Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana
American Counseling Association: History Is Made - Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
Alexandria, Va. (October 1, 2026) -- As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Oklahoma is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Mi
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Ascension St. Vincent Fishers Hospital Marks Landmark Milestone in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Care
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension St. Vincent Fishers Hospital Marks Landmark Milestone in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Care
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Ascension St. Vincent Fishers Hospital has officially ushered in a new era of surgical innovation in Indiana. Dr. Maram Said, Medical Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Ascension St. Vincent, recently performed the state's first single
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition
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DES MOINES - Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dru
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Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Fraudulent Transfer Lawsuit Against DuPont, Corteva, and Newly Created Vylor
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Fraudulent Transfer Lawsuit Against DuPont, Corteva, and Newly Created Vylor
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a bipartisan multistate coalition of sixteen states and sovereign governments in a lawsuit filed against Indiana-based "EIDP," the chemical company historically known as DuPont, its parent company, Corteva, and a newly cre
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Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Attorney General Clark today joined a coalition with 42 other states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million multistate settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manu
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request to help protect Supreme Court justices. Threats against the justices have e
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Author Varian Johnson to Visit Ball State University as 2026 Writer-in-Residence
MUNCIE, Indiana, Oct. 2 -- Ball State University issued the following news release:
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Author Varian Johnson to Visit Ball State University as 2026 Writer-in-Residence
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Ball State University will welcome Varian Johnson, a notable author of children's, middle-grade, and young adult literature, to campus this Fall for its 2026 Writer-in-Residence program.
Mr. Johnson is the author of several novels, including The Parker Inheritance, which received both a Coretta Scott King Author Honor an
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Benefits resources, flu shots, more available at next week's Your Path Wellness Fair
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Benefits resources, flu shots, more available at next week's Your Path Wellness Fair
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The Your Path Wellness Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Purdue Memorial Union's North and South ballrooms. Employees can stop by when schedules allow to ask questions and connect directly with organizations and departments that support employee well-being.
From healthcare and financial wel
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Civil engineering lab is latest Purdue facility to achieve internationally recognized quality management certification
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 2 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Civil engineering lab is latest Purdue facility to achieve internationally recognized quality management certification
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The Robert L. and Terry L. Bowen Laboratory for Large-Scale Civil Engineering Research has become the latest facility at Purdue University to earn the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) 9001 certification for quality management systems, aw
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Employees
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Oct. 3 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news:
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Employees
October 2, 2026
Alicia Lutz
The College of Charleston is excited to welcome its newest faculty and staff members to campus!
The College of Charleston is excited to welcome its newest employees to the Cougar family! Whether they're stepping on campus for the first time or coming home to the College after some time away, these new faculty and staff m
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Earhart expedition update: Crew departs from Purdue University Airport
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 2 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Earhart expedition update: Crew departs from Purdue University Airport
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The Taraia Object expedition, a joint search between the Archaeological Legacy Institute, Purdue Research Foundation and Purdue University to identify if a visual anomaly in a South Pacific island lagoon is the missing Lockheed Electra 10-E flown by Amelia Earhart, officially began
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Environmental Law & Policy Center: MPSC Holds DTE Accountable For Google Data Center Cost Forecasts
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release:
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October 01, 2026
MPSC Holds DTE Accountable For Google Data Center Cost Forecasts
Environmental and Clean Energy Groups Criticize MPSC For Falling Short On Clean Energy Investments
Lansing, MI - The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today approved a 20-year agreement between DTE Energy and Google that calls for enhanced reporting and oversight requirements to allow regulator
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FDA Recall Notice: Frutas Y Hortalizas Del Sur Expands Recall of Great Value and Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Berries Over E. Coli Risk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recalls to Include Additional Lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries 10 OZ and One Lot of Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ Because of Potential Contamination with E. coli O145
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Company Announcement Date: October 02, 2026
FDA
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Federal Register: NRC Transferring Nuclear Material Regulatory Authority to Indiana
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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State of Indiana: Discontinuance of Certain Commission Regulatory Authority Within the State, Notice of Agreement Between the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the State of Indiana
This notice is announcing that on September 24, 2026, Ho K. Nieh, Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and Governor Michael Braun of the State of Indiana, signed an Agreeme
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Fine Arts Alum Shaunt'e Lewis Brings the Future of College to Life on IndyGo Bus
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 2 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Fine Arts Alum Shaunt'e Lewis Brings the Future of College to Life on IndyGo Bus
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Thousands of Indianapolis residents and visitors will now encounter a moving work of art celebrating opportunity, innovation, and the future of college. The newly wrapped Ivy Tech Community College bus traveling along IndyGo's Red Line was designed by nationally recognized Indianapolis artist and Ivy Tech Indianapolis
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FTC Secures Settlement that Protects Small Businesses from Illegal Price Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Secures Settlement that Protects Small Businesses from Illegal Price Discrimination
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The Federal Trade Commission secured a settlement agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC, the nation's largest distributor of wine and spirits, that will redress allegedly illegal price discrimination practices and make it easier for small businesses to compete against large chain retailers.
The s
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Gov. Braun Creates New Housing and Downtown Vibrancy with $60M READI Development in Evansville
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun Creates New Housing and Downtown Vibrancy with $60M READI Development in Evansville
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Indiana Governor Mike Braun continues to advance Hoosier communities and grow statewide economic development and talent retention and attraction efforts with the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). Today in Southwest Indiana, local and reg
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Gov. Braun Protects Students with First Ever Statewide Tip Line for All K-12 Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun Protects Students with First Ever Statewide Tip Line for All K-12 Schools
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INDIANAPOLIS -Today, Indiana Gov. Braun announced his administration is investing in an anonymous tip line for all K-12 schools. This anonymous tip line will be the first of its kind available in the state of Indiana, offering 24/7/365 monitoring at no cost to schools. This program is anticipated to be ava
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Passage of Permitting Reform
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Passage of Permitting Reform
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PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 21 fellow Republican governors urged Congress to pass permitting reform to cut red tape, lower energy costs, and strengthen our nation's infrastructure. You can find a copy of the statement here.
"Republican governors are working every day to cut red tape, increase investment
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Governor Braun Appoints Brittney Long Public Access Counselor
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Governor Braun Appoints Brittney Long Public Access Counselor
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INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced the appointment of Brittney Long as Public Access Counselor (PAC), effective Oct. 5, 2026.
"Brittney has the legal credentials and passion for public service that makes her an excellent fit for the job," said Gov. Braun. "As our next PAC, Brittney will bring added trans
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Hagit Limor named 2026 Wells Memorial Key recipient, SPJ's highest honor
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 2 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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Hagit Limor named 2026 Wells Memorial Key recipient, SPJ's highest honor
Hagit Limor, president of the Society of Professional Journalists Foundation and longtime leader of the Society of Professional Journalists, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Wells Memorial Key, SPJ's highest member honor.
The Wells Key was first awarded more than 100 years ago to honor Ches
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Indiana University Media School: Research, Creative Activity Begins in KIX Lab With Mini-grant-funded Faculty Projects
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Oct. 3 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news:
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Research, creative activity begins in KIX Lab with mini-grant-funded faculty projects
October 2, 2026
Faculty across the university are using immersion and extended reality to conduct research and creative activity across disciplines as recipients of the Kinetic Immersion and Extended Reality Lab's inaugural mini-grants.
Projects range from a dance performance in which dancers interact with virt
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Indiana University-Northwest: Center for Urban and Regional Excellence Courses for October, November 2026
GARY, Indiana, Oct. 3 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news:
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Center for Urban and Regional Excellence courses for October, November 2026
Range of free and low-cost courses include art, disaster preparedness, finance, gardening, health, technology and more
Oct 1, 2026
Gary, Ind. -- Indiana University Northwest's Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) offers a variety of non-credit courses and educational programs that aim to assist people of all
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ITC Finds Section 337 Violation in Storage Containers Case
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission determined that certain storage containers, toolboxes, organizers, component boxes, and coolers imported into the U.S. violate section 337 of the Tariff Act based on infringement of two patents held by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., Brookfield, Wisconsin, and Keter Home and Garden Products Ltd., Carmel, Indiana.
The Commission found violations involving U.S. Patent Nos. 11,365,026 and 11,794,952. It issued a limited exclusion orde
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IU Southeast alum Doug Drake name LBF Nonprofit Visionary Leader
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Oct. 2 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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IU Southeast alum Doug Drake name LBF Nonprofit Visionary Leader
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(New Albany, Ind.) - IU Southeast alumnus Doug Drake has been recognized by Louisville Business First with the Nonprofit Visionary Leader Award at their recent Partners in Philanthropy event.
Drake has been CEO of Personal Counseling Services for 21 years after spending 26 years in corporate banking. Drake said he was drawn to
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Ivy Tech Muncie Celebrates 2026 Distinguished Alumni and Benefactor of the Year Honorees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 2 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Ivy Tech Muncie Celebrates 2026 Distinguished Alumni and Benefactor of the Year Honorees
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Ivy Tech Community College Muncie is proud to recognize Ashley Slaven and Thrive Credit Union as recipients of the Ivy Tech Foundation's 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award and Benefactor of the Year honors, respectively. Both were recognized during a statewide celebration in Indianapolis on September 25.
Slaven w
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Marian University Plymouth Honors Mark and Amanda Feldman, Raises $317,500 for Student Scholarships
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 2 -- Marian University posted the following news:
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Marian University Plymouth Honors Mark and Amanda Feldman, Raises $317,500 for Student Scholarships
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Marian University Plymouth raised $317,500 for student scholarships at its annual Changing Lives Scholarship Dinner Thursday evening at Swan Lake Resort, bringing together supporters to celebrate philanthropy's impact and honor Mark and Amanda Feldman for their commitment to students and the Plymouth communit
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Menendez, Shreve Introduce Legislation to Ban Scam Call Machines
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Menendez, Shreve Introduce Legislation to Ban Scam Call Machines
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) introduced the bipartisan Stop SIM Box Scams Act, which would ban the hardware that enables scammers to disguise robocalls as local telephone numbers.
In 2025, Americans received approximately 29.6 billion scam robocalls and texts an
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MU-WCOM Researchers Earn Research Article of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 2 -- Marian University posted the following news:
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MU-WCOM Researchers Earn Research Article of the Year
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Four Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine students and Michael Burchett, DO, have earned Beyond the White Coat's Research Article of the Year award.
Austin Layton, OMS-III; Lily House, OMS-II; Madison Lather, OMS-IV; Bianca McAravey, OMS-II; and Dr. Burchett were recognized for their case report on the successful treatment of a rare Amyand
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National Potato Council Urges EPA to Recognize Critical Role of Chemical Desiccation and Support Innovation in Harvest Management
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL
50 F Street, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 682-9456 phone
www.nationalpotatocouncil.org
September 30, 2026
Douglas M. Troutman
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
Washington, DC
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Nicole DeCriscio sworn in as the Society of Professional Journalists' 110th national president
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 2 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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Nicole DeCriscio sworn in as the Society of Professional Journalists' 110th national president
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Media Contact:
SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org
Nicole DeCriscio was sworn in today as the 110th national president of the Society of Professional Journalists during the President's Reception at SPJ26 in Columbus, Ohio.
DeCriscio succeeds outgoing President Ch
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Office of Research to host October webinars on evolving federal funding landscape
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Office of Research to host October webinars on evolving federal funding landscape
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In partnership with Lewis-Burke Associates, Purdue's Office of Research will host two October webinars to help faculty and researchers better understand significant changes occurring across the federal research funding landscape.
#Federal Funding Outlook: Department of Energy and U.S. Department of Agriculture
Oct.
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Olsen Investiture: 'NMU Provides Superior Experience'
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news:
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Olsen Investiture: 'NMU Provides Superior Experience'
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In a ceremony that encompassed all facets of the university - students, faculty, staff, alumni, Board of Trustees and the community at large - NMU President Chris Olsen was formally invested as the university's 19th president Friday morning.
The event highlighted the student experience at Northern and Olsen's vision for enhancing that experienc
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Rep. Frank J. Mrvan Introduces Utility Affordability and Transparency Act to Protect Consumers from Higher Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Frank J. Mrvan Introduces Utility Affordability and Transparency Act to Protect Consumers from Higher Energy Costs
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan introduced H.R. 10687, the Utility Affordability and Transparency Act, legislation that would increase transparency for consumers and prevent federal taxpayers and utility ratepayers from being forced to bear the costs associated w
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SC State junior named one of six Field to Future Scholars nationwide
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news:
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SC State junior named one of six Field to Future Scholars nationwide
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ORANGEBURG, S.C. -Shelton Manning Jr. has a strong interest in agricultural procurement, managing the buying and supply processes that keep agriculture running smoothly, efficiently and sustainably.
Manning, a junior agribusiness and business management major at South Carolina State University, has gained real-world ex
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Sen. Warren, Co-signers Issue Letter to Administration for Children & Families Asst. Secretary Adams
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter with co-signers to Administration for Children and Families Assistant Secretary Alex Adams:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 30, 2026
The Honorable Alex Adams
Assistant Secretary
Administration for Children and Families
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Dear Assistant Secretary Adams:
We write to you with concern that the Trump administration's efforts to gut federal
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SIUE Has 20 Club Sports Teams and Like Frisbee and Fencing All Are Welcome
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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SIUE Has 20 Club Sports Teams and Like Frisbee and Fencing All Are Welcome
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Hayden Devore, a junior history major with a pre-law minor, joined SIUE's fencing club after Thanksgiving break two years ago, knowing nothing about the sport. What kept them coming back wasn't just the fencing-it was weekends like the one at a tournament in their first year, when the team rented an Ai
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SMWC Dedicates Golf Practice Facility to Late Alumnus
SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Indiana, Oct. 2 -- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College posted the following news:
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SMWC Dedicates Golf Practice Facility to Late Alumnus
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) held a dedication Friday for a new golf practice facility, honoring a former player on the men's golf team.
"Today is a special day as we commend the SMWC Golf programs and honor the life and legacy of one of our alumni, Ben Myers '20, who is looking down on us from heaven and continues to
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Three New Exhibits on Display at Ivy Indy Art Gallery this Fall
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 2 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Three New Exhibits on Display at Ivy Indy Art Gallery this Fall
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Ivy Tech Indianapolis is highlighting the work of students, alumni, faculty, and staff through three art installations and exhibitions on display this fall, including a student-designed mural, an alumni exhibition, and a showcase of faculty artwork.
The fall lineup includes "A Seat at the Table," a mural designed by Ivy Tech Fine Arts
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Young Applauds Nomination of Scott Krueger to Serve as U.S. Marshal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young Applauds Nomination of Scott Krueger to Serve as U.S. Marshal
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released the following statement in support of President Donald Trump's announcement that he is nominating Indiana Police Captain Scott Krueger to serve as United States Marshal for the Northern District of Indiana.
"Scott Krueger has dedicated more than two decades to protecting
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