Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana
ALI, Purdue expedition to search for Amelia Earhart's plane will depart in October
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 24 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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ALI, Purdue expedition to search for Amelia Earhart's plane will depart in October
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -On Amelia Earhart's 129th birthday, Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI), Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) and Purdue University announced Friday (July 24) that the Taraia Object Expedition will depart in October in search of Earhart's lost aircraft. The expedition s
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artific
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Fight to Protect Iowa Pensions
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 23 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Fight to Protect Iowa Pensions
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DES MOINES- Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she is leading a coalition of 13 states to defend pension plans regulated by Iowa's Insurance Commissioner.
It is common for employers to transfer employee pensions to state-regulated insurance companies. Here, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), a pharmaceutical company,
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Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement
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Co nsumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs Between May 2009 and December 2019 May Qualify for Settlement Money
Attorney General Charity Clark recently joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Gl
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Historic Legal Victory Forcing Discord to Protect Texas Children from Online Predators
AUSTIN, Texas, July 24 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Historic Legal Victory Forcing Discord to Protect Texas Children from Online Predators
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Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a landmark Agreed Temporary Injunction ("TI") against Discord that requires the tech company to give Texas children the same age-assurance and default safety protections it already provides to its users in the United Kingdom. Discord
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Award-winning Documentary Filmmaker to Speak at Goshen College
GOSHEN, Indiana, July 25 -- Goshen College issued the following news:
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Award-winning documentary filmmaker to speak at Goshen College
Martin Doblmeier, an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose new film explores the changing face of Christianity in the United States, will deliver the Yoder Public Affairs presentation at Goshen College on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
Doblmeier, the founder of Journey Films, will speak about his four-part, four-hour film series "Christianity at a Crossroads," in
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CDC: Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce Expanded to Four New States
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following news release:
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Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expanded to four new states.
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis infections has been updated at https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/outbreaks/07-26/index.html.
Key Points:
* Since the last update on July 18, 2026, 4 states have been added to the multistate
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Commerce Dept. Authorizes Limited Foreign-Trade Zone Production for General Electric
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board authorized limited production activity for General Electric Co. in Lafayette, Indiana, involving commercial aerospace propulsion parts and engine cores.
The July 20, 2026, decision, signed by Elizabeth Whiteman, Executive Secretary, requires duty payment on applicable steel, aluminum and derivative components, subject to Section 232 provisions.
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Dentons Strengthens Position in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Rankings
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons strengthens position in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 rankings
Elevation in rankings represents Dentons' continued commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients
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Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has achieved 31 individual lawyer rankings and 12 practice rankings in this year's edition of Chambers High Net Worth, a leading international legal directory recognizing the foremost legal ad
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Gov. Braun Highlights Investments to Make Child Care More Affordable During Growing Kids Learning Center Visit in Porter County
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 23 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun Highlights Investments to Make Child Care More Affordable During Growing Kids Learning Center Visit in Porter County
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CHESTERTON, IN - Governor Mike Braun today toured Growing Kids Learning Center in Chesterton and highlighted his administration's work to expand access to affordable, reliable child care for Hoosier families.
"Working parents need dependable child care that fit
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Gov. Braun, Indiana State Police Tout Major Public Safety Wins Along Northwest Indiana's Interstate Corridors
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 24 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun, Indiana State Police Tout Major Public Safety Wins Along Northwest Indiana's Interstate Corridors
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LOWELL, Ind. - Governor Mike Braun joined Indiana State Police troopers, detectives and command staff in Northwest Indiana on Thursday to recognize District 13 's major public safety achievements this year, including dismantling major narcotics pipelines, taking violent fugitives
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Hosking Family Gift Establishes Lasting Legacy for Future Engineers and Innovators at Indiana State University
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, July 24 -- Indiana State University posted the following news:
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Hosking Family Gift Establishes Lasting Legacy for Future Engineers and Innovators at Indiana State University
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Indiana State University has received a transformational $750,000 gift from the Hosking family in support of engineering and technology students.
This commitment honors the legacy of the Hosking family and Rapid Reproductions while ensuring future generations of Sycamores have access to li
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins America Reports on Fox News Channel
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins America Reports on Fox News Channel
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined America Reports on Fox News Channel to discuss Middle East diplomacy, supplemental military funding, and affordability in America.
Key Excerpts on Peace in the Middle East:
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "Well, this is the only thing Iranians understand, and that is the full force of the American m
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IU McKinney Alumnus Leads New Center at Creighton University School of Law
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 23 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release:
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IU McKinney Alumnus Leads New Center at Creighton University School of Law
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Creighton University School of Law has opened a new center that is being led by Michael Kelly, J.D. '94. Kelly is the Senator Allen A. Sekt Endowed Chair in Law and director of the recently opened Samuel and Ida Kaiman Center for International Criminal Justice and Holocaust Studies at the law scho
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Kordsmeier honored for Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Sociology
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, July 24 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Kordsmeier honored for Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Sociology
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IU Southeast Professor of Sociology Dr. Greg Kordsmeier has won the Hans O. Mauksch Award for Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Sociology from the Section on Teaching and Learning Sociology of the American S
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Labrador Defends Rule Blocking Illegal Immigrants from Obtaining CDLs
BOISE, Idaho, July 24 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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Labrador Defends Rule Blocking Illegal Immigrants from Obtaining CDLs
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BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador joined a coalition of states led by Florida in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, backing a federal rule that cracks down on states issuing commercial driver's licenses to illegal immigrants in violation of federal law. The brief was fi
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Marian University Joins NSF-Funded Initiative to Advance Musculoskeletal Health Research and Workforce Development
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 23 -- Marian University posted the following news:
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Marian University Joins NSF-Funded Initiative to Advance Musculoskeletal Health Research and Workforce Development
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Marian University is helping shape the future of musculoskeletal health research and workforce development as a partner in an Indiana-led initiative selected as one of 12 National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines nationwide.
The In
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National Association of Charitable Gift Planners 2027 National Board Members Elected
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 24 -- The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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National Association of Charitable Gift Planners 2027 National Board Members Elected
The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) is pleased to announce the 2027 class of Board of Directors. Six members were elected to the board to serve three-year terms beginning January 2027. The members were elected at the Assembly of Delegates durin
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NIH Announces Winners of S-Index Challenge to Advance Data Sharing Across Biomedical Research
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 25 -- The National Eye Institute issued the following news:
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NIH announces winners of S-index Challenge to advance data sharing across biomedical research
Prize competition winners reveal approaches to a metric to measure, reward sharing of high-quality data
Bioinformatics Basic Research Clinical Research Translational Research NEI
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In the 21st century, biomedical science is increasingly based on "big data". The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is aiming t
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Report From Aon: Global Catastrophe Recap
WASHINGTON, July 25 (TNSLrpt) -- Global Catastrophe Recap: First Half (H1) of 2026 - A report from Aon - July 2026 (33 pages)
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ... 3
H1 2026 Natural Disaster Events and Loss Trends ... 5
Economic Losses in H1 Track Below Average ... 6
Insurers See Significant Reduction in Losses Compared to H1 2025 ... 8
What We Learned ... 11
U.S. SCS Losses Trend Lower Despite Record Tornado Year for Illinois and Indiana ... 12
Watching a Po
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Report From Common Sense Media: TEENS IN THE AI ERA
WASHINGTON, July 25 (TNSLrpt) -- TEENS IN THE AI ERA: Pornography and Sexual Content - A report from Common Sense Media - July 2026 (57 pages)
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction
4 Current Report
6 Key Findings
19 Main Report
41 Conclusion
46 Methodology
53 References
55 Credits
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Introduction
In 2023, Common Sense Media published a comprehensive look at how teens in the United States encounter and are affected by online pornography. That report found that
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Sen. Banks, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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Sen. Banks, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Clinical Trials
Yesterday, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the Harley Jacobsen Clinical Trial Participant Income Exemption Act to exclude clinical trial participants' compensation from their taxable income.
Taxing the stipends and compensation that patients receive when they particip
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Sen. Rick Scott Sends Letter to Boost Florida Stevia Farmers, Block Chinese Market Saturation
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Sends Letter to Boost Florida Stevia Farmers, Block Chinese Market Saturation
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Ambassador Julie Callahan, the chief agricultural negotiator for the office of the U.S. Trade Representative, highlighting the emergence of Florida's stevia market and how cheap Chinese stevia - produced by slave labor and of questionable qua
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Senate HELP Committee Advances Sen. Banks' SAFE Drugs Act
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Senate HELP Committee Advances Sen. Banks' SAFE Drugs Act
Yesterday, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to advance the SAFE Drugs Act of 2026, introduced by Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.). The bipartisan legislation would strengthen patient safety and increase transparency in the pharmacy compounding industry. The SAFE Dru
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Sens. Banks and Schiff Introduce Bill to Help American AI Companies Combat Chinese Espionage
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Sens. Banks and Schiff Introduce Bill to Help American AI Companies Combat Chinese Espionage
Today, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the bipartisan Collaboration on Adversarial Threats and Security Risks Act, legislation to help American artificial intelligence companies work together to defend against espionage by Communist China and other serious natio
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Sens. Banks, Blackburn Lead Colleagues Urging Review of CCP-Linked Educational Partnerships
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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Sens. Banks, Blackburn Lead Colleagues Urging Review of CCP-Linked Educational Partnerships
Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the State Department to review partnerships between American educational institutions and entities affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (C
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SPJ commends DOJ decision to withdraw subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists, renews call for federal shield law
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 23 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ commends DOJ decision to withdraw subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists, renews call for federal shield law
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The Society of Professional Journalists commends the U.S. Department of Justice's decision to withdraw subpoenas seeking phone records and grand jury testimony from New York Times journ
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Student Press Law Center: Protecting the right to publish without interference or retaliation
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news:
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Protecting the right to publish without interference or retaliation
We supported the Indiana Daily Student's staff and advising team before, during and after the university exerted control over the students' reporting.
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When Indiana University administrators began interfering with the Indiana Daily Student's editorial independence, Student Media Director Jim Rodenbush and th
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Three Men Charged in $1.5 Million Deed Fraud and Money Laundering Schemes
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Three Men Charged in $1.5 Million Deed Fraud and Money Laundering Schemes
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BOSTON - Three individuals, including one from Massachusetts, have been charged for their alleged involvement in multi-state schemes to defraud property owners by impersonating them and selling their land, and launder the proceeds of the deed fraud scheme. One defendant allegedl
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U.S. Department of Education Approves South Dakota's Returning Education to the States Waiver
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Approves South Dakota's Returning Education to the States Waiver
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) delivered another win for state-driven innovation by granting South Dakota's Returning Education to the States (RES) Waiver and approving its Ed-Flex application. These actions grant the Mount Rushmore State new freedoms to better align federal e
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USDA Invests $3 Million for Wetland Mitigation Banking Projects to Support Producers and Protect Wetland Ecosystems
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news:
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USDA Invests $3 Million for Wetland Mitigation Banking Projects to Support Producers and Protect Wetland Ecosystems
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(Washington, D.C., July 24, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $3 million to support the development of wetland mitigation banks for agricultural producers. Through the USDA's Wetland Mitigation Banking Program (WMBP), w
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Warren, Banks File Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Directing the FTC to Investigate Corporate Roll-Ups of Firetruck Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Banks File Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Directing the FTC to Investigate Corporate Roll-Ups of Firetruck Manufacturers
Today, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.), along with Representatives Becca Balint (D-Vt.) and Ben Cline (R-Va.), filed a bipartisan, bicameral resolution directing the FTC to investigate serial acquisitions of firetruck manufacturer
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What Indiana's Fastest-Growing Counties Have in Common
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, July 23 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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What Indiana's Fastest-Growing Counties Have in Common
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One of the simplest measures of whether a community is succeeding is whether people choose to live there. Population growth reflects thousands of individual decisions about where families want to build their lives and where businesses see opportunity. Although no single statistic tells the entire
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Young, Colleagues Urge Sanctions on China's Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Fleet
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Colleagues Urge Sanctions on China's Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Fleet
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and a group of Senate colleagues sent a bipartisan letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging the administration to crack down on China's illegal fishing practices, which undermine international law, threaten global fish stocks, and harm American fi
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