WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * 10,000 Ounces Donated: Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Marks Milestone First Year for Local Milk Depot * August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about infant nutrition and supporting healthy outcomes for mothers and babies. It's also a perfect time to celebrate a major milestone in maternal and infant care in central Indi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 10 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Beyond the Prison Gates: Marian Simulation Reveals the Challenges of Re-Entry * For women leaving prison, freedom can bring a new set of challenges. Finding a job and a place to live. Meeting probation requirements. Caring for children. Continuing education. Each can become an obstacle, and sometimes meeting one obligation can mean failing to meet another. Marian University is working to help people better  more

BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 10 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * But is it natural? How our affinity for 'naturalness' can save or sink new climate solutions * From nuclear energy to lab-grown meat, the list of effective but unpopular climate solutions is long. A new CU Boulder study sheds light on why people reject or accept some proposed sustainability technologies: If it doesn't seem natural, they won't go for it. "We found that naturalness predi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Urges Hoosiers to Prepare for Potential Severe Weather This Week * INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun today encouraged Hoosiers to take simple steps to prepare their families and protect their property as parts of Indiana could see severe weather this week. "Indiana has seen an active severe weather season, and this week's forecast is a good reminder that preparation matters,"   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-748) on the Transparency in Billing Act (H.R. 8684). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on July 13, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The hospital industry is the largest contributor to national health expenditures, accounting for nearly one of every three dollars spent on health care in the United States./1/ In addition, perverse economic incentives in health care have   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Indiana Literacy Rates Increase for Fifth Consecutive Year Nearly 89% of Hoosier students are reading by the end of third grade, outpacing pre-pandemic performance - For the fifth consecutive year, Hoosier students continue to achieve gains on the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment. Following a historic jump last year, scores once again increased in 202  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 [Category: International] -- The Japanese American Citizens League posted the following news release: * * * JACL Action Alert: San Bruno and Chicago NARA Closures * BACKGROUND: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has announced plans to close its San Bruno, California, and Chicago, Illinois, facilities within three years, with transfers potentially beginning as early as August 2026. San Bruno holdings comprise 100,000 cubic feet of records, including Asia  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * National 811 Day: CenterPoint Energy Reminds Nearly 350,000 Ohio Natural Gas Customers to Always Contact 811 Before Any Digging Projects * The free 811 national service is an essential safety step to help keep customers, workers, businesses safe and prevent damage to underground natural gas and electric lines DAYTON, Ohio - Aug. 11, 2026 - Today, on National 811 Day, CenterPoint Ener  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 11 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * ND Expert on democracy: Can better civics education restore voter dissatisfaction over political corruption? * This summer, America celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, widely recognized as the formal founding of our nation and one of the early stages of establishing a democratic government. Over the past two decades, in particular, democracies all ove  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro and PASSHE Chancellor Fiorentino Announce Expedited Support and Up to $900 in Waived Fees for Pennsylvania Students Unenrolled by Howard University First-year college students from Pennsylvania who were unenrolled at Howard University for Fall 2026 will have access to expedited admissions support to Pennsylvania's state universities. Lincoln Unive  more

GRINNELL, Iowa, Aug. 10 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Questions with Mikaela Yoder * Whether she's organizing the launch of a new campus testing center, tackling a knitting project, or browsing the Grinnell Farmers Market for ingredients for dinner, Mikaela Yoder enjoys bringing creativity and organization to whatever she's doing. After arriving in Grinnell earlier this summer, the new Disability Resources Operations Coordinator in Accessibility and Disability Resource  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- IOWA LEADS THE NATION IN PROPERTY TAX RELIEF: RANKING STATE REFORMS OF THE PAST DECADE - A report from Common Sense Institute - August 2026 (16 pages) - Authored by Andrew Woodward, Ben Murrey & Thomas Young * * * Table of Contents About the Authors ... 1 About Common Sense Institute ... 2 Teams & Fellows Statement ... 2 Introduction ... 4 Key Findings ... 5 Top 10 Property Tax Relief Bills by State, 2016-2026 ... 6 Top 10 Bills by Six-Year Fiscal Impact  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- How Policymakers Should (and Shouldn't) Address Chatbot Safety for Children - A report from Information Technology and Innovation Foundation - August 2026 (19 pages) * * * Contents Key Takeaways ... 1 Introduction ... 3 Chatbot Policy "Do's" ... 4 Do Utilize a Child Flag System ... 4 Do Encourage Meaningful Parental Controls to Mitigate Risks ... 4 Do Encourage Digital Literacy ... 5 Do Require Paid Content Disclosures ... 5 Do Create Clear and Distinct  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 11 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Researchers develop groundbreaking method for printing blood capillary networks * More than 100,000 people are awaiting an organ transplant in the United States, with a new candidate added to the list every 10 minutes. Even if the transplant is carried out successfully, recipients must take immunosuppressive medications, elevating their risk of broader infections, and adhere to a strict lifestyle fo  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 12 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Firearm Restrictions South Dakota Attorney Marty Jackley commends a Texas U.S. Federal Court decision that ruled the National Firearms Act (NFA)'s registrational regulations of short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, silencers and other firearms are no longer valid. South   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Researchers Find New Clue To Why People With Down Syndrome Face Greater Infection Risks Getting sick can look very different for people with Down syndrome (DS); illnesses that are mild for most people may lead to serious complications, including pneumonia, hospitalization, or intensive care. Scientists have long known that   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 10 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * UPDATE: Following Attorney General Action, Financial Institutions Disavow Discrimination Against Firearms Industry * Three financial institutions who received letters from the West Virginia Attorney General's Office regarding possible violations of the Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination (FIND) Act have pledged not to discriminate against lawful firearm commerce. R  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 11 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * USI faculty recognized with annual awards * The University of Southern Indiana has recognized the following faculty members as 2026 award recipients: Distinguished Professor Award Dr. Guoyuan Huang, Professor of Kinesiology and Sport, is the 2026 Distinguished Professor Award recipient. Huang, who joined USI in 2002, has been a dedicated and highly respected faculty member in the De  more

VINCENNES, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: * * * VU CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF MILITARY EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORTING SERVICE MEMBERS WORLDWIDE Vincennes University proudly celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Military Education Program (MEP), which has provided flexible education to service members and their families around the globe for four decades. Launched in 1986, the program responds to the unique needs of military learners, supporting over 225,000 stu  more

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State video producer earns Regional Emmy and state journalism award * Kris Sproles, Wright State video content producer, won a Regional Emmy and a state journalism award. Kris Sproles, video content producer in Wright State University's Office of University Communications and Marketing, earned two professional awards for his outstanding storytelling and visual journalism: a Regional Emmy and a state journ  more