Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana
Alzheimer's Policy Group Urges HHS to Modernize Reimbursement and Expand Early Intervention in National Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
RE: Request for Information on the Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease (HHS-ASPE-2026-0298)
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
On behalf of the Alzheimer's Policy Wo
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America's Credit Unions, 47 Co-Signers Issues Letter to Senate Leadership
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 21, 2026
The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Charles Schumer
Minority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025
Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer:
On
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American Academy of Pediatrics Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Children and Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AAP Headquarters 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org www.aap.org Reply to AAP Washington Office 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: kids1st@aap.org Executive Committee President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP President-Elect T
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids
Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Fac
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Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
In th
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Caterpillar Expands Workforce Initiative to Arkansas to Strengthen Pathways to Manufacturing Careers
PEORIA, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Caterpillar Expands Workforce Initiative to Arkansas to Strengthen Pathways to Manufacturing Careers
Investment will focus on making training more accessible, defining what skills are needed for future jobs and connecting individuals to careers in modern manufacturing
The Academies of Central Arkansas, University of Arkansas Pulaski Tec
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Defenders of Wildlife Members Submit Over 8,200 Comments Opposing Rollbacks on Wilderness Management Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St. NW
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov (Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0067, BLM-2026-0068, BLM-2026-0069, NPS-2026-0100, FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-2575).
Re: Comments on the Department of Interior's review of wilderness policies, including Manageme
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Environmental Defense Fund: Michigan Coal Plant Costs Balloon to $259 Million, as Trump Administration Orders Sixth Unlawful Extension Past Retirement
NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Michigan coal plant costs balloon to $259 million, as Trump administration orders sixth unlawful extension past retirement
The aging plant, which should have retired in May 2025, has been forced open for more than 400 days
* The Trump administration issued a sixth unlawful "emergency order" extending the J.H. Campbell coal plant past its retirement for another 90 days, even though lo
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Experts Urge Withdrawal of CMS Interim Final Rule on Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements Due to Anticipated Harm and Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Health and Human Services Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: SBA Finalizes Rule Removing Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned 8(a) Firms
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by senior counsel John G. Horan, partners Dana B. Pashkoff and Jessica C. Abrahams and associates Michelle Y. Francois and Asher Friedman Young:
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SBA Finalizes Rule Removing Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned 8(a) Firms
Final rule takes effect for new and pending applications beginning September 10, 2026
At a Glance
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Faegre Drinker: Sari Long Discusses Indiana's FAIRNESS Act in The Indiana Lawyer
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Sari Long Discusses Indiana's FAIRNESS Act in The Indiana Lawyer
In an article for The Indiana Lawyer, labor and employment partner Sari Long offered insight into Indiana's FAIRNESS Act, which established new requirements for Indiana employers and government entities relating to federal immigration law enforcement.
Long explained that the act does not impose any new burdens on emp
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins All Indiana Politics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins All Indiana Politics
Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined All Indiana Politics to discuss AI oversight, Food-is-Medicine initiatives, the ongoing conflict in Iran, and the Protect College Sports Act.
Key Excerpts on AI:
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "We need to better understand the security threats that are occurring in some of these labs, and that's the re
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins The Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins The Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel
Last night, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined The Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel to discuss the conflict in Iran, updates on the U.S. Military, supplemental defense funding, the ongoing investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci, and the federal response to recent severe weather in Indiana.
Key Excerpts on Iran:
Sen. Jim
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Indiana Delegation Sends Letter to President Trump Supporting Disaster Declaration to Address June Storms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Indiana Delegation Sends Letter to President Trump Supporting Disaster Declaration to Address June Storms
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Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan joined the Indiana delegation in Congress in sending a letter to President Trump in support of Governor Braun's request for a major disaster declaration following severe storms that impacted Indiana during the period of June 6-26, 2026.
The text of t
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Indiana Family Health Council Urges Withdrawal of OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Financial Assistance Due to Increased Burdens and Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503
RE: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034)
Dear Director Vought:
Indiana Family Health Council (IFHC) welcomes the opportu
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Indiana State Senator Praises CMS Medicaid Community Engagement Rule and Urges Strict Medical Frailty Standards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
State of Indiana Senate
Senator Chris Garten Indiana State Senate 200 West Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204-2785 s45@iga.in.gov
Committees: Appropriations, RM Tax and Fiscal Policy Rules and Legislative Procedure, RM State Budget Committee July 28, 2026 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of
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Lake County Urges OMB to Limit Termination Authority and Clarify Federal Grant Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
LAKE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER CROWN POINT, INDIANA LAKE COUNTY COUNCIL LAKE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 2293 NORTH MAIN STREET CROWN POINT, INDIANA 46307 219-755-3280 FAX' 219-755-3283 DAVID HAMM 1ST DISTRICT July 2, 2026 Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget _ 2ND DISTRICT. 725 17th Street, NW RONALD G.
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Manchester University Names Elizabeth Marsch Executive Director of Online Education
NORTH MANCHESTER, Indiana, Aug. 18 -- Manchester University issued the following news:
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Manchester University names Elizabeth Marsch executive director of online education
Manchester University welcomed Elizabeth Marsch as its executive director of online education on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Marsch comes to Manchester from The Ohio State University, where she worked for nearly 25 years. She most recently held the position of director of distance education for their College of Arts and Science
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.1M Sale of Dutch Bros Property in Valparaiso, Indiana
ENCINO, California, Aug. 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.1M Sale of Dutch Bros Property in Valparaiso, Indiana
VALPARAISO, Ind. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a brand-new, net-leased Dutch Bros property in Valparaiso, Indiana. The property sold for $3,125,0
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More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release:
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More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines
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"Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spa
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More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 17 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release:
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More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines
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Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing
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Mrvan Statement on FEMA Emergency Declaration Approval
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Mrvan Statement on FEMA Emergency Declaration Approval
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Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below following the approval by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of Indiana's emergency declaration request.
"On behalf of the residents of Indiana's First Congressional District, I thank the Administration for its prompt approval of Indiana's request for a federa
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MSU names Dan Bartholomae as next director of athletics
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU names Dan Bartholomae as next director of athletics
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Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., with the support of the Board of Trustees has selected Dan Bartholomae as the university's next vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics.
Bartholomae currently serves as the vice president and director of athletics at Western Michigan University, where he has le
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NAMI Indiana Urges Revision of Medicaid Rules to Protect Mental Health Coverage for Hoosiers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of NAMI Indiana, the Indiana chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, thank
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NASTAD Urges CMS to Rescind Medicaid Community Engagement Rule That Threatens Continuous Care for People With HIV and Viral Hepatitis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Officers
Chair Maria Jackson, Colorado
Vice-Chair Thaddeus Pham, Hawaii
Secretary Stella Martin , New Mexico
Treasurer Tom Dunn, Michigan Chair-Elect Samuel Burgess, Louisiana
Immediate Past-Chair Sarah Braunstein, New York Ci
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OMB Proposed Rule Faces Opposition for Threatening Federal Children's Health Research Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 11, 2026
Submitted online at regulations.gov to docket OMB-2026-0034-0001
RE: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
I strongly oppose the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed rule on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. OMB should immediately withdraw the proposal.
I am a former member o
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Pa. Gov. Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $54 Million in 50 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Connect Communities, and Grow Local Economies Across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $54 Million in 50 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Connect Communities, and Grow Local Economies Across Pennsylvania
Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has delivered $197 million to local communities through the Multimodal Transportation Fund.
Applications for the next funding round will be accepted starting September 14
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive
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Sen. Banks Releases Statement Following Call With President Trump to Secure Much-Needed Disaster Relief for Hoosiers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following statement:
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Senator Banks Releases Statement Following Call With President Trump To Secure Much-Needed Disaster Relief For Hoosiers
FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released a statement following a phone call with President Trump regarding requests for federal disaster assistance after severe storms caused historic flooding, tornadoes, and widespread damage across Indiana.
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.)
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Setting the Standard for Bold: Butler Unveils Evolved Brand Reflecting Growing National Profile
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 18 -- Butler University issued the following news on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Setting the Standard for Bold: Butler Unveils Evolved Brand Reflecting Growing National Profile
Butler University today unveiled an evolved institutional brand reflecting its rise as a national University known for innovation and grounded in its historic commitment to equity and academic excellence.
The brand is anchored in Butler's commitment to "Setting the Standard for Bold." It draws ins
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She Thought PA School Would Give Her Purpose. God Had Something Better.
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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She Thought PA School Would Give Her Purpose. God Had Something Better.
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by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations
Three years of rejection letters had convinced Briana Zalewski that something was missing in her life.
She had earned a bachelor's degree in pre-medical studies from Oakland University, worked in health care, bought a home near Detroit and diligently applied to physician assist
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Smith Visits Naeger Forest Products in Ste. Genevieve County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Smith Visits Naeger Forest Products in Ste. Genevieve County
STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY, Mo. - Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Naeger Forest Products in Ste. Genevieve County recently, touring the sawmill with owner Mike Naeger to discuss the challenges facing Missouri's timber industry.
Congressman Smith said, "Mike has spent more than four decades building this sawmill into one that produces so
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Spartz Urges President Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Spartz Urges President Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana
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Muncie, IN - Today, Rep. Victoria Spartz (IN-05) sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana following devastating flooding across her district.
"I am grateful to President Trump for acting quickly on Indiana's emergency declaration after we spoke last week. After seei
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Storm Recovery Resources for Hoosiers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Storm Recovery Resources for Hoosiers
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Beginning on August 11, severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding caused significant damage across Indiana. Below are resources and information for Hoosiers recovering from the storms, including some steps families, businesses, farmers, and local communities can take now.
For more flooding safety information, click here.
For the Indiana Department of Homeland Sec
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Three-Year Bachelor's Degrees: Why Higher Education Should Shorten the Path, Not the Purpose
OLIVET, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news:
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Three-Year Bachelor's Degrees: Why Higher Education Should Shorten the Path, Not the Purpose
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By President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D.
This essay responds to a recent Wall Street Journal opinion column that argued American colleges should replace the traditional 120-credit bachelor's degree with a 90-credit degree completed in three years.
Key Takeaway: A shorter path to a bachelor's degree can reduce cost a
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University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute: Energy and Chemicals Leader Luis Sierra Joins EPIC Advisory Group
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news:
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Energy and Chemicals Leader Luis Sierra Joins EPIC Advisory Group
Sierra joins the group drawn from EPIC's extensive network of experts who provide strategic counsel to EPIC leadership.
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The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) is proud to announce that UChicago Booth alumnus and global leader in the energy and chemicals space Luis Sierra (MBA'90) has join
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University of Notre Dame Symposium Explores Religion's Role in Supporting Democracy
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 18 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release:
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Notre Dame symposium explores religion's role in supporting democracy
Scholars and practitioners from the University of Notre Dame and across the globe recently gathered in Rome to examine how religion can serve as a resource for democratic renewal amid authoritarian attempts to weaponize it.
The June 29 through July 1 symposium, "Religion and Global Politics
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Va. A.G. Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Children
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children
Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features o
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