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AG Campbell Secures $17.85 Million Settlements With Pharmaceutical Companies Lannett And Bausch Over Widespread Price Manipulation Scheme; Announces New Complaint Against Novartis And Sandoz (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures $17.85 Million Settlements With Pharmaceutical Companies Lannett And Bausch Over Widespread Price Manipulation Scheme; Announces New Complaint Against Novartis And Sandoz
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in securing two settlements totaling $17.85 million against pharmaceuti more PR
AG Nessel Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis AG, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis AG, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 50 states and territories announcing two additional settlements (PDF) in the long-running generic more PR
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $17.85 Million Settlement with Lannett and Bausch Over Generic Drug Price Fixing; Sues Novartis and Sandoz (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $17.85 Million Settlement with Lannett and Bausch Over Generic Drug Price Fixing; Sues Novartis and Sandoz
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If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money.
RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson reached two settlements totaling $17.85 more PR
Ball State to Host 2026 McGovern Lecture Featuring Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar (10)
MUNCIE, Indiana, Feb. 3 -- Ball State University issued the following news release:
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Ball State to Host 2026 McGovern Lecture Featuring Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar
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Ball State University will welcome The Honorable Alex M. Azar II, the 24th secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as the featured speaker for the 2026 McGovern Lecture Series on Monday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom.
The presentation- more PR
Christian Theological Seminary: Faith & Action Grants--Year Ten - Poverty and Mental Health (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news:
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Faith & Action Grants--Year Ten: Poverty and Mental Health
The10th Annual Faith & Action Grants Program: Advancing Poverty and Mental Health Initiatives.
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The Faith & Action Project goes beyond convening Marion County leaders to learn about and discuss solutions to poverty; it also invests directly in that mission by providing funding to support critical work underway in our community. Fai more PR
Christian Theological Seminary: Thriving Church - What We Can Learn From Faithful Congregations (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news:
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Thriving Church: What We Can Learn from Faithful Congregations
Christian Theological Seminary alumnus Kory Wilcoxson (MDiv '01) has written his fair share of sermons and seminary papers. With degrees from CTS and Lexington Theological Seminary, where he earned a Doctor of Ministry, Wilcoxson is no stranger to academic writing. His more than twenty-five years in ministry have given him extensiv more PR
Congressman Baird Votes to Keep Government Funded, Support Disaster Relief and National Security (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Baird Votes to Keep Government Funded, Support Disaster Relief and National Security
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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 :
"Just a few months ago, Congressional Democrats put the American people through the longest shutdown in American history, causing c more PR
Congressman Baird's Bill to Award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery Passes U.S. House Unanimously (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Baird's Bill to Award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery Passes U.S. House Unanimously
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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) applauded the passage of his legislation, the Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act, to allow the President of the United States to award Major Nicholas Dockery with the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Docker more PR
Dear America Draws From the National Gallery of Art's Collection to Highlight Artists' Interpretations of the American Experience (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release:
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Dear America Draws From the National Gallery of Art's Collection to Highlight Artists' Interpretations of the American Experience
Exhibition presents works by Ansel Adams, Ruth Asawa, Thomas Moran, Gordon Parks, Paul Revere, Carrie Mae Weems, and more as part of America's 250th anniversary commemoration
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As part of its yearlong commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, the more PR
Del. A.G. Jennings Secures $17.85 Million Settlement With Lannett and Bausch Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices (10)
DOVER, Delaware, Feb. 4 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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AG Jennings secures $17.85 million settlement with Lannett and Bausch over conspiracies to inflate prices
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("Bausch"), totaling $17.85 million to resolve allegati more PR
DePauw Announces $10 Million Matching Challenge for Student Scholarships (10)
GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Feb. 3 -- DePauw University posted the following news:
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DePauw Announces $10 Million Matching Challenge for Student Scholarships
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DePauw University is proud to announce a $10 million matching challenge gift for student scholarships initiated by Steve and Karen Sanger, both members of the Class of 1968. This momentous contribution will anchor The DePauw Promise, the university's commitment to making its world-class education accessible and affordable for talented s more PR
Duke Energy Approaches $4 Million in Energy Bill Assistance in North Carolina Over Past Year With $562,500 in New Funding Following Prolonged Cold (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 4 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy approaches $4 million in energy bill assistance in North Carolina over past year with $562,500 in new funding following prolonged cold
* Duke Energy Foundation's contribution to Share the Light Fund(R) will help customers in need manage energy bills as extended cold drives increased energy use
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Recent below-normal temperatures across North Carolina are driving higher home energy use, and h more PR
Duke Energy Approaches $520,000 in Energy Bill Assistance in South Carolina Over Past Year With $187,500 in New Funding Following Prolonged Cold (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 4 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy approaches $520,000 in energy bill assistance in South Carolina over past year with $187,500 in new funding following prolonged cold
* Duke Energy Foundation's contribution to Share the Light Fund(R) will help customers in need manage energy bills as extended cold drives increased energy use
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Recent below-normal temperatures across South Carolina are driving higher home energy use, and hig more PR
Gov. Mike Braun Announces Kentucky Manufacturer, Recycler Relocating Headquarters to Indiana (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Gov. Mike Braun Announces Kentucky Manufacturer, Recycler Relocating Headquarters to Indiana
Governor Mike Braun announced today that Global Polymers, a Kentucky-based small business and provider of recycled plastic products, plans to expand its operations in Charlestown, creating up to 30 new jobs by the end of 2030. The company will relocate its headquarters and operations t more PR
Gov. Mike Braun Fights Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Government (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026::
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Gov. Mike Braun Fights Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Government
Gov. Braun Creates New Fraud Prevention Council to Strengthen Efforts
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Today, Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order creating an Indiana Council on Fraud Detection and Prevention to build on his success in rooting out and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in government.
The Council will combat waste, more PR
House Passes Medal of Honor Bill for Major Dockery (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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House Passes Medal of Honor Bill for Major Dockery
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7194, the Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act.
"I want to thank my House colleagues for their unanimous support of the legislation to award the Medal of Honor to Major Nicholas Dockery, a true American hero who grew up in Indiana's 5th District," said Rep. Spartz. "I am very pro more PR
Indiana State University Launches 'Sycamore Grove' Digital Community for Online Students (10)
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- Indiana State University issued the following news:
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Indiana State University Launches "Sycamore Grove" Digital Community for Online Students
New virtual hub strengthens connection, peer-to-peer support, and student success through new partnership with InScribe
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Indiana State University's online students now have a digital community to share information and find resources for their academic success, thanks for a new partnership with InScribe.
Recently, more PR
Indiana University Indianapolis: Stronger Primary and Preventive Care Could Improve Health, Reduce Costs in Indiana, Report Finds (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus issued the following news:
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Stronger primary and preventive care could improve health, reduce costs in Indiana, report finds
Targeted investments in primary care and preventive care can significantly improve health outcomes, reduce avoidable high-cost care and strengthen Indiana's long-term economic competitiveness, according to a new report from the Center for Health Policy at the Indiana University Richard M. F more PR
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Completes Inventory of Human Remans, Funerary Objects Affiliated With 4 Native American Tribes (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSFR) -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania has completed an inventory of human remains and 11 associated funerary objects and determined a cultural affiliation with the Ak-Chin Indian Community, Gila River Indian Community, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Tohono O'Odham Nation of Arizona.
The collection, known as the Ault collection, includes the remains of at least one individual and 11 ceramic vessels. These items were reportedly collected by a gas pipeline more PR
Indiana University Southeast: Regionals at the Rotunda - Olivia Castetter and Devon Erickson (10)
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- Indiana University's Southeast campus issued the following news:
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Regionals at the Rotunda: Olivia Castetter and Devon Erickson
Eight IU Southeast students have been selected to present their research findings at the second annual Regionals at the Rotunda on Wednesday February 18, 2026, at the Capitol building in Indianapolis. The event will bring standout student researchers and their faculty mentors together to demonstrate how each regional campus makes a more PR
IU Bloomington Named Top Producer for Fulbright U.S. Student Program for 2025-26 (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- Indiana University issued the following news:
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IU Bloomington named top producer for Fulbright U.S. Student Program for 2025-26
Indiana University Bloomington has again been named a Top Producing Institution for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, a national distinction underscoring IU's role in preparing students for rigorous, globally focused work in research, education and public service.
Twelve IU Bloomington students earned Fulbright awards for this more PR
Kellogg Institute for International Studies: Writing the History of Mexico's 'Dirty War' With Gladys McCormick (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame, issued the following news:
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Writing the History of Mexico's "Dirty War" with Gladys McCormick
Global Stage Podcast
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About the Episode:
In this episode, Gladys McCormick joins Kellogg Institute PhD Fellows Victoria Basulto (history) and Leon Heitler (political science) for a conversation about writing the history of Mexico's "Dirty War." McCormic more PR
Md. A.G. Brown Announces Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 4 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG
Consumers Could Be Eligible for Compensation if They Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31, more PR
Messmer Introduces the Restoring America's Floodplains Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Messmer Introduces the Restoring America's Floodplains Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) announced the introduction of the Restoring America's Floodplains Act ( H.R. 7264 ).
This legislation enhances the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) authority to mitigate flooding by using proven, cost-effective conservation tools and local expertise.
" By pairing knowledge at USD more PR
Miami women's basketball team rises to 18-4 record and 10-0 in the MAC (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Miami women's basketball team rises to 18-4 record and 10-0 in the MAC
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Coach Glenn Box talks to the team during a break in the action (photo by Scott Kissell).
After Saturday's win over Ohio University, the Miami University women's basketball team is 10-0 in the Mid-American Conference -the 10th best start in MAC history.
And when the women's 18-4 record is combined with the men's 22-0? The RedHawks' 40-4 record more PR
Mrvan Statement on Black History Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Mrvan Statement on Black History Month
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Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan released his statement recognizing Black History Month.
A video of his remarks on the House floor is available here (link is external), and the text of the full statement is below.
"Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect and sincere admiration that I rise to celebrate Black History more PR
N.J. Acting A.G. Davenport Files Multistate Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz Alleging Prescription Drug Price Fixing (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 4 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Acting AG Davenport Files Multistate Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz Alleging Prescription Drug Price Fixing
Complaint Alleges Conspiracy to Fix Prices for Generic Drugs, Driving up Costs for Patients
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Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) announced today that New Jersey filed a multistate complai more PR
Professor Paul B. Miller Named Sir Percy Spender Visiting Fellow (10)
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Feb. 3 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news:
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Professor Paul B. Miller Named Sir Percy Spender Visiting Fellow
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Professor Paul Miller, associate dean for International and Graduate Programs and Robert and Marion Short Professor of Law, has been selected as a Sir Percy Spender Visiting Fellow at the University of Sydney Law School. He will take up the fellowship in the latter half of February 2026.
The Sir Percy Spender Visiting Fel more PR
Purdue Innovates awards funds to develop concrete, imaging and semiconductor innovations (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue Innovates awards funds to develop concrete, imaging and semiconductor innovations
Purdue University researchers in the College of Engineering and College of Veterinary Medicine have received $129,072 from the Trask Innovation Fund to lead projects that will enhance Purdue-owned intellectual property for commercial use.
The innovations are in the areas of cell annotation, concrete and semicon more PR
Purdue University: Computer scientist improves robot interactions with human beings (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 3 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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They're robots, and they're here to help: Computer scientist improves robot interactions with human beings
Friendly robots, the ones people love to love, are quirky: R2-D2, C-3PO, WALL-E, BB-8, Marvin, Roz and Baymax. They're emotional, prone to panic or bossy, empathetic and able to communicate like humans do -even when they communicate in only beeps and bloops.
At Purdue University, Sooyeon Jeong more PR
Senator McConnell Secures More than $117 Million in Federal Funding for Kentucky Transportation and Economic Development (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Senator McConnell Secures More than $117 Million in Federal Funding for Kentucky Transportation and Economic Development
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that he secured $117 million in federal funding for Kentucky airports, highways, and economic development projects included in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for Transportation-Housing and Urban Devel more PR
Smith: Latest Budget Plan Feels Like Groundhog Day (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news:
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Smith: Latest Budget Plan Feels Like Groundhog Day
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HARRISBURG - State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) issued this statement following the governor's budget address today:
"As the representative of beautiful Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, I am all too familiar with the movie 'Groundhog Day.' It's about a man who continues to experience the same things over and over again. After tod more PR
The New Series Will Create Space for Guests to Share Lived Experiences and Reflect on the Moments That Have Shaped Who They are (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 4 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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iHeartPodcasts and Ben Higgins To Launch New Series "If You Can Hear Me"
The new series will create space for guests to share lived experiences and reflect on the moments that have shaped who they are
Special guests will include Chris Lane, Danae Hayes and more
Listen Now HERE (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-if-you-can-hear-me-319562960/)
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NEW YORK -- Today, iHeartPodcasts, the no. 1 more PR
What Pennsylvanians Are Saying About Gov. Shapiro's 2026-27 Proposed Budget to Cut Costs, Create Opportunity, Strengthen Public Safety, Fund Education, and Get Stuff Done (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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What Pennsylvanians Are Saying About Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 Proposed Budget to Cut Costs, Create Opportunity, Strengthen Public Safety, Fund Education, and Get Stuff Done
Today, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2026-27 proposed budget address - a commonsense, fiscally responsible plan that focuses on driving economic growth, strengthening public education, enh more PR
Young, Hyde-Smith Renew Push to Restore Safety Standards for Mothers and Babies (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Hyde-Smith Renew Push to Restore Safety Standards for Mothers and Babies
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) reintroduced legislation to roll back Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policies that expanded access to chemical abortion drugs.
The Support and Value Expectant (SAVE) Moms and Babies Act would restore longstanding safety standards governing more PR
Young, Shaheen Statement on Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Stockpile Announcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Shaheen Statement on Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Stockpile Announcement
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.),lead sponsors of the SECURE Minerals Act to create a new Strategic Resilience Reserve that ensures a domestic supply of critical minerals, released the following statement on the announcement that the Trump Administration is launching a more PR
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