Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana
2026 SEMA SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN FORGIVENESS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
DIAMOND BAR, California, Aug. 4 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release:
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2026 SEMA SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN FORGIVENESS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
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\-SEMA awards $100,000 to students and recent graduates pursuing careers in the automotive industry -
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2026) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the winners of the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which helps students pur
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AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running cons
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America First Policy Institute: Michigan - Great American Comeback
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet:
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MICHIGAN: THE GREAT AMERICAN COMEBACK
The Economy: The Working Families Tax Cuts Land Where America Builds Its Cars
The Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC)--enacted as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and signed July 4, 2025--deliver what supporters call the largest federal tax relief for working families in a generation, and their provisions matter most in auto states: permanent 100% expensing for
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Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Settlement will result in total payments of approximately $469 million to state enforcers by Sandoz
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in announci
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition Demanding Transparency from OpenAI after AI Breach and Hacking
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 3 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition Demanding Transparency from OpenAI after AI Breach and Hacking
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Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 15 states demanding transparency and accountability from the AI company OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, for its complete lack of oversight and transparency in the hacking of Hugging Face, another AI company.
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Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
Griffin: 'The bottom line is simple: Republicans and Democrats across the country agree that intoxicating hemp products shouldn't be accessible to our kids'
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Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced he is leading a bipartisan
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Attorney General Hanaway Urges Congress To Help States Fight Medicaid Fraud
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 3 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hanaway Urges Congress To Help States Fight Medicaid Fraud
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, alongside 16 other attorneys general, sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce and the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance expressing their support for the swift passage of H.R. 5364 and S.417
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Lincoln \- Attorney General Hilgers today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-ru
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 43 bipartisan attorneys general reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc., a generic drug manufacturer, over drug price-fixing claims. The settlement resolves allegations that
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices
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Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the Chicago Metropolitan Area June 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Chicago Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.9 percent in the Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that o
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Blue Chip Casino Workers in Indiana Join Teamsters
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Blue Chip Casino Workers in Indiana Join Teamsters
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(MICHIGAN CITY, Ind.) - A group of 22 slot attendants and dual rates at Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa in Michigan City, Ind., have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 135. This marks the first organizing win at Boyd Gaming, one of t
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Brad Warren to Become Dean of VCU Libraries and University Librarian
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Brad Warren to become dean of VCU Libraries and university librarian
He joins VCU, effective Sept. 14, after leading Augusta University's library division.
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Brad Warren has been selected as dean of VCU Libraries and university librarian after a national search. He will join Virginia Commonwealth University after serving as the inaugural dean of libraries at Augusta University in Georgia.
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Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll
WACO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll
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Ohio State is the preseason favorite to win the 2026 national title according to the coaches in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Buckeyes will look to improve from their 12-2 record and quarterfinal playoff appearance from a year ago. Following Ohio State at No. 2 is Oregon. The Ducks ended the 2025 season ranked No. 4 with a 1
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Butler University Giving Circle Grant to Fund Interactive Well-Being Platform for Founder's College Students
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- Butler University issued the following news:
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Butler Giving Circle Grant to Fund Interactive Well-Being Platform for Founder's College Students
By: Jennifer Gunnels
During its June 10 annual shareholder meeting, the Butler Giving Circle selected Founder's College as the recipient of this year's $10,740 community partnership grant. The grant will provide funding for Founder's College to acquire and implement the Building Dreams platform, an evidence-based
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Coast Guard saves 13 lives, terminates illegal charter across Great Lakes over weekend
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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Coast Guard saves 13 lives, terminates illegal charter across Great Lakes over weekend
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CLEVELAND -Coast Guard Great Lakes District crews responded to 23 search and rescue cases, assisting 24 people and saving 13 lives throughout the Great Lakes region over the weekend.
Notable cases from the weekend include:
* Coast Guard Station Marblehead: Crewmembers medevaced a 38-ye
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CSIS Issues Commentary: Role of Regional Networks in Twenty-First-Century Industrial Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 3, 2026, by Sujai Shivakumar, director and senior fellow of Renewing American Innovation:
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The Role of Regional Networks in Twenty-First-Century Industrial Policy
A new architecture for American industrial policy is taking shape, and it is being built from the ground up. The old model treated research and development (R&D) as a national objective to be managed from Washington.
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Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time (DST)" by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and senior research librarian Lynn J. Cunningham:
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SUMMARY
Daylight saving time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first
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Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Department of Transportation's Regulation of Time Zones
Although states may exempt themselves, in whole or in part, from DST, they cannot independently change time zones or alter the length of DST (i.e., DST begins and ends on statutorily mandated dates). There are two ways in which an area can be mo
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DePauw Board of Trustees Elects New Members
GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Aug. 3 -- DePauw University posted the following news:
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DePauw Board of Trustees Elects New Members
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The DePauw Board of Trustees has chosen six new members to begin terms of service in October. Each new trustee brings a proven record of leadership and a strong commitment to the values of the university. The newly elected members include Stephanie Braming '92, Thom Jackson '82, Jim Rechtin '93, Amy Weisenbach '98, Nichole Wilson '99 and young alumni trustee Jenna
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Dr. Karl Roeper Retires From Ferrum College Faculty
FERRUM, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Ferrum College issued the following news:
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Dr. Karl Roeper Retires from Ferrum College Faculty
Associate Professor of Media and Communication Karl Roeper has retired after fifteen years of teaching and academic leadership on the Ferrum College faculty. He has served a remarkable number of programs and organizations across the campus and community by sharing his skills with audio and video engineering and broadcasting.
Karl Roeper in graduation line of facult
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Duke Energy Reports 2nd-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy reports second-quarter 2026 financial results
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has posted its second-quarter 2026 financial results in a news release available on the company's website at the following link: duke-energy.com/investors.
Harry Sideris, president and chief executive officer, and Brian Savoy, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the company's financial result
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Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: Indiana Suspends Statutory Supplier Diversity Programs
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 4, 2026, by Brad Boswell, senior government and regulatory affairs attorney, counsel F. Brooke Dunn, associate Asher Friedman Young and partners Cindy Irani and A. Scott Chinn:
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Indiana Suspends Statutory Supplier Diversity Programs
What Indiana's suspension of M/WBE preferences means for public procurement, State of Indiana contractors, and Indiana-funded organizations
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FERC Sets Environmental Review Schedule for Dearborn County Lateral Project
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced the schedule for preparing an environmental assessment for a Texas Gas Transmission LLC proposed Dearborn County Lateral Project, located in Owensboro, Kentucky, a natural gas pipeline planned across Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio to supply fuel to a Vistra Corp. Miami Fort Power Plant in Hamilton County, Ohio.
The application, filed under Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act, seeks a Certi
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Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) Historic Milestone: CenterPoint Energy Completes 500 Miles of Strategic Power Line Hardening
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release:
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Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) Historic Milestone: CenterPoint Energy Completes 500 Miles of Strategic Power Line Hardening
Miles of CenterPoint hardened power lines greater than the distance from Houston to Midland
Suite of GHRI resiliency actions includes installing stronger, storm-resilient poles and automation devices, undergrounding power lines and clearing high-risk
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Highlights from the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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Highlights from the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting
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OKLAHOMA CITY - Newly elected NGA Chair Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and outgoing NGA Chair Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt closed out the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting Saturday by highlighting the major priorities, policies and initiatives that will guide NGA's work in the coming year.
Moore Elected National Governors A
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Houchin, McBath Introduce Bipartisan READ Act to Strengthen Literacy Education Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Houchin, McBath Introduce Bipartisan READ Act to Strengthen Literacy Education Nationwide
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Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN) joined Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA) to introduce the bipartisan, bicameral READ Act, legislation to address America's literacy crisis using evidence-based reading instruction known as the Science of Reading.
Houchin introduced the legislation alongside
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House Administration Committee Issues Report on Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Administration Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-745) on the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act (H.R. 3535). The report was advanced by Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, on July 13, 2026.
The House passed the bill on July 13, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Rules and Administration Committee.
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 3535, the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act, introduced by Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), p
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House Administration Committee Issues Report on Voter ID Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Administration Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-750) on the Voter ID Act (H.R. 9368). The report was advanced by Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, on July 15, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 9368, the Voter ID Act, introduced by Representative Bryan Steil (WI-01) requires eligible voters to present a valid form of photo identification (ID) to the appropriate elections official before the voter may cast a ballot in a federal election.
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House Homeland Security Committee Issues Report on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-744) on the Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act (H.R. 3106). The report was advanced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, on July 13, 2026.
The House passed the bill on July 13, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
H.R. 3106, the "Weatherizing Infrastructu
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins the Ingraham Angle on Fox News Channel
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins the Ingraham Angle on Fox News Channel
Last night, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined the Ingraham Angle on Fox News Channel to discuss the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) influence on the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and anti-American billionaire Neville Roy Singham's funding network of pro-CCP groups.
Key Excerpts on the DSA's Pledge to the CCP:
Sen. J
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Indiana University School of Optometry Provides Vision Care for Hundreds of Special Olympics Indiana Athletes
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- Indiana University issued the following news:
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IU School of Optometry provides vision care for hundreds of Special Olympics Indiana athletes
Nearly 400 Special Olympics Indiana athletes received free vision screenings and eyewear this summer thanks to support of the Indiana University School of Optometry faculty, students, staff, alumni and community volunteers.
On June 13, a team of 39 volunteers provided vision screenings to 383 athletes during the 2026
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Lumina Foundation Issues Commentary: Why is Applying to College So Complicated? How to Simplify It
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following commentary by President and CEO Jamie Merisotis:
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Why is applying to college so complicated? How to simplify it
Not everyone has to go to college, but everyone should know if they could.
Across the country, thousands of students are finding out about their college options without having to apply. They're already in, based on how they do in high school.
Direct admission programs are clearing the way to college,
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Marian University Plymouth's Dr. Natalie Tucker Named Finalist for 2026 Influential Women Awards
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- Marian University posted the following news:
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Marian University Plymouth's Dr. Natalie Tucker Named Finalist for 2026 Influential Women Awards
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Dr. Natalie Tucker, Ph.D., Vice President and Dean of Marian University Plymouth, has been named a finalist in the 2026 Influential Women Awards, which recognize women whose leadership, professional achievements, and service are making a lasting impact across Northwest Indiana.
Presented by the Northwest Indian
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Md. A.G. Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices
The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to States and Territories by Sandoz
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settleme
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N.H. A.G. Formella: $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 5 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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$400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 43 states and territories, has reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in long-running consp
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 5 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, co-leading a coalition of 35 attorneys general, announced today that the coalition sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject
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Nobel Prizewinner in Chemistry to speak on pioneering work in developing new enzymes
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Nobel Prizewinner in Chemistry to speak on pioneering work in developing new enzymes
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The University of Notre Dame Carrier Medalist for 2026, Frances H. Arnold, will share her lecture, "Innovation by Evolution," on Monday, Sept. 14 in Jordan Hall of Science.
One of the recipients of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Arnold is the Linus Pauling Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, and
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Urges Congress to Help States Fight Medicaid Fraud
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 5 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Drummond urges Congress to help states fight Medicaid fraud
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging the U.S. House and Senate to pass two pieces of legislation that would expand the ability of states to investigate and prosecute Medicaid recipient fraud. He and 16 attorneys general sent a letter to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate
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PaveX receives NSF funding to help agencies plan road repairs sooner, more efficiently
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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PaveX receives NSF funding to help agencies plan road repairs sooner, more efficiently
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -PaveX, a Purdue University-related startup that uses advanced AI to automate road condition assessments and help public works departments maintain infrastructure, has received a $305,000 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop i
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Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee:
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Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care
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Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee:
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Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement With Sandoz Inc.
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 5 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement with Sandoz Inc.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $996,862.80 as its share in a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running cons
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Help States Fight Medicaid Fraud
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 5 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Help States Fight Medicaid Fraud
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 16 other Attorneys General in requesting Congress to support the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act.
The Attorney General Office's State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) and others throughout the nation are limited by cur
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Thompson Thrift Donation Helps Stock Career Center Clothing Closet for Sycamore Success
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- Indiana State University posted the following news:
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Thompson Thrift Donation Helps Stock Career Center Clothing Closet for Sycamore Success
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Indiana State University students preparing for career fairs, internships, leadership opportunities, and job interviews this fall will have even more professional attire to choose from thanks to the generosity of Thompson Thrift and its employees.
After touring the Indiana State University Career Center's Clothing
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UChicago Medicine Creates First-ever Presidency for Comer Children's Hospital, Names Emily Chase as Inaugural President
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The University of Chicago Medicine issued the following news release:
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UChicago Medicine creates first-ever presidency for Comer Children's Hospital, names Emily Chase as inaugural president
The University of Chicago Medicine today announced the creation of the first dedicated presidency in the history of Comer Children's Hospital, naming Emily Chase, PhD, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, as its inaugural president.
Effective Sept. 8, 2026, Chase will lead one of the natio
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University of Evansville Emily M. Young Mental Health Clinic Receives $250,000 Grant From United Way
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- The University of Evansville issued the following news:
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UE Emily M. Young Mental Health Clinic Receives $250,000 Grant from United Way
The University of Evansville (UE) Emily M. Young Mental Health Clinic has received a $250,000 grant from United Way of Southwestern Indiana through its Pathways to Potential initiative.
The award will provide support to comprehensive mental health services for lower-income individuals, families, and others facing significa
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Vermont Joins Bipartisan Coalition of Privacy Regulators to Strengthen Data Privacy Efforts
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Vermont Joins Bipartisan Coalition of Privacy Regulators to Strengthen Data Privacy Efforts
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Attorney General Charity Clark today announced that Vermont has joined the Consortium of Privacy Regulators, a bipartisan coalition of state privacy regulators and attorneys general partnering to implement and enforce consumer privacy laws across the country. The consortium was created so p
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Vice President Mike Pence to Join Colorado Christian University as Visiting Faculty Member
LAKEWOOD, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- Colorado Christian University issued the following news:
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Vice President Mike Pence to Join CCU as Visiting Faculty Member
Pence will teach courses, engage with students and faculty, and contribute to CCU's study of democracy, leadership, public policy, and faith.
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Mike Pence, the 48th Vice President of the United States, is joining the faculty at Colorado Christian University, bringing his experience of high-level government directly into the classroom.
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With SPLC's backing, Franklin College students produce nationally recognized journalism for Indiana residents
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news:
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With SPLC's backing, Franklin College students produce nationally recognized journalism for Indiana residents
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Franklin College serves just over 900 students, and despite its small size, its student reporting program, TheStatehouseFile.com, has produced nationally award-winning journalism for four years running.
Most recently, incoming junior Olivia O'Neal was recognized by th
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Yakym Kicks Off "Hoosier Heartland" District Tour to Highlight Working Families Tax Cuts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Yakym Kicks Off "Hoosier Heartland" District Tour to Highlight Working Families Tax Cuts
GRANGER, Ind. -- Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) kicked off his "Hoosier Heartland Tour," his annual August District Tour, traveling to all 11 counties of the Second District to visit manufacturers, farms, and local organizations and hear directly from constituents, including how the Working Fa
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Young Announces Support for Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young Announces Support for Protect College Sports Act
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced his support for the Protect College Sports Act, legislation that aims to end the disorder facing college athletics by establishing nationwide standards for name, image, and likeness (NIL), transfers, eligibili
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Young Chairs Hearing on American Biotechnology Leadership, Building a Resilient Health Care Future
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young Chairs Hearing on American Biotechnology Leadership, Building a Resilient Health Care Future
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**Click here or above to watch Senator Young's opening statement**
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee Subcommittee on Health Care, chaired a subcommittee hearingon the role of biotechnology in strengthening America's health care system, securi
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