Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana
$10,000 Grant to Expand University of Evansville Dance Program in Evansville Promise Neighborhood
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- The University of Evansville issued the following news:
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$10,000 Grant to Expand UE Dance Program in Evansville Promise Neighborhood
The University of Evansville (UE) Dance Company is one of the local organizations receiving funding through Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry's Forward Together GO Grants, with $10,000 awarded to support the expansion of its award-winning dance program throughout the Evansville Promise Neighborhood.
The grant will help the UE
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2 Purdue AI research projects selected among the first Genesis Mission awards
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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2 Purdue AI research projects selected among the first Genesis Mission awards
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University leads two projects at the forefront of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) efforts to accelerate the process of scientific discovery by utilizing artificial intelligence.
Purdue is the only university in Indiana to lead a project under the Genesis Mission awards, the DOE's lar
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20 Conservation Groups Urge Fish & Wildlife Service to Maintain Drain Tile Setback Protections for Prairie Pothole Wetlands
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Brian Nesvik, Director
Madonna Baucum, Chief of Regulations
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Policy & Regulations Branch
1849 C Street NW
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Washington, DC 20240
MS: PRB (JAO/3W)
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803
Via: eRulemaking Portal
Docket Number:
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A smarter way to track satellites beyond Earth's orbit
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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A smarter way to track satellites beyond Earth's orbit
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Most current space activities operate close to Earth in what is called near-Earth orbit. However, as more satellites and other infrastructure begin to extend beyond that region, maintaining situational awareness of those objects will be crucial.
Purdue University engineer Keith LeGrand is developing methods to track the
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Administrator Lee Zeldin Announces Local Government Advisory Committee Membership, Revitalized Group Embodies EPA's Commitment to Cooperative Federalism
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Administrator Lee Zeldin Announces Local Government Advisory Committee Membership, Revitalized Group Embodies EPA's Commitment to Cooperative Federalism
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WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the revitalization of the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC), an advisory group comprised of state and local officials who will help to advance the agency's
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Bilott Presenting on Growing Impact of PFAS at ICV and Hoosier Stewards Event
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Bilott Presenting on Growing Impact of PFAS at ICV and Hoosier Stewards Event
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Taft's Rob Bilott will be presenting, "How to Poison a Planet - The Story of 'Forever Chemicals'," on Sept. 1 at an event sponsored by the Indiana Conservation Voters & Hoosier Stewards in Indianapolis. The evening includes a screening of How to Poison a Planet, followed by a panel discussion of experts
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Breath of fresh air: Trine grad's perfume business booming
ANGOLA, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Breath of fresh air: Trine grad's perfume business booming
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What started as a hobby for Trine University graduate Ali Syed has blossomed into the sweet smell of success.
Ali, who earned his Master of Science in engineering management in 2015, is the co-founder and CEO of Yom & Layl Perfume Bar, a high-end custom fragrance business headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Launched in 2021, Yom & Layl crossed $1 mi
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Community connection and mentorship important values for Shady Rays' Chris Ratterman
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Community connection and mentorship important values for Shady Rays' Chris Ratterman
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Being connected with the local community is an important value for Chris Ratterman (MBA '13), founder and CEO of lifestyle and adventure eyewear brand Shady Rays, and few connections give him as much satisfaction as the bond he has with Indiana University Southeast.
The genesis for Shady Rays was born dur
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Division Uses Legal Gymnastics to Clear the Way for Interra Credit Union
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 12 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Ohio Bankers League posted the following news:
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Division Uses Legal Gymnastics to Clear the Way for Interra Credit Union
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The Ohio Bankers League is deeply disappointed by the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions' August 12th decision not to object to The Hicksville Bank's proposed sale of substantially all its assets and liabilities to Interra Credit Union. The Ohio Division of Financial Institutions had a clear choice:
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Emilee Roberts Named New Executive Director of Career Services
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Aug. 11 -- Indiana State University posted the following news:
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Emilee Roberts Named New Executive Director of Career Services
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Indiana State University has named Emilee Roberts, Ph.D., as the next Executive Director of Career Services. Roberts will join the University on August 17, 2026.
Roberts brings extensive experience in leadership, higher education, employer engagement, and professional development. She most recently served as the Director of Strategy and
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FAA Amends Airspace Over Two Indiana Cities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has amended Class D and Class E airspace over Muncie, Indiana, and revoked Class E airspace over Muncie and Alexandria, Indiana, following reviews tied to changes in navigation and instrument procedures.
The final rule takes effect at 0901 UTC on October 29, 2026. The action follows decommissioning of the Muncie very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) facility under the VOR Minimum Opera
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FAA Amends Class E Airspace Over Bedford, Indiana
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has amended Class E airspace over Bedford, Indiana, following decommissioning of the Hoosier very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) facility under the VOR Minimum Operational Network Program.
The final rule takes effect at 0901 UTC on October 29, 2026. The action updates airspace designations to support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations and align airspace with FAA o
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Family Nurse Practitioner students learn practical skills in lab class
KOKOMO, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news:
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Family Nurse Practitioner students learn practical skills in lab class
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KOKOMO, Ind. -If your school supplies include hot dogs, bananas, and chicken breast, you might be a student in Indiana University Kokomo's family nurse practitioner (FNP) program.
Dea Kent, director of the FNP program and assistant professor of nursing, teaches the kind of practical skills a health care provider will perform
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Federal Reserve Seeks Comments on Indiana Bancorp Stock Acquisition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve is seeking public comments on an application by Hoosier Heartland State Bancorp Employee Stock Ownership and Savings Plan Trust to acquire additional voting shares of Heartland State Bancorp in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
The application would allow the trust to acquire voting shares of up to 25.93% of Heartland State Bancorp and indirectly acquire additional voting shares of Hoosier Heartland State Bank, both in Crawfordsville.
The application w
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Game on! Trine faculty present at Gen Con
ANGOLA, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Game on! Trine faculty present at Gen Con
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INDIANAPOLIS -It may sound like all fun and games, but two Trine University faculty members gave academic presentations during North America's largest board gaming convention.
Michael Smith, assistant professor of mathematics, and Joanna Claudy, assistant professor in the Department of Humanities and Communication, spoke during Trade Day at the recent Gen Con in Indianap
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Giffords Opposes ATF Proposed Rule on Biological Sex Designation Citing Risks to Firearm Background Checks and Transgender Rights
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 New York Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20226
ATTN: RIN 1140-AA64; Docket No. ATF-2026-0010; ATF No. 2025R-33P
INTRODUCTION
This comment is submi
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Goshen College Expands Medical and Mental Health Services for Students
GOSHEN, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- Goshen College issued the following news:
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Goshen College expands medical and mental health services for students
The Goshen College Center for Health and Wellness has announced two formal agreements with Maple City Healthcare Center and Center for Healing and Hope along with telehealth medical and counseling services. The new local partnerships and virtual health options offer an expanded network of healthcare providers that meet the insurance coverage and fi
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins The Scott Jennings Show on Salem News Channel
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins The Scott Jennings Show on Salem News Channel
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined The Scott Jennings Show on Salem News Channel to discuss the increasing influence of Socialism in the Democratic Party, conflict with Iran, the debate over birthright citizenship, and his introduction of the Citizenship Act of 2026.
Key Excerpt on Iran:
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "Every single Democra
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Identifying Minors Online Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47884) on July 28, 2026, entitled "Identifying Minors Online" by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist:
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SUMMARY
Concerns about potential harms to minors on the internet, particularly on social media platforms, have grown in recent years. Dating to the 1990s, policymakers have enacted legislation seeking to protect minors online, some of which create requir
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Indiana Department of Health, IU School of Medicine to improve rural ER obstetric, pediatric care
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news:
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Indiana Department of Health, IU School of Medicine to improve rural ER obstetric, pediatric care
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INDIANAPOLIS -The Indiana Department of Health and Indiana University School of Medicine are working to improve the care of mothers and children in rural emergency rooms by launching a first-of-its kind readiness program.
The new initiative, one of 12 underway to improve rural life a
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Indiana Justice Project, Legal Services Urge CMS to Withdraw Medicaid Work Requirement Rule Over Medical Frailty Definition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
Re: File Code CMS-2454-IFC - Interim Final Rule with Comment Period, "Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals" (91 FR 33348) [42
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Indiana University Law School Welcomes New Director of Academic and Bar Success
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 11 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release:
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IU McKinney Welcomes New Director of Academic and Bar Success
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Bethany Lesniewski is the new director of Academic and Bar Success at IU McKinney Law. Lesniewski also will serve as a lecturer in law and has previously served as an adjunct professor at the law school.
Lesniewski has dedicated her career to helping law students build the skills, confidence, and strategies t
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IU President Pamela Whitten Highlights IU Southeast's Role in Southern Indiana Workforce Development
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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IU President Pamela Whitten Highlights IU Southeast's Role in Southern Indiana Workforce Development
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Indiana University President Pamela Whitten highlighted IU Southeast's role in connecting students, employers and community partners across southern Indiana while outlining IU's "IU
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Lawdragon Recognizes 9 Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Lawdragon Recognizes 9 Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys
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Nine Barnes & Thornburg attorneys have been named to Lawdragon's 2026 global rankings in the areas of tax, intellectual property, bankruptcy and restructuring, and cybersecurity.
The recognized attorneys are:
#Leading Global IP Lawyers
Todd Vare - IP, Litigation, Patent, Trademark
#Leading Global Tax La
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Lemons Named 2026 Distinguished Alumnus
MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news:
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Lemons Named 2026 Distinguished Alumnus
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Dr. Steve Lemons, the recipient of Pfeiffer University's 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award, has been keeping in touch with fellow members from Pfeiffer's Class of 1968 over quarterly Zoom calls since the COVID-19 pandemic.
"I don't think I've missed a single Zoom call since that time," Lemons said recently. "I've realized not only what great things Pfeiffer ha
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Max Dunseth named an Honoree of the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Max Dunseth named an Honoree of the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation
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Max Dunseth was born and raised in Bryan, Ohio near the dairy farms that provided a foundation for his career working with Registered Holsteins. Although he grew up in Ohio, Max spent much of his career with the Holstein Association - USA, adding value to Michigan's d
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National Guard Association: Indiana National Guard Unit Approved for Presidential Unit Citation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The National Guard Association of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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Indiana National Guard Unit Approved for Presidential Unit Citation
Indiana Rangers to receive award for Vietnam service during NGAUS conference in Indianapolis
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The voice of nearly 45,000 current and former National Guard officers today applauded the approval of the Indiana National Guard's Company D (Ranger), 151st Infantry for a Presidential Unit Citation for its service in the Vie
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NEW REPORTING: Jon Husted Continues To Remain At Center Of Largest Bribery Scandal In Ohio History
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW REPORTING: Jon Husted Continues To Remain At Center Of Largest Bribery Scandal In Ohio History
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Columbus Dispatch: As energy prices soar, Ohio utility scandal gets new life on campaign trail
COLUMBUS, OHIO -New reporting from the Columbus Dispatch reveals that Jon Husted continues to remain at the center of the FirstEnergy bribery scheme, the largest public corruption scandal in Ohio history.
Previo
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NLN Honors the 2026 Centers of Excellence (COE) in Nursing Education
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release:
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NLN Honors the 2026 Centers of Excellence (COE) in Nursing Education
Award Ceremony Set for Honors Convocation at the NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC
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The National League of Nursing proudly announces the selection of 20 nursing schools and programs as 2026 NLN Centers of Excellence(TM) located throughout the United States and representing the spectrum of higher education in nursing, from
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Co-Leads 25-State Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Take Up Iowa Immigration Enforcement Case
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond co-leads 25-state coalition urging Supreme Court to take up Iowa immigration enforcement case
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is co-leading a coalition in supporting Iowa's law criminalizing illegal entry into the state. Drummond and 24 attorneys general filed an amicus brief today in Bird v. Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear
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Purdue Brand Studio's Kelly Hiller, Katie Ellis recognized in Ragan's Top Women in Marketing Awards
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue Brand Studio's Kelly Hiller, Katie Ellis recognized in Ragan's Top Women in Marketing Awards
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Kelly Hiller, Purdue University's chief marketing officer, and Katie Ellis, executive director of marketing strategy and growth, have received national recognition in Ragan's Top Women in Marketing Awards Class of 2026. The awards honor marketing leaders across industries for
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Researchers in various studies looking for participants
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Researchers in various studies looking for participants
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Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants.
#Study to understand associations between rural food environments and microbial cysteine metabolism as risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer
Researchers in the Department of Nutrition Science are conducting a study to learn more about bacteria and item
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Sen. Banks Calls on Secretary Hegseth to Blacklist Chinese Engine Maker With Ties to PLA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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Sen. Banks Calls on Secretary Hegseth to Blacklist Chinese Engine Maker with Ties to PLA
Weichai engines are used in rocket systems supplied to the Chinese military
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Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urging the Department of War to add Weichai Holding Group Co. Ltd. to its Chinese Military Companies list.
Weichai is wholly-owned by a Ch
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Shapiro-Davis Administration Invests $9.7 Million in Agricultural Innovation Grants to Spur Growth and Keep Pennsylvania Agriculture Leading the Nation
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug,. 12, 2026:
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Shapiro-Davis Administration Invests $9.7 Million in Agricultural Innovation Grants to Spur Growth and Keep Pennsylvania Agriculture Leading the Nation
97 projects will feed statewide and regional progress, leverage $4.8 million in matching investments from farms and ag businesses, and ensure a vibrant future for Pennsylvania's powerhouse agriculture industry.
Th
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SPARTZ ANNOUNCES LONG-OVERDUE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION FOR INDIANA RANGERS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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SPARTZ ANNOUNCES LONG-OVERDUE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION FOR INDIANA RANGERS
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Noblesville, IN - U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz (IN-05) announced that Company D (Ranger), 151st Infantry Regiment of the Indiana Army National Guard - the legendary "Indiana Rangers"- will receive the Presidential Unit Citation for their extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War.
The recognition comes more t
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Students Earn Regional Student Production Awards at 2025 Central Great Lakes Student Production Competition
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Kent State University posted the following news:
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Students Earn Regional Student Production Awards at 2025 Central Great Lakes Student Production Competition
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Students and recent graduates from Kent State University's School of Media and Journalism captured two regional Student Production Awards at the 2025 Central Great Lakes Student Production Awards, presented by the Central Great Lakes chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).
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Tickets for Emens Auditorium's 2026-27 Season Go on Sale Aug. 14
MUNCIE, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- Ball State University issued the following news release:
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Tickets for Emens Auditorium's 2026-27 Season Go on Sale Aug. 14
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Tickets for Ball State University's 2026-27 Emens Auditorium season will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, offering audiences a lineup of Broadway productions, concerts, comedy, family entertainment, and other live performances at Emens Auditorium and Pruis Hall.
Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster, at the Emens Box Off
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USI Athletics announces historic $1 million jersey partnership with TCG
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release:
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USI Athletics announces historic $1 million jersey partnership with TCG
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The University of Southern Indiana Athletics Department has announced a landmark six year, $1 million partnership with Mt. Vernon, Indiana-based TCG, making the company the exclusive jersey partner for all 19 NCAA Division I Screaming Eagles athletic programs. The announcement was made during a press event Wednes
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Using the Power of UOAA's Ostomy and Continent Diversion Patient Bill of Rights
BIDDEFORD, Maine, Aug. 13 -- United Ostomy Associations of America, an organization that supports, empowers and advocates for people who have had or who will have ostomy or continent diversion surgery, issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by Advocacy Committee Co-Chair Joanna Burgess-Stocks:
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Using the Power of UOAA's Ostomy and Continent Diversion Patient Bill of Rights
A WOC Nurse Team's Journey to Expand and Improve Ostomy Care
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When organizational changes threatened a
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Walking El Camino to equip the next generation of Hispanic church leaders
ELKHART, Indiana, Aug. 12 [Category: Religion] -- Mennonite Church USA issued the following news:
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Walking El Camino to equip the next generation of Hispanic church leaders
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Marco Guete is willing to go the distance to support Hispanic pastors and leaders as they answer their call to ministry. And he's ready to prove it - again.
On Sept. 6, Guete, director of Mennonite Church USA's Hispanic Ministries, and his wife, Sandra, will begin an 18-day, 143-mile (230 kilometers) pilgrimage al
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