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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for 2026-03-26 ( 21 items )  
Attorney General Alan Wilson stands against woke DEI practices (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 25 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson stands against woke DEI practices * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined West Virginia and 16 other states supporting a challenge to the New Jersey State Bar Association's DEI quotas for its leadership board. The States argue that the N.J. State Bar Association is using the First Amendment as an excuse to discriminate based on rac more PR

Community support comes together to seed new silvopasture at URI's Peckham Farm (10)
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 25 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Community support comes together to seed new silvopasture at URI's Peckham Farm * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 25, 2026 - A team of faculty and staff at the University of Rhode Island is looking forward to growing its tree research capacity, while nourishing the animals who live on campus, with a recent donation from the Indiana company Tree Pro of 1,500 tree protectors and the same number of wooden more PR

Dear America Draws From the National Gallery of Art's Collection to Highlight Artists' Interpretations of the American Experience (10)
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release: * * * 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 * As part of its yearlong commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, th more PR

Energy Bill Assistance Available for Qualified Duke Energy Florida Customers (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 26 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Energy Bill Assistance Available for Qualified Duke Energy Florida Customers * In 2025, nearly $30.5 million in energy bill assistance was provided in Florida, helping nearly 31,000 customers * Multiple financial assistance programs are available for eligible customers * As Duke Energy Florida's storm cost recovery charges have been removed from customer bills as of February, dropping residential bi more PR

FACT SHEET: Victories for Higher Education, Making College More Affordable and Expediting Workforce Readiness (10)
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * FACT SHEET: Victories for Higher Education, Making College More Affordable and Expediting Workforce Readiness * The Trump Administration is changing the culture in higher education. Just over a year ago, we saw men claiming victories in women's athletics. Colleges and universities were focused more on diversity, equity, and inclusion than ensuring graduates were prepared for success in life af more PR

Gov. Braun Praises IURC for Strong Defense of Ratepayers Following Utility Hearing, Expresses Disappointment with Utilities' Defense of High Rates (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 25 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gov. Braun Praises IURC for Strong Defense of Ratepayers Following Utility Hearing, Expresses Disappointment with Utilities' Defense of High Rates * Gov. Braun will personally review hearing and listening sessions INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today praised the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) and Chairman Andy Zay for their strong, ratepayer-first appro more PR

Hagerty, Alsobrooks, Colleagues Reintroduce Main Street Depositor Protection Act (10)
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty, Alsobrooks, Colleagues Reintroduce Main Street Depositor Protection Act * Updated bipartisan bill would expand deposit insurance coverage for noninterest-bearing transaction accounts WASHINGTON- Today, United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), along with Senators Jim Banks (R-IN), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and Ruben Gallego ( more PR

Indiana University-Columbus: OSR Student-researcher Advances Understanding of Motion and Emotional Perception (10)
COLUMBUS, Indiana, March 26 -- Indiana University Columbus campus issued the following news: * * * OSR student-researcher advances understanding of motion and emotional perception Issiah Leonbruno is exploring an area of cognitive neuroscience that few researchers have examined: how the brain interprets emotional expressions from subtle, moment-to-moment changes in facial movement. * The IU Columbus sophomore, majoring in psychology with a minor in biology, is one of 10 students presenting  more PR

Joint Statement from Kids Online Safety Caucus Co-Chairs Houchin and Auchincloss on Meta, YouTube Verdict (10)
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from Kids Online Safety Caucus Co-Chairs Houchin and Auchincloss on Meta, YouTube Verdict * "Today is a good day in the overdue effort to hold social media corporations accountable. Meta and YouTube tried to deny, deflect, and delay - but a jury heard the evidence and found them negligent in how they designed their apps for children. However, Congress must be clear-eyed about the  more PR

Menyhart Quoted in Indiana Lawyer Article on Tariff Ruling (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Menyhart Quoted in Indiana Lawyer Article on Tariff Ruling * Taft partner Russell Menyhart was quoted in the article "What's next for companies after tariff ruling?" published in The Indiana Lawyer on March 20. The article explores the implications of a recent tariff ruling and what companies should consider as they navigate evolving trade regulations and compliance requirements.  more PR

Mrvan Statement on Women's History Month (10)
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Mrvan Statement on Women's History Month * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released his statement on Women's History Month. A video of his remarks on the House floor is available here, and the text of the full statement is below. "It is with great respect and sincere admiration that I rise to celebrate Women's History Month and its 2026 theme - Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sus more PR

N.C. State: Overconfident CEOs Are Less Likely to Delegate Responsibility - Particularly When It May Help the Most (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 25 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Overconfident CEOs Are Less Likely to Delegate Responsibility - Particularly When It May Help the Most A new study finds overconfident CEOs are less likely to delegate responsibilities to underlings, particularly in settings that involve complex transactions - such as hammering out the details of high-stakes deals. "Organizations have only gotten more complex over time, ofte more PR

New CBER Research Offers a Clearer Way to Compare Indiana School Outcomes (10)
MUNCIE, Indiana, March 25 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * New CBER Research Offers a Clearer Way to Compare Indiana School Outcomes * New research from Ball State University's Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) provides a new, easy-to-use way to compare how Indiana public school corporations are performing-one that helps place test results in context and makes comparisons across very different communities more meaningful. CBER's study uses a  more PR

Notre Dame scholar joins Supreme Court brief defending birthright citizenship (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 25 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame scholar joins Supreme Court brief defending birthright citizenship * Amid the Trump administration's legal challenge to birthright citizenship, Amy Hsin is among a group of scholars who have submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, providing social science evidence for the justices to consider as they hear a case this spring. The brief argues that birthright citizenship -the leg more PR

Teach Plus Announces 4th Cohort of Teacher Leaders to Advocate for Student-Centered Issues at the National Level (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 26 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release: * * * Teach Plus Announces 4th Cohort of Teacher Leaders to Advocate for Student-Centered Issues at the National Level Washington, D.C. -- Teach Plus, a national nonprofit that empowers teachers to lead student-centered improvements in educational policy and instructional practice, h more PR

UToledo, Partners to Launch Satellite Into Space Aboard SpaceX Rocket (10)
TOLEDO, Ohio, March 26 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo, Partners to Launch Satellite Into Space Aboard SpaceX Rocket By Nicki Gorny The University of Toledo is one of six regional universities that designed a satellite scheduled to launch into orbit aboard a SpaceX Transporter-16 rideshare mission on the morning of Sunday, March 29. The launch is the culmination of the first phase of Dream Big, an educational initiative under the nonprofit NearSpace Educ more PR

Veterinary Nursing Program Celebrates Three Zoetis Scholarship Recipients (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 25 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Veterinary Nursing Program Celebrates Three Zoetis Scholarship Recipients * Three second-year veterinary nursing students at Marian University's Ancilla College, Makayla Batta, Hannah Miller, and Ashley Serrano, have been awarded scholarships through the Zoetis Foundation Veterinary Technician Scholarship Program, administered by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. Each student received a $2,000 sch more PR

Wabash Announces Partnership With Matriculate (10)
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana, March 26 -- Wabash College issued the following news: * * * Wabash Announces Partnership with Matriculate By Richard Paige Wabash College and Matriculate, a non-profit college access organization, have entered into a partnership creating opportunities for high-achieving, low-income high school students to attend excellent colleges and universities. Launched in 2024, Matriculate's Pathways Partnership goal is to broaden opportunities for talented students to access s more PR

White House: Secretary Markwayne Mullin is Ready to Deliver on President Trump's Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The White House issued the following news on March 24, 2026: * * * Secretary Markwayne Mullin Is Ready to Deliver on President Trump's Agenda Today, Markwayne Mullin was officially sworn in as the ninth Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security following his bipartisan confirmation by the Senate. A proven fighter with deep experience as a business owner, rancher, and former Congressman and Senator, Secretary Mullin brings unmatched energy and commitment to secur more PR

Young Speaks at Hill & Valley Forum on Why U.S. Must Beat China in BioTech (10)
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Speaks at Hill & Valley Forum on Why U.S. Must Beat China in BioTech * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) participated in a fireside chat at the Hill & Valley Forum focused on the importance of American leadership in biotechnology. Senator Young speaks during the Hill & Valley Forum. Young highlighted the work of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology ( more PR

Young, Colleagues' Resolution Honoring Six Fallen U.S. Service Members Unanimously Passes Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues' Resolution Honoring Six Fallen U.S. Service Members Unanimously Passes Senate * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and a group of senators honoring the service of six American heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft over western Iraq while supporting Operation Epic Fur more PR