Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana
AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 20, 2026 - The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 97 cents per share on the company's common stock, an increase of 2 cents per share.
The dividend is payable Dec. 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Nov. 10, 2026.
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Ala. A.G. Marshall Joins U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Parents' Religious Rights
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 21 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Marshall Joins U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Parents' Religious Rights
October 19, 2026
(Montgomery, Ala) - Attorney General Steve Marshall joined an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court supporting the religious rights of parents to object to vaccination requirements for their daughter who attends an online-only public school. Krystal and An
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Among the Academies: The Importance of Talking Politics
DAVIS, California, Oct. 20 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news:
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Among the Academies: The Importance of Talking Politics
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How often do you talk politics with friends and family? How about with colleagues? Talking politics might lead to a disagreement, but political scientist Robert Huckfeldt believes that's a good thing.
One way of explaining people's political beliefs is to make assumptions based on their job, level of income, their religion and oth
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ATA Recognizes 12 Trucking Leaders for Service to Industry
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA Recognizes 12 Trucking Leaders for Service to Industry
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Charlotte, NC - Today, the American Trucking Associations' Trucking Association Executives Council recognized a dozen trucking leaders for their service to the industry and to the ATA Federation.
"I am especially proud to recognize this year's honorees because I have had the privilege of serving al
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Attorney General Griffin Leads Amicus Brief Backing South Dakota's Ban on Sale and Advertisement of Drugs for Illegal Abortions
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 20 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Leads Amicus Brief Backing South Dakota's Ban on Sale and Advertisement of Drugs for Illegal Abortions
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Griffin: 'This case highlights widespread efforts by organizations and individuals in pro-abortion states to undermine the duly enacted laws of pro-life states'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after he and Loui
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European Journal of Law Reform to Publish Papers from Professor Emmert AI Class
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 19 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release:
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European Journal of Law Reform to Publish Papers from Professor Emmert AI Class
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The European Journal of Law Reform has published papers from Professor Frank Emmert's class on artificial intelligence in fall 2025. Almost the entire issue is comprised of contributions from students, alumni, and members of the legal academy with an IU McKinney connection.
The publication o
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Evrard Field Dedication Celebrates Anderson University Football and Alumni Generosity
ANDERSON, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- Anderson University posted the following news:
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Evrard Field Dedication Celebrates Anderson University Football and Alumni Generosity
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Anderson University Celebrates Evrard Field Dedication at Macholtz Stadium
Alumni Jeff and Lita Evrard Help Bring Raven Football Home Through Generous Support
ANDERSON, Ind. --This fall, Raven football returned to its home field at the newly renovated Macholtz Stadium. A Homecoming ceremony honored the generosity of Jeff
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Former Distinguished Alumnus and longtime administrator John Beacon passes away at 81
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Oct. 19 -- Indiana State University posted the following news:
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Former Distinguished Alumnus and longtime administrator John Beacon passes away at 81
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Indiana State University is mourning the death of John Beacon, a former senior vice president and Distinguished Alumnus. Beacon passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14. He was 81.
Beacon retired from Indiana State in 2016 after serving as senior vice president for enrollment management, marketing and communications. The uni
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From Around the World to Marian: Meet the Cultures and Stories Behind Marian Soccer
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 19 -- Marian University posted the following news:
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From Around the World to Marian: Meet the Cultures and Stories Behind Marian Soccer
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With 19 nationalities represented across its roster and coaching staff, Marian University's men's soccer team brings together student-athletes from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds. While each player has a different story about how they arrived in America, many share the same goals: pursuing an education, comp
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High-Nicotine E-Cigarettes Linked to Rising Nicotine Dependence Among Young Adults
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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High-Nicotine E-Cigarettes Linked to Rising Nicotine Dependence Among Young Adults
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National study finds young adults were far more likely than older adults to use high-nicotine products and less likely to stop vaping.
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* High-nicotine e-cigarette use among daily vapers ages 18 to 24 rose from 3.1% in 2017 to 49.2% in 2022.
* Nicotine de
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Hutchins named Collegiate German Teacher of Year by Indiana AATG
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Hutchins named Collegiate German Teacher of Year by Indiana AATG
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Dr. Michael Hutchins, Interim Dean of the College of Business, Communication, and Technology, has been named Collegiate German Teacher of the Year by the Indiana Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG).
Hutchins began his study of German to fulfill an undergraduate foreign language requirement but fou
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IUP Center for Civic Dialogue Presenting Constitutional Scholar Jeffrey Rosen November 9
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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IUP Center for Civic Dialogue Presenting Constitutional Scholar Jeffrey Rosen November 9
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National constitutional scholar Jeffrey Rosen will be at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on November 9 as the IUP Center for Civic Dialogue's Inaugural Distinguished Speaker.
Rosen's public lecture and discussion, "Can We Still Talk? The Constitution, Disagreement, and Our Shared Future, An Evening
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IUP Office of International Education Celebrates the World with International Unity Day October 23
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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IUP Office of International Education Celebrates the World with International Unity Day October 23
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The Office of International Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold International Unity Day on October 23 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Hadley Union Building at IUP. This event is free and open to all.
This fall, IUP welcomed 348 international students from 62 countries, in
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IUP Receives $338,682 to Continue Loan Forgiveness Program for Nursing Program Students
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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IUP Receives $338,682 to Continue Loan Forgiveness Program for Nursing Program Students
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received $338,682 from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration to continue the Nurse Faculty Loan Program grant.
This program provides loan forgiveness (up to 85 percent of loans borrowed through the program) for students in the master's and docto
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Julia Kelb - From Marian MarCom Intern to Eli Lily
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 19 -- Marian University posted the following news:
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Julia Kelb - From Marian MarCom Intern to Eli Lily
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For Julia Kelb, her career in communications started at Marian University.
Julia Kelb graduated from Marian with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication in 2016.
Marian first popped onto her radar after her mom encouraged her to apply. After submitting her application, Julia called the admissions office and was immediately struck by how kind and welcoming ev
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Michigan Parents Can Explore School Choice Options on Comprehensive Website
MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 19 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release:
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Michigan Parents Can Explore School Choice Options on Comprehensive Website
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MIDLAND, Mich. -- Michigan parents now have a clearer way to understand and navigate every educational option available to their children. The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has launched a new online school choice guide that helps families explore their options
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NBA Rosters Feature 125 International Players From Record-tying 43 Countries Across Six Continents
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release:
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NBA rosters feature 125 international players from record-tying 43 countries across six continents
October 20, 2026
NEW YORK - The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents are on opening-night rosters for the 2026-27 season. Including both international and American players, there are a record of m
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Occupational Therapy Day offers a chance to learn about a vital profession
ANGOLA, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Occupational Therapy Day offers a chance to learn about a vital profession
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We celebrate World Occupational Therapy Day on Oct. 27, and if you're confused about what the profession is, you're not alone.
While many people mistake us for our colleagues in physical therapy or think that our work only relates to job skills, occupational therapy (OT) plays a critical role for people of all ages seeking to develop, reg
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Powering the nuclear comeback: Three universities form consortium to close a critical workforce gap
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 19 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Powering the nuclear comeback: Three universities form consortium to close a critical workforce gap
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Purdue professor to join Senate roundtable on veterans' success and well-being
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Purdue professor to join Senate roundtable on veterans' success and well-being
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth, Distinguished Professor of Human Development and Family Studies and director of Purdue University's Military Family Research Institute, will participate in an Oct. 21 roundtable hosted by the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs to discuss the National Veterans
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Registered apprenticeships help address teacher shortage
KOKOMO, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news:
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Registered apprenticeships help address teacher shortage
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KOKOMO, Ind. -- Indiana University Kokomo is helping address the state's teacher shortage through IU's registered apprenticeship program.
Managed through IU's Office of School Partnerships, the program offers paid apprenticeships to individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in education or participating in the Transition to Teaching program.
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Seungjin Kim appointed Purdue's first chief nuclear officer
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 19 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Seungjin Kim appointed Purdue's first chief nuclear officer
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue announced Monday (Oct. 19) that nuclear energy expert Seungjin Kim has been appointed chief nuclear officer to lead the university's research and workforce development efforts in support of state and national needs. ~~~~
The appointment was announced during the Global Nuclear Energy Economic Summit in Indi
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Sociologist Zhaodi Chen examines why some online stories face silence
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 20 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Sociologist Zhaodi Chen examines why some online stories face silence
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Violence against women is a significant public health and human rights issue worldwide. Nearly one in three women have experienced partner or sexual violence.
Many have turned to social media as a way to make their voices heard. The #MeToo Movement, which supports survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, went vir
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Tim Paul on the Community of Music--Meet Our Faculty
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Tim Paul on the Community of Music--Meet Our Faculty
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Tim Paul's love for music took root in the power of shared experiences, where collective sound creates a deep, lasting connection. From his early days pursuing that initial spark to his ongoing work as a performer and educator, he has dedicated himself to the art of making music alongside others.
Today, as a faculty member in IUP's Depa
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Trine clubs, ChemE department offer STEM activities for Girl Scouts
ANGOLA, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine clubs, ChemE department offer STEM activities for Girl Scouts
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Occupational Therapy Day offers a chance to learn about a vital profession
We celebrate World Occupational Therapy Day on Oct. 27, and if you're confused about what the profession is, you're not alone.
October 20, 2026
Trine University student organizations and the McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering recently offered acti
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Tulane Law Review Symposium to Explore the Future of Consumer Rights
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 20 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news:
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Tulane Law Review Symposium to Explore the Future of Consumer Rights
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Almost 65 years after the introduction of the Consumer Bill of Rights, new technologies and business practices are raising questions about how consumer protections should evolve.
This November, the Tulane Law Review, alongside Professor Mateusz Grochowski and with support from the Center for Law and the Economy at the Murphy
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Walking club at Purdue Fort Wayne offers opportunities for movement and connection
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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Walking club at Purdue Fort Wayne offers opportunities for movement and connection
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The Center for Healthy Living (CHL) is offering a new way to incorporate movement and social connection into the workday through the PFW Walking Club, a pilot program at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
Designed to encourage healthy habits through regular walking, the program offers a supportive environment for facul
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Westminster College faculty present research at annual celebration
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Westminster College posted the following news:
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Westminster College faculty present research at annual celebration
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Westminster College faculty members will share their research, creative works and scholarly insights during a daylong Faculty Scholarship Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 21, followed by the annual Henderson Lecture at 6 p.m. featuring Dr. Timothy Grieve-Carlson, assistant professor of religion and philosophy.
The Faculty Scholarshi
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WNBA REPONDS TO REP. STUTZMAN'S INQUIRY BY CALLING ENES FREEDOM AND ROYCE WHITE "MEN"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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WNBA REPONDS TO REP. STUTZMAN'S INQUIRY BY CALLING ENES FREEDOM AND ROYCE WHITE "MEN"
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WASHINGTON, DC - In a letter last month to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03) asked, "If the WNBA has no definition of "women" why were Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White deemed ineligible to join the WNBA?"
In a stunning admission, Commissioner Engelbert replied by saying
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Young Applauds Nomination of Joe Falvey to Serve as U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Indiana
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young Applauds Nomination of Joe Falvey to Serve as U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Indiana
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) applauded President Trump's nomination of Joe Falvey to serve as a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Indiana.
"Joe has dedicated much of his career to serving our country, from his service in the Marine Corps to his work i
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