WASHINGTON, June 2 -- A coalition of 13 legal aid organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging action on the agency's proposed rules concerning earnings-based accountability for institutions receiving Title IV funding. The letter, representing the interests of low-income student loan borrowers, emphasizes three key recommendations to ensure that higher education programs truly serve students and taxpayers. The legal aid groups stress the importa more ST

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Alliance for Career Education in the States, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about proposed regulations under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." ACES, representing career colleges and vocational schools in 32 states, advocates that the Department's methodology for measuring post-graduation earnings is flawed and inconsistent with congressional intent. The letter critiques the Department's rel more ST

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 2 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights against DEI mandates at SCOTUS * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a 15-state friend-of-the-court brief to the U.S. Supreme Court that supports a challenge to California's DEI mandates. The specific law requires doctors to receive instruction on implicit bias in order to keep their license to practice medicine. It also more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSrpt) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on June 1, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * Enemies of Energy: Saving the Earth A study in Bloomberg Green calculated that solar energy needs 140 times the land area to produce the same kilowatts as a natural gas plant, 47 times more than an emissions-free nuclear plant, and nearly 18 times more than a coal-fired power station. The comparisons were even worse for wind.  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Carson Offers Amendments to Protect SNAP, Lower Energy Costs * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) offered eight amendments to an appropriations bill to fund the Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and related agencies for Fiscal Year 2027. "At a time when families are struggling with rising costs, we should be strengthening the programs and i more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 2 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Civics Bee Highlights Future Indiana Leaders It's time to see which Hoosier student will be crowned the state's civics champion and move on to compete in the nation's capital. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and local chambers of commerce across Indiana to host the National Civics Bee(R) Indiana State Finals. Presented by Cummin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country. - Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon since the beginning of more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 2 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Indiana Coal Plants Broken, Despite "Emergency" Order to Stay Open Operating the Schahfer coal units beyond 2025 would require spending more than one billion dollars - Washington, D.C. -- Two weeks ago, a forum held by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission revealed that both coal generating units at the R.M. Schahfer power plant are now broken - which comes after Unit 18 has been b more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 2 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following commentary by Director of State Affairs Brian Norma to the Washington Examiner: * * * Embracing the Future: Say No to Driver-in Mandates * Picture a supply chain where goods move continuously across the country, less constrained by driver fatigue, rigid schedules, and mandatory rest periods. Trucks that don't get drowsy at 2 a.m., don't miss braking cues, and don't sit idle simply because a human o more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, June 2 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Congress to Enact Secure America Act * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 22 fellow Republican governors called on Congress to enact The Secure America Act to provide sustained funding to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). You can find the statement here. "Under President Trump's le more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 1 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule: June 1 - June 5, 2026 * **The governor's schedule is subject to frequent change** **All times are listed in the local time zone** Monday, June 1 No public meetings Tuesday, June 2 11:45 a.m. Meet with Daniel P. Driscoll, secretary of the U.S. Army Location: Virtual 12:45 p.m. Speak at BYU School of Medicine accreditation luncheon Location: B more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Heritage Foundation Names Bret Swanson as Director of the Center for Technology and the Human Person Today, The Heritage Foundation announced Bret Swanson as Director of the Center for Technology and the Human Person. The Center focuses on shaping policy on emerging technologies, with an emphasis on aligning technological advancement with human flourishing, safety, and traditional American v more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 3 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Georgia Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Georgia is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, and Louisiana, with addi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Houchin Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. This year's winners are: * First Place: "Teal Flowers" by Olivia Briscoe, Salem High School * Second Place & People's Choice: "Synthetic Sanctuary" by Anagail Mulley, Scottsburg High School * Third Place: "Th more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on June 2, 2026: * * * Indiana Signs Letter of Intent with Eli Lilly and Company on the Pathway to Nuclear By Camille Norton, NASEO On April 16, 2026, Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed a Letter of Intent with Eli Lilly and Company to formalize a partnership for the progression of advanced nuclear in the state. The Letter of Intent (https://image.subscription.in.gov/lib/fe29117473640 more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 1 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Alumna Jima Fahnbulleh Moving to U of L Brandeis School of Law * Jima Fahnbulleh, J.D. '19, associate director of Academic and Bar Success at IU McKinney, is taking a position with the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law as the co-director of their Academic and Bar Success Program. Fahnbulleh also will be a tenure-track professor at the school, teach more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 1 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Alumnus Jim Voyles Writes Book on Career in Law, Love of Motorsports * Jim Voyles, J.D. '68, has written a book about his distinguished legal career that includes a discussion of his passion for motorsports. Titled All Rise: My Life and Trials with the Famous, the Infamous, and the Misunderstood, Voyles wrote the book with friend and motorsports writer, Mark Bou more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, June 2 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast Alumnus Patrick Haulter Turns Passion for the Outdoors into Indiana State Parks Career * An Indiana University Southeast alumnus is demonstrating how students can move seamlessly from academic study into a meaningful career aligned with their passions. Patrick Haulter, who earned a bachelor's degree in Geosciences in May 2013, now serves as Property Manager at Mounds State Park in more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Transcript: NBA Finals on ABC preview media conference with ESPN NBA Broadcasters Mike Breen, Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler as well as Tim Corrigan, ESPN Senior Vice President, Sports Production * Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Breen, calling his 21 st NBA Finals, debuting NBA Finals analyst Tim Legler, former NBA Champion and returning analyst Ric more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 2 -- 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. PFAS-induced alterations in reward processing The PACER Lab in the Department of Psychological Sciences is looking for volunteers ages 18-30 years for a study on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and brain activity. Participation involves: * An o more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following floor remarks on June 2, 2026: * * * Senator Banks Remembers Brett Scrogham on Senate Floor Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor about the senseless murder of 23-year-old Brett Scrogham and the urgent need for Indianapolis to end soft on crime policies that have enabled violent crime. See remarks below: "Madam President, 23-year-old Brett Scrogham of Greenwood, Indiana had a bright fut more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients * Kim Delks Kim (Finance) has worked closely with Marsha Angstadt, Brittany McGuire and me for the last several years. She has been wonderful to work with and to communicate with. Some years this project is efficient, and some years it is a learning lesson, but regardless of the learning curve, Kim always comes prepared and ahead of time. We want to thank her for more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Extension Volunteers Are Preserving One of Connecticut's Most Famous Homes * On a weekday morning at the Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford, the parking lot tells its own story. Cars arrive from Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York, Vermont, and Indiana; the visitors are drawn to the iconic home, and increasingly to the gardens surrounding it. Winding through historic beds, pollinator pathway more PR

WACO, Texas, June 2 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Using Pullers to Control Space and Create Running Lanes * At the 2026 AFCA Convention, Dodge City Community College Head Coach Ryan Lusby presented on using pullers to control space and create running lanes. His core message was simple: when defensive lines are more athletic than offensive lines, offense cannot afford to block in open space. His answer is to switch pullers, el more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 2 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following commentary: * * * The National Debt Looms Over America's 250th Birthday The national debt represents one of the greatest current public policy challenges in the United States. Yet no matter the party or level of government, very few of those in power have any interest in tackling this problem. This has led to record levels of inflation that are strangling the American family and increasing unaff more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 2 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Women in Ministry Support Leadership Development and Church Planting * by Charis Marshal, Student Public Relations Writer Churches looking to grow often depend on strong leadership development, volunteer training and discipleship, ministry areas where women frequently serve. Recent Cedarville University graduate Molly Miller will step into one of those roles through a yearlong residency at Traders Point Chri more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Visits 122nd Fighter Wing in Fort Wayne * INDIANAPOLIS - On Friday, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) visited the 122nd Fighter Wing in Fort Wayne for an update and base tour. "I am always impressed by the professionalism of the Blacksnakes and their contributions to our national security," said Senator Young. "The 122 nd Fighter Wing is a staple of the Fort Wayne community and continues to exce more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Alsobrooks Introduce Bill to Repeal Federal Excise Tax on Heavy Trucks * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) introduced the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on heavy trucks. The 12% excise tax on heavy trucks is the highest excise tax levied on any product in the country. By adding as much as $15,000 to $30, more PR