MISHAWAKA, Indiana, July 19 -- Bethel University issued the following campus news: * * * Bethel Awarded $24,890 Grant from NetVUE for Faculty/Staff Development Bethel University has been awarded a professional development grant through NetVUE (Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education), a program run by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). This $24,890 grant will go toward faculty and staff professional development, providing opportunities for collaboration, resources and training more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Caruso Quoted in Indiana Lawyer M&A Article * Taft partner Ralph Caruso was quoted in the article "First half of 2025 creates uneven experience for M&A attorneys," published on July 17 in The Indiana Lawyer. In the article, Caruso offered insight on the current state of mergers and acquisitions, discussing trends shaping deal activity in a market that has fluctuated throughout the y more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carson Introduces Gun Safety Bill * WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07), Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) introduced the Gun Safety Incentive Act. The bill promotes safe gun storage practices by providing a federal tax credit for individuals who purchase certified firearm safes and secure storage devices. This incentive suppo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carson Statement on Use of Camp Atterbury for ICE Detainment * WASHINGTON, DC --Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) made the following statement: "In May of this year, I formally requested confirmation of reports that Camp Atterbury in my home state would be used for ICE detainment. Earlier this week, I finally received confirmation of the plan. Unfortunately, the Department of Hom more PR

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, July 19 -- Fort Wayne Community Schools issued the following news on July 18, 2025: * * * Fort Wayne Virtual Academy to expand statewide Fort Wayne Virtual Academy (FWVA), Fort Wayne Community Schools' innovative virtual learning program, is expanding to serve any student in grades 6-12 across Indiana. Fort Wayne Virtual Academy (FWVA), Fort Wayne Community Schools' innovative virtual learning program, is expanding to serve any student in grades 6-12 across Indiana. Orig more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Houchin Files Resolution, Calls Out Democrat Epstein Stunt * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced the introduction of a resolution calling on the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files within 30 days, while ensuring protections for victims remain in place. "I have always supported full transparency when it comes to the Epstein files, and I'm glad to back Pres more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Presses National Park Service on Woke Projects that Violate Trump Executive Order Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Acting National Park Service Director Jessica Bowron, urging full compliance with President Trump's Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History executive order. The order directs federal agencies to ensure that nation more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Indy Hunger Network has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database, highlighted in a recent notice published in the Federal Register. The organization, which works closely with food banks and pantries in Indiana, underscores the potential adverse effects the new directives may have on vulnerable populations.  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Messmer Launches Congressional Hypersonics Caucus Yesterday, Reps. Mark Messmer (R-IN) and Donald Norcross (D-NJ) announced the official launch of the Congressional Hypersonics Caucus for the 119th Congress. The mission of the bipartisan caucus is to educate Members of Congress, congressional staff, federal administration officials, academia, and other important stakeholders, about t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 18, 2025: * * * Messmer Questions U.S. University Leaders Regarding Antisemitic Demonstrations This week, in the House Education and Workforce Committee, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) joined his colleagues in questioning the presidents of several American universities to gain insight about what they are doing to protect Jewish students from antisemitic attacks and demonstrations occurring on their campus more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Messmer Supports Digital Assets Innovation Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025. The CLARITY Act establishes clear rules of the road for the digital assets industry by drawing explicit lines in the jurisdictions between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodities Futures Tradin more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, July 19 -- Dentons Bingham Greenebaum, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Pay to Play The House v NCAA Deal Changing College Sports Fortunes Forever House v. NCAA (filed 2020 in the Northern District of California) consolidated three antitrust class actions--House, Hubbard, and Carter. The plaintiffs (current and former Division I athletes) alleged that the NCAA and the Power 5 conferences violated Section 1 of the Sherman Act by: 1) capping athlete compensation more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 18, 2025: * * * REP. STUTZMAN VOTES TO HALT UNNECESSARY GOVERNMENT SPENDING Today, Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03) voted in favor of H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025. This legislation will put money back in the pockets of American families and workers by halting government spending on programs that will work to further the Leftist agenda and fund unnecessary programs overseas. Rep. Stutzma more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Yakym Votes to Support a Strong National Defense * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted to pass the Defense Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 4016) out of the House of Representatives, which will support a strong national defense. "America is home to the most lethal and capable fighting force in the world, and the Defense Appropriations Act ensures it stays that way," R more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Banks Introduces Legislation to Protect American Parks Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Protecting America's Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act. The Patriot Parks Act amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to standardize and increase foreign visitor fees at National Parks. This bill codifies President Trump's "Make America Beautiful A more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 5:30 p.m. on July 21, 2025, in the U.S. Capitol building: Nominees * Mr. Dudley Hoskins, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs * Dr. Scott Hutchins, of Indiana, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics * Mr. Michael Boren, of Idaho, to be Under Secretar more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Banks Secures Critical Defense Wins for Indiana in FY26 NDAA Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after securing critical funding and wins for Indiana defense priorities in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "Indiana's military facilities and manufacturing base are vital to more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Yakym Votes to Eliminate Government Waste, Fraud, and Abuse * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) issued the following statement after House Republicans passed the Senate-amended rescissions package to cut $9 billion in wasteful spending: "Hoosiers deserve to keep more of what they earn, and that begins with holding Washington accountable," Rep. Yakym said. "The $9 billion resci more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Sends Letter to FAA, OMB Supporting the President's Vision for Securing American Drone Dominance * WASHINGTON - As President Donald Trump moves to reestablish American leadership in unmanned aerial systems, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford and Office of Management and Bu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Drug Activity on Social Media * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Senate colleagues in reintroducing the Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act, which would require social media companies and other communication service providers to take on a more active role in working with federal agencies to combat the illegal sale and distr more PR