WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shreve Announces Mobile Office Hours in Hancock County * Greenwood, IN - Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) announced today that his constituent services team will hold mobile office hours on Tuesday, February 10, to assist Hoosiers in Hancock County. During these events, constituents can meet directly with members of Rep. Shreve's staff for help resolving issues with federal agen more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Democrats Expand the House Battlefield As More Republicans Drop Out of Race for Congress * House Democrats are on offense ahead of the November midterm election, united behind a commonsense message, powered by grassroots support, and rallying behind the American people disgusted by the GOP-controlled Congress. As The New York Times reports, "All across the country, the Democrats t more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy invests $500,000 in North Carolina community colleges to strengthen energy workforce pipeline * Up to 20 community colleges eligible for grants - apply by Feb. 25 * Funding will support high-demand craft and technical programs critical to the energy industry * Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 to community colleges across the state to help prepare the next generation of skilled e more PR

VINCENNES, Indiana, Feb. 6 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: * * * New era begins for VU's College of Health Sciences and Human Performance with grand opening of college's new home Vincennes University is ushering in a new era for the College of Health Sciences and Human Performance. The college's new home, the Center for Health Sciences and Learning Innovation, opened for classes this semester, introducing ultra-modern laboratories and classrooms, as well as vibrant study an more PR

GOSHEN, Indiana, Feb. 6 -- Goshen College issued the following news: * * * Ruth Yu Hsiao Endowment for Liberal Arts Education established with $1 million gift Goshen College has established the Ruth Yu Hsiao Endowment for Liberal Arts Education through a $1 million gift from William C. Hsiao, given in memory of his late wife and GC alumna, Ruth Yu Hsiao '61. The endowment strengthens the college's commitment to liberal arts education and provides long-term support for the humanities and the G more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026 on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * ICYMI: NumbersUSA Awards Senator Banks a Perfect 100% on Immigration Reduction Today, NumbersUSA ranked Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) with a perfect 100% on its Immigration-Reduction Grade Scale. This score is based on his voting record and sponsorship of legislation designed to reduce illegal immigration in the United States. Senator Banks was the only Senator awarded a per more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 6 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus issued the following news: * * * IU drug discovery initiative helps researchers move cancer drugs from the lab to patients An initiative at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is helping researchers move early-stage drug discoveries from the lab to clinical applications that could transform cancer care and advance progress toward cancer cures. Since its launch in 2019, the cancer  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Kutz Named Chair of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Fiscal Policy * HARRISBURG - State Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) has been appointed chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Fiscal Policy. This leadership role comes after three years of dedicated service on the House Appropriations Committee and follows Tuesday's 2026-27 state budget address. "I'm honored to lead the F more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, senior counsel Bruce Buchanan and senior counsel George Michael Thompson: * * * Ohio's E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio's E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act will require any "nonresidential" construction company contracting in the state of Ohio to use E-Verify, and impose penalties for violations. The main provision  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 5 -- The Mind Trust issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * The Mind Trust launches Inspiring Education Innovation campaign to raise $40 million during 20th anniversary year The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based education nonprofit, has launched the Inspiring Education Innovation fundraising campaign in celebration of its 20th anniversary, with a goal of raising $40 million to ensure the organization can continue to meet the evolving and urgent ne more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Mrvan Sends Letter in Opposition to Potential ICE Detention Facility in Merrillville * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in opposition to a potential ICE detention facility in Merrillville. The text of the letter is below and a pdf is available here. "I am steadfast in my opposition to open borders and believe that individuals a more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 6 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Libero Rules Adjusted in High School Volleyball High school volleyball teams will now be permitted to designate up to two libero players during each set, creating additional participation opportunities without needing to use a substitution. In all, seven rules changes were recommended by the NFHS Volleyball Rules Committee at its annual meeting J more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * New Sierra Club Map Shows Expensive U.S. Gas Buildout * Washington, D.C. - Today, the Sierra Club released a new tracker which shows that while Americans are grappling with soaring costs, utility companies are planning to add nearly 500 more expensive and polluting gas-fired power plants across the country. Over the past year, electricity prices increased at double the rate of inflation.  more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame a top producer of Fulbright students for 12th straight year * The University of Notre Dame is a top producer of Fulbright students for the 12th consecutive year, according to an announcement from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, which administers the Fulbright U.S. Student Program on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. Twenty-two Notre Dame students, including 18 under more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Carson Reintroduces the Justice for Shireen Act * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) has reintroduced the Justice for Shireen Act, requiring an independent investigation and report to Congress on the killing of American-Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Ms. Abu Akleh was killed on May 11, 2022, while wearing a clearly marked press vest and reporting on a military raid tak more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 5 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ supports lawsuit challenging NC county's alleged retaliation for newspaper's commentary lampooning local officials * Media Contact: SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists Legal Defense Fund Committee has approved $1,500 in support of Post Voice LLC, publisher of The Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, a local newspaper servi more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Texas Christian University issued the following Horned Frogs In the News wrap up for Jan. 16-31, 2026: * * * From nostalgia for 2016 to oil in Venezuela and from increasing your running speed to racing cars, media come to TCU for news and thought leadership. Earnings show why big oil isn't eager to go all-in on Venezuela (https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/01/30/earnings-show-why-big-oil-isnt-eager-to-go-allin-on-venezuela) Tom Seng, assistant professor of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The University of Evansville Nurse Anesthesia Program, Indiana, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to classify nurse anesthesia degrees as professional degrees in a proposed rule regarding student education. The program's leadership emphasizes the importance of including Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), and PhD degrees to ensure adequate access to education funding for future nurse an more ST

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * University of Notre Dame, Levy announce renewal of hospitality partnership through 2036 * The University of Notre Dame today announced it has renewed its partnership with Levy, the Chicago-based leader in sports and entertainment hospitality, to continue elevating the food, beverage, and guest experience across the University's iconic athletic venues. The result of a highly competitive RFP process, more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Feb. 6 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Running in Circles: Raymond Shares Life Lessons By Scott Craig Jeff Raymond shares snapshots of personal stories and lessons learned from nearly four decades in college athletics in a new book, "Lessons Learned While Running in Circles." Raymond, Westmont's sports information director for seven years until 2004, has served as the college's athletics compliance administrator since 2021. He says the book of more PR