Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana
AEP Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Raises Full-Year Guidance
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Raises Full-Year Guidance
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* Raises full-year 2026 operating earnings guidance to $6.25 to $6.55 per share
* Supports affordability with up to $16 billion in expected cost offsets from load growth and $1.4 billion in expected customer savings from federal loan guarantees and grants
* Expands new load additions to 69 gigawatts
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Ascension St. Vincent's Dr. Vijay Rao Begins Term as American Heart Association President
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension St. Vincent's Dr. Vijay Rao Begins Term as American Heart Association President
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Ascension St. Vincent is proud to congratulate Vijay U. Rao, MD, PhD, who began his term as president-elect of the American Heart Association Indiana Board of Directors this month.
Dr. Rao joined Ascension in January as a board-certified general cardiologist and se
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CITING CORE NATIONAL SECURITY AND ECONOMIC REASONS, SCHUMER DEMANDS APPLE REJECT CHINESE MILITARY-LINKED CHIPS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CITING CORE NATIONAL SECURITY AND ECONOMIC REASONS, SCHUMER DEMANDS APPLE REJECT CHINESE MILITARY-LINKED CHIPS
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Schumer Leads Bipartisan Push To Apple CEO Tim Cook Urging Company Not To Use Chinese Memory Chips, Which Would Undermine American Workers And The Nation's Growing Domestic Memory Chip Industry - Including In Central NY
Schumer Warns Apple Purchasing Chine
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Congressman Carson Releases ICE Response on Conditions at Miami Correctional
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Carson Releases ICE Response on Conditions at Miami Correctional
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Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) released a response from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following his inquiry into the conditions at the Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, Indiana. Congressman Carson's inquiry and ICE's response can be found below:
Letter to Secretary Markwayne Mullin
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Despite Jury Verdicts for Life, People in Alabama Still Face Execution
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 30 -- The Equal Justice Initiative issued the following news:
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Despite Jury Verdicts for Life, People in Alabama Still Face Execution
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Alabama lawmakers recognized nearly a decade ago that Alabama's unique practice of allowing an elected trial judge to reject a jury verdict of life and impose the death penalty was wrong.
The state legislature abolished judicial override in 2017. When Governor Kay Ivey signed the bill into law, the "m
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Exelon Reports 2nd Quarter 2026 Results
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 -- Exelon, an electric holding company, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Exelon Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Earnings Release Highlights
* GAAP net income of $0.39 per share and Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings of $0.43 per share for the second quarter of 2026, in line with expectations
* Affirming full year 2026 Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings guidance range of $2.81-$2.91 per share and operating EPS compounded annual
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Governor Braun Announces State Medicaid Program Will Now Cover GLP-1 Treatments for Eligible Beneficiaries
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 30 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Governor Braun Announces State Medicaid Program Will Now Cover GLP-1 Treatments for Eligible Beneficiaries
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Indiana Will Participate in CMMI BALANCE Demonstration to Expand Access to Essential Obesity Medication
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today directed the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) to participate in the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Inno
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Governor Braun Empowers Parents, Supports Teachers as Hoosier Students Head Back to School
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 29 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Governor Braun Empowers Parents, Supports Teachers as Hoosier Students Head Back to School
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INDIANAPOLIS -As Hoosier students return to school, Governor Mike Braun is strengthening classrooms, supporting teachers, empowering parents, and preparing every student for success after graduation.
"As Hoosier students head back to schools, the big changes we've made to Indiana's education syste
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History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 31 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Arkansas is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia an
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Indiana State University Raises More Than $17M in Fiscal Year 2026
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, July 30 -- Indiana State University posted the following news:
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Indiana State University Raises More Than $17M in Fiscal Year 2026
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Indiana State University's Division of University Advancement announced a total fundraising amount of $17,200,296 for fiscal year 2026. These gifts directly support student scholarships, academic programs, experiential learning opportunities, athletics, and long-term strength of the University through its endowment.
Fiscal year 2026
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Institute for Ethics and the Common Good awards faith and AI rapid response grants
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 29 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Institute for Ethics and the Common Good awards faith and AI rapid response grants
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The University of Notre Dame's Institute for Ethics and the Common Good has awarded more than $800,000 in rapid response grants to 12 organizations across the country to foster exploration of the ethical and spiritual implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and pilot formation programs in a variety of contexts.
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IU Southeast earns gold status as NAIA Champions of Character winner
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, July 30 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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IU Southeast earns gold status as NAIA Champions of Character winner
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NEW ALBANY, Ind. - IU Southeast has been named an NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Award gold status winner for the 2025-26 academic year.
IU Southeast was one
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Keeping our Saints Safe: A Flagler College Safety & Security Spotlight
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, July 30 -- Flagler College posted the following news:
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Keeping our Saints Safe: A Flagler College Safety & Security Spotlight
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While classrooms, residence halls, and campus events are often the most visible parts of life at Flagler College, a dedicated team works around the clock behind the scenes to help ensure the safety and well-being of the campus community.
The Flagler College Safety & Security Department serves as a 24/7 presence across campus, providing
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Lujan, Young Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Americans Facing IRS Challenges
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- 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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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 Revenue Service (
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Lumina Foundation Issues Commentary: Hidden Student Success Strategy? Rethink Course Scheduling
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 31 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following commentary by Strategy Director for Research and Evaluation Wendy Sedlak and Grantmaking Portfolio Director Wayne Taliaferro:
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A hidden student success strategy? Rethink course scheduling.
A student's course schedule is one of the most consequential (and often overlooked) factors shaping whether they stay on track for their degree or credential.
Yet the path to earning a degree or credential remains unnecessari
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Meet IU McKinney Alumnus Eric Neuberger, Who Serves as Director of Lucas Oil Stadium
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 29 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release:
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Meet IU McKinney Alumnus Eric Neuberger, Who Serves as Director of Lucas Oil Stadium
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Eric Neuburger, J.D. '11, grew up in Indianapolis and worked his way through law school as executive director of the Indiana Governor's Council for Physical Fitness and Sports and various roles at Indiana University Bloomington. He now serves as the stadium director for Lucas Oil Stadium
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Meet IU McKinney Alumnus Wes Zirkle, Who Found a Career in Sports and Business Law
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 29 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release:
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Meet IU McKinney Alumnus Wes Zirkle, Who Found a Career in Sports and Business Law
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Wes Zirkle, J.D. '01, grew up in Warsaw, Indiana, and was inspired - indeed, encouraged - to become a lawyer by his uncle. He's now an attorney with his firm, Zirkle Advisors. Learn how he got where he is today.
What brought you to IU McKinney?
I was attracted to living and working in In
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President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Host Vets at White House to Promote New Freedom Haulers Campaign, Put More American Patriots Behind the Wheel of Big Rigs
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted the following news release:
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President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Host Vets at White House to Promote New Freedom Haulers Campaign, Put More American Patriots Behind the Wheel of Big Rigs
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Trump Admin expanded eligible pool of Vets for expedited licenses, announced seven new states will join Even Exchange Program, and touted new hiring commitment from major carrie
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Roche announces partnership with Ivy Tech to help strengthen Indiana's medical laboratory workforce
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 30 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Roche announces partnership with Ivy Tech to help strengthen Indiana's medical laboratory workforce
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 30, 2026 - Roche Diagnostics North America today announced a strategic collaboration with Ivy Tech Community College to help address critical workforce shortages in medical laboratory technology through a phased workforce development initiative.
The partnership grew from conversa
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Secretary Rollins Launches USDA Initiative to Recruit Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, and Military Spouses
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Secretary Rollins Launches USDA Initiative to Recruit Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, and Military Spouses
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(Washington, D.C., July 29, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiative to recruit veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses into mission-critical careers that protect America'
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Senator Blunt Rochester Questions Experts on How to Protect American Workers in the New AI Economy
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Senator Blunt Rochester Questions Experts on How to Protect American Workers in the New AI Economy
"I'm a person who is generally a very hopeful person, and the conversations around AI a lot today are very fear based."
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U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, today participated in a subcommitt
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Young, Coons Introduce Bill to Support Startups and Strengthen Regional Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Coons Introduce Bill to Support Startups and Strengthen Regional Innovation
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Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) introduced the Build to Scale Reauthorization Act, which would reauthorize the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) Build to Scale program through fiscal year 2030.
Build to Scale is a competitive grant program that helps strengthen regional inn
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