BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 22 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * A legacy of light: Laura Diddle retires after transforming choral music at SDSU * When Laura Diddle arrived at South Dakota State University in 2003, she stepped into a role that would allow her to bring together her talents in teaching, conducting and mentorship. Over the next two decades, that role would grow into something greater, shaping not only a choral program, but generations of SDS more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Partners with Coalition of States to Defend President Trump's Election Integrity Executive Order * America First Legal (AFL) is partnering with a coalition of 12 states to intervene in two federal lawsuits challenging President Trump's recent executive order aimed at strengthening election integrity, verifying citizenship in federal elec more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following commentary: * * * At the Edge of the Water: Two Leaders, One Shoreline, One Shared Responsibility As the 2026 Adopt-a-Beach season begins, two Team Leaders remind us that this work is not just about picking up trash. It is about memory. It is about mentorship. It is about what we decide to carry forward. * For Patrick G. Rodriguez Sr., it started with a newspaper article. A new member of the Indiana Harbor- more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 22 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson raises concerns over credit rating agencies' ESG policies * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 23 states in questioning the lawfulness of the environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies of three top credit rating agencies. The agencies-Fitch Ratings, Moody's, and S&P Global Ratings-have pledged to more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Leads Letter to Top Credit Ratings Agencies Raising Concerns Over ESG Policies * Lincoln, NE - Attorney General Mike Hilgers today co-led a coalition of 23 States in questioning the lawfulness of the environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") policies of three top credit rating agencies. The agencies-Fitch Ratings, Moody's, and S&P Global Ratings-have ple more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, April 22 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State University Reaches $350 Million Milestone in 'Our Call to Beneficence' Campaign * Ball State University has reached its $350 million goal for Our Call to Beneficence: The Campaign for Ball State University, with fundraising efforts continuing through June 30, 2027. The campaign's progress reflects broad support for the University's campaign priorities and continued momentum behind the cam more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Banks Calls on Federal Trade Commission to Probe Abortion Drug Companies Over Alleged Deceptive Safety Claims Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission Chairman, Andrew Ferguson, urging the Commission to investigate abortion drug companies forallegedly pushing misleading safety claims about their products and engaging in deceptive trade practices that could endange more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Banks, Cassidy Introduce Investigation Status and Governance for Honest Transparency (INSIGHT) Act Today, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced the Investigation Status and Governance for Honest Transparency (INSIGHT Act). The bill requires the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) to report annually to Congress on enforcement investigations and ce more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 22 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Beyond the "Pain Point": How USU is Turning Lived Clinical Experience into Battle-Ready Innovation Imagine a pediatrician in a crowded military clinic, balancing a heavy caseload considering how to care for a pediatric patient with chronic ear infections, and rounds of failed antibiotic treatment. To avoid a missed diagnosis, they write a referral, extending the care timeline.  Now, imagine th more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 23 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following research news: * * * Beyond the "Pain Point": How USU is Turning Lived Clinical Experience into Battle-Ready Innovation USU's Digital Transformation Integration Center bridges the gap between clinical lived experience and battle-ready innovation for the warfighter. By Hadiyah Brendel Imagine a pediatrician in a crowded military clinic, balancing a heavy caseload considering how to care for a pediatric pat more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - April 22, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were higher in Febraury in 1 state and stable in 49 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirteen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 2 states had decreases, and 35 states had little change. The national une more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird's Legislation to Increase Interagency Collaboration on Export Decisions Passes House Foreign Affairs Committee * Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after his bill, the Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act, passed out of the House Foreign Affairs Committee: "Exports are the lifeblood of our economy on a global scale," said Congressman  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shreve's Bill to Strengthen Domestic Mining Advances Out of Committee * WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) and Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01) announced that the Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 advanced out of the House Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is an important step toward strengthening America's critical mineral supply chain, cutting permi more PR

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, April 22 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * DePauw Math Students Claim Historic Victory * A team of DePauw students has won first place at the 2026 Indiana Collegiate Mathematics Competition (ICMC), claiming the top spot among 21 teams from 11 institutions. The winning trio of Chengyu (Mars) Wang '29, Sihao Wang '28 and Nam Pham '29 finished with a score of 71.5 points, 8.5 points ahead of second-place Notre Dame and well above the competition average more PR

SMITHFIELD, Virginia, April 23 -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release: * * * Eckrich Serves Up the Taste of Home and Feel-Good Moments with Campaign Celebrating Bold Flavor for Grilling Season Eckrich Also Unveils New Andouille Smoked Sausage Link, Bringing a Smoky, Spicy Twist to its Lineup * Eckrich(R), the beloved brand known for its delicious smoked sausages and deli meats, unveils the latest iteration of its national campaign "The Sausage That  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN, ABC announce 2026 WNBA regular season schedule * Schedule to feature blockbuster matchups, including 10 Appearances by Indiana Fever, Eight for New York Liberty, Five by Las Vegas Aces, Chicago and Minnesota will each appear four times Disney+ to stream Opening Weekend as part of expanded coverage across ESPN & ABC 'Women's Sports Sundays' debuts in Summer 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSrpt) -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * Fifteen Teams Advance in the CSBS Community Bank Case Study Competition Fifteen student teams from universities nationwide have advanced to the second round of the 2026 CSBS Community Bank Case Study Competition. The teams partnered with local community banks to examine their approach to interest rate risk, lending decisions, and inflation since 2020. Teams also analyzed how ba more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Carr Urges Payment Processors to Stop Transactions of Illegal Chinese Vapes Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of 13 attorneys general in sending a letter to credit card companies urging them to stop the sale of illegal vape products facilitated through their payment card networks. Illegal vapes, overwhelmingly manufactured in China, now accoun more PR

EVENDALE, Ohio, April 22 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release: * * * GE Aerospace Foundation Announces Inaugural 'Lifting Futures' Workforce Locations * Program aims to train 10K workers by 2030, helping close the manufacturing skills gap April 22, 2026, CINCINNATI - Today, the GE Aerospace Foundation announced the f more PR

WINONA LAKE, Indiana, April 23 -- Grace College issued the following news: * * * Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams to Benefit from $10 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Grace College has received a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams kickstart a new program to revitalize Kosciusko County lakes. Since 2007, the Lilly Center has created innovative education programs and conducted applied research on local lakes. Now, with new funding, the Li more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Presses Secretary Wright on Out-of-Control Gas Prices and disagreement with President Trump, Questions DOE's Actions that Prop Up Aging Coal Plants * WASHINGTON - During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine the Trump administration's budget request for the Department of Energy (DOE) Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 27), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ra more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Heinrich Presses Secretary Wright on Out-of-Control Gas Prices and disagreement with President Trump, Questions DOE's Actions that Prop Up Aging Coal Plants During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine the Trump administration's budget request for the Department of Energy (D more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 22 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students Present Original Research and Creative Works at 14th Annual Symposium * High Point University shared the results of their original research projects at the university's 14 th annual Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, known as High-PURCS. The day-long event took place on April 14 in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center.  More than 410 undergrad more PR

COLUMBUS, Indiana, April 23 -- Indiana University Columbus campus issued the following news: * * * Psychology Capstone Exhibition features nine student research projects Nine students presented their research at the IU Columbus Psychology Capstone Exhibition on April 22 in the Columbus Learning Center. * "These capstone projects reflect themes that are highly relevant to students' lives, particularly mental health, stress management and well-being," explained Elizabeth daSilva, IU Columbus  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, April 22 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill Joins Missouri in Coalition to Defend Executive Order on Election Integrity * Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined Missouri and 10 other states in a motion to intervene to defend a presidential executive order that would allow access to resources that would verify voter-registration lists against lawfare from left-wing activists. On Mar more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 22 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Lt. Gov. Cournoyer joins multi-state effort to champion Iowa agriculture and national food security * Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer, alongside a bipartisan coalition of lieutenant governors from across the country, announced the passage of a national resolution recognizing the critical impact of American agriculture on the global economy and food security. The resolution, passed during a more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 21 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian Innovation and Makerspace to Expand Opportunity at Marian University Plymouth * At Marian University Plymouth, a new investment is turning ideas into action, opening doors for students and the broader community to create, collaborate, and innovate. Thanks to a $24,820 grant from the Marshall County Community Foundation, Marian University Plymouth will launch the Marian Innovation and Makerspace, a  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 22 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * NASA associate administrator visits Purdue, tours research facilities * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya visited Purdue on Tuesday (April 21) to learn more about the university's state-of-the-art research facilities that support key NASA programs. Purdue's robust aerospace and planetary science ecosystem provides research strengths that span the entire arc of spa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF Commends Indiana Gov. Mike Braun for Protecting Firearm Retailers, Ranges from Zoning Discrimination * WASHINGTON, D.C. -NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, commends Indiana Gov. Mike Braun for signing a law prohibiting local governments from weaponizing zoning regulations to prevent firearm retailers and ranges from operating in areas already  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 22 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards 2025 winners announced * The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 7 with 2025 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ Region 7 includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. Nati more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 22 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Trading sugar for sparkles in adolescents Researchers in the Nutrition Science department are recruiting teens who regularly drink soda or sugary beverages for a study on taste and beverage preferences. There are two aims for the study. Participants in the more PR

NEW YORK, April 22 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Rockefeller Foundation Accelerates U.S. Economic Solutions at "Big Bets for America: Baltimore" More than 250 U.S. leaders from across philanthropy, policy, the private sector, and nonprofits to surface and scale bold solutions to the country's most pressing economic challenges. * BALTIMORE | April 21, 2026 -- The Rockefeller Foundation today hosted Big Bets for America: Baltimore, br more PR

NEW YORK, April 22 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Rockefeller Foundation Announces Second Class of U.S. Big Bets Fellows at Baltimore Convening 10 bold innovators from across the United States named to The Rockefeller Foundation fellowship dedicated to driving economic opportunity and helping their communities thrive. Fellows focusing on distinct projects to help their communities realize economic opportunities, including: expanding w more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following statement: * * * Senator Banks Appointed Chairman of the Subcommittee on Employment and Workforce Safety Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released a statement following his appointment as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "I'm grateful for this opportunity to help more workers get the training  more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 22 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Sowing seeds of hope: Vatican partnership advances global sustainability * On February 2, 2023, the late Pope Francis founded the Laudato Si' Higher Education Center to begin transforming the gardens of Villa Barberini and the Pontifical Villas into a place of training in integral ecology -a framework that seeks to care for both nature and the most vulnerable among us. "He said, 'Let's create an e more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 21 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * SpaceX team wins Purdue's first Neil Armstrong Space Prize for its reusable rocket system * * Info for journalists WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The 2026 Neil Armstrong Space Prize was announced Tuesday (April 21) at Purdue University, heralding the Falcon 9 Booster Landing Team as the inaugural laureate of the Neil Armstrong Space Prize, for their cutting-edge work on the Falcon 9 reusable two-stage r more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Stage Set in the Steel City: ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot to air live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh * * College GameDay Built by The Home Depot to air live from the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh at 5 p.m. ET Thursday and Friday on ESPN * Fernando Mendoza (quarterback, Indiana) and Head coaches Ryan Day (Ohio State), Marcus Freeman (Notre Dame)  more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, April 22 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine students learn about Data Mine opportunities * Trine University students learned about opportunities available with the Purdue Data Mine during a special presentation on April 10 in the Mark and Sarah Music/Ruoff Mortgage Esports Arena. Mark Ward, Ph.D., executive director of the Data Mine, and Pete Dragnev, corporate partners technical specialist, spoke with students along with Michael Smith, assistant pr more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 22 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Division of Student Affairs honors outstanding student leaders * The University of Notre Dame's Division of Student Affairs recognized seven graduating students at its 40th annual Student Leadership Awards banquet on April 13. These annual awards honor current student leaders for their exceptional contributions to the Notre Dame community. Rev. A. Leonard Collins, C.S.C., Award The Rev. A. Leo more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Medicines for alcohol use disorder can reduce patient costs and hospitalizations, according to a new study Early treatment and full care plans help patients stay healthier and avoid costly hospital stays, but many who could benefit do not receive that level of care. By A.J. Hostetler, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health New research shows that medicines des more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Voting is linked to living longer * A new study co-authored by Femida Handy of the School of Social Policy & Practice finds that, among older adults, voting predicts a lower risk of mortality for up to 15 years. Many studies have shown that other types of civic engagement, such as volunteering, are associated with health outcomes like lower rates of cardiovascular disease and better ment more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Trump Effect: American Manufacturing Is Roaring Back as Factory Activity Hits Four-Year High Under President Donald J. Trump's strong leadership, American manufacturing is surging. After years of career politicians selling out American workers for cheap foreign labor, the American manufacturing comeback is gaining speed in every part of the country. The Numbers Don't Lie: American Industry Is Winning Again For the thi more PR