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"CHEAPEST GAS IN THE COUNTRY" -- Governor Braun Extends Gas Tax Savings for Hoosiers Again (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 3 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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"CHEAPEST GAS IN THE COUNTRY" -- Governor Braun Extends Gas Tax Savings for Hoosiers Again
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"CHEAPEST GAS IN THE COUNTRY" -Governor Braun Extends Gas Tax Savings for Hoosiers Again
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Governor Mike Braun has delivered the cheapest gas in the country, and now he is building on those savings by extending the Braun Gas Tax Holiday for a second time.
Governor Braun is ext more PR
American Legion Legislative Affairs Division Director Lyle Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Committee (Part 2 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Cole Lyle, director of the American Legion Legislative Affairs Division, from a May 20, 2026, hearing on legislation to improve benefits, housing and employment services for veterans:
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(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
Tricare coverage ends at 11:59 PM on a service member's last duty day. Some servicemembers qualify for the Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP), which extends Tricare co more PR
Changing Drivers of Growth in the U.S. Economy (10)
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, June 3 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Changing Drivers of Growth in the U.S. Economy
Dr. Uric Dufrene, Sanders Chair of Business and Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Talent and Workforce Development at IU Southeast, is a frequent speaker and media contributor on local and regional business and economic trends.
The consumer has been the dominant force behind U.S. economic growth over the past several years. Despite high inf more PR
Christian Theological Seminary: Advancing Housing Solutions (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 3 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news:
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Advancing Housing Solutions
Advancing Housing Solutions Across Greater Indianapolis
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Safe, stable housing is more than a basic need -- it is the foundation for opportunity, healing, and human flourishing. Without stable housing, mental health, educational success, workforce participation, and long-term wellbeing can all be significantly affected.
Across Indianapolis, rising housing costs more PR
Christian Theological Seminary: Collective Action for Housing Stability (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 3 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news:
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Collective Action for Housing Stability
Collective Action and Housing Advocacy in a Changing Landscape
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Organizations addressing housing insecurity and homelessness across Indianapolis are preparing for significant challenges following the enactment of Indiana Senate Bill 285 on July 1, 2026. The legislation will increase pressure on already strained shelter, housing, and outreach systems more PR
Composer, performer Gabriel Jenks to give world premiere at MostArts (10)
ALFRED, New York, June 4 -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
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Composer, performer Gabriel Jenks to give world premiere at MostArts
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The 2026 MostArts include will feature a new composition, "As Luck," featuring acclaimed composer and Alfred, NY, native Gabriel Jenks on banjo with the International MostArts Festival Orchestra conducted by Kathleen Horvath, performing Saturday, July 18 at 7:30 pm in Miller Theater on the Alfred University campus.
Jenks, formerly kno more PR
DOT FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports Across U.S. (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule updating a wide range of Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures at airports across the U.S., with the changes taking effect beginning June 1, 2026.
The rule amends 14 CFR Part 97 and establishes, revises, suspends or removes instrument flight procedures used by pilots operating under instrument flight rules. According to more PR
DOT Federal Highway Administration Launches Environmental Review for Mid-States Corridor Section 2 in Indiana (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has announced plans to prepare a Tier 2 Environmental Impact Statement for Section 2 of the Mid-States Corridor project, advancing a proposed highway connection between Interstate 64 at Dale and State Road 56 in Haysville, Dubois County, Indiana.
The project is being developed in coordination with the Indiana Department of Transportation and builds on environmental work completed in September 2023 more PR
Duke Energy Site Readiness Efforts Help Land $1.2 Billion Advanced Manufacturing Project in Cherokee County (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 4 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Duke Energy site readiness efforts help land $1.2 billion advanced manufacturing project in Cherokee County
* Advance work at the Bailey site prepared the property for a significant industrial investment by USA Rare Earth
* Collaboration underscores the power of ready-to-go sites; adds to the $3.5 billion of capital investments and more than 5,200 new jobs the Site Readiness Program has more PR
EPA Approves Emissions Control Revision For Keystone Wheel Facility In Indiana (10)
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved revisions to volatile organic compound requirements for Keystone Automotives Industries, Chicago, Illinois, doing business as Saturn Wheel, at its aluminum alloy wheel refurbishing and distribution facility in Huntington County, Indiana. The action approves a request submitted by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management on Feb. 26, 2025, seeking recognition of a site-specific Reasonably Available Contro more PR
EPA Proposes Approval of New York Air Pollution Plan for Queens Power Facility (10)
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving a revision to New York's State Implementation Plan that would establish source-specific nitrogen oxide emissions requirements for Big Six Towers Inc., Queens, New York, as part of efforts to meet federal ozone air quality standards.
The proposal covers the Big Six facility within the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island ozone nonattainment area. According to EPA, the facility generates electricity more PR
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Issues Beige Book on June 3, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity in the Eighth District has slightly increased since our previous report. Employment was unchanged and wage growth remained moderate. Prices have risen at a robust pace with widespread reports of higher nonlabor costs and cost pressures from elevated energy prices. Consumer spending was stable, and banking conditions were largely unch more PR
Four Tren De Aragua Members Who Illegally Entered The U.S. Plead Guilty To Murdering Two U.S. Citizens On NYC Street (10)
NEW YORK, June 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Four Tren De Aragua Members Who Illegally Entered The U.S. Plead Guilty To Murdering Two U.S. Citizens On NYC Street
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Acting Attorney General for the United States, Todd Blanche, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, Director of Joint Task Force Vulcan ("JTFV"), more PR
Fremont teacher honored by Trine's ECE department (10)
ANGOLA, Indiana, June 3 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Fremont teacher honored by Trine's ECE department
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Trine University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering recently presented its annual Outstanding High School Teaching Award to Eric Wirick, a teacher at Fremont High School.
The award honors a teacher with exceptional dedication to inspiring students to pursue mathematics, science and engineering careers. It includes a $250 cash stipend and a commem more PR
Gov. Braun Signs FAIRNESS Act, Leads on Immigration Enforcement (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 2 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun Signs FAIRNESS Act, Leads on Immigration Enforcement
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today built on his immigration enforcement efforts by ceremonially signing Senate Enrolled Act 76, the FAIRNESS Act, a new law that strengthens Indiana's cooperation with federal immigration authorities, holds employers accountable for hiring illegal aliens, and ensures no commu more PR
Governor Braun Welcomes $138M Boston Scientific Distribution Operation to Indiana (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 3 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Governor Braun Welcomes $138M Boston Scientific Distribution Operation to Indiana
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New investment in Plainfield set to expand capacity for global delivery of medical devices, power Indiana's life sciences sector
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced that Boston Scientific Corporation will establish a new global medical device distribution facility in Plainfield, crea more PR
In memoriam: Notre Dame Hesburgh Trustee Rev. David Theodore Tyson, C.S.C. (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 3 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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In memoriam: Notre Dame Hesburgh Trustee Rev. David Theodore Tyson, C.S.C.
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Rev. David Theodore Tyson, C.S.C. -a longtime Trustee and alumnus of the University of Notre Dame, president emeritus of Holy Cross College and former president of the University of Portland -died Saturday (May 30) after a short illness. He was 78.
Father Tyson, who served as provincial superior for what would become the U more PR
Indiana University Media School: Professor Guins Talks Book, Writing Process (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, June 3 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news:
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Professor Guins talks new book, writing process
Abby Whited
Professor Raiford Guins' book "King PONG: How Atari Bounced Across Markets to Make Millions" explores the rise of the video game Pong and the business strategies behind its success at Atari.
Guins has written 10 published books before "King PONG," including edited collections and monographs. He said it typically takes him about six year more PR
Indiana University: Wearable Tech Startup Aims to Diagnose Common Breathing Disorder in Younger Athletes (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, June 4 -- Indiana University issued the following news:
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Wearable tech startup aims to diagnose common breathing disorder in younger athletes
Aerly Diagnostics was one of four IU faculty-affiliated startups in second cohort benefiting from pre-accelerator program supported by IU LAB
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An Indiana University researcher advancing wearable technology to improve the health and safety of young athletes was one of several faculty members to recently get a crash course in more PR
IUP Receives $2 Million Grant From Appalachian Regional Commission for College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Health Sciences (10)
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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IUP Receives $2 Million Grant from Appalachian Regional Commission for College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Health Sciences
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will receive a $2 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission for IUP's College of Osteopathic Medicine and IUP's College of Health Sciences healthcare education programs.
This is the first time that IUP has been the r more PR
Knox Life Launches Scholarship Fund at VU to Support Oakland City University Students (10)
VINCENNES, Indiana, June 3 -- Vincennes University issued the following news:
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Knox Life launches scholarship fund at VU to support Oakland City University students
In an effort to support Oakland City University undergraduate students during an unexpected academic transition, the Knox Life Community Improvement Team, a nonprofit arm of Knox County Indiana Economic Development, has stepped forward and initiated a strategic gift to Vincennes University.
These newly established funds will more PR
Lamb School's Donna Wireman receives CSSAC Excellence Award (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 3 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Lamb School's Donna Wireman receives CSSAC Excellence Award
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During a May 26 ceremony, the Campus Support Staff Advisory Committee presented its annual CSSAC Excellence Award to Donna Wireman, lead administrative assistant to the head of the Brian Lamb School of Communication.
Given annually to support or service staff members, the CSSAC Excellence Award recognizes and celebrates those who go abo more PR
Leadership Transition Announced at VU Jasper (10)
VINCENNES, Indiana, June 2 -- Vincennes University issued the following news:
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Leadership transition announced at VU Jasper
Adam Watkins, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Vincennes University Jasper, has made the difficult decision, for personal and family reasons, to step down from his role, effective June 26. VU Jasper Assistant Dean of Academic and Student Services Alli Tempel will serve as the Interim Dean of VU Jasper while the University conducts a national search.
VU Presiden more PR
Lipscomb University: Book Trilogy by Allen Explores Evolution and Ideology of the Church of Christ (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 2 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news:
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A search for identity
Bible Dean Leonard Allen encourages spirituality today by shedding light on the Church of Christ's historical search for its own identity in a series of symposiums and books.
By Janel Shoun-Smith, 615-966-7078
Sometimes you have to look back to understand where you are and how far you have traveled.
Dr. Leonard Allen, dean of the College of Bible & Ministry and one of the nation's lea more PR
Notre Dame J.S.D. Candidates Present at the 2026 J.S.D. Roundtable Hosted by the American University Washington College of Law (10)
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, June 4 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news:
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Notre Dame J.S.D. Candidates Present at the 2026 J.S.D. Roundtable hosted by the American University Washington College of Law
Eight Notre Dame J.S.D. candidates--Nicolas Buitrago-Rey, Portia Chigbu, Gvantsa Dolbaia, Juan Carlos Gazmuri, Felipe Lyon Errazuriz, Vitaliy Kosovych, Angel Munoz-Carpintero, and Valentina Salazar--had the opportunity to present at the 2026 J.S.D. roundtable hosted more PR
Protecting earnings for hosts when the unexpected occurs (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 3 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news:
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Protecting earnings for hosts when the unexpected occurs
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Hosting on Airbnb provides a vital source of income for hundreds of thousands of Americans. Last year alone, the typical host in the US earned over $15,500. But when unexpected events-like a winter blizzard, a natural disaster, or a local emergency-force a temporary pause in hosting, the financial impact can more PR
Renaissance Charitable Foundation Urges IRS to Withdraw Proposed Donor-Advised Fund Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service urging withdrawal of Treasury's Proposed Regulations concerning definitions and distributions of donor-advised funds for the 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan. The foundation criticized the proposed rules as exceeding statutory authority and imposing undue costs on private entities without corresponding public benefits.
The foundation's le more ST
REP. STUTZMAN INTRODUCES RESOLUTION TO TRANSITION U.S.-ISRAEL RELATIONS (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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REP. STUTZMAN INTRODUCES RESOLUTION TO TRANSITION U.S.-ISRAEL RELATIONS
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03) introduced a House Resolution to transition the United States-Israel relationship away from one of traditional foreign assistance towards a new era of mutual cooperation, joint investment, and shared development.
The legislation comes at a time in world history wh more PR
SPJ honors Brown, Givhan, Robinson and Vitale as 2026 Fellows (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 3 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ honors Brown, Givhan, Robinson and Vitale as 2026 Fellows
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Media Contact:
SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org
The Society of Professional Journalists has named Julie K. Brown, Robin Givhan, Walter V. Robinson and Dick Vitale as 2026 Fellows of the Society, the highest professional honor awarded by the organization.
"This year's Fellows of the Society more PR
Spots still open for Trine's Health Professions Camp (10)
ANGOLA, Indiana, June 3 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Spots still open for Trine's Health Professions Camp
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Trine University has openings remaining for students entering the 10 th or 11 th grade who want to take part in its Health Professions Camp on July 16 and 17.
Held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, the camp allows students to gain exposure to healthcare education in a collegiate setting. Campers will explore programs on Trine's Angola campus, Cameron Health and more PR
St. Louis Fed Releases Beige Book (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 4 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release on June 3, 2025:
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St. Louis Fed Releases Beige Book
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released its portion of the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book, published today. The local report summarizes economic conditions for the Eighth District, which is based in St. Louis and covers all of Arkansas and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee.
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Trine hosts, competes in annual AIMM ICC (10)
ANGOLA, Indiana, June 3 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine hosts, competes in annual AIMM ICC
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Top engineering schools from across Indiana converged once again at Pokagon State Park as Trine University hosted the third annual Artificial Intelligence Maritime Maneuver Indiana Collegiate Challenge from April 17-18.
Held in partnership Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane), the annual event tasks teams of engineering students with guiding a low-prof more PR
We Do Not Have a Decider in Our Brain: IU Cognitive Neuroscientist Challenges Theories of Decision-making (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Indiana University issued the following news:
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We do not have a decider in our brain: An IU cognitive neuroscientist challenges theories of decision-making
There is a disconnect, suggests Indiana University Professor Tom James, between what we think happens when we make a decision and what happens in the brain during that process.
In both prevailing scientific theories and common-sense views, decisions have long been defined as an intermediate st more PR
Wearable tech startup aims to diagnose common breathing disorder in younger athletes (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 3 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news:
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Wearable tech startup aims to diagnose common breathing disorder in younger athletes
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- 1:View print quality image about A researcher holds up a small wearable device on an elastic strap Associate professor Rita Patel holds up a prototype wearable device designed to diagnosis exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction, a breathing disorder that commonly affects younger athletes. Photo by more PR
Young Touts Progress at U.S. Southern Border (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young Touts Progress at U.S. Southern Border
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**Click here or above to watch Senator Young's floor speech.**
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor about how tough border security policies put in place by President Trump and new resources provided by Congress to combat drug smuggling and human trafficking are working.
To watch Young's full floor speech, click here. more PR
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