Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana
65 Agricultural Groups Request Extension of EPA Comment Period on Draft Fungicide Strategy
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A coalition of 65 agricultural organizations has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the public comment period for its Draft Fungicide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from Conventional Agricultural Fungicides.
The groups, which represent a broad array of stakeholders including farmers, retailers, manufacturers, and state regulators, expressed concern that the current 6
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9 State Attorneys General Urge EPA to Add Mifepristone to Contaminant Candidate List
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Nine state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List. The letter urges the EPA to include mifepristone and its approved generics as unregulated drinking water contaminants due to emerging concerns about their environmental and public health impacts.
The letter highlights that mifepristone is a synthetic steroid and endocrine disruptor commonly used as an abo
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AFP-IN Opposes Funding for Flock Camera Expansion in Fort Wayne
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-IN Opposes Funding for Flock Camera Expansion in Fort Wayne
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FORT WAYNE, IN - Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today voiced opposition to funding for Flock automated license plate reader cameras ahead of a scheduled Fort Wayne City Council vote on July 14.
AFP-IN Grassroots Engagement Director Tyler Turnwald issued the following statement:
"Fort Wayne r
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American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives Urges Changes to CMS Payment Models for Joint Replacement
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The letter addresses CMS's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 rule concerning the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System, with a particular focus on the Transforming Episode Accountability Model and the expansion of the Comprehensive Care for Joint Repla
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Apprenticeships Become a Booming Pathway to Grow Higher Wages, Stronger Careers under Gov. Braun's leadership
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 11 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Apprenticeships Become a Booming Pathway to Grow Higher Wages, Stronger Careers under Gov. Braun's leadership
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INDIANAPOLIS - New data shows Indiana's apprenticeship system is experiencing growth under Governor Mike Braun's leadership, creating new pathways for Hoosiers to earn higher wages, gain valuable skills, and build stronger careers.
Since taking office in 2025, Gov. Braun has exp
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Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Plans Disposition of Native American Remains, Funerary Objects
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, announced its intent under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) to carry out the disposition of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects under its control, according to a notice published by the National Park Service.
The notice concerns the remains of at least nine Native American individuals and 41 associated funerary objects recovered from the Quakertown S
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Attorney General Alan Wilson touts securing critical funding for ICE and CBP
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 11 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson touts securing critical funding for ICE and CBP
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 22-state coalition in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune in support of the immediate passage of the Secure America Act. On Wednesday, President Trump signed the $70 billion legislation.
The Secure Am
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Barnes & Thornburg Recognized in AHLA's 2026 Top Honors
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 12 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Barnes & Thornburg Recognized in AHLA's 2026 Top Honors; John Kelly and Jackie Papish Appointed to Leadership Roles
Firm earns recognition for commitment to health law excellence; Kelly named planning committee vice chair, Papish appointed chair
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Barnes & Thornburg was recognized in the American Health Law Association's (AHLA's) 2026 Top Honors. Additionally, John Kelly was named vi
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Indiana Fourth Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Indiana Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Employment rose in 5 of the 9 largest counties in Indiana from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Hendricks County (+1.9 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in employment. (Se
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Celebration of Compassion Raises Over $100,000 for Hosparus Health Hospice Care Center
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, June 12 -- Hosparus Health issued the following news on June 11, 2026:
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Celebration of Compassion Raises Over $100,000 for Hosparus Health Hospice Care Center
Proceeds from fourth annual event support construction of the region's first standalone hospice inpatient facility, set to open next year
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Hosparus Health, one of the region's leading nonprofit providers of hospice and palliative care, hosted its fourth annual Celebration of Compassion on Friday, June 5, a
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Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Responds to IRS Notice on Donor Advised Funds
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana, New Albany, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service addressing a notice which outlines proposed positions on the regulation of donor advised funds. The foundation shared its views on several key sections of the notice, emphasizing the importance of maintaining current practices that support charitable giving through DAFs and highlighted concerns about potential adverse impacts on charitable fundraising
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Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Responds to IRS on Donor Advised Funds Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Community Foundation of St Joseph County, South Bend, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service. The letter addresses proposed changes to the regulatory treatment of donor-advised funds and urges the continuation of established practices that recognize DAFs as public charities.
The foundation emphasizes that DAFs are component funds of public charities, governed by their boards and staff, not by individual donors. It argues grants from
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Congressman Carson Introduces Summer Meals for Kids Act
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Carson Introduces Summer Meals for Kids Act
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) introduced the Summer Meals for Kids Act to ensure every state opts in to the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program, which is designed to provide food aid to kids during the summer months.
Each summer, millions of children across the U.S. face hunger when school meal
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Houchin, Mrvan Introduce Bill to Expand Suicide Prevention Services for Veterans
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Houchin, Mrvan Introduce Bill to Expand Suicide Prevention Services for Veterans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) and Congressman Frank Mrvan (D-IN-01) introduced the bipartisan Outreach Now: Timely Intervention for Mental Health Emergencies (ON TIME) Act. The legislation would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to make suicide prevention planning services available o
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Indiana State University Earn National Recognition for Preparing Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, June 11 -- Indiana State University posted the following news:
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Indiana State University Earn National Recognition for Preparing Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading
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Indiana State University's undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students.
The report, Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Read
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Institute for Justice: Fort Wayne Death Doula Secures Final Victory in First Amendment Lawsuit Challenging State's Restrictions on Discussing End-Of-Life Care
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 11, 2026:
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Fort Wayne Death Doula Secures Final Victory in First Amendment Lawsuit Challenging State's Restrictions on Discussing End-of-Life Care
FORT WAYNE, Ind.--Today, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana entered a consent decree cementing a Fort Wayne death doula's victory in her First Amendment lawsuit challenging the state of Indiana's restrictions o
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Institute for Justice: Indiana Town's Food Truck Restrictions Are Bad Policy and Unconstitutional, Law Firm Warns
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 11, 2026:
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Indiana Town's Food Truck Restrictions Are Bad Policy and Unconstitutional, Law Firm Warns
Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to local officials in Nashville, Indiana, urging the town to reconsider proposed restrictions on food trucks.
As drafted, the ordinance would prohibit mobile food vendors from operating in Nashville's downtown "Village District," where
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Joyce Rogers to Retire from Role at IU Foundation
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 11 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release:
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Joyce Rogers to Retire from Role at IU Foundation
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Joyce Rogers, J.D. '96, will retire from her role as executive vice president for development and IU Indianapolis advancement at the end of June 2026. Serving at IU for more than a decade, she has guided the management and execution of all development activities while serving as a key ambassador for IU Indianapolis and Ce
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KFF: Maine Homelessness Falls, But More Than 2,600 People Still Without Stable Housing
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.
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KFF: New Mexico Sees Growing Homelessness Challenge as Unsheltered Population Remains High
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics.
According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.
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KFF: North Carolina Homelessness Surges as Sheltered and Unsheltered Populations Reach Record Levels
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%.
The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North
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KFF: U.S. Homelessness Data Climbs Sharply as Unsheltered Population Remains a Major Challenge
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states.
The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e
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Meet the 2026 IU Southeast Orientation Leaders
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, June 11 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Meet the 2026 IU Southeast Orientation Leaders
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IU Southeast has chosen its 2026 Orientation Leaders. These outstanding student leaders will be guiding incoming students get to know the campus and finish all the steps to register for classes in the fall.
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Mich. State Coastal Expert Urges Shoreline Property Owners to Use Summer Calm to Prepare for Future High Water
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following Q&A involving Ethan Theuerkauf, assistant professor of geography, environment and spatial sciences:
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Ask the expert: Summer outlook for Great Lakes shoreline
Although the official start to summer is still more than a week away, Michiganders have officially shifted into beach mode. But after a spring filled with heavy rains and shifting water levels, what should people expect when they the Great Lakes shorel
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Mont. Department of Environmental Quality: State Mine Recognized Nationally for Reclamation and Safety
HELENA, Montana, June 12 -- The Montana Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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Montana Mine Recognized Nationally for Reclamation and Safety
On Tuesday, May 19, mining company Navajo Transitional Energy Company was recognized by the Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC) for excellence at their coal mining operation, Spring Creek Mine, in Big Horn County. IMCC honored Navajo Transitional Energy Company at a banquet in French Lick, Indiana.
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Myaamia Center docuseries nominated for regional Emmy
OXFORD, Ohio, June 11 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Myaamia Center docuseries nominated for regional Emmy
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"Neepwaantiinki: Learning from Each Other - Part 1: Tending the Fire," the first episode of the Myaamia Center's docuseries, has been nominated for a regional Emmy.
The episode recently earned three awards at the 47th Annual Telly Awards, the world's largest honor for video and television content across all screens.
"Neepwaantiinki: Learning from Each Other"
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Native American Ancestor, Bone Awl Linked to 20 Tribes Through Museum Review
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSFR) -- The American Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and an associated funerary object and determined that they are culturally affiliated with 20 Indian Tribes, according to a notice published by the National Park Service.
The inventory covers the remains of one Native American individual and a bone awl removed in 1924 from a site in Pike County, Illinois, north of Chambersburg. Museum records described the location as
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Notre Dame Law Professor Paul B. Miller's Scholarship Cited by Justice Clarence Thomas in Supreme Court Concurring Opinion
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, June 12 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news:
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Notre Dame Law Professor Paul B. Miller's Scholarship Cited by Justice Clarence Thomas in Supreme Court Concurring Opinion
Author: Arienne Calingo
Notre Dame Law Professor Paul B. Miller's scholarship was cited by Justice Clarence Thomas in his concurring opinion in Sripetch v. Securities and Exchange Commission, issued on June 4.
The case examined whether the Securities and Exchange Com
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Priority Enrollment Days Planned at Ivy Tech Evansville
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 11 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Priority Enrollment Days Planned at Ivy Tech Evansville
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Priority Ivy Tech First Enrollment Days have been planned for the 2026-27 academic year at Ivy Tech Evansville.
At these enrollment days, you can specifically receive one-on-one support with applying, registration, financial aid, and more - as well as connect with advisors and receive other resources.
The Tuesday events include:
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Professor Hoss Contributes to Medicaid Guide for Tribes in Washington State
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 11 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release:
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Professor Hoss Contributes to Medicaid Guide for Tribes in Washington State
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IU McKinney Professor Aila Hoss is one of the contributors to the just-published " Medicaid and Tribes in Washington State: A Legal and Policy Reference Guide." The piece was published by the American Indian Health Commission.
The guide explains the roles of the tribes, the federal government,
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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research secures $9.4M in renewal of its National Cancer Institute Cancer Center Support Grant
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue Institute for Cancer Research secures $9.4M in renewal of its National Cancer Institute Cancer Center Support Grant
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The Purdue Institute for Cancer Research (PICR) has received $9.4 million from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to renew its Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG), which funds the administrative, collabor
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RIT Researchers Get Design Inspiration From Rescuing Neglected Media
ROCHESTER, New York, June 11 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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RIT researchers get design inspiration from rescuing neglected media
How 50-year-old instructional television has implications for interactive learning today
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Like Indiana Jones, researchers at RIT's Interaction, Media, and Learning Lab hope to save pieces of history before they disappear so that people can learn from the designs. Recently, the researchers have been recovering late 20
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SDSU joins MIT as theme winner at NASA contest
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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SDSU joins MIT as theme winner at NASA contest
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Lined up against some big-name competition, a young group of South Dakota State University engineering students won its category in a prestigious NASA student competition.
SDSU was one of three finalists selected to compete in the Lunar Sample Return Concept category.
The students were tasked with developing a concept to extract and return to
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Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals for Gulf of America
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSrep) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals for Gulf of America
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as co-chair of the Gulf of America Hypoxia Task Force, reported progress meeting voluntary, interim goals to reduce excess nutrients that can enter the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin and flow into the Gulf of America, impacting water quality. A key fi
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Trine alum named National Deputy Sheriff of the Year
ANGOLA, Indiana, June 11 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine alum named National Deputy Sheriff of the Year
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A 2022 Trine University criminal justice graduate has been named the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) Deputy Sheriff of the Year.
Karson Meeks, a deputy sheriff with the Steuben County (Indiana) Sheriff's Office, received the Charles "Bud" Meeks Deputy Sheriff of the Year for Merit award during the NSA's annual conference in Omaha, Nebraska.
Meeks atten
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VU Rides Wave of Strong Momentum With Campus Upgrades and Fiscal Success
VINCENNES, Indiana, June 12 -- Vincennes University issued the following news:
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VU Rides Wave of Strong Momentum with Campus Upgrades and Fiscal Success
Driven by strategic vision and fiscal responsibility, Vincennes University is moving forward with momentum. At the June 10 Board of Trustees meeting, university leaders highlighted major milestones that point to a vibrant and prosperous future for VU, its students, and the communities the University serves across Indiana.
Major Upgrade
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Young Discusses FISA Reauthorization, World Cup on "Balance of Power"
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young Discusses FISA Reauthorization, World Cup on "Balance of Power"
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Bloomberg's "Balance of Power" and discussed FISA reauthorization and the World Cup. Full video is available here or by clicking above. More is available here.
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Original text here: https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-discusses-fisa-reauthoriza
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Young, Kelly, Banks Introduce Bill to Track, Inform AI's Impact on the American Workforce
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Kelly, Banks Introduce Bill to Track, Inform AI's Impact on the American Workforce
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WASHINGTON - Today, Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), and Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Artificial Intelligence Data Authorization and Transparency (AI DATA) Act, legislation to authorize and modernize federal labor market data surveys and reports, so workers, businesses, educators, resear
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Young, Shaheen Reintroduce Bill to Combat Tuberculosis Globally
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Shaheen Reintroduce Bill to Combat Tuberculosis Globally
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) reintroduced the End Tuberculosis Now Act, bipartisan legislation that makes the elimination of tuberculosis (TB) a foreign assistance priority for the United States.
By improving U.S. and international coordination and prioritization of research, diagno
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