Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana
100 Organizations Urge FAA to Mandate FDA-Approved Seizure Rescue Medications in Airline Emergency Kits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Dr. Charles Mathers
Office of Aerospace Medicine, Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20591
Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-9178; Notice No. 26-12; RIN 2120-AM18 - Improving Emergency Medical Kit Efficacy and Flexibility in Commercial Airline Operations
Dear Dr. Mathers:
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Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Seeks Court Approval for Settlements With Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 10 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
October 9, 2026
(Juneau, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resol
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Alcoa Urges Caution and Support for Higher Tariffs on Aluminum Cables and Wheels in Section 232 Framework
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Alcoa Corporation
201 Isabella Street
Suite 500
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5858 USA
Tel: 1 412 315 2900
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August 27, 2026
Stephen Astle
Director, Defense Industrial Base Division
Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security
Bureau of Industry and Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Av
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Alfa Laval Urges Exclusion of Heat Exchange Unit Parts From Section 232 Duties to Support U S Infrastructure and Technology Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Classified by Alfa Laval as: Business
Bureau of Industry and Security
Mr. Stephen Astle
Director, Defense Industrial Base Division
Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
Alfa Laval Inc.
5400 International Trade Drive
Richmond, Virginia 23231
https://www.alfalaval.us
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American Corridors Urges Focus on Economic Validation and Multi-State Coordination for Infrastructure Connectivity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AMERICAN CORRIDORS
Response to U.S. Department of Transportation
America's Great Corridors of Commerce Request for Information Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269
Submitted by:
Frank Patton
American Corridors
23860 State Line Road
Crete, Illinois 60417-1859
708.212.1260
Frank.patton@americancorridors.com
October 2, 2026
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American Exploration & Mining Association Urges Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule to Expand Domestic Mineral Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Joshua White
Acting Director
Ecosystem Management Coordination
USDA Forest Service
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250
RE: Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; Proposed Rule Request for Public Comment; 91 Fed. Reg. 53,827 (Aug. 20, 2026); Docket ID No. FS-2025-0001
Dear
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Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for Multistate Settlements With Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for Multistate Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
10/9/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma to resolve all
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Ball State University Awarded $2.7 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen Civic Learning Across Indiana
MUNCIE, Indiana, Oct. 9 -- Ball State University posted the following news release:
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Ball State University Awarded $2.7 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen Civic Learning Across Indiana
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Ball State University has been awarded a $2.7 million federal grant to launch FORGE: Foundations of Representative Government and Engagement, a three-year initiative designed to strengthen the teaching of American history, civics and government, geography, and constitutional literacy across Indiana.
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Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: States Are Rushing to Respond As Congress' SNAP Cost Shift Approaches. Are They Ready?
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report:
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States Are Rushing to Respond As Congress' SNAP Cost Shift Approaches. Are They Ready?
October 9, 2026 | Peyton McConnell, Emmie DiCicco and Ed Bolen
The harmful 2025 Republican reconciliation law will require most states starting in October 2027 to pay a portion of SNAP benefit costs for the first time in the program's history. States' payment obligations will be based on their "payment erro
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DePauw University: Alumni News Roundup - October 7, 2026
GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Oct. 7 -- DePauw University posted the following news:
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Alumni News Roundup - October 7, 2026
Charity "Chichi" French Armstrong '70 honored with 2026 Spirit of Service Award for her work co-founding and work with Ladies Let's Talk organization.
Melanie Bella '93 appointed to ProgenyHealth Board of Managers.
Chris Burton is '09 directs "Hamlet: A Gothic Fantasia" with the Garfield Shakespeare Company in Indianapolis.
Dr. Jac Cooper '08 joins Blessing Health System
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DHS Debunks New York Sanctuary Politicians' Lies About ICE Shooting of Illegal Alien Gang Member, Condemns Sanctuary New York for Refusing to Honor Nearly 15,000 ICE Detainers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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DHS Debunks New York Sanctuary Politicians' Lies About ICE Shooting of Illegal Alien Gang Member, Condemns Sanctuary New York for Refusing to Honor Nearly 15,000 ICE Detainers
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WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement debunking the lies spread by New York sanctuary politicians after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (IC
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Earhart expedition update: Crew at sea, expected to arrive on Nikumaroro in 72 hours
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 9 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Earhart expedition update: Crew at sea, expected to arrive on Nikumaroro in 72 hours
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HALFWAY BETWEEN TARAWA AND NIKUMARORO, Kiribati -- The Marin Mainiku, the Kiribati National Shipping Line vessel transporting the Taraia Object expedition team, is approaching the halfway point Friday as the crew continues its voyage across the vast South Pacific toward Nikumaroro Island.
The Archaeological Legac
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Early Childhood Policy Center for American Progress: Head Start Vital for Rural Communities as Proposed Federal Rule Threatens Program Stability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Secretary, United States Department of Health and Human Services
Federal Register Document Number: ACF-2026-0595/RIN 0970-AD30
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
Head Start is an essential early education and family support pro
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FBI's 2025 Crime Report Shows Crime Declining Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSxrep) -- The FBI issued the following news release:
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October 9, 2026
FBI's 2025 Crime Report Shows Crime Declining Nationwide; Indiana Is Following Suit
This opinion piece by FBI Indianapolis Special Agent in Charge Timothy J. O'Malley was published by the IndyStar on October 9, 2026.
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Crime statistics affect all our lives daily - from murders in the cities we live and work in, to our personal property being defaced, or our homes broken into. These numbers are
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FFRF Awards $19,450 to 2026 High School Essay Winners
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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October 8, 2026
FFRF awards $19,450 to 2026 high school essay winners
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of $19,450 to students in its 2026 William Schulz High School Essay Contest.
College-bound high school seniors were asked to write a personal persuasive essay based on this prompt: "My favorite freethought/humanist hero/ine. Write a personal essa
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Highlander Highlights: Week of Oct. 5, 2026
RADFORD, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Highlander Highlights: Week of Oct. 5, 2026
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Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, staff, alumni and faculty.
First feline blazes trails in Tartan Tails
For students missing a beloved pet at home, a cuddle with Finnegan might offer familiar comfort.
The 2-yea
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Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies: In Support of International Law: 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Navanethem Pillay
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 10 -- The University of Notre Dame Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies issued the following news:
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In support of international law: 2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navanethem Pillay
October 09, 2026
Author: Peter Wallensteen
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Navanethem Pillay from South Africa. Peter Wallensteen is the Richard G. Starmann, Sr. Research Professor Emeritus of Peace Studies at the Kroc Institute for International Peace S
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Longtime Purdue benefactor Parrish commits $42M to name new Daniels School building
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 9 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Longtime Purdue benefactor Parrish commits $42M to name new Daniels School building
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University has received a $42 million commitment from longtime benefactor and alumnus Roland G. Parrish to name the new flagship facility within the Mitch Daniels School of Business. The building, which is set to open in fall 2027, will be called the Roland G. Parrish Hall of Business
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Lumina Foundation: Best Colleges Aren't Always the Most Famous
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 10 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following news:
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The best colleges aren't always the most famous
Debra Humphreys
Oct. 8, 2026
About the Author
Washington Monthly's rankings look beyond prestige to ask which colleges serve students well, keep costs manageable, and create opportunity.
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I was honored to join the Washington Monthly and New America to mark the release of Washington Monthly's 2026 College Guide and Rankings.
Lumina Foundation has suppo
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M&A Advisor Names McGuireWoods a Finalist for Four Top Deal Awards
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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M&A Advisor Names McGuireWoods a Finalist for Four Top Deal Awards
October 8, 2026
McGuireWoods is a finalist in four categories for the 2026 M&A Advisor Awards, which recognize top corporate transactions from the past year and the firms involved in closing them. Winners will be announced at The M&A Advisor's Future of Dealmaking Summit on Nov. 17, 2026, in New York.
The M&A Advisor recognized
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Millikin University Honors 2026 Alumni Award Winners During Homecoming Weekend
DECATUR, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Millikin University posted the following news:
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Millikin University Honors 2026 Alumni Award Winners During Homecoming Weekend
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DECATUR, Ill. -- On Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, Millikin University recognized seven outstanding members of the Big Blue family at the University's annual Alumni Awards Dinner, held as part of Homecoming weekend. Dr. Dean A. Pribbenow, Millikin University President, ushered in the formal award ceremony, acknowledging the connections and
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Penn State Altoona Emerging Artist-in-residence to Offer Lecture
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news:
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Penn State Altoona emerging artist-in-residence to offer lecture
October 9, 2026
ALTOONA, Pa. -- Lauren Linder, Penn State Altoona's emerging artist-in-residence, will speak on Monday, Oct. 26, from noon to 1:20 p.m. in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.
Originally from Muncie, Indiana, Linder holds a master of fine arts degree in dance and a master
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Registration open for Fall 2026 USI healthcare conferences and workshops
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Oct. 9 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release:
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Registration open for Fall 2026 USI healthcare conferences and workshops
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During the fourth quarter of 2026, USI's Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning will offer the following conferences and workshops designed to provide essential continuing education and professional development opportunities for health professionals across disciplines.
Virtual Pharmacology Update for He
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins Coalition in Concern About TP-Link's China Ties
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 7 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins Coalition in Concern About TP-Link's China Ties
Oct. 7, 2026
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 20 other Attorneys General in sending a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding TP-Link's request for conditional approval to sell new router models in the United States.
"TP-Link has
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Settles With Three Additional Generic Drug Companies on Price Fixing
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Settles with Three Additional Generic Drug Companies on Price Fixing
Oct. 8, 2026
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 45 states and territories in seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a
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Shawnee Forest Defense Urges Federal Officials to Preserve Roadless Forest Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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John B. Wallace and Karen Frailey
Shawnee Forest Defense
37 State Hwy. 147
Simpson, IL 62985
October 6, 2026
Brooke Rollins
U.S. Agriculture Secretary
Brad Kinder, Acting Director
Josh White
Ecosystem Management Coordination
201 14th St. NW
Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
RE: Docket FS-2
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Southern Miss Exhibition Brings Together Photographers Don Norris and Betty Press
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Oct. 9 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news:
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Southern Miss Exhibition Brings Together Photographers Don Norris and Betty Press
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The University of Southern Mississippi's Gallery of Art and Design will present "Two Photographers: Don Norris and Betty Press" Oct. 15-Nov. 13, bringing together two Hattiesburg artists whose photographs explore the relationship between people, place and history.
An opening reception will take place T
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Trustees approve 2027-28 housing and dining rates
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 9 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Trustees approve 2027-28 housing and dining rates
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Recognizing the continued strong demand for affordable on-campus housing, the Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Oct. 9) approved housing and dining rates for the 2027-28 academic year.
Trustees approved a modest, tiered increase in housing rates, with nearly 80% of beds increasing by less than $300 (3.2%) for the acade
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Trustees approve named and distinguished faculty, resolutions of appreciation and namings
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 9 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Trustees approve named and distinguished faculty, resolutions of appreciation and namings
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INDIANAPOLIS -- The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Oct. 9) approved a named chair, a distinguished professor and three named professors, along with resolutions of appreciation and namings.
The newly ratified faculty are:
* Ozan Ciftci as the William R. Scholle Endowed Chair in Food Processin
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University of Evansville Theatre Presents MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Oct. 10 -- The University of Evansville issued the following news:
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University of Evansville Theatre Presents MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
October 9, 2026
The University of Evansville Theatre proudly continues their 2026-2027 season with MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and book by George Furth.
This production opens at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, in Shanklin Theatre. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 24, 29, 30, 31, an
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UWO women's volleyball builds stronger community, celebrates team at fourth annual event
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news:
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UWO women's volleyball builds stronger community, celebrates team at fourth annual event
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A Community Night event that attracted hundreds of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh students, families, supporters and community members, concluded with the defending national champion women's volleyball team downing UW-La Crosse in four sets at Kolf Sports Center.
See event photos here.
Lisa Race
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