Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana
Anderson University Tri-S and Global Strategy Partner for Global Service
ANDERSON, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- Anderson University posted the following news:
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Anderson University Tri-S and Global Strategy Partner for Global Service
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Anderson University students use their skills to serve communities and build relationships around the world
ANDERSON, Ind. -- Anderson University's Tri-S program and Global Strategy, the Church of God's global mission-sending agency, are partnering to send AU students to serve, study, and share in cross-cultural settings.
The two orga
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Ball State Marks 100 Years of Student Healthcare, 75 Years of Counseling Services With Oct. 27 Celebration
MUNCIE, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- Ball State University posted the following news release:
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Ball State Marks 100 Years of Student Healthcare, 75 Years of Counseling Services With Oct. 27 Celebration
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Ball State University is recognizing two milestones in its long history of supporting student health and well-being: 100 years of organized student healthcare and the 75th anniversary of the Counseling Center.
The University will celebrate the anniversaries during Thrive75, a campus-wide wellne
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Butler University Receives $1 Million to Expand Engineering and Data Analytics Education
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 13 -- Butler University issued the following news:
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Butler University Receives $1 Million to Expand Engineering and Data Analytics Education
By: Mark Apple | October 12, 2026
Federal investment secured by Congressman Andre Carson will support tech-enabled learning environments that advance workforce preparation in STEM fields
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Butler University has received $1 million in federal funding to expand laboratory equipment and technology supporting the Universi
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Census Bureau Issues Working Paper Entitled 'State Tax Liability & Post-Tax Income Estimates by State'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the issued the following working paper paper (No. 2026-19) in September 2026 entitled "State Tax Liability and Post-Tax Income Estimates by State using the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement Tax Model."
The paper was written by Kathryn Shantz and Elizabeth Pelletier.
Here are excerpts:
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Abstract
State and federal tax policies have a substantial effect on the economic wellbeing of U.S. households
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DHS Highlights Victims of Illegal Alien Crime in Sanctuary New York
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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DHS Highlights Victims of Illegal Alien Crime in Sanctuary New York
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Americans have been murdered, shot, stabbed, and raped by illegal aliens allowed to roam free by Kathy Hochul's sanctuary New York
WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement acknowledging the victims of illegal alien crime as a result of the reckless sanctuary
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DHS Releases New Data Revealing that New York has Refused to Honor More Than 16,000 ICE Detainers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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DHS Releases New Data Revealing that New York has Refused to Honor More Than 16,000 ICE Detainers
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WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement condemning New York sanctuary politicians after new data revealed that the state of New York has refused to honor more than 16,000 detainers since the start of the Trump Administration.
"W
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Earhart expedition update: Crew arrives at Nikumaroro, launches critical phase of Amelia Earhart plane search
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Earhart expedition update: Crew arrives at Nikumaroro, launches critical phase of Amelia Earhart plane search
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NIKUMARORO, Kiribati -- Following a five-day, 830-nautical-mile voyage across the remote South Pacific, the 17-person Taraia Object expedition team, supported by a 17-person boat crew, arrived Monday (Oct. 12) at Nikumaroro to start its investigation of a visual anomaly spotted in satelli
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Experts will discuss 2027 economy predictions at Futurecast
KOKOMO, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news:
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Experts will discuss 2027 economy predictions at Futurecast
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KOKOMO, Ind. -- Much of 2026 has been marked by persistent inflation, escalating energy costs, and macroeconomic headwinds such as higher interest rates and geopolitical conflict. Looking ahead to the coming year, some may wonder whether these conditions will settle into a new economic baseline.
Economists at the Indiana University Kelle
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Federal Register: FAA Denies Indianapolis Downtown Heliport Closure Following Extensive Public Comments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Notice of Agency Determination on Waiver With Respect to Land; Indianapolis Downtown Heliport, Indianapolis, Indiana
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) considered a proposal to permanently close the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport and change 5.36 acres of land from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use and to authorize the sal
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Four IU McKinney Alumni Honored by ABA for Access-to-Justice Work
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release:
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Four IU McKinney Alumni Honored by ABA for Access-to-Justice Work
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Four alumni of the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law were among those honored by the American Bar Association for their work toward establishing access-to-justice and interest on lawyer trust accounts (IOLTA) initiatives in Indiana. They were celebrated during the 2026 ABA Forum on Building Access to Jus
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Heather Repicky Named Intellectual Property Attorney of the Year at 2026 New England Legal Awards
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Heather Repicky Named Intellectual Property Attorney of the Year at 2026 New England Legal Awards
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Partner Heather Repicky was named Intellectual Property Attorney of the Year on Oct. 8 at the 2026 New England Legal Awards, presented by Law.com. The award recognizes the IP lawyer who made the biggest mark on the region's legal community over the past year, ch
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Homecoming king, queen crowned at Trine
ANGOLA, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Homecoming king, queen crowned at Trine
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Trine University recognized its 2026 Homecoming court as well as its king and queen during the annual Thunderstruck Pep Rally in the MTI Center on Friday, Oct. 2.
Carly Hutcherson, a senior from Arcadia, Indiana, was crowned Homecoming queen.
An exercise science major in Trine's direct-entry 3+3 Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program, Carly is the daughter of Jeanne
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In Print: 'The Right to Knowledge: A Learning-Systems Approach for the Sustainable Development Goals'
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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In Print: 'The Right to Knowledge: A Learning-Systems Approach for the Sustainable Development Goals'
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The Right to Knowledge: A Learning-Systems Approach for the Sustainable Development Goals
Purdue authors
Julia Bello-Bravo
John Medendorp
Barry Pittendrigh
Additional author
Anne Namatsi Lutomia
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication date
November 2025
About the book (from the publisher
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Indiana State hosts consortium drawing hundreds from around the world
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- Indiana State University posted the following news:
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Indiana State hosts consortium drawing hundreds from around the world
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Indiana State University hosted the 2026 Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium (SMIFC) Conference on Oct. 1-2 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago. The conference drew nearly 450 participants from Universities around the world.
The conference's title sponsor, The Garrett Companies, continues to support student prof
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Ivy Tech Richmond celebrates 2026 Distinguished Alumni and Benefactor of the Year Awards
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Ivy Tech Richmond celebrates 2026 Distinguished Alumni and Benefactor of the Year Awards
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Ivy Tech Community College Richmond is proud to recognize alumna Crystal England and Pat Corsi and the Corsi Family 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
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Jasper Strassenfest Half Pot Powers VU Jasper Foundation Scholarship
VINCENNES, Indiana, Oct. 13 -- Vincennes University issued the following news:
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Jasper Strassenfest Half Pot powers VU Jasper Foundation scholarship
October 12, 2026
JASPER, Ind. - The Vincennes University Jasper Foundation Scholastic Excellence Award will continue supporting local high school graduates with higher education opportunities thanks to a nearly $38,000 contribution from the Jasper Strassenfest on Sept. 29.
The Scholastic Excellence Award, now in its eighth cohort, is a one
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La Roche University Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Circle Honorees
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12 -- La Roche University posted the following news release:
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La Roche University Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Circle Honorees
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 12, 2026 - La Roche University has named four graduates to its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Circle, recognizing their professional achievements, leadership, and contributions to their communities. This year's honorees represent the fields of interior design, arts education, science and technology, and higher
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Notre Dame Law School and Partner Institutions Bucerius Law School and Bocconi Law School Host Inaugural Workshop on Democratic Backsliding in America and Europe
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Oct. 13 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news:
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Notre Dame Law School and partner institutions Bucerius Law School and Bocconi Law School host inaugural workshop on democratic backsliding in America and Europe
October 12, 2026
Author: Arienne Calingo
Notre Dame Law School, Bucerius Law School, and Bocconi Law School brought together leading scholars and legal experts from the United States and Europe for an inaugural workshop examinin
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October flu shots still available for Purdue employees
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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October flu shots still available for Purdue employees
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For Purdue faculty and staff who haven't yet received a flu shot, several convenient options remain. Seasonal flu shots are available at no cost to benefits-eligible faculty and staff, as well as dependents covered on a Purdue health plan. Employees attending the flu shot events should bring their Purdue University Identification (PUID); cove
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Prioritizing People and the Planet: Cardinal Turkson Stresses Dignity, Integral Ecology During Visit to Notre Dame
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release:
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Prioritizing people and the planet: Cardinal Turkson stresses dignity, integral ecology during visit to Notre Dame
October 12, 2026
Human dignity and environmental sustainability are interconnected parts of a holistic vision that can help changemakers address global challenges as they work toward a more just and peaceful world, Cardinal Peter Turkson said duri
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SMWC Students Give Back During Alternative Fall Break
SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College posted the following news:
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SMWC Students Give Back During Alternative Fall Break
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Eight Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) students are headed south for fall break to help the unhoused in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Their primary mission is to work directly and indirectly with the homeless in Knoxville, Oct. 10-16. The students work with three nonprofit organizations in the city - Volunteer Ministries of Knoxv
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SPJ Foundation awards $100,000 in grants to support press freedom, media literacy and journalist advocacy
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 12 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ Foundation awards $100,000 in grants to support press freedom, media literacy and journalist advocacy
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The Society of Professional Journalists Foundation Board of Directors voted during its meeting at SPJ26 in Columbus, Ohio, to award $100,000 in grants to 12 journalism organizations and SPJ chapters across the country.
The 2026 grant cycle drew a record 104 appl
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This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients
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Purdue Today's "Thumbs Up" series gives faculty and staff members the opportunity to recognize, thank and congratulate others for their outstanding service, support and performance across the Purdue system. This week's "Thumbs Up" recipients are:
Payroll appointment specialist team
We would like to extend a huge thank-you to Brittany Poore, Christina Wilson, K
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Trine students, administrators hear update on economy
ANGOLA, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine students, administrators hear update on economy
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Trine University recognized its 2026 Homecoming court as well as its king and queen during the annual Thunderstruck Pep Rally in the MTI Center on Friday, Oct. 2.
October 12, 2026
Trine University administrators, faculty, staff and students heard an update on the state of the U.S. economy at the PNC Economic Outlook, held Sept. 29 at the Grand Wayne Center i
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University of Georgia: Increasing Woody Vegetation May Boost Populations of Georgia's Gamebird
ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 13 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Increasing woody vegetation may boost populations of Georgia's gamebird
Oct 12, 2026
By Juleah Carl
Northern bobwhite quail have dropped by almost 90%. Changing landscapes may be why.
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Georgia has been a destination for quail hunters for more than a century. But recent declines in its bobwhite population have researchers searching for answers to boost the popular gamebird's numbers.
A new study from t
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When health technology works, patients and physicians get time back
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 [Category: Medical] (TNSxrep) -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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When health technology works, patients and physicians get time back
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Richmond, Indiana-based Reid Health published an innovative technology annual report that's garnered industry attention. In simple language accompanied by real-life examples, it explains how the IT department does more than provide reliable technology that works. It helps improve patient car
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World Bank Group Launches Philanthropy Hub to Unlock Capital, Knowledge and Networks for Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The World Bank issued the following news release:
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World Bank Group Launches Philanthropy Hub to Unlock Capital, Knowledge and Networks for Development
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BANGKOK, October 12, 2026 - The World Bank Group today launched its Philanthropy Hub, a new platform to deepen collaboration with philanthropic organizations and other partners.
The Philanthropy Hub is part of a broader World Bank Group effort to make it easier to move from innovative ideas and pilot projects to
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