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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for 2026-01-23 ( 29 items )  
37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the U.S. From Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * 37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States from Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations The United States announced today that yesterday evening it took into custody 37 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal criminal charges around the country, including charges relating to n more PR

American Society of Hematology Announces 2026 Scholar Award Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Hematology posted the following news release: * * * American Society of Hematology Announces 2026 Scholar Award Recipients * (WASHINGTON, January 22, 2026) -The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is awarding its 2026 Scholar Award to 53 early-career investigators dedicated to careers in hematology research. Designed to support recipients as they transition from training programs to careers as independent investigators, ASH  more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Adjusted for Cost of Living, Wages in North Dakota Pass Those in Minnesota (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Adjusted for cost of living, wages in North Dakota pass those in Minnesota By John Phelan When Gov. Walz announced that he was ending his campaign for reelection, local media began to assess his legacy. The Minnesota Reformer carried an article titled "Gov. Tim Walz's Minnesota in more PR

Central Michigan University: Why are there no grayling in Grayling? (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Jan. 21 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Why are there no grayling in Grayling? * Robert Kohrman's obsession with books about fishing was sparked by a question of geography: where did the city of Grayling get its name? The question came to him while driving through the city in the early 1970s. He did some research, which led him to a second question: why are there no grayling-a brightly colored fish once native to northern Michigan-n more PR

Chairman Steil Expands Investigation Into Noncitizens Registering to Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Steil Expands Investigation into Noncitizens Registering to Vote Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) expanded his investigation into noncitizens registering to vote. This morning, letters were sent to ten Secretaries of State seeking answers on how each state conducts voter list maintenance  more PR

Congressman Baird Introduces Legislation to Award the Medal of Honor to Kareem Dockery (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Introduces Legislation to Award the Medal of Honor to Kareem Dockery * Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Kareem N. Dockery Medal of Honor Act to allow the President of the United States to award former Major Kareem Nicholas Dockery with the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Dockery is an Indianapolis, IN native and one more PR

Congressman Carson Statement on DHS Appropriations Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carson Statement on DHS Appropriations Vote * WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) made the following statement after voting no on the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2026: "I voted no on today's DHS appropriations bill for FY26 because it continues to fund ICE without any substantive changes to stop unlawful actions and abuse of po more PR

CPKC Investing US$800 Million in American Manufacturing With Tier 4 Locomotives (10)
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 23 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * CPKC investing US$800 million in American manufacturing with Tier 4 locomotives Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) this year is continuing the renewal of its locomotive fleet with the world's two leading locomotive manufactures as part of an ongoing multi-year US$800 million investment in American industry. Having completed the purchase of 100 Wabtec Tier 4 locomotives more PR

Curt Cignetti named 2025 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Curt Cignetti named 2025 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year * HOUSTON, January 21, 2026 -Curt Cignetti, head coach at Indiana University, was named national college football Coach of the Year at the American Heart Association's Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards, presented by Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System. The 40th annual awards program benefits the American Heart more PR

Department of Justice: 37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States From Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * 37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States from Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations The United States announced today that yesterday evening it took into custody 37 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal criminal charges around the country, including charges relating to narcoterrorism, providing material support to a foreign terr more PR

District Court Urged to Vacate Old Ruling That Barred a Ten Commandments Monument from Indiana Capitol Grounds (10)
PLANO, Texas, Jan. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * District Court Urged to Vacate Old Ruling That Barred a Ten Commandments Monument from Indiana Capitol Grounds * Indianapolis, IN -First Liberty Institute filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana on behalf of The Fraternal Order of Eag more PR

DNC: On Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, Women Leading Red State Democratic Parties Slam Donald Trump for Banning Abortion (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * On Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Women Leading Red State Democratic Parties Slam Donald Trump for Banning Abortion 13 states have enacted abortion bans since Roe v. Wade was struck down Reminder: Trump said 'I was able to kill' Roe v. Wade in a Truth Social post in 2023. * Today, State Democratic Party Chairs Jane Kleeb of Nebraska, Nikki Fried of Florida, Lauren Necochea of Id more PR

Environmental, Consumer Groups Challenge Trump's Unlawful Coal Plant Extensions (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Environmental, Consumer Groups Challenge Trump's Unlawful Coal Plant Extensions Today, seven environmental and consumer advocacy groups filed rehearing requests after Donald Trump's Department of Energy unlawfully invoked Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act and forced two coal power plants in Indiana to stay online after their planned retirements. The seven groups include Sierra Club, E more PR

EPA and Partners Announce More Than $200 Million to Clean Up Grand Calumet River Area of Concern (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA and Partners Announce More Than $200 Million to Clean Up Grand Calumet River Area of Concern * CHICAGO (January 22, 2026) -Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Atlantic Richfield Company, BP Products North America Inc. and the East Chicago Waterway Management District announced a project agreement to clean up contaminated sediments at two sites in the Grand Calumet River Area more PR

ESPN's MegaCast of the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T delivers 30.1 million viewers - the most-viewed college football game in 11 years (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's MegaCast of the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T delivers 30.1 million viewers - the most-viewed college football game in 11 years * ESPN's presentation of the 2025-26 College Football Playoff delivered a blockbuster postseason across all 11 games, headlined by a thriller between No. 10 Miami and top-seeded Indiana that will go do more PR

Federal Inmate Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Federal Inmate Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine * Ocala, Florida - Edwin Tollinchi-Rodriguez (40, Indiana) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber to 10 years in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Tollinchi pleaded guilt more PR

Hoosier CLE Funds Benefit IU McKinney Law Students (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 22 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Hoosier CLE Funds Benefit IU McKinney Law Students The 2025 Annual Hoosier CLE/Indiana Law Survey raised $42,750 in funding for IU McKinney Law student scholarships. The proceeds from the annual event help to fund four renewable $5,000 scholarships for 1L students. There are currently 12 IU McKinney Law students across all three years of the JD program taking advantage of t more PR

Illinois architecture professors' project aims to make architecture education accessible to blind students (10)
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Illinois architecture professors' project aims to make architecture education accessible to blind students * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Architecture professors at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are working to create new tools to make the study of architecture accessible to blind and low-vision students. Architecture professors John Clark and Hugh Swiatek teach design stud more PR

Ind. Gov. Braun Opts in to New Federal Tax Credit for School Choice Scholarships (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Gov. Braun Opts in to New Federal Tax Credit for School Choice Scholarships Governor Mike Braun announced today that Indiana is opting into a new initiative, which will allow Hoosiers to collect federal tax savings for investments made in K-12 scholarships. The new federal tax credit, established under President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, applies to charitable contribut more PR

Ind. Gov. Gov. Mike Braun Visits ReElement, Highlighting Indiana's Leadership on Critical Minerals, Including Rare Earth Elements (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Gov. Mike Braun Visits ReElement, Highlighting Indiana's Leadership on Critical Minerals, Including Rare Earth Elements Today, Governor Mike Braun and Secretary of Commerce David Adams visited ReElement Technologies' pilot facility in Noblesville. ReElement is a leader in recycling and refining critical minerals, including rare earth elements, supporting President Trump's m more PR

Indiana University Kokomo: Faculty Who Give Back - Making an Impact Beyond the Classroom (10)
KOKOMO, Indiana, Jan. 23 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news: * * * Faculty who give back: Making an impact beyond the classroom Many IU Kokomo faculty use their unique skills and expertise to benefit the communities they call home, as community volunteers. Kelly Fisher, Adam Smith, and Brooke Komar are just three who shared their inspiring stories in the Winter 2025-2026 edition of Legacy: A Magazine for Alumni and Friends. * Faculty at Indiana University Kokomo  more PR

Iowa Renewable Fuels Association: Iowa House Passes Bill Undercutting Infrastructure Critical to Ethanol and Agriculture (10)
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Iowa House Passes Bill Undercutting Infrastructure Critical to Ethanol and Agriculture HF 2104 Leaves Iowa Behind, Boosting Nearby Competitors * The Iowa House of Representatives passed House File 2104 on a 64-28 vote today, in the chamber's latest effort to prevent Iowa agriculture from accessing emerging new markets. Support for undermining needed technologies  more PR

Mexican National Sentenced to 25 Years for Meth Trafficking, an Illegal Firearm, and for Illegally Reentering the U.S. (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Mexican National Sentenced to 25 Years for Meth Trafficking, an Illegal Firearm, and for Illegally Reentering the United States KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Mexican national was sentenced in federal court today for possessing methamphetamine to distribute, illegally possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and illegally reente more PR

Mrvan's FY 2026 Transportation and Housing Community Project Funding Requests Included in Final House-Approved Measure (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Mrvan's FY 2026 Transportation and Housing Community Project Funding Requests Included in Final House-Approved Measure * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced the inclusion of his Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Community Project Funding requests for Indiana's First Congressional District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 in the final House-approved appropr more PR

Okla. A.G. Drummond Leads Multi-state Support for Trump's Funding Cuts Over Transgender Bathroom Policies (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Drummond leads multi-state support for Trump's funding cuts over transgender bathroom policies Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading a multi-state coalition of attorneys general in support of President Trump's decision to withhold federal funding for New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) over district policies that allow biological males to access fema more PR

Reschenthaler Votes to Advance Appropriations Package Containing Funding for PA-14 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reschenthaler Votes to Advance Appropriations Package Containing Funding for PA-14 * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 2026) Consolidated Appropriations Act to the Senate. The legislation contains $8.5 million, requested by Reschenthaler, to support road construction in the 14th Congressional District of Pennsylvania. T more PR

STUTZMAN LEADS LETTER TO TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * STUTZMAN LEADS LETTER TO TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES Today, Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03), Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03), and Congressman Eli Crane (AZ-02) sent a letter to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, and Director of The Federal Housing Finance Agency William Pulte applauding  more PR

US Foods Teamsters Authorize Strike by 98% (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * US Foods Teamsters Authorize Strike by 98% * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org (FISHERS, Ind.) - Over 200 drivers and warehouse workers at US Foods in Indiana have voted by a 98 percent margin to authorize a strike if the food service giant fails to offer an acceptable contract. The group of workers, represented  more PR

Young, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Promoting U.S. Sports Diplomacy (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Promoting U.S. Sports Diplomacy * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), John Curtis (R-Utah), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to boost American sports diplomacy as the U.S. kicks off a decade of hosting large worldwide sporting events, which will help increase the number of tourists coming to the United States t more PR