WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Launches Investigation Into Soros-Funded People's Institute for Survival and Beyond Over Woke Training Programs for Teachers and City Employees * America First Legal (AFL) has launched a nationwide investigation into the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB), filing twenty-nine records requests seeking documents related to the organization. PISAB, known as the " OG radical or more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 16 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines gets game day ready with largest-ever football schedule for fans * Football fans can get a head start on their game plan for fall with expanded flights on more than 80 routes this football season, spanning both professional and college games. * The airline's unique AAdvantage Perks sweepstakes program blends the love of travel with the love of football. * The matchups are set and American is ready for the season with a full slate of routes fo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Q3 FY26 Financial Results with Improved Margins and $426M or 218% Year-Over-Year Net Income Growth * Ascension today announced strong financial results through the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending March 31, 2026, reporting net income of positive $621 million. These results reflect continued progress in operational efficiency, expanded access to care, and the organization's ongoing commit more PR

LOGAN, Utah, May 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Brian Steed to Serve as Vice President for Government and External Relations * Utah State University President Brad L. Mortensen named Brian Steed as vice president for government and external relations, effective June 1. While Steed will continue to provide leadership for the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air, Anna McEntire will assume responsibility as director of the institute. "Brian's leadership, statewide relationships, and extensive  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Carson Amendment Passes House with Bipartisan Support; Amendment to Increase Funding for VA Medical and Prosthetic Research * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) voted for a bipartisan funding bill that includes the congressman's amendment to strengthen funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Prosthetic Research Program. The Carson amendment increases funding for the VA Medical and Prosthetic Research Prog more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Steel Caucus Sends Letter in Support of U.S. Automotive Manufacturing Earlier this week, Congressional Steel Caucus Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) and Vice Chairman Frank J. Mrvan (IN-01) sent a letter in light of President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in support of U.S. automotive manufacturing. Specifically, the letter is addressed to Administration officials and urges the rejection of any proposal that lowers ba more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 15 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Highlights Importance of Affordable Child Care Solutions in Visit to Toddlertown Early Learning Center in Portland * PORTLAND, Ind. - Governor Mike Braun today toured Toddlertown Early Learning Center, a not-for-profit, state-licensed early learning center built by local employer Pioneer Packaging, and highlighted his administration's efforts to make child care more affordable and accessible for Hoosier families. Governor Braun more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 15 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Marks National Police Week with Record Indiana State Police Successes * Gov. Braun Joins ISP for 'Cop on a Rooftop' Special Olympics Fundraiser FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Today, during National Police Week, Governor Mike Braun recognized the Indiana State Police and local law enforcement officers across all 92 counties for their service to Hoosiers, including major drug seizures, child rescues, and fugitive apprehensions. He marked t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Houchin Announces Local Public Safety Projects Advance Through Appropriations Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced today that two Community Project Funding requests totaling over $700,000 for Indiana's Ninth District have advanced through the House Appropriations Committee after previously passing the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The projects would support law enforcement oper more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 15 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Indiana Secures Federal Approval for Medicaid Hospital Payment Reforms to Lower Hospital Costs * Indianapolis, IN -The State of Indiana has secured federal approval for major updates to the Hospital Assessment Fee (HAF) program and the State Directed Payment (SDP) initiative-reforms that modernize Medicaid hospital financing, strengthen the state's safety-net, and use targeted financial incentives to promote affordability across the entire  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 15 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * IU hosts NVIDIA to showcase global leadership in AI, Alzheimer's research and workforce innovation * The co-founder and leaders of U.S.-based AI infrastructure company NVIDIA visited Indiana University and other Indiana ecosystem partners May 12 and 13 to explore the university's world-class research infrastructure and leadership in AI-driven discovery. Co-founder and NVIDIA Fellow Chris A. Malachowsky established the company, along more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, May 16 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news: * * * IU Kokomo celebrates Class of 2026 at Commencement The Indiana University Kokomo Class of 2026 could not have ordered a more picture-perfect day for Commencement. With sunshine, blue skies, and temperature in the mid-60s, the campus celebrated its graduating class with a burst of red and white confetti and festive brass music at its 57th Commencement. More than 400 graduates in black caps and gowns, with red IU stoles, processed from the Main Build more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: * * * Lycoming College appoints new vice president for advancement Lycoming College today announced the appointment of Walter C. Williams to the position of vice president for college advancement. Reporting directly to the president, Williams will serve as the chief fundraising officer and a member of the administrative cabinet, while acting as the liaison to the board of trustees' advancement committee. A strategic and mission-driven advancement executive, Wi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: * * * NRC Reviews Indiana's Bid to Become 41st Agreement State Rockville, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing Indiana's request to assume regulatory authority over certain radioactive materials used in medicine, industry and research, a step that would make Indiana the 41st state to join the NRC Agreement State Program. If approved, Indiana would take responsibility for licensing, inspection and enforcement for approximately 200 use more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, May 16 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * Odon reconnects with legacy of hometown sculptor through IU partnership An IU art history course partnered with the Town of Odon through Sustaining Hoosier Communities to uncover the history of Odon's Abraham Lincoln statue--reconnecting descendants, revealing lost records, and inspiring a new town holiday. * For more than a century, a striking ten-foot limestone statue of Abraham Lincoln has overlooked the serenity of Odon Park in Odon, Indiana--a tribute  more PR

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release: * * * PJM Members Elect Three PJM Board Members Larry Bekkedahl and Charles Berardesco Newly Elected To Serve Three-Year Terms; Margaret Loebl Reelected to Serve Additional Three-Year Term * PJM Interconnection announced today that its members have elected Larry Bekkedahl and Charles Berardesco to serve three-year terms on the PJM Board of Managers. Member more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill to Study Impact of Traumatic Births * Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the Traumatic Births Research Act, legislation that would authorize research on the impacts of traumatic birth experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder on mothers, infants, and their families, as well as evaluate how midwife-driven care can improve maternal health outcomes. Maternal mental health more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 15 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Senior Spotlight: Nigel Couch Continues a Family Legacy at IU Southeast * For Nigel Couch, attending Indiana University Southeast was more than a college decision - it was a continuation of family history. The New Albany, Indiana, native is graduating with a degree in International Business and minors in Data Analytics and Economics, becoming part of a multigenerational connection to the university that helped shape his college experience fro more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 16 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH Rotorcraft Center develops Skyspear(TM) attack drone with counter-uncrewed aerial systems, highlighted at T-REX event Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, are showcasing the latest evolution of the Skyspear(TM) autonomous aerial defense platform this month at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) 26-2 event at Camp Atterbury in Indiana. D more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, May 15 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Materials Science Student Earns Notre Dame Undergraduate Research Fellowship * Highlights * Materials science and engineering sophomore Jeonhyung Song earned the Notre Dame Nanoscience and Technology Undergraduate Research Fellowship. * A transfer student, he pivoted from the arts to engineering to explore the chemistry behind materials. * This summer, he'll help accelerate the production of ultrathin gold coatings for technology appl more PR