WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Colorado Sorghum Producers, and 33 co-signers. To: Speaker Mike Johnson, H-232, The Capitol, Washington, D.C. 20515 - April 28, 2026 * * * As organizations representing renewable fuel producers and feedstock growers, we are writing to express our strong support for a bipartisan amendment (#289) proposed to the House Farm Bill (H.R. 7567) that would permanently allow retail gas stations the option to sell gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol (E15) year-round. Year-round E15 has been  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-IN Celebrates Sweep of Victories for Endorsed Candidates in Indiana Primary Elections after Engaging nearly 60,000 Hoosiers on Policy Priorities * INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) celebrated victories for its endorsed primary candidates following the announcement of Tuesday's election results, after engaging nearly 60,000 Hoosiers in conversations that highlighted clear voter frustration wi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - May 6, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were little changed in March in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Fourteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 2 states had decreases, and 34 states and the District had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.3 percent, changed little over the month and from Marc more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Breakthru Beverage Teamsters in Illinois Launch ULP Strike * (MOKENA, Ill.) - Over 115 drivers at Breakthru Beverage in Cicero, Ill., have been forced to strike over the company's unfair labor practices (ULP). The members of Teamsters Local 710 are fighting to stop the company's unlawful behavior. Additionally, management is demanding that members waive their lawful right to not cross or work behind a Teamsters picket  more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 6, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * A growing divide in how teachers view student learning progress National Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to recognize the commitment and impact of educators across the country. But beyond the celebratory headlines (guilty!), new survey data points to a more complicated picture inside America's classroo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Club for Growth Action Holds Indiana RINOs Accountable 5 Incumbents Defeated, 1 Race Pending, 1 Open Seat Victory * Club for Growth Action defeated at least 5 Republican State Senators in Indiana who opposed President Trump's push for redistricting. One race remains too close to call. The campaign featured a $2 million investment across 8 races, including 7 incumbent targets, who failed to act when Congress was on the lin more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 33 States And D.C. Between March 2025 And March 2026; 31 States And D.C. Add Jobs In March Texas and Missouri Top Lists of 12-Month Gains, While California and Alaska Have Worst Job Losses; Ohio and Delaware Lead Monthly Gainers; Nevada Has Largest Monthly Decline  * Construction employment increased in 33 states and the District of Columbia between March 2025 and March 202 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Discovering a Calling: How an Ascension St. Vincent Internship Kept A Mater Dei Senior Close to Home For many high school seniors, the college search is about looking outward-finding the farthest campus or the biggest name. But for Reagan Reising, a senior at Mater Dei High School, the path to her future didn't require a long-distance move. What began as a standard high school internship ended with a rewritt more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 6 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Finding the Heart of Medicine: Amit Chakrabarti's Path to Human-Centered Care * From childhood moments with cancer patients to cardiology and public health research at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Amit Chakrabarti is building a career rooted in service, systems thinking and human connection. When Amit Chakrabarti was 3 or 4 years old, he wandered up to a microphone at a holiday party filled with cancer patients more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 4 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Former Indiana Utility Regulatory Commissioner Joins Barnes & Thornburg Former Indiana Utility Regulatory Commissioner Angela Weber has joined Barnes & Thornburg as counsel in the firm's Government Services and Finance Department, adding depth to its Energy and Utilities practice group. Weber, who served former Indiana Govs. Mike Pence and Eric Holcomb, will advise utilities and other entities in matters before the Indiana Utility Reg more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Carr Backs Federal Complaint Against Maryland School District's Secret "Gender Transition" Policies Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and 19 other attorneys general have sent a letter to the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education in support of a complaint against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Rockville, Maryland, alleging that the district pushed students to "socially transition" without parental consent. T more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Gabriel presents 'Zoom Fatigue and the Science of Recovery' at Westwood Lecture Series * Allie Gabriel, the Thomas J. Howatt Chair in Management in the Mitch Daniels School of Business, presented "Zoom Fatigue and the Science of Recovery - How We Can Thrive at Work and Home" at the Westwood Lecture Series on May 5. The lecture was open exclusively to members of the Purdue University Retirees Association (PURA), reflecting Purdue's commitment to of more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 6 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Mike Braun Improves Affordability for Hoosiers by Extending Gas Tax Holiday Suspending Gas Tax and Excise Tax More Than Doubles Savings at the Pump  * Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun extended the suspension of Indiana's gas tax to continue providing Hoosiers meaningful relief from high gas prices.  Governor Braun extended the April emergency energy declaration by another 30 days, the maximum the law allows. Governor Braun is ext more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 6 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Mike Braun launches Keep IN initiative to keep small businesses in Indiana Today, Governor Mike Braun launched Keep IN, an initiative to provide small business owners with resources and support as they plan their futures. The initiative is spearheaded by the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, a new state agency created by Gov. Braun to help small businesses and entrepreneurs thrive in Indiana.  Keep IN aims to preserve local jo more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 6 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Strengthens Indiana's Leadership in Advanced Manufacturing and Life Sciences With Lilly Investment in the Central Indiana Region Indiana Governor Mike Braun today joined Eli Lilly and Company to celebrate a major expansion at the company's Lebanon campus, including the opening of Lilly Lebanon Advanced Therapies - its first dedicated genetic medicine manufacturing facility - and additional investments across its Indiana operati more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-588) on the Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act (H.R. 7722). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7722, the Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act of 2026, is to codify the three-year program review currently in practice. Under current regulations, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) audits state child care programs that receive Child Care and Develo more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-593) on the Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act (H.R. 7677). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of H.R. 7677, the Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act of 2026, is to instruct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to do a holistic report on fraud prevention measures in the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-589) on the Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act (H.R. 7723). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7723, the Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026, is to ensure that bad actors cannot defraud multiple federal assistance programs for children. The Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026 defines fraud in the Child Car more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-591) on the Stop Child Care Fraud Act (H.R. 7725). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7725, the Stop Child Care Fraud Act of 2026, is to combat siloed data related to child care administration and monitoring. H.R. 7725 requires states, in their annual plans submitted to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in order to receive Child Care and Deve more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-592) on the No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act (H.R. 7726). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7726, the No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026, is to strengthen the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary's withholding authority for repeat noncompliance issues. Current statute allows but does not require the withholding of funds  more ST

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 6 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Impactful Research and Creative Work Take Center Stage at the 22ndAnnual Student Conference & Showcase at IU Southeast * - 1:- 1:View print quality image about Group standing around presentation poster about Group standing around presentation poster by Audra Kalvar Each spring the IU Southeast Student Conference and Showcase is eagerly anticipated as a favorite highlight of the academic year for both students and faculty alike. The 2026 ed more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Interior Schedules ANWR Lease Sale for June * Key Takeaways 1 On June 5, the Trump administration will hold a lease sale in ANWR's 1.5-million-acre Coastal Plain in Alaska, estimated to hold between 4.3 and 11.8 billion barrels of oil, with bids due June 3. 2 A previous ANWR sale at the end of the Biden administration received no bids because of conditions on the sale and the Biden administration having canceled leases from an  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 6 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Celebrates 2026 Unity Dinner and Gala * IU McKinney students honored their peers, faculty, and legal community during the 13th annual Unity Dinner and Gala. The event, with the theme of "Threads of Unity: Celebrating the Fabric of Justice," took place on April 18 at The Heirloom at N.K. Hurst in downtown Indianapolis. It is the work of the Black Law Students Association, Hispanic Law Society, Asian Law Students  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Judge orders civil forfeiture of $1.7M Brownsville mansion tied to drug proceeds * BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A home acquired with drug proceeds and used to launder money has been civilly fortified to the United States, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Authorities identified a major cocaine supplier allegedly linked to multiple cartels. The forfeiture action indicated thousands of kilograms of cocai more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, May 6 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Junior Veronica Bofah named 2026 Key into Public Service Scholar * University of Notre Dame junior Veronica Bofah, of Charlotte, North Carolina, is among 20 recipients of a 2026 Key into Public Service Scholarship from Phi Beta Kappa. Bofah is Notre Dame's sixth Key into Public Service Scholar since the program was established in 2020. The Key into Public Service Scholarship highlights the wide range of opportunities for arts, humanities, natural a more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 6 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * May Optometry graduates help serve hundreds of patients during humanitarian trip to El Salvador * Kiley Stout has always been drawn to the idea that healthcare can be both practical and deeply human at the same time. "Optometry is such a unique space where you can make an immediate difference," she said. "Someone walks in struggling, and within minutes their world can literally come into focus. That has always felt really meaningful t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers' Callous Comments on Gas Prices "Spooked" DC Republicans "Concerned with Holding On to Their Senate Majority" According to new reporting from The Bulwark, Mike Rogers' comments dismissing and downplaying the skyrocketing gas prices in Michigan has left DC Republicans "concerned" that rising prices at the gas pump could cost them their Senate majority. During a campaign event in March, Rogers told a Michigander conce more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 6 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic Client Iris Seabolt's Murder Conviction Vacated, New Trial Ordered * On Wednesday, April 22, Judge Christopher Spataro of the Elkhart Superior Court granted Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic (EJC) client Iris Seabolt's petition for post-conviction relief (PCR), vacating her wrongful murder conviction and ordering a new trial. Seabolt was convicted of felony murder in 2004 in connection with the A more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Novin AgriTech receives USDA grant to develop novel traits for wheat, accelerate trait integration Novin AgriTech, a startup whose platform combines agricultural expertise and biotechnology to develop novel traits for cereal crops, has received an eight-month, $174,906 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Mohsen Mohammadi, co-founder of No more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 7 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received Auditor of State Awards in April for their clean audit reports: * Manchester Local School District (Adams County) * Allen County Metropolitan Housing Authority (Allen County) * Delphos City School District (Allen County) * Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District (Ash more PR

GARY, Indiana, May 7 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: * * * Psychology professor earns prestigious IU award IU Northwest professor honored for impact in the classroom * Teaching is a dream job for Maureen Rutherford. While the associate professor of psychology started her academic career with the intention of becoming a physician, her job shadowing experience showed her that medical school wasn't the right path for her. Instead, Rutherford headed off to graduate school and found a new passion: teachin more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue embraces bold experiment in rethinking STEM education Building on a decade of national recognition, Purdue University is expanding its Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program in 2026 with new interdisciplinary initiatives focused on civic learning, research and engagement. Cornerstone's model -integrating liberal arts learning across Purdue's STEM, health, agriculture and business fields -has already strengthened the critical and ethical  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue University professor Zubin Jacob earns prestigious Guggenheim fellowship Zubin Jacob, the Elmore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been named a 2026 Guggenheim fellow, a program that champions the talents of the exceptional scholars and artists whose passions often have broad and immediate social impact. Jacob's research seeks to dissolve the perceived limi more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * SCALE expands its national impact, becomes Purdue's largest federally funded research effort The Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement (SCALE) program, the only U.S. defense microelectronics public-private-academic workforce development consortium, is now Purdue University's largest-ever federally funded research effort. SCALE leaders announced more than $100 million in total funding from the Department of War, a recent increase to the current co more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps Sports readies to tip off 2026 WNBA season on ION ION's 50-game regular season slate - the most for any single network - tips off May 8 Zena Keita named new studio host; analysts Autumn Johnson and Meghan McKeown return ATLANTA - Scripps Sports and ION, the premier home of women's sports, today unveiled their broadcast plans for the 2026 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) season, marking t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Banks Urges Honduras to Restore Diplomatic Recognition of Taiwan, Back Away from China Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Honduras President Nasry Asfura congratulating the newly inaugurated President and urged the President to strengthen diplomatic relations with Taiwan. See the full letter here (file:///C:/Users/Acer/Downloads/05.5.2026%20Letter%20to%20President%20of%20Honduras%20re.%20Taiwan%20Recognition.pdf) or read b more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Senate Passes Ward Bills to Increase Penalties for Causing Unintentional Death and Reinforce Commercial Vehicle Safety in Pennsylvania Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today announced the Senate approved legislation she introduced to increase penalties for causing unintentional death on the roadway, as well as comprehensive bills aimed at strengthening commercial vehicle safety standards and closing dangerous loopholes in Penns more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Spartz to Host X Spaces on Health Care * Noblesville, IN - Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (IN-05) will host the third in her series of live policy discussions on X Spaces this Thursday, May 7, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The discussion, "Health Care: Is Government the Problem or the Solution?", featuring special guests President of Paragon Health Institute, Brian Blase, PhD and, David N. Bernstein MD, PhD, MBA, MEI of Harvard Medical School and will examine  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Barb Regnitz * "Working families in Northwest Indiana know that Frank Mrvan is fighting for them, their livelihoods, and their community everyday in Congress. As House Republicans continue to make life harder for Hoosiers and their families, people in Northwest Indiana need an advocate who isn't afraid to stand up and do what's right. Frank Mrvan has served by that principle every single day in Congress, while Barb  more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, May 6 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine faculty receive annual awards * Trine University honored faculty members during its annual year-end awards ceremony, held prior to Commencement on Saturday, May 2. McKetta-Smith Excellence in Teaching The McKetta-Smith Excellence in Teaching Awards were established for the faculty by Trustee Emeritus John J. McKetta, Ph.D., in 1989. John Liu, Ph.D., associate professor, Wade Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, was honored with the Profess more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Commerce will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. We invite the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 7 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * UIS study shows Illinois split on Chicago Bears move Author: Blake Wood A new analysis from the University of Illinois Springfield Center for State Policy and Leadership, originally published by NPR Illinois, explores Illinois residents' opinions on the potential relocation of the Chicago Bears and the use of public funding for a new stadium. The analysis is based on a survey of 1,000 Illinois residents conducted in March 2026 aft more PR

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, May 6 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Parkside Theatre Garners National Awards from the American College Theatre Festival * KENOSHA, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Theatre program achieved significant national recognition from the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF), for its production of Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn, directed by Associate Professor Brian Gill. This production was invited to perform at the 5-state Region 3 Festival i more PR