News Tipoffs - Indiana Editors
1 week out: Countdown to the search for Amelia Earhart's plane begins
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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1 week out: Countdown to the search for Amelia Earhart's plane begins
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -In one week, the Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI), Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) and Purdue University will embark on an expedition to the South Pacific in an attempt to solve the disappearance of Amelia Earhart during her mission to become the first person to fly around t
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6 picks: Voters once again select Trine as Best College; Bojrab named Best Professor
ANGOLA, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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6 picks: Voters once again select Trine as Best College; Bojrab named Best Professor
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Fort Wayne Newspapers readers have voted Trine University the Best College in the Greater Fort Wayne region for the sixth straight year.
In addition, Angela Bojrab, DPM, professor of biology at Trine, was recognized as the region's Best Professor.
The honors were announced Sept. 24 as part of Fort Wayne Newspapers' annual Read
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Aramark Student Nutrition Brings Fresh Grab-and-Go Dining to Students With "Godegas"
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Student Nutrition Brings Fresh Grab-and-Go Dining to Students with "Godegas"
September 28, 2026
Aramark Student Nutrition is helping students access fresh, convenient meal options with its Godega concept, a mobile serving line inspired by the neighborhood bodega. Designed to complement traditional cafeteria serv
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Attorney General Bonta Announces Settlement with Corteva to Restore Competition to Pesticide Market
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Announces Settlement with Corteva to Restore Competition to Pesticide Market
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of 12 attorneys general in securing a settlement with agricultural chemical company Corteva, Inc. resolving the lawsuit challenging the company's use of loyalty rebate progra
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, FTC SECURE $35 MILLION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN CASE AGAINST CORTEVA TO LOWER PESTICIDE PRICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, FTC SECURE $35 MILLION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN CASE AGAINST CORTEVA TO LOWER PESTICIDE PRICES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of coalition of 12 attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission today announced they have secured a $35 million proposed settlement with pesticide manufacturing giant Corteva Inc. that will lead to lower pestici
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Barrett Joins Midwest Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett Joins Midwest Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressmen Tom Barrett (MI-07), Tim Walberg (MI-05), Hillary Scholten (MI-03), Bill Huizenga (MI-04), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Dave Joyce (OH-14) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan, bicam
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Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Russia-North Korea Partnership - Transactional Only
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary:
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The Russia-North Korea Partnership: Transactional Only
Ties between the two countries are based on self-interest. That opens a small window of opportunity for Ukraine and its allies.
By David Abramson
September 28, 2026
Russia and North Korea's relationship, reinforced by their 2024 comprehensive strategic partnership treaty, raises three key questions.
Will Russia-DPRK cooperation conti
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Colorado, FTC settlement with Corteva, Inc. lowers pesticide prices for farmers
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 28 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Colorado, FTC settlement with Corteva, Inc. lowers pesticide prices for farmers
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Sept. 28, 2026 (DENVER) - Colorado, along with the Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general, has secured a settlement agreement with pesticide manufacturing giant Corteva, Inc. that will lead to lower pesticide prices for farmers, Attorney General Phil Weiser announc
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EEOC Sues Davis Cartage Co. for Sexual Harassment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues Davis Cartage Co. for Sexual Harassment
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Federal lawsuit alleges transportation and warehousing company allowed company officer to subject female employees to hostile work environment
DETROIT -Davis Cartage Co., a transportation, warehousing and logistics company headquartered in Corunna, Michigan, violated federal law by allowing its president of logistics to sexually har
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ELPC Sues USDA Over New Rules Blocking Solar Funding for Rural America
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release:
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ELPC Sues USDA Over New Rules Blocking Solar Funding for Rural America
Lawsuit says USDA broke the law by cutting off farmers who already applied or were approved for federal solar funding
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Washington, DC, Sept. 28, 2026 - The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) and Earthjustice today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) challenging USDA's effort
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Explore Workforce Solutions at Indiana Chamber's Workforce Summit
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release:
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Explore Workforce Solutions at Indiana Chamber's Workforce Summit
September 28th, 2026
(INDIANAPOLIS) -- With workforce needs evolving quickly across the state, the 2026 Indiana Workforce Summit will help employers and community leaders better understand what's changing - and how to respond with strategies that strengthen their talent pipeline.
Hosted by the Indiana Chamber of Commerc
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Farm and Solar Groups Sue USDA Over New Rules Blocking Solar Funding for Rural America
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 29 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
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September 28, 2026
Farm and Solar Groups Sue USDA Over New Rules Blocking Solar Funding for Rural America
Lawsuit says USDA broke the law by cutting off farmers who already applied or were approved for federal solar funding
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Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) and Earthjustice filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) challenging USDA's e
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Final drive-through flu shots on West Lafayette campus available Sept. 30, Oct. 1
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Final drive-through flu shots on West Lafayette campus available Sept. 30, Oct. 1
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A flu shot is one simple way to help stay healthy and reduce the chance of disrupted schedules at home and work. Several convenient vaccination options remain for Purdue faculty, staff and their dependents covered on a Purdue health plan throughout the fall. Employees attending the flu shot events should bring thei
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First Mid Ag Services Highlights Continued Growth in Professional Farm Management
MATTOON, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release:
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First Mid Ag Services Highlights Continued Growth in Professional Farm Management
New industry survey shows professionally managed Illinois farmland has increased 156% since 2016, with continued growth expected over the next decade
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Bloomington, IL (September 28, 2026) A new industry survey shows significant growth in professional farm management across Illinois, a trend First Mid Ag Services says
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FTC, States Win Protections to Lower Pesticide Prices for American Farmers in Antitrust Case Against Corteva
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC, States Win Protections to Lower Pesticide Prices for American Farmers in Antitrust Case Against Corteva
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The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of state attorneys general have secured a significant settlement agreement with pesticide manufacturing giant Corteva Inc. that will lead to lower pesticide prices for American farmers.
Under the terms of the settlement, Corteva will dismantle
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Gov. Braun Drives Indiana Unemployment Rate to Lowest in the Region
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun Drives Indiana Unemployment Rate to Lowest in the Region
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INDIANAPOLIS - Under Indiana Governor Mike Braun's leadership, Indiana's unemployment rate has fallen to 3.3%, positioning the Hoosier state among the region's lowest and well below the national rate of 4.1%.
Since Gov. Braun took office, the state's unemployment rate has declined by 0.7 percentage points and reached i
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Gov. Braun Outlines 2026 Economic Momentum Creating Opportunities for Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun Outlines 2026 Economic Momentum Creating Opportunities for Hoosiers
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INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun chaired the 2026 third quarter Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) board of directors meeting today, highlighting growth across jobs, wages, industries, entrepreneurship and community development that are positively impacting Hoosiers statewide.
"My visi
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Governor Braun Launches Partnership to Accelerate Quality of Place Investments
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Governor Braun Launches Partnership to Accelerate Quality of Place Investments
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COLUMBUS, Ind. - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced a new initiative, the Indiana Quality of Place Learning Partnership, to advance and shape the future of quality of place strategies statewide. The program, led by the Landmark Columbus Foundation in partnership with the state, is a two-year effort de
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Illinois Wesleyan University Earns Three National Recognitions in 2027 College Rankings
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Sept. 28 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release:
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Illinois Wesleyan University Earns Three National Recognitions in 2027 College Rankings
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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -Illinois Wesleyan University earned three national recognitions for its academic quality, exceptional student outcomes and undergraduate experience at a time of growing momentum and investment across the university.
The latest recognition from U.S. News & World Report, TIME, and T
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In Print: 'Rethinking Consumer Data and Behavior'
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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In Print: 'Rethinking Consumer Data and Behavior'
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#Publication title
Rethinking Consumer Data and Behavior
#Purdue authors
Nicole Olynk Widmar
Michael Smith
Erin Robinson
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Purdue University Press
#Publication date
April 15, 2026
#About the book (from the publisher)
Today's food and agricultural consumers are driven by more than just price -they are influenced by trust, val
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IU Kokomo offers free financial aid help at College Goal Sunday
KOKOMO, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news:
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IU Kokomo offers free financial aid help at College Goal Sunday
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KOKOMO, Ind. -Students and families can access scholarships and financial aid to make college affordable, with free assistance available at College Goal Sunday October 4.
Financial aid experts will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. in the IU Kokomo Library, 2300 S. Washington St. Kokomo, to help families complete the Free Application f
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Ivy Tech Foundation Honors 37 Distinguished Alumni and Benefactors from Across Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Ivy Tech Foundation Honors 37 Distinguished Alumni and Benefactors from Across Indiana
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Every Ivy Tech student has a story. Some arrive seeking a fresh start; others are pursuing a lifelong dream or a pathway to a better future. Behind many of those stories are the alumni, donors, volunteers, and community leaders who help make success possible.
On September 25, the Ivy Tech Foundation honored 37
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Kaptur, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Kaptur, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
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Toledo, OH -Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04), Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11), Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14), Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Congressman Tom Barre
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 206-Unit Multifamily Property in Fort Wayne, Ind.
ENCINO, California, Sept. 29 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 206-Unit Multifamily Property in Fort Wayne, Ind.
FORT WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 28, 2026 - 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 Shoaff Park Villas, a 206-unit multifamily property in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
"Shoaff Park Villas
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Montana's Dominant Run Game Destroys UC Davis
WACO, Texas, Sept. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Montana's Dominant Run Game Destroys UC Davis
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Montana running back Eli Gillman set a school single-game rushing record with 275 yards and added a career high four rushing touchdowns as the Grizz dominated UC Davis, 62-22. Montana kept their No. 4 ranking in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll while the Aggies dropped to No. 15. Gillman's four rushing touchdowns gave him 60 f
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Notre Dame Law Amicus Brief Urges Supreme Court to Address Religious Exclusions in Higher Education Funding
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news:
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Notre Dame Law Amicus Brief Urges Supreme Court to Address Religious Exclusions in Higher Education Funding
September 28, 2026
Author: Arienne Calingo
Notre Dame Law School faculty and programs filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Hall v. Fleming and Johnson v. Fleming in support of petitioners Bethany Hall and Cameron Johnson, urging the Court to hear challenges to Virg
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Sens. Banks, King Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Veterans' Access to High-Cost Prescription Medication in State Homes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Monday, September 28, 2026
Sens. Banks, King Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Veterans' Access to High-Cost Prescription Medication in State Homes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Angus King (I-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve access to high-cost prescription drugs for veterans living in state veterans' homes. TheProviding Veterans Essential Medications Act
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This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients
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Purdue Today's "Thumbs Up" series gives faculty and staff members the opportunity to recognize, thank and congratulate others for their outstanding service, support and performance across the Purdue system. This week's "Thumbs Up" recipients are:
#Tim Bertsch
Well done, Tim (Admissions), for leading the development and execution of "Our State. Your Purdue. We
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Trine student takes ecology knowledge into new terrain at Idaho National Laboratory
ANGOLA, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine student takes ecology knowledge into new terrain at Idaho National Laboratory
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By Taylor Peel
English/Communication '27
Trine University student Claire Schmaltz spent her summer applying her environmental science and biology studies as an ecological crew member with Battelle Energy Alliance at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
The Maple Grove, Minnesota, student found the opportuni
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Trine's annual Book Night supports Turning Point
ANGOLA, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine's annual Book Night supports Turning Point
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This year's Book Night at Trine University will provide the opportunity to help others while adding to your personal library.
The event, conducted by the university's PR Planning and Campaign class, will be held from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the T. Furth Center for Performing Arts.
In addition to offering free books to anyone who attends, the event will a
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U.S. Department of Education Approves Workforce Pell Grant Programs in Florida
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Approves Workforce Pell Grant Programs in Florida
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) approved four Workforce Pell Grant programs in Florida, marking the sixth state in the nation to receive program approvals. Eligible students at Eastern Florida State College can now use Federal Pell dollars to enroll in programs that will prepare students for
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University of Evansville: New York Times Reporter and Historian Clay Risen to Deliver 24th Annual Thomas C. Fiddick Memorial Lecture
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- The University of Evansville issued the following news:
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New York Times Reporter and Historian Clay Risen to Deliver 24th Annual Thomas C. Fiddick Memorial Lecture
September 28, 2026
The University of Evansville's Department of History, Politics, and Social Change is proud to welcome The New York Times reporter and historian Clay Risen for the 24th annual Thomas C. Fiddick Memorial Lecture.
Risen will deliver the lecture, titled "The Red Scare in the Li
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University of Notre Dame Law School: Four First-Year Students Named 2026-27 Murphy Fellows
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news:
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Four First-Year Students Named 2026-27 Murphy Fellows
September 28, 2026
Author: Sophie Miller
First-year students Nicholas Bianco, Kathleen Farnan, Matthew Sawtelle, and Noel Vanderbilt have been named Notre Dame Law School's 2026-27 Murphy Fellows. The Murphy Fellowship gives students opportunities to participate in programming that explores the intersection of law and religion and pa
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Vincennes University: WVUT-TV Wins First Place at 2026 Public Media Awards
VINCENNES, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Vincennes University issued the following news:
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WVUT-TV wins first place at 2026 Public Media Awards
September 28, 2026
VINCENNES, Ind. - Vincennes University's WVUT-TV has earned national recognition in the 58th annual Public Media Awards, presented by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA).
The awards recognize the exceptional achievements of member stations in community engagement, content, education, and marketing and communi
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Walberg, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Walberg, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
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Today, Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), David Joyce (R-OH), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Tom Barrett (R-MI), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to bolster
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Washington, FTC settlement lowers pesticide prices for farmers
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 28 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington, FTC settlement lowers pesticide prices for farmers
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The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of states - including Washington - have secured a proposed settlement with pesticide manufacturing giant Corteva Inc. that will lead to lower pesticide prices for farmers.
The proposed settlement, filed in court late Friday, curbs Corteva's anticompetitive schemes t
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White House Sends 17 Nominations to Senate on Sept. 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The White House sent to the Senate Sept. 28, 2026, the nominations of 17 individuals for positions in the federal government:
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Carl Bednarski, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2034.
John Grunewald II, of Oklahoma, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2032.
James Russell Middleton, of Virginia, to be
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