees will welcome four new members to its ranks for the 2026-27 academic year, while two-long serving Trustees will leave the Board. Trustees elected Joseph R. Impicciche '80 and Michael J. Rapier '87 to serve four-year terms beginning July 1. The National Association of Wabash Men elected Matthew "Kip" Chase '03 and William J. Kaiser '87 to serve four-  more

West Virginia Sues Major Proxy Advising Firm for Misleading Investors While Pushing Radical Climate Agenda
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 21 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * West Virginia sues major proxy advising firm for misleading investors while pushing radical climate agenda Today, West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey filed a lawsuit against Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), the world's largest proxy advisor firm, claiming the company misled West Virginia investors. ISS promised objective advice whil  more

Young Op-Ed: Americans need to be protected from cargo theft
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Op-Ed: Americans need to be protected from cargo theft * WASHINGTON -The following op-ed by U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) was published by the Washington Times on May 19, 2026. By Todd Young In the fall of 2024, PFL Logistics -a third-party logistics company in Evansville, Ind. -lost a $60,000 shipment that was stolen after a trusted carrier was compromised. As PFL worked to figure out wha  more