Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana
"Affordability is My Top Priority" -- Mike Braun Keeps Gas Tax Savings for Hoosiers Going for Another Month
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 2 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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"Affordability is My Top Priority" -- Mike Braun Keeps Gas Tax Savings for Hoosiers Going for Another Month
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"Affordability is My Top Priority" -Mike Braun Keeps Gas Tax Savings for Hoosiers Going for Another Month
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Taking decisive action to make life more affordable for Hoosier families, Governor Mike Braun today announced he is extending his suspension of Indiana's gas
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ADVISORY: Gov. Braun to Make Important Affordability Announcement
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 2 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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ADVISORY: Gov. Braun to Make Important Affordability Announcement
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WHAT: Indiana Governor Mike Braun will make an important affordability announcement.
WHEN: Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
WHERE: Governor's Office, Room 206
200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
MEDIA MUST RSVP with Griffin Reid ( GReid@gov.in.gov )
Livestream will be available here: youtube.com/@G
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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren:
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List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84.
As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts for
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DETAC Webinar on Integrating Transportation Supports Into Workforce Development
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news:
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DETAC Webinar on Integrating Transportation Supports Into Workforce Development
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET
Throughout America's history, transportation has been a hallmark of progress by connecting people to opportunity, strengthening communities, and expanding pathways to independence. As we commemorate both the anniversary of the A
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Energy Dominance Financing Office Celebrates One Year Since Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release:
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Energy Dominance Financing Office Celebrates One Year Since Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) celebrates the one-year anniversary of President Trump's historic Working Families Tax Cuts. Made possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts, EDF has tallied several vital wins to rebuild supply chains, lower household
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Five Join SIU Alumni Association Board of Directors
CARBONDALE, Illinois, July 3 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Five join SIU Alumni Association board of directors
The SIU Alumni Association has selected five alumni -- with diverse backgrounds and experiences -- to join the organization's board of directors and serve a two-year term beginning July 1.
Robert W. Best '94, Andrew J. Krause '92, Jennifer Polk '03, Sean J. Smith '00 and Jonathan A. Tallman '98 were ratified by the board at its spring meeti
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Gov. Braun cuts ribbon on new rail overpass in Wabash
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 2 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun cuts ribbon on new rail overpass in Wabash
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Today Governor Mike Braun joined City of Wabash Mayor Scott Long and Secretary of Transportation and Infrastructure Matt Ubelhor to celebrate the opening of the much-anticipated Railroad Overpass project in Wabash.
"Residents of Wabash were experiencing an abundance of slowed or stopped trains which presented seriou
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House Ways & Means Chairman Smith Issues Statement at Hearing on Growing Business of Sports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026, at a hearing entitled "The Growing Business of Sports: Reviewing Federal Tax Policy in the Multibillion-Dollar Industry":
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"Today's hearing continues a long-running effort by the Ways and Means Committee of aggressive oversight over our nation's tax code, and an area that demands our attention is the $2.5 trillion global sports industry.
"Fr
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ICYMI: Banks Joins Human Events Daily With Jack Posobiec on Real America's Voice
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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ICYMI: Banks joins Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec on Real America's Voice
Yesterday, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), joined Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec on Real America's Voice to discuss recent Supreme Court rulings, the SAVE America Act, and conservative wins secured by Sen. Banks in the upcoming NDAA.
Key Excerpts on SCOTUS and SAVE America Act:
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "Thi
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ICYMI: Moreno-Warren Nonstarter for Social Security - David McIntosh and Ken Blackwell
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: The Moreno-Warren Nonstarter for Social Security: David McIntosh and Ken Blackwell
In case you missed it, Club for Growth President David McIntosh and former Ohio State Treasurer and Secretary of State Ken Blackwell published an op-ed in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, criticizing Senators Bernie Moreno and Elizabeth Warren over their proposal to lift the payroll tax cap on Social Sec
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins America Reports on Fox News Channel
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks joins America Reports on Fox News Channel
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined America Reports on Fox News Channel to discuss the rise of Socialism in the Democratic Party and declining national pride among registered Democrats.
Key Excerpts:
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "We shouldn't be surprised when only 29% of democrats today say that they are proud to be American. Here on t
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Fox News Digital to Discuss Neville Roy Singham Investigation
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks joins Fox News Digital to discuss Neville Roy Singham Investigation
Yesterday, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), joined Fox News Digital to discuss the federal grand jury investigation into alleged financial crimes committed by Neville Roy Singham, tied to his funding of a socialist, communist, and Marxist organizations.
Sen. Banks wrote a letter to former Attorney General Pam B
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Indiana University Kokomo: Professor Shares Soccer History Expertise in World Cup Discussion
KOKOMO, Indiana, July 3 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news:
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Professor shares soccer history expertise in World Cup discussion
Andrew McFarland, professor of history, recently participated in a roundtable discussion about the FIFA World Cup on Noon Edition, a weekly NPR program on WFIU in Bloomington.
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The World Cup reminds us of our humanity.
Andrew McFarland, Indiana University Kokomo professor of history, said the social media surrounding the internatio
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Indiana University Southeast earns Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana Award
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, July 2 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Indiana University Southeast earns Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana Award
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(New Albany, Ind.) - As Indiana prepares to celebrate America's 250 th anniversary, Indiana University Southeast is being recognized with the Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana Award. This designation highlights institutions that excel in serving and supporting their military-af
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KIDNEYCURE ANNOUNCES 2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS Highlights
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Society of Nephrology issued the following news release:
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KIDNEYCURE ANNOUNCES 2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS Highlights
* KidneyCure, the ASN Foundation for Kidney Research, is the largest private funder of kidney research and is proud to support a cohort of 56 investigators with over $4 million in 2026 funding.
* The 34 new grantees represent the sharpest scientific minds and most promising researchers in the kidney community.
* In uncertain times for biomed
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Liberty Names Dr. Mark Eckel as Vice Provost of Biblical Integration
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, July 3 -- Liberty University issued the following news release:
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Liberty names Dr. Mark Eckel as Vice Provost of Biblical Integration
After helping to establish Liberty University's Center for Biblical Integration and serving as executive director since 2024, Dr. Mark Eckel will begin a new role this week as Vice Provost for Biblical Integration.
Eckel has led an extensive career focused on Christ-centered education. He served as a junior and senior high school inst
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Mrvan Honors 2026 Nominees Accepted into the U.S. Military Service Academies
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Mrvan Honors 2026 Nominees Accepted into the U.S. Military Service Academies
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Washington, DC - Rep. Frank J. Mrvan is pleased to announce the nominees who have accepted their appointments to the U.S. Military Service Academies from Indiana's First Congressional District.
Military Service Academy Nominations are recommended to Congressman Mrvan by his Military Service Academy Board, which includes v
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NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release:
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NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention
The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the associatio
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Nichols Appointed to Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, & Indiana Advisory Board
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Nichols Appointed to Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, & Indiana Advisory Board
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Taft Cincinnati attorney Trevor Nichols was recently appointed to the Southern Ohio Regional Advisory Board for Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, & Indiana (OKI). As a board member, Nichols will support regional efforts to advance the organization's mission to create life-changing wishes for children with critical
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Notre Dame Law Professors Offer Insight on Supreme Court Rulings
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, July 3 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news:
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Notre Dame Law Professors Offer Insight on Supreme Court Rulings
Author: Jonathan Bailey
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court concluded its 2025-26 term with landmark decisions addressing birthright citizenship, mail-in voting, religious liberty, and presidential authority. Professors Richard Garnett, Derek Muller, Ashley Sanchez, and Haley Proctor shared their legal expertise with several nation
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Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Scott Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on Dangerous Foreign Drugs
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, released the following opening remarks from a June 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Poisoned Pills: The Human Cost of Dangerous Foreign Drugs":
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"This country has a big drug problem, and it's not the one most people are thinking about when they say it.
America's drug supply is not secured, and American patients are in danger as a result.
Congress needs to do everything it can to change that.
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Stay safe this Fourth of July: Ascension St. Vincent shares fireworks safety tips
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Stay safe this Fourth of July: Ascension St. Vincent shares fireworks safety tips
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As families across Indiana gather to celebrate the Fourth of July and America's 250th anniversary this weekend, Ascension St. Vincent is encouraging everyone to put safety first when enjoying holiday festivities.
Fireworks are a longstanding Independence Day tradition, but
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Talen Energy Urges EPA to Revise Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations to Align With Industry Needs and Statutory Authority
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Talen Energy Corp., Allentown, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing detailed concerns and support regarding the agency's proposed amendments to coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulations. The letter addresses EPA's April 2026 proposal to amend the hazardous and solid waste management system, focusing on legacy CCR surface impoundments and the coal combustion residuals management unit (CCRMU) category.
Talen
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Trine engineering students present research at international workshop
ANGOLA, Indiana, July 2 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine engineering students present research at international workshop
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Four Trine University mechanical engineering students presented their original research at an international conference focusing on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and microsystems technologies.
The Solid-State Sensors, Actuators, and Microsystems Workshop, held every two years, took place May 31 through June 4 in Hilton Head, South Carol
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Trine University hosts visiting lecturer from Japan
ANGOLA, Indiana, July 2 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine University hosts visiting lecturer from Japan
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Trine University's Allen School of Engineering and Computing hosted a seminar by Hideki Arahari, Ph.D., of Basic Research Laboratories at NTT, Inc. in Japan, on Monday, June 29\.
NTT is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies.
Dr. Arahari's seminar was followed by presentations of research by Trine University mechanical engineering majors Mara
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University of Notre Dame Law School: Veronica Maska '26 J.D. Wins 2026 Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics Writing Competition
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, July 3 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news:
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Veronica Maska '26 J.D. wins 2026 Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics Writing Competition
Author: Arienne Calingo
Notre Dame Law School's Program on Ethics, Compliance & Inclusion has announced the winner of the annual Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics Writing Competition. Recent Notre Dame Law graduate Veronica Maska '26 J.D. was selected as the 2026 winner for her paper, Catholic Clerks in Capital Cases.
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We're in the game: Bear Bryant Award returns to EA SPORTS College Football 27
DALLAS, Texas, July 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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We're in the game: Bear Bryant Award returns to EA SPORTS College Football 27
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HOUSTON, July 2, 2026 - The name of the legendary Paul "Bear" Bryant is synonymous with excellence in the game of college football, and once again, fans playing EA SPORTS College Football 27's Dynasty Mode will have the chance to win the American Heart Association's Paul "Bear" Bryant Award as
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Wiley and Big Ten Academic Alliance Sign Agreement to Advance Open Scholarship Across Leading U.S. Institutions
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 3 -- Wiley posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Wiley and Big Ten Academic Alliance Sign Agreement to Advance Open Scholarship Across Leading U.S. Institutions
The agreement includes full read access and unlimited publishing for hybrid journals and expands access across 16 flagship universities and 19 affiliate campuses
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Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific disc
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Yale University: Probing the Mysteries of Neutrinos a Mile Underground
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 3 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Probing the Mysteries of Neutrinos a Mile Underground
4,850 feet beneath the surface of the Earth in a former gold mine, scientists and engineers are building one of the most ambitious physics experiments ever conceived: the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE).
Neutrinos are the most abundant matter particles in the Universe. They were produced in the early Universe, are emitted from the inside of st
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