Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana
AC/DC tribute band Dirty Deeds coming to Trine's Furth Center
ANGOLA, Indiana, June 16 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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AC/DC tribute band Dirty Deeds coming to Trine's Furth Center
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Fans can re-experience the peak eras of AC/DC when Dirty Deeds rocks the Ryan Concert Hall stage in Trine University's T. Furth Center for Performing Arts on Friday, July 24\.
The concert begins at 8 p.m. with doors opening one hour earlier.
Tickets, which range from $25-$40, are available at trine.edu/furthtickets.
Two eras of AC/DC
Assembled
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Barnes & Thornburg's Minneapolis Office Recognized Among Minnesota Lawyer's 'In the Lead: Women-Led Law Firms 2026'
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 17 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Barnes & Thornburg's Minneapolis Office Recognized Among Minnesota Lawyer's 'In the Lead: Women-Led Law Firms 2026'
Minnesota Lawyer has recognized Barnes & Thornburg's Minneapolis office, led by office managing partner Connie Lahn, as one of Minnesota's best women-led law firms.
To be considered for the "In the Lead" recognition, a firm's local office must have exhibited substantial
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CREA Urges Federal Agencies to Lower Risk Weight on Housing Credit Investments
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- CREA LLC, Indianapolis, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding proposed revisions to regulatory capital rules. CREA emphasized that the current 100 percent risk weight applied to Low-Income Housing Tax Credit investments does not accurately reflect their risk profile.
The organization highlighted that Housing C
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Dr. Alan McGee rejoins Trine University Board of Trustees
ANGOLA, Indiana, June 16 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Dr. Alan McGee rejoins Trine University Board of Trustees
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A longtime orthopedic surgeon and current president of orthopedics for Parkview Health has rejoined the Trine University Board of Trustees.
Alan W. McGee, M.D., previously served on the board from 2014 to 2017. The board's membership voted to affirm him as a member at its May meeting.
"Dr. McGee brings a wealth of healthcare expertise at a time in our
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Duke Energy Foundation Grants $77,500 to Expand Access to Civic Learning and Remembrance Across Florida
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 17 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Foundation grants $77,500 to expand access to civic learning and remembrance across Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - As part of the final round of grants through the Duke Energy Foundation's America250 initiative, $77,500 is being distributed to seven nonprofit organizations across Florida that are working to expand access to civic learning and remembrance. Among other projects, these efforts
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Eddie Gill Honored with Young Leader Award
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release:
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Eddie Gill Honored with Young Leader Award
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RESTON, Va. -Eddie Gill of Indiana has received the National Wildlife Federation's Young Leader Award in recognition of his leadership in conservation, environmental education, and expanding access to the outdoors for underserved communities across Central Indiana.
"Eddie isn't just talking about the future of conser
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ESPN unveils star-studded summer lineup for Women's Sports Sundays presented by TJ Maxx
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN unveils star-studded summer lineup for Women's Sports Sundays presented by TJ Maxx
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ESPN App & Disney+ to stream every Women's Sports Sunday matchup as part of ESPN's nine-week summer showcase of premier women's sports
Inaugural Women's Sports Sunday launches June 21 with the WNBA's 30th Anniversary Game, commemorating the league's first-ever contest played on
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Fairbanks School of Public Health and Indiana Department of Health launch partnership
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 16 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news:
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Fairbanks School of Public Health and Indiana Department of Health launch partnership
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Building upon years of collaborations, the IU Indianapolis Fairbanks School of Public Health and the Indiana Department of Health have formalized a new academic health department partnership, expanding a model designed to strengthen the connection between public health practice and public health e
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First Mid Donates $25,000 to Young House Behavioral Health to Strengthen Critical Resources in Southeast Iowa
MATTOON, Illinois, June 17 -- First Mid Bank and Trust issued the following news release:
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First Mid Donates $25,000 to Young House Behavioral Health to Strengthen Critical Resources in Southeast Iowa
Burlington, IA - First Mid Bank & Trust is proud to donate $25,000 to Young House Behavioral Health, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the communities served by Two Rivers Bank & Trust. The nonprofit organization has provided behavioral and mental health services in Southeast Iowa fo
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Governor Braun Announces New Leadership Role for Secretary David Adams Supporting Indiana's Life Sciences Initiative
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 16 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Governor Braun Announces New Leadership Role for Secretary David Adams Supporting Indiana's Life Sciences Initiative
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INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced that David Adams will transition from his role as Indiana Secretary of Commerce on June 30, 2026, following a successful tenure on the Braun administration's core economic development priorities of growing wages and
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House Education & Workforce Ranking Member Scott Condemns ED for Approving Indiana's K-12 Funding Waiver
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on June 16, 2026:
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Ranking Member Scott Condemns ED for Approving Indiana's K-12 Funding Waiver
Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after U.S. Department of Education (ED) Secretary Linda McMahon approved Indiana's request to consolidate some federal aid into a single grant with little to no
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Indiana State Announces Contract Extension and New Title for AD Nathan Christensen
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, June 16 -- Indiana State University posted the following news:
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Indiana State Announces Contract Extension and New Title for AD Nathan Christensen
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Indiana State University today announced that Director of Athletics Nathan Christensen has received a contract extension through June 30, 2030, and will step into a new title as Vice President & Director of Athletics.
Christensen has made a tremendous impact on the Athletic Department over his two years at the helm w
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Indiana University Kokomo: Political Science Professor Recognized as Hoosier Resilience Hero
KOKOMO, Indiana, June 17 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news:
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Political science professor recognized as Hoosier Resilience Hero
Andy Tuholski's work as director of IU Kokomo's Office of Sustainability, together with his classroom achievements as an assistant professor of political science, led him to be among 12 Indiana residents named Hoosier Resilience Heroes by the Environmental Resilience Institute.
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Lessons learned on his family's northwest Indiana farm
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Indiana University Southeast Ranked Top 10 in Indiana in Newsweek's "America's Best Colleges for Women 2026"
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, June 16 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Indiana University Southeast Ranked Top 10 in Indiana in Newsweek's "America's Best Colleges for Women 2026"
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Indiana University Southeast has been named one of Newsweek's "America's Best Colleges for Women 2026," ranking in the top ten in Indiana. The inaugural recognition evaluates institutions nationwide on how effectively they support women students, faculty and leaders, highlighting col
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ITC Schedules Final Phase of Trailer Import Injury Investigations
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations involving van-type trailers imports.
The investigations cover products from Canada, China and Mexico and follow preliminary subsidy findings by Commerce authorities.
The International Trade Commission announced the schedule for the final phase of investigations into imports of van-type trailers and subassemblies from Canada, China and Mexico. The
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IU Collaboration to Use AI in Identifying Possible Drug Targets for Alzheimer's Patients
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, June 17 -- Indiana University issued the following news:
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IU collaboration to use AI in identifying possible drug targets for Alzheimer's patients
INDIANAPOLIS -- A new multimillion-dollar project will bring together researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine and the IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering as they work to solve one of medical science's greatest needs: Identifying new treatments for Alzheimer's disease and related d
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Kellogg Institute for International Studies: From 'Imagined Futures' to Present Leadership - Mische Named Kellogg Acting Director
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 17 -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs, issued the following news:
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From 'Imagined Futures' to Present Leadership: Mische Named Kellogg Acting Director
Author: Laureen Fagan
In the Hesburgh Center for International Studies, there's a colorful booklet called "Kenya Youth Scenarios" on the desk in Ann Mische's office. It dates back 15 years to a participatory dialogue project designed to help young pe
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Littler Issues Commentary: July is the New January - 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by knowledge management counsel Carole F. Wilder and shareholders Bruce J. Sarchet and Joy C. Rosenquist:
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July is the New January - 2026
Each new year, employers in the United States are accustomed to hearing about all the laws that go into effect on January 1. State legislatures across the country, however, are active all year long, and as we have said before, July is the new Ja
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Lumina Foundation Issues Commentary: Adults Want to Go Back to School
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 17 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following commentary by strategy officer for access Mary Laphen Pope and Wendy Sedlak, strategy director for research and evaluation:
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Adults want to go back to school. We should make it easier.
What adult students need to turn intent into enrollment
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If millions of adults say they want more education or training, why aren't more of them enrolling?
It's not because of a lack of interest or motivation. Rather, the gap
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Metabolic Kitchen Feeds Nutrition-related Research Under Controlled Conditions at IU Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, June 17 -- Indiana University issued the following news:
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Metabolic kitchen feeds nutrition-related research under controlled conditions at IU Bloomington
Since its completion in 2023, the metabolic kitchen in the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington's Nutrition and Metabolic Research Lab has been buzzing with cutting-edge studies on the health value of beef versus plant proteins, the palatability of Mediterranean versus Midwestern diets, and the e
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National Legislative Award Presented to Representatives Rudy Yakym, Dina Titus
HERNDON, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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National Legislative Award Presented to Representatives Rudy Yakym, Dina Titus
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During the recent RVs Move America Week, the National Legislative Award was presented to Representative Rudy Yakym (R-IN-2) and Representative Dina Titus (D-NV-1). This award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in legislative matters regarding the RV industry.
Congressman R
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Northwood University Named Heat Race Sponsor for Great Lakes Super Sprints
MIDLAND, Michigan, June 16 -- Northwood University posted the following news:
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Northwood University Named Heat Race Sponsor for Great Lakes Super Sprints
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Northwood University is expanding its presence in motorsports through a new sponsorship with Great Lakes Super Sprints, one of the Midwest's premier sprint car racing organizations.
The sponsorship reflects Northwood's growing commitment to motorsports business education and provides another meaningful way for the university to con
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SCUS Head Start Programs Highlights Workforce Challenges in Funding and Access
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- SCUS Head Start Programs Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Head Start expressing concerns regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access." Save the Children Head Start, operating in rural communities across Arkansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, Indiana, Oklahoma, and Tennessee, emphasized that while program flexibility is important, current fund
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SPJ honors Bloomberg News with New America Award for immigration reporting
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 15 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ honors Bloomberg News with New America Award for immigration reporting
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The Society of Professional Journalists honors Bloomberg News staff with this year's New America Award for "Immigration, Inc.," its investigative series examining the economic and human consequences of expanded U.S. immigration enforcement. This year ' s award recognizes journalism published o
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Subscription required? Newspaper paywalls scatter most readers but provide surprising value
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 16 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Subscription required? Newspaper paywalls scatter most readers but provide surprising value
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Paywalls are essential to the financial sustainability of news organizations, yet little is known about how readers respond when they encounter one. Do they subscribe, continue reading free content, look for ways around the paywall or leave the site altogether?
To answer these questions, researchers from
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U.S. Department of Education Approves Indiana's Returning Education to the States Waiver, Freeing Up Millions to Invest in Students
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Approves Indiana's Returning Education to the States Waiver, Freeing Up Millions to Invest in Students
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) approved Indiana's Returning Education to the States Waiver, empowering Indiana's education leaders with greater discretion over their federal education dollars and more flexibility to prioritize college and career readi
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Van Epps, Auchincloss, Young Launch Effort to Create Biological Data Resource to Strengthen U.S. Research Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Van Epps, Auchincloss, and Young Launch Effort to Create Biological Data Resource to Strengthen U.S. Research Competitiveness
Today, Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) and Rep. Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) introduced the bipartisan and bicameral Web of Biological Data Act of 2026, which will provide researchers access to high-quality biological data and will support the development of cutting
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Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Make Biological Data a Strategic National Resource
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Make Biological Data a Strategic National Resource
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the Web of Biological Data Act, legislation to create a comprehensive, national biological database accessible toAmerican researchers and innovators. Representatives Matt Van Epps (R-Tenn.) and Jake Auch
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