News Tipoffs - Indiana Editors
27 States Urge Supreme Court to Protect Second Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news:
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27 States Urge Supreme Court to Protect Second Amendment Rights
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican Attorneys General Kris Kobach and Jonathan Skrmetti, along with 25 other states, are leading an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the Second Amendment and reject bans on AR-15 platform rifles and other commonly owned semiautomatic rifles.
The brief was fi
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9-29-2026 USI 55th annual Madrigal Feaste
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release:
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9-29-2026 USI 55th annual Madrigal Feaste
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The University of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir will host the 55th annual Madrigal Feaste Thursday through Sunday, December 3-6, in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on the USI campus. Performances will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, December 3-5, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m., and the Sunday, December 6 matinee p
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Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
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Attorney General Wilson, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and territories, announces preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic d
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general in sending a letter urging congressional leaders to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for security needs. Amid the ala
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 29 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. The bipartisan letter from 45 state attorneys general to
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Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Nessel today announced a $2.3 million multistate settlement (PDF) with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau d/b/a
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general, sent a comment letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's 2027 fiscal year security request, warning that threats against justices and their families have become a serious and escalating dang
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Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
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Attorney General Skrmetti leads a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the att
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Ball State University Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming, Oct. 19-24
MUNCIE, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Ball State University issued the following news release:
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Ball State University Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming, Oct. 19-24
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Ball State University will celebrate 100 years of Homecoming Oct. 19-24, bringing generations of Cardinals together for a week of traditions, community, and school spirit.
This year's theme, "Chirping Through the Decades," recognizes a century of Homecoming memories while celebrating the students, alumni, faculty, staff, and frien
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Ball State's Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program Earns STEM Designation
MUNCIE, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Ball State University issued the following news release:
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Ball State's Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program Earns STEM Designation
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Ball State University's Logistics and Supply Chain Management degree program has received approval from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education for a STEM designation, formally recognizing the program's quantitative, analytical, and technology-focused curriculum while strengthening its role in preparing graduates f
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Barnes & Thornburg Partners Named Finalists for Two Global Investigations Review Awards
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Barnes & Thornburg Partners Named Finalists for Two Global Investigations Review Awards
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Two Barnes & Thornburg partners have been shortlisted for awards by Global Investigations Review (GIR). The nominees "reflect excellent lawyering in many forms, from dogged trial work to ironclad negotiation, crafty litigation and the willingness to pursue novel cases,"
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Breaking Barriers on the Track, TSU Motorsports Summit Empowers Next Generation of Female Engineers
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 30 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Breaking Barriers on the Track, TSU Motorsports Summit Empowers Next Generation of Female Engineers
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service)- For years, the high-octane world of motorsports and advanced automotive engineering has remained largely male-dominated, but a landmark collaboration at Tennessee State University is changing that to open doors for the next generation of female engineers.
TSU's
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Daryll Milnikel: Grounded in Heritage, Focused on the Future
HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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Daryll Milnikel: Grounded in Heritage, Focused on the Future
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As President of the RV/MH Hall of Fame, Daryll Milnikel champions the legacies of trailblazers across the RV and manufactured housing industries.
Originally from Niles, MI, Daryll graduated from the American Military University with a bachelor's in human resource management and a minor in business management.
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Democracy Forward: Court Rules in Favor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, Protecting Crucial Grants to Support Victims of Violence Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
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Court Rules in Favor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, Protecting Crucial Grants to Support Victims of Violence Nationwide
Final Ruling Follows Series of Court Orders Blocking Unlawful Administration Attempt to Weaponize Violence Prevention Funding
Sep
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Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
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U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Tim Walberg (R-MI-05), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), David Joyce (R-OH-14), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Tom Barrett (R-MI-07), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan,
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DOJ Uncovers $1.34M in Stolen Social Security Benefits in Takedown
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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DOJ's Fraud Division Uncovers $1.34M in Stolen Social Security Benefits in One Month Takedown, Including Fraudster Who Allegedly Hid Deceased Mother in Garage Freezer
September 29, 2026
11 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with federal investigative agencies, participate in Social Security Administration fraud enforcement surge
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Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division a
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Dolly Duffy '84 announces retirement from Notre Dame Alumni Association
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Dolly Duffy '84 announces retirement from Notre Dame Alumni Association
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After more than 18 years of service to the University of Notre Dame Alumni Association, including 15 years as its executive director, Dolly Duffy '84 will retire effective June 30, 2027, concluding a tenure defined by faith, service, innovation, and an abiding belief in the power of the Notre Dame family.
From her roots in t
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Duquesne Kline School of Law Alumni Association Honors Alumni with Awards
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Duquesne University posted the following news release:
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Duquesne Kline School of Law Alumni Association Honors Alumni with Awards
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The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University's Alumni Association was honored to bestow awards on three exceptional alumni during the 74th annual Law Alumni Reunion Dinner on September 25, 2026. The Honorable Christine L. Donohue, L'80, The Honorable Elliot C. Howsie, L'98, and The Honorable Matthew V. Rudzk
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Earned Income Tax Credit - How It Works & Who Receives It Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43805) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "The Earned Income Tax Credit: How It Works and Who Receives It" by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit that boosts the incomes of eligible low-income workers, especially those with children. Because the credit is refundable, an EITC recipient need not owe
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Federal Register: DEA Revokes Indiana Doctor Registration Following Health Care Fraud Conviction
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Johann Farley, M.D.; Decision and Order
On August 29, 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA or Government) issued an Order to Show Cause (OSC) to Johann Farley, M.D., of Merrillville, Indiana (Registrant). Request for Final Agency Action (RFAA), Exhibit (RFAAX) 1, at 1, 3. The OSC proposed the revocation of Registrant's DEA registra
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Federal Register: DEA Revokes Registration of Indiana Nurse Practitioner Following State Authority Expiration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Angela Turner-Brown, N.P.; Decision and Order
On November 18, 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA or Government) issued an Order to Show Cause (OSC) to Angela Turner-Brown, N.P., of Evansville, Indiana (Registrant). Request for Final Agency Action (RFAA), Exhibit (RFAAX) 2, at 1, 4. The OSC proposed the revocation of Registrant's
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Federal Register: DOEd Restores Vacated 2024 Sex Discrimination Rule to Update Code of Federal Regulations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Recodification of Title IX Rules
The Secretary of Education publishes a final rule to repeal the U.S. Department of Education's 2024 final rule amending the Title IX regulations and restoring the regulatory text that existed prior to the 2024 rulemaking. The Department takes this action because the 2024 final rule has been vacated and is not enfor
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Franklin College artists earn recognition in Hoosier Salon Exhibition
FRANKLIN, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Franklin College issued the following news:
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Franklin College artists earn recognition in Hoosier Salon Exhibition
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Two artists with connections to Franklin College received recognition in this year's Hoosier Salon juried exhibition, both earning cash prizes and having their work selected for purchase: Professor and artist in residence David Cunningham and senior Jaynie Salyers.
Cunningham earned second place in the portraiture category for his entry, "B
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Gov. Braun Brings Additional One-Stop Shop Locations to Hoosiers Recovering From August Severe Weather
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun Brings Additional One-Stop Shop Locations to Hoosiers Recovering From August Severe Weather
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INDIANAPOLIS - Today, Gov. Braun announced the state of Indiana will host one-stop shops in LaPorte and Hamilton counties, bringing disaster recovery resources directly to survivors.
"Hoosiers, if you or your family was impacted by August's devastating storms, be sure you apply for fe
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Gov. Braun: Indiana Recognized As Top Digital State
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun: Indiana Recognized As Top Digital State
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INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Gov. Mike Braun today announced that the State of Indiana has once again been recognized as one of the nation's digital-government leaders, earning an A- grade in the 2026 Digital States Survey, marking the sixth straight time Indiana has achieved this distinction.
"Indiana has modernized its systems, improved i
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Groups Thank Congressional Great Lakes Task Force For Efforts to Restart Brandon Road Construction
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release:
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Groups Thank Congressional Great Lakes Task Force For Efforts to Restart Brandon Road Construction
September 29, 2026
Today, the Alliance for the Great Lakes, along with more than 20 other Great Lakes organizations, thanked members of the Congressional Great Lakes Task Force for their efforts to ensure construction on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project restarted earlier this month. The p
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Hearst Foundations Grant to Support Ball State Nursing Students Through Scholarships
MUNCIE, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Ball State University issued the following news release:
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Hearst Foundations Grant to Support Ball State Nursing Students Through Scholarships
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Ball State University's School of Nursing has received a $150,000 grant from the Hearst Foundations to provide scholarships for undergraduate nursing students with financial need, helping expand access and support students as they progress toward their degrees.
The three-year grant will provide 30 $1,500 scholarshi
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HIT UNSCRIPTED COMEDY SERIES 'FOUL PLAY WITH ANTHONY DAVIS' RETURNS WITH HILARIOUS NEW PRANKS AND CELEBRITY APPEARANCES FROM FLOYD MAYWEATHER, JAYDEN DANIELS, TRISTAN THOMPSON, MARK CUBAN AND MANY MORE
NEW YORK, Sept. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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HIT UNSCRIPTED COMEDY SERIES 'FOUL PLAY WITH ANTHONY DAVIS' RETURNS WITH HILARIOUS NEW PRANKS AND CELEBRITY APPEARANCES FROM FLOYD MAYWEATHER, JAYDEN DANIELS, TRISTAN THOMPSON, MARK CUBAN AND MANY MORE
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(New York, NY) - September 28, 2026 - Hit unscripted series "Foul Play with Anthony Davis" is back with hilarious chao
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In Bipartisan Letter, Warren, Indiana Reps. Carson, Spartz Lead Lawmakers in Urging Federal Regulator to Reject Proposed Private Equity Takeover of Energy Company
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 29, 2026
In Bipartisan Letter, Warren, Indiana Reps. Carson (D) and Spartz (R) Lead Lawmakers in Urging Federal Regulator to Reject Proposed Private Equity Takeover of Energy Company
Members Warn of Potential New Electricity Rate Hikes
"This application, submitted by (BlackRock's subsidiary) GIP
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Indiana State University Receives $714,824 CCAMPIS Grant to Support Student-Parents
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Indiana State University posted the following news:
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Indiana State University Receives $714,824 CCAMPIS Grant to Support Student-Parents
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Indiana State University has been awarded a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, on behalf of the US Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE). The Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS) award of $714
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IU Southeast places fifth overall at Regionals at the Regatta
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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IU Southeast places fifth overall at Regionals at the Regatta
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IU Southeast was well represented at Regionals at the Regatta by the Grenadier Tide team that took place Saturday September 26 at IU Indianapolis.
Grenadier Tide team fin
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Joyce, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Joyce, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
Sep 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Representatives Dave Joyce (OH-14), Tim Walberg (R-MI), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), 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 e
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Kentucky State alumni build YardTixx around the distinct demands of HBCU events
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 29 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Kentucky State alumni build YardTixx around the distinct demands of HBCU events
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New ticketing platform combines member access, table management, offline check-in, and event analytics in one system
FRANKFORT, Ky. -Sean A. Stevenson Sr. and William Rogers Jr., both Kentucky State University alumni, have created a ticketing platform around a problem they knew firsthand: Selling admission can be simple
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Largest Estate Gift in Butler History to Permanently Endow Full Tuition Scholarship Program
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- Butler University issued the following news:
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Largest Estate Gift in Butler History to Permanently Endow Full Tuition Scholarship Program
By: Jennifer Gunnels | September 29, 2026
Butler University recently received a gift of more than $12.6 million, the largest estate gift in University history, from the late Margaret Ice Morey '29 and Albert Morey, Sr., which will be used to permanently endow an existing scholarship program that annually awards 10 fu
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Lasers, Doppler effect personalize chemotherapy drug selection for cancer tumors
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Lasers, Doppler effect personalize chemotherapy drug selection for cancer tumors
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Like each person, each cancer is unique. And with the growing array of chemotherapy drugs available, gaining early insight into how individual tumors respond to specific drugs would help improve treatment. Harnessing the tools of laser light, the Doppler effect and AI, Purdue University scienti
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MassMutual Names Mo McNally Incoming Head of Community Responsibility and President & CEO of the MassMutual Foundation
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. posted the following news release:
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MassMutual Names Mo McNally Incoming Head of Community Responsibility and President & CEO of the MassMutual Foundation
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Dennis Duquette to retire at year-end after a decade leading company's community engagement efforts
Springfield, Mass. - MassMutual today announced that experienced corporate social responsibility leader Mo McNally has been app
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Merkley Renews Push to Crack Down on State and Local Corruption
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley Renews Push to Crack Down on State and Local Corruption
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Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley pushed to strengthen federal anti-corruption laws after the U.S. Supreme Court made it easier for state and local officials to accept gratuities for official actions. Merkley reintroduced the Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act, which would restore public trust in state and local governmen
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Miss. A.G. Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation From Generic Drug Settlement
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release:
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September 28, 2026
AG Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation from Generic Drug Settlement
(Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch is urging Mississippians to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut gr
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Miss. A.G. Fitch Urges NSC to Protect GLP-1 Drugs From Chinese Exploitation
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 24 (TNSida) -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release:
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September 24, 2026
Miss. A.G. Fitch Urges NSC to Protect GLP-1 Drugs from Chinese Exploitation
(Jackson, Mississippi) Ahead of Xi Jinping's meeting with the President, Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a 20-state letter to Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio urging the administration to guard against Chinese efforts to introduce low-quality and
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats
September 29, 2026
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a bipartisan multistate letter to Congress calling for full funding of the U.S. Supreme Court's fiscal year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their fam
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New UAlbany Research Shows Steep and Continuing Decline in Prison Population
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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New UAlbany Research Shows Steep and Continuing Decline in Prison Population
By Indiana Nash
ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 28, 2026) -- The United States prison population is declining at an accelerating rate, and admission rates are predicted to fall an additional 50% within the next two decades, according to new research from University at Albany Professor Shawn Bushway.
"I study crime, so I rarely get to del
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PBS Announces the Election of Five Leaders to Serve on PBS Board of Directors
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release:
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PBS Announces the Election of Five Leaders to Serve on PBS Board of Directors
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ARLINGTON, VA; September 29, 2026 -PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger announced today the election of five leaders in public media to serve as Professional Directors on the PBS Board of Directors. These include newly elected Board members Jennifer Cook, Executive Director of WUCF in Orlando, Fla., Andrew Batt, Execu
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Purdue Senate Nominating Committee seeks faculty for Academic Progress and Records Committee
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue Senate Nominating Committee seeks faculty for Academic Progress and Records Committee
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The Academic Progress and Records (APR) Committee is a faculty committee that serves as a subcommittee of the University Senate's Educational Policy Committee. Faculty participation on senate committees is an important way to contribute to shared governance and help shape decisions that affect faculty an
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Purdue shines a light on postdoctoral scholars and their efforts, impact: 'Their work matters'
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue shines a light on postdoctoral scholars and their efforts, impact: 'Their work matters'
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Isabella Bramatti has been a postdoctoral scholar at Purdue University for two years, advancing her research in neurotoxicology and the human health impacts of manganese and mercury exposure. The native of Brazil also is making a concerted effort to develop her soft skills and inc
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Purdue United Way launches 2026 fundraising campaign
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue United Way launches 2026 fundraising campaign
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -This year's Purdue United Way campaign is now underway, with the goal of raising $700,000 through Nov. 4 for local nonprofit organizations that support individuals and families in Greater Lafayette.
Campaign volunteers, university leaders, students, nonprofit partners and community members celebrated the campaign's launc
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Purdue University Northwest Names Jonathan Swarts as Dean and Interim Director of Westville Campus
WESTVILLE, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release:
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Purdue University Northwest names Jonathan Swarts as dean and interim director of Westville campus
September 29, 2026
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has named Jonathan Swarts, a longtime PNW faculty member and university administrator, as dean and interim director of the PNW Westville campus. The appointment became effective Aug. 17.
In this new role, Swarts provides dedicated academic an
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Research Starts Here: Take a step toward your next research opportunity
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Research Starts Here: Take a step toward your next research opportunity
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Research Starts Here is a weekly campaign from the Office of Research introducing faculty to the people, services, workshops and tools available throughout the research life cycle.
This week the Research Starts Here series offers a few practical ways to begin moving your research idea forward.
You do not need a complete pr
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Rev. Dr. Garrett Mostowski, MDiv '18, Joins Princeton Seminary's Alumni Team
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- The Princeton Theological Seminary posted the following news:
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Rev. Dr. Garrett Mostowski, MDiv '18, Joins Princeton Seminary's Alumni Team
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Princeton Theological Seminary is pleased to welcome Rev. Dr. Garrett Mostowski, MDiv '18, as its new Associate Director of Alumni Engagement. In his new role, Mostowski will create additional opportunities for alumni to connect with their alma mater and their fellow seminarians, extending the reach of Princeton
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SEC Charges Indiana Couple and Four Others With Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Fan ("Jocelyn") Yang, et al., No. 1:26-cv-03366 (D.D.C. filed Sept. 28, 2026)
On September 28, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed insider trading charges against Fan "Jocelyn" Yang, a former accountant in the corporate development department of Cummins, Inc., and her husband, Jing Tian, a former engineer at Cummins, along with four
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Sen. Banks and Colleagues Defend Homeschool Families' Right to Choose Religious Curriculum
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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September 29, 2026
Sen. Banks and Colleagues Defend Homeschool Families' Right to Choose Religious Curriculum
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined twelve of his colleagues in filing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to protect homeschooling parents' right to choose faith-based curriculum for their children.
The brief asks the court to reverse a lower-court decision that wrongly
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Sen. Banks Delivers Remarks on Senate Floor and Secures Passage of Resolution Designating September as Dystonia Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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September 29, 2026
Sen. Banks Delivers Remarks on Senate Floor and Secures Passage of Resolution Designating September as Dystonia Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor urging his colleagues to support his resolution designating September as Dystonia Awareness Month.
Banks shared his family's personal experience with the neurologic
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Sen. Banks Leads Indiana Delegation in Thanking FEMA for Expanded Disaster Assistance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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September 29, 2026
Sen. Banks Leads Indiana Delegation in Thanking FEMA for Expanded Disaster Assistance
FEMA approved public assistance for 16 additional Indiana counties and individual assistance for three additional counties on September 24th
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) led members of the Indiana congressional delegation in thanking President Donald Trump and Federal Em
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SIUE 2026 Homecoming and Family Weekend
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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SIUE 2026 Homecoming and Family Weekend
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville celebrated the Route 66 centennial during Homecoming & Family Weekend, Sept. 23-27. The five-day celebration with the theme of "All Roads Lead Home" brought students, alumni, families and community members together for campus traditions, live music, a first-of-its-kind drone show and Cougar at
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Summer research helps Trine student Benham on career path
ANGOLA, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Summer research helps Trine student Benham on career path
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By Taylor Peel
English/Communication '27
Trine University student Julia Benham participated in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) this summer, gaining hands-on research experience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Julia, a biology/pre-physician assistant studies major from Lancaster, New York, first learned about the REU through Tri
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Thousands of Students Participate in Governor Braun's Inaugural Indiana School Fitness Month
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Thousands of Students Participate in Governor Braun's Inaugural Indiana School Fitness Month
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INDIANAPOLIS - As September comes to a close, Governor Mike Braun is highlighting the success of the inaugural School Fitness Month-one way Indiana is prioritizing health and wellness as part of the Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative. Through the commitment of local schools and educators, thou
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Trine event offers opportunity to learn about occupational therapy
ANGOLA, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine event offers opportunity to learn about occupational therapy
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FORT WAYNE -Trine University's Brooks College of Health Professions will host a special event highlighting careers and education in occupational therapy from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20.
"Occupational therapy is an incredibly rewarding profession," said Jamesdean Visley, OTD, director of the occupational therapy program at Trine. "Practit
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University of Chicago Medicine to expand in Northwest Indiana with 43,500-square-foot medical care facility in Valparaiso
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The University of Chicago Medicine posted the following news release:
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University of Chicago Medicine to expand in Northwest Indiana with 43,500-square-foot medical care facility in Valparaiso
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The University of Chicago Medicine is expanding its presence in Northwest Indiana with plans to open a new 43,500-square-foot care facility in Valparaiso, extending access to the academic health system's physicians and services for patients throughout the region.
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Virginia Tech: Belinda Sturm Awarded Moore Family Endowed Chair
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Belinda Sturm awarded Moore Family Endowed Chair
By Anne Kroemer Hoffman
29 Sep 2026
Belinda McSwain Sturm, department head of the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been awarded the Moore Family Endowed Chair by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
This endowed chair was established with a generous gift from a member of th
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Virginia Tech: Christina Rost Awarded the Thomas G. Digges and Thomas G. Digges Jr. Faculty Fellowship
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Christina Rost awarded the Thomas G. Digges and Thomas G. Digges Jr. Faculty Fellowship
By Anne Kroemer Hoffman
29 Sep 2026
Christina Rost, assistant professor in materials science and engineering, has been awarded the Thomas G. Digges and Thomas G. Digges Jr. Faculty Fellowship in Materials Science and Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The Thomas G. Digges and Thomas G. Digges Jr. Faculty F
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Virtual urgent care, 24/7 -- wherever you are
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The University of Chicago Medicine posted the following news release:
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Virtual urgent care, 24/7 -- wherever you are
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The University of Chicago Medicine is expanding its presence in Northwest Indiana with plans to open a new 43,500-square-foot care facility in Valparaiso, extending access to the academic health system's physicians and services for patients throughout the region.
The facility, located at 1425 E. Glendale Boulevard in Valparaiso, is expect
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WIU Art Gallery to Feature Anders Johnson's "Sea Legs" Exhibition
MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU Art Gallery to Feature Anders Johnson's "Sea Legs" Exhibition
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MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Art Gallery will present "Sea Legs," a solo exhibition by Kentucky-based artist and educator Anders Johnson, Tuesday, Oct. 6 through Thursday, Nov. 12.
An artist reception will be held 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. Johnson will speak about his work at 5 p.m.
Johnson is an arti
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Young Applauds Senate Passage of Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young Applauds Senate Passage of Protect College Sports Act
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**Click here or above to watch Senator Young's floor speech on the Protect College Sports Act**
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement following the U.S. Senate's passage of the Protect College Sports Act:
"Hoosiers love
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Young in Wash Times: We need more American scientists and engineers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young in Wash Times: We need more American scientists and engineers
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WASHINGTON -The following column by U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) was published by The Washington Times on September 23, 2026.
We need more American scientists and engineers
By Todd Young
A version of this story appeared in the daily Threat Status newsletter from The Washington Times.
OPINION:
During the American Revolutio
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