Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana
'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+
BURBANK, California, July 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+
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* "American Idol," the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns for a monumental 25th
* The search for a superstar begins when "American Idol" premieres next year on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Once liv
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AFGE Endorses Kentucky's Charles Booker for U.S. Senate and Zach Dembo for U.S. House in November Election
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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AFGE Endorses Kentucky's Charles Booker for U.S. Senate and Zach Dembo for U.S. House in November Election
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AFGE says Booker and Dembo will fight for working people in Congress
INDIANAPOLIS -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Charles Booker for election to the U.S. Senate and Zach Dembo for election to the
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America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary to Washington Examiner: Trump Enacted the Policies That Made Lower Grocery Prices Possible
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on July 28, 2026, by Vice Chair of Rural Policy Kip Tom to the Washington Examiner:
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Trump enacted the policies that made lower grocery prices possible
Recently, Walmart announced rollbacks on ground beef, ribs, soda, and thousands of other summer staples, part of a number of retailers following suit. President Donald Trump welcomed the news and noted that his administration had asked
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American Flood Coalition Recognizes Representative Erin Houchin as a Federal Champion
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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American Flood Coalition Recognizes Representative Erin Houchin as a Federal Champion
The American Flood Coalition (AFC) recognized Representative Erin Houchin (IN) as a Federal Champion for her leadership, public service, and commitment to finding solutions to challenges posed by flooding.
"Flooding is a serious challenge for many communities across Indiana's Ninth District, especially those along
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Appointments, honors and activities
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Appointments, honors and activities
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* Nielsen Pereira, executive director of the Purdue Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute and associate professor of gifted, creative and talented studies, has been elected as an at-large member for the board of directors of the National Association for Gifted Children, the largest gifted organization in the United States.
* Kristine Marceau, asso
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Aramark Correctional Services Reimagines Dining With Beyond the Tray, a First-Of-Its-Kind Hospitality Program
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Aramark Correctional Services Reimagines Dining with Beyond the Tray, a First-of-Its-Kind Hospitality Program
Aramark Correctional Services (ACS) announced today that it will launch Beyond the Tray with pilots in the Ohio and Indiana Departments of Correction this summer. The hospitality-driven dining pro
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At Spotlight Forum, Murray Highlights Unacceptable ICE Detention Conditions, Detention Tactics; Murray Continues Push for Accountability and Reform
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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At Spotlight Forum, Murray Highlights Unacceptable ICE Detention Conditions, Detention Tactics; Murray Continues Push for Accountability and Reform
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ICYMI: Senator Murray Calls on ICE to Stop Deportation of Seattle Small Business Owner, Return Him to Washington State
***WATCH: Senator Murray's full questioning
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropr
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ATA Applauds Bill to Combat Chameleon Carriers
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA Applauds Bill to Combat Chameleon Carriers
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Today, the American Trucking Associations expressed strong support for the Safety and Accountability in Freight Enforcement (SAFE) Act introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) to combat chameleon carriers.
Chameleon carriers are high-risk trucking companies that are shut down and reopen u
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Attorney General Alan Wilson asks Supreme Court to allow President Trump's Executive Order protecting upcoming elections to take effect
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson asks Supreme Court to allow President Trump's Executive Order protecting upcoming elections to take effect
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined 11 other attorneys general to protect the integrity of the upcoming midterm elections. They asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a District Court injunction blocking President Trump's Exe
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 28 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from usin
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 28 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general today urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal robocalls. KYC rules require ph
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
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July 29, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from making illegal ro
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 28 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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RALEIGH-Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers fro
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SALEM, Oregon, July 28 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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#Last year, Americans received more than 29.6 billion scam robocalls and texts and lost nearly $2 billion to these scams
At best, robocalls are a growing and persistent nuisance. At worst, they're the source of scams that steal millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims. Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfie
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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Press Releases
(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong and a bipartisan coalition 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from
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CNN's Scott Jennings, Fox News' Jessica Tarlov to Headline Indiana Chamber Annual Awards Dinner
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 29 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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CNN's Scott Jennings, Fox News' Jessica Tarlov to Headline Indiana Chamber Annual Awards Dinner
Two of the nation's most recognizable political commentators will bring their sharp insights and opposing perspectives to one of Indiana's premier business events this fall. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce's 37th Annual Awards Dinner on November 5 will feature a keynote presen
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College Sports Communicators: Top 4 Chosen for 2025-26 Overall Academic All-America of the Year Honors in NCAA and NAIA Divisions
GREENWOOD, Indiana, July 30 -- College Sports Communicators issued the following news:
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Top 4 chosen for 2025-26 Overall Academic All-America(R) of the Year honors in NCAA and NAIA divisions
Four standouts earn Overall Academic All-American of the Year Honors for Division I, II, III and NAIA
Jasmine Aikey, Owen Fraser, Gracyee Mosley and Nikki Hahn earn 2025-26 Overall Academic All-America(R) of the Year honors for NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA
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Stanford University women's soccer
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Goshen College: Maple and Hickory Scholars Pursue Research Across Disciplines This Summer
GOSHEN, Indiana, July 30 -- Goshen College issued the following news:
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Maple and Hickory Scholars pursue research across disciplines this summer
As part of Goshen College's Maple Scholars and Hickory Scholars program, 10 Goshen College students spent the summer investigating questions that strengthen campus programs and beyond -- from a lab protocol that will give future Goshen College students a clear path for hands-on immunology work to drought recovery in central Tanzania. Students wo
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Support SAVE Act
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Support SAVE Act
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PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 22 fellow Republican governors sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump, supporting his call for the United States Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. You can find the letter here.
"America is back-but one critical challenge remains: no nation can re
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Governor Braun Visits IU Southeast, Praises Workforce-Focused Partnerships
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, July 28 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Governor Braun Visits IU Southeast, Praises Workforce-Focused Partnerships
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New Albany, Ind. - Indiana Governor Mike Braun visited Indiana University Southeast on Monday, July 27, to recognize the university's growing partnerships with regional employers and healthcare providers
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Industrial noise may alter bluebird behavior but not cognitive ability
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Industrial noise may alter bluebird behavior but not cognitive ability
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Scientists have long wondered whether loud, human-caused noise interferes with wild animals' cognition -their ability to think and learn -by causing stress, distraction or making it harder for them to focus. The results of a novel study of Eastern bluebirds conducted by a team of researchers at
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Justice IG: Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Grants Awarded to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 26-074) entitled "Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Grants Awarded to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana":
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Objective
The objective of the audit was to evaluate how the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (Indiana CJI) designed and implemented its crime victim assistance program.
To accomplish this objective, we asses
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Keys to future human exploration, past planetary conditions hide under surface of moon, Mars
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Keys to future human exploration, past planetary conditions hide under surface of moon, Mars
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Researching other planets requires a lot of earthbound travel, taking Ali Bramson, an associate professor in Purdue University's College of Science, from snowy slopes in Iceland to a volcano in Hawaii.
The environments give Bramson a hands-on opportunity to examine geologic features
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Lujan, Young Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Americans Facing IRS Challenges
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Young Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Americans Facing IRS Challenges
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.), members of the Senate Committee on Finance, introduced the Strengthening Taxpayer Advocacy Act, legislation to empower the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) to better serve Americans navigating challenges with the Internal
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 30 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scam
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Ninety Teachers Participate in National Education Initiative at Library of Congress
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news:
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Ninety Teachers Participate in National Education Initiative at Library of Congress
Selected Teachers Represent 21 States
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Ninety educators from across the United States participated in the 2026 Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institute, part of the Teaching with Primary Sources program. The educators were chosen from a pool of nearly 200 applicants.
Each year, the Library of Congress provides the opportuni
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NMSU graduate bakes her way to award-winning success
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 28 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU graduate bakes her way to award-winning success
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Rebekah Pool, a 2017 and 2023 New Mexico State University graduate, always had confidence in her scone recipe. It has never steered her wrong, always baking into tender, buttery perfection. But even she was surprised when the trusted recipe propelled her to victory in a high-stakes pastry competition.
Pool's scones were the centerpiec
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Notre Dame launches Data, AI, and Computing Initiative to unify emerging technology research, education and academic services
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 29 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Notre Dame launches Data, AI, and Computing Initiative to unify emerging technology research, education and academic services
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As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how we interact and operate within society, the University of Notre Dame is expanding its institutional approach to data, AI and computing through a coordinated strategy focused at the intersection of research, education and societal
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Purdue rolls out guidance for international students, scholars ahead of new immigration rule
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue rolls out guidance for international students, scholars ahead of new immigration rule
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Purdue University on Wednesday (July 29) shared how it will support international students and scholars in anticipation of a new federal immigration rule that will affect the procedures Purdue's international students, scholars and their dependents must follow while pursuing their studies or working at th
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Report From America's Grasslands Coalition: US National Grasslands Survey
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- US National Grasslands Survey: Quantitative Survey and Segmentation Report 2026 - A report from America's Grasslands Coalition - June 2026 (55 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Background and Approach ... 03
Key Findings ... 08
Survey Results ... 11
1. Segmentation ... 12
2. Awareness of and Attitudes toward Grasslands ... 27
3. Support for Grasslands ... 42
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Background and Objectives
The grasslands of the United States are vast and varied
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Research, Partnerships Help Texas Tech Land Sorghum Conference
LUBBOCK, Texas, July 29 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news:
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Research, Partnerships Help Texas Tech Land Sorghum Conference
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For the first time, the Global Sorghum Conference will be held in the U.S.
Thought leaders, cutting-edge research and vibrant partnerships with key stakeholder groups are just a few of the reasons Texas Tech University's Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources and Research & Innovation will host the 2026 Global Sorghum Confere
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School of Architecture to partner with City of Benton Harbor to guide riverfront redevelopment
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 28 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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School of Architecture to partner with City of Benton Harbor to guide riverfront redevelopment
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On Monday (Aug. 3), the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture's Housing and Community Regeneration Initiative, in partnership with the City of Benton Harbor, the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission and Cornerstone Alliance, will launch a community-driven planning process to create a shared v
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Senate Finance Subcommittee Sets Aug. 4 Hearing on Building a Resilient Health Care Future With Biotechnology
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Building a Resilient Health Care Future with Biotechnology" at 10 a.m. on Aug. 4, 2026, at 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
Member Statements
* Mike Crapo (R - ID)
Witnesses
* Alan D. Palkowitz, Ph.D., President and CEO, Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI), Indianapolis, IN
* Kevin Outterson JD, LL.M., Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Law, and Executive
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Senator Banks Holds Hearing on The Impact of AI on the Workforce
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Senator Banks Holds Hearing on The Impact of AI on the Workforce
This afternoon, HELP Employment and Workplace Safety Subcommittee Chairman Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing titled "The Impact of AI on the Workforce":
"First, it is an honor and a pleasure to lead the subcommittee. I plan to examine the challenges that American workers face and ex
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Trine faculty take part in Actuarial Teaching Conference
ANGOLA, Indiana, July 29 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine faculty take part in Actuarial Teaching Conference
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -Two Trine University faculty members recently participated in the biennial Actuarial Teaching Conference (ATC), held July 19-21 in Columbus, Ohio.
Michael Smith, assistant professor of mathematics at Trine, also moderated a roundtable discussion titled "Add Ons and Off Ramps," focusing on support for students whose career goals might shift
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Trine team to work with national experts in AI Institute
ANGOLA, Indiana, July 29 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine team to work with national experts in AI Institute
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Trine University has been selected to be part of a national program to help campuses respond to the challenges and opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) presents for courses, curricula and higher education in general.
A university team will be part of the 2026-2027 Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum hosted by the American Association of Col
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Young, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Support Americans Facing IRS Challenges
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Support Americans Facing IRS Challenges
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), members of the Senate Committee on Finance, introduced the Strengthening Taxpayer Advocacy Act, legislation to empower the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) to better serve Americans navigating challenges with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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Young: China's Actions Show Why We Need to Build American Ships
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young: China's Actions Show Why We Need to Build American Ships
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Click here or above to watch Senator Young's floor speech.
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor about recent reports that indicate China is retrofitting cargo ships with deadly weapons, including long-range strike and surface-to-air missiles, drone launching systems, and radar and tracking syst
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