INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 13 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus issued the following news: * * * New $5 million grant to IU will expand access to breast cancer diagnosis and care in Kenya The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center has been awarded a $5 million grant from The Pfizer Foundation to expand access to timely breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and care in Kenya. The three-year grant will support the work of AMPATH -- the Academic Model Pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * 2026 Tour Dates Announced for National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett * National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett is set to embark on a 2026 tour for his initiative, " Behold, the Picture Book! Let's Celebrate Stories We Can Feel, Hear, and See." Barnett will travel to Chattanooga, Tennessee; Duluth, Minnesota; and Bar Harbor/Milbridge, Maine in the spring, and Cody, Wyom more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results, Reaffirms Long-Term Growth Outlook * * Full-year GAAP earnings of $6.70 per share and operating earnings of $5.97 per share * 56 GW of incremental load by 2030, up from 28 GW in October, all backed by signed agreements * Opportunities identified for $5 billion to $8 billion of incremental investment beyond AEP's  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 12 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins bipartisan letter urging Congressional support for the Kids Online Safety Act * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm by passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, wa more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Announces Registration Open for Presidential 1776 Award National Civics Competition * Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced that the Presidential 1776 Award, a new national civics competition formed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education as part of the America 250 celebration, is accepting registrations through February 21, 2026. "I am excited to announce th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Joins President Trump for White House's Beautiful, Clean Coal Event * Congressman Jim Baird joined President Trump, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Speaker Mike Johnson, and a select group of U.S. Senators and Representatives at the White House as President Trump signed the Strengthening the United States National more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection announced a proposal to transition the federal bond program to a fully electronic system. The proposal seeks to amend federal regulations to require that most bonds be transmitted to the agency via email, effectively eliminating the use of paper bonds. Under the proposed rules, bonds secured by a surety must be transmitted by the surety or an authorized agent. For bonds secured by cash, the pri more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 13 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy leverages AI to protect customers and combat scams * AI technology proactively scans websites, social media and paid ads to detect scams * Duke Energy is advancing its commitment to customer safety by deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to detect scams targeting energy customers. This innovative technology scans websites, social media and paid advertisements for open-source social engin more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Emerald Publishing and Purdue University launch new co-branded book series Aligned with both organizations' shared mission to advance research that delivers meaningful real-world change, the Emerald-Purdue Research Impact Series will spotlight cutting-edge scholarship across multiple disciplines. Each book will be authored by at least one Purdue faculty member, with many titles drawing on the univer more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Excellence at scale: Purdue ranks seventh nationally for U.S. patents received An innovation to detect heart rate, respiration and oxygen saturation. A method to fabricate vertically aligned nanocomposites. A portable method to detect and quantify Delta 9 THC. A protein-based adhesive. These were among the 172 innovations created by Purdue University researchers for which the Purdue Research Found more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 12 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Georg Utz Inc.: * * * Georg Utz, Inc. selects Sumter County for first South Carolina operation Approximately $40 million investment will create 50 new jobs * Georg Utz, Inc., a plastic container manufacturer, today announced it selects Sumter County to establish the company's first South Carolina operation. The approximately $40 million investment will create 50 new jobs. Founded  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson Reintroduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Expand Child Care for Parents Working Nontraditional Hours * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) reintroduced the bipartisan After Hours Child Care Act alongside Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21), Chris Pappas (D-NH-01), Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA-07) and Mark Pocan (D-WI-02), as well as Senators more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Senator Banks Joins Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss the SAVE America Act Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss the importance of passing the SAVE America Act in the Senate. Full Remarks below: Larry Kudlow: "Welcome back to the show, Indiana Senator, Mr. Jim Banks. Senator, welcome. So, Save America Act, the house is going to v more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, Feb. 13 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news: * * * Research experience prepares senior for career in genetic counseling Haley McDaniel says the hands-on learning opportunities she's had at Indiana University Kokomo will help her stand out as she works toward her goal of graduate school to become a genetic counselor. * The competition is fierce to get into graduate programs in genetic counseling. Haley McDaniel says the hands-on learning opportunit more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 13 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Browning co-edits 'Sociopolitical Advocacy and the Role of Public Relations' Associate professor Nicholas Browning co-edited the first edition of "Sociopolitical Advocacy and the Role of Public Relations: Theoretical Developments and Emerging Perspectives on Corporate Social Advocacy and Related Constructs," alongside Holly K. Overton of Penn State University. Published by Routledge, the book co more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * Researchers identify promising Alzheimer's disease drug target Indiana University School of Medicine scientists have identified a promising drug target for Alzheimer's disease. The team found that removing an enzyme from neurons in the brain substantially reduces amyloid plaques -- a hallmark characteristic of the disease -- and may provide further resilience against disease progression. Over the pa more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 13 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Institute for Workforce Excellence Honors Talent Standouts With Impact Awards As Indiana employers continue to seek skilled, career-ready talent, the Institute for Workforce Excellence (IWE) is recognizing the people and programs delivering results. At its 20th annual Impact Awards, presented today in Noblesville during the 2026 Indiana Work-Based Learning Conference, IWE honored exempl more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission determined that there is a reasonable indication that U.S. industry is materially injured by imports of van-type trailers and subassemblies. The investigations cover products from Canada, China and Mexico. ITC found that these imports are allegedly subsidized by the foreign governments and sold in the United States at less than fair value. This decision follows petitions filed on Nov. 20, 2025, by the American Trailer Manufacture more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Cybersecurity Club Takes Third-Place Honors at Hackathon Students in Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Cybersecurity Club took third place in a regional "Hackathon" competition sponsored by the National Center of Academic Excellence-Northeast Cyber Competition. The competition was held online on February 7, and the IUP team competed from IUP's Stright Hall. The 10-member IUP student t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Messmer Introduces Legislation to Strengthen American Agricultural and National Security Collaboration * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) introduced the Department of Defense (DOD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Interagency Research Act. This legislation strengthens America's agricultural supply chains and overall national security by fostering collaboration between DOD  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 12 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * More grain, more risk: Nominate first responders for lifesaving grain rescue tools * Grain bin entrapments continue to pose very serious dangers to farm workers across rural America. New USDA data shows 2025/26 was a record year for corn production, with more than 17 billion bushels harvested nationally. At the same time, corn stockpiles are expected to reach their highest level i more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Mortgage Bankers Association posted the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Mortgage Delinquencies Increase in the Fourth Quarter of 2025 The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.26 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) National Delinquency Survey. The delinquency rate was up 27  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44363) on Feb. 5, 2026, by Maya V. Thomas, reference and digital services librarian: * * * National African American History Month Speech Resources: Fact Sheet SUMMARY This fact sheet links to authoritative information resources related to National African American History Month, which is also referred to as African American History Month and Black History Month. It is designed to assist more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Feb. 12 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School's Religious Liberty Clinic assists in formation of new Christian school in South Bend * This fall, students in Notre Dame Law School's Lindsay and Matt Moroun Religious Liberty Clinic played a key role in helping launch a new Christ-centered school located on the west side of South Bend. Under the guidance of adjunct professor Brendan Wilson and legal fellow Brett Ca more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest Clarion hosts first club volleyball tournament, bringing campuses together through competition * PennWest Clarion's club volleyball team reached a new milestone this semester, hosting its first home tournament and welcoming teams from across the region for a full day of competition and campus connection. Seven teams took part, including PennWest Clarion, PennWest Edinboro, PennWest California, Indiana U more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * President Trump and Administrator Zeldin Deliver Single Largest Deregulatory Action in U.S. History * Trump Admin Eliminates Obama-Era Endangerment Finding, off-cycle credits, start-stop feature WASHINGTON - Alongside President Trump in the White House's Roosevelt Room, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the single largest deregulatory action in U.S more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Professor of Anthropology Presents Program on Medical Anthropology to IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Steering Committee, Team Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor of anthropology Abigail Adams presented a program on medical anthropology, disease theory systems, and the Appalachian region, of which Indiana is included, to the leadership team and steering committee of IUP' more PR

WESTVILLE, Indiana, Feb. 13 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: * * * Society of Innovators releases Spark Series video lessons Free Resources for Educators and Community Programs * The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced the release of the full first season of its Spark Series, a free, classroom-ready video learning library designed to introduce students to entrepreneurship, innovation and real-world problem-solving through the voices of lo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jefferson Shreve Brings Home $11.7 Million for Indiana Infrastructure and Public Safety Projects * Washington, DC - Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) has secured $11.7 million in federal funding for eight community projects across Indiana's Sixth District. The funding supports roads and bridges, public safety, and clean water projects. These investments were signed into law after sustain more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Banks Delivers Key Indiana Wins in the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Bill Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after helping secure key legislative priorities in the 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "This bill helps grow Indiana's role in national defense and makes sure our servicemembers h more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Sen. Banks' Legislation Securing Fair Federal Funding for Indiana Hospitals Becomes Law Last week, Senator Jim Banks' (R-Ind.) bill, the Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act of 2025, was passed in the Senate and enacted into law. This billensures that Indiana hospitals get their fair share of Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding. Hospitals that treat very high percentages more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Banks Speaks on Senate Floor About Deadly Jay County Car Crash, Dangers of Illegal Immigrants Driving on Indiana Roads Tonight, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor about the four Indiana men who were killed in a fatal car crash caused by a Kyrgyzstani national who crossed the southern border illegally in December 2023. He also spoke about other Hoosiers killed and injured by ille more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 12 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Therapy during detention found to be an effective, cost-efficient way to reduce violent behavior within jail system * More than 7 million people were incarcerated in the jail system in 2022, with roughly 660,000 detained on any given day, many awaiting trials or prison sentences. Jail stays can be long, up to a year or more, and there has been an increase in the average length of stay over the past  more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Three IUP Programs Selected by U.S. News for Best Online Program Rankings Three graduate programs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania--criminology, nursing, and education--have been selected by U.S. News & World Report for its 2026 Best Online Programs ranking. This recognition follows IUP's section for the publication's "2026 Best Colleges" national universities ranking, where IUP's under more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Trump Bails Out Two Ohio Coal Plants, a Move That Will Do Nothing To Improve Public Health or Lower Electric Bills * COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Trump Administration announced its latest scheme to bail out the coal industry ordering up to $175 million in funds originally intended to support energy resiliency, efficiency, and greenhouse gas reductions in rural communities to instead help prop up a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * US Foods Teamsters Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org (FISHERS, Ind.) - Following a credible strike threat, more than 200 drivers and warehouse workers at US Foods in Indiana, represented by Teamsters Local 135, have overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year collective bargaining more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Hassan Reintroduce Bill to Improve Child Care Accessibility for Working Families * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) reintroduced legislation to improve access to affordable child care for families with parents working nontraditional hours. The After Hours Child Care Act would support expanding legitimate existing child care programs, or establis more PR