WASHINGTON, June 6 -- A coalition of 42 advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) strongly opposing proposed changes to tenant protections under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. These groups raised concerns about a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published by HUD on April 30, 2026, which seeks to roll back tenant protection regulations finalized in January 2025. The coalition urged HUD to fully impl more ST

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Americans Face the Brunt of Republican's Disastrous Health Care Cuts Thousands Of Americans Have Lost Access To Essential Care Facilities, And In Some Cases, Even Lost Their Jobs, Following Passage Of Republicans' Big Ugly Bill In July 2025 - House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 6 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Barnes & Thornburg Ranks Among Leading Law Firms in 2026 Chambers USA Barnes & Thornburg has once again been recognized as one of the top law firms in the nation in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm earned 49 practice rankings and 118 individual recognitions, up from 36 practice rankings and 85 individual recognitions a year ago. The list includes 12 new practice rankings. The more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Berghoff passes the gavel to Klipsch on the Purdue Global board * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Michael Berghoff, chair of Purdue Global's Board of Trustees, announced during Friday's board meeting (June 5) his intent to step down as chair, effective June 30. Berghoff has served as chair of the Purdue Global Board of Trustees since the institution's formation in 2017. He served concurrently as chair of Pu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Britt Miller and Nicole Saharsky named to Forbes 2026 "America's Top Women Lawyers" list Mayer Brown partners Britt Miller and Nicole Saharsky have been named to Forbes' inaugural list of "America's Top Women Lawyers." This recognition honors women lawyers who have "reached the pinnacle of a demanding profession and who are reshaping the industry itself." Britt serves on Mayer Bro more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shreve Announces Mobile Office Hours in Edinburgh and Hope * Greenwood, IN - Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) announced today that his constituent services team will hold mobile office hours on Tuesday, June 9th and Wednesday, June 10th to assist Hoosiers in Edinburgh and Hope. During these events, constituents can meet directly with members of Congressman Shreve's staff to help more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 6 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy supports South Carolina first responders with $500,000 in grants for emergency preparedness * Funding goes to 34 nonprofits and government agencies across the Palmetto State * Since 2022, Duke Energy's HERO Grant Program has funded 133 grants with $2.5 million, delivering critical support to nonprofits and local agencies - As emergency managers, first responders and community leaders are p more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 6 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on June 5, 2026: * * * 'Theocrat' Indiana Lt. Gov. calls Islam a 'demonic death cult' The FFRF Action Fund names Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith as its "Theocrat of the Week" for his violent anti-Muslim rhetoric. Beckwith professed tha more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 5 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Highlights Next Steps for West Virginia Following Historic White House Announcement * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today detailed how West Virginia will benefit from President Trump's landmark $700 million energy investment announcement, with major projects in Mount Storm and Moundsville positioned to receive federal support through the Defense Pro more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * How a wisdom tooth uncovered leukemia in a 21-year-old college athlete, and the sister who saved her * Chicago, IL - June 4, 2026 - Just three days before a volleyball match at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, the team's captain, Kendall Schara, found out she had cancer. "I spoke to a lot of my teammates that night," said Schara. "I spoke to one in particular and told h more PR

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, June 1 -- Indiana Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Indiana Tech receives grant from Ball Venture Fund for AI pilot program The Ball Venture Fund awarded Indiana Tech a $25,000 grant for an artificial intelligence pilot program at its annual colloquium last week/in May. The grant will fund an AI cybersecurity and innovation clinic pilot, which will be developed and delivered by the Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences. The goal is to more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, June 6 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news: * * * Environmental Action Grant advances Kokomo Creek restoration IU Kokomo students, faculty, and staff will continue efforts to restore Kokomo Creek with grant funding from the Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) and the NiSource Charitable Foundation. The campus was one of 25 local nonprofit organizations selected to receive a 2026 Environmental Action Grant, an annual NIPSCO and NiSou more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 6 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Institute for Justice Supports Passage of Colorado Legislation that Reins in Policing for Profit Yesterday, Gov. Jared Polis signed HB 26-1250 into law, taking a significant step forward in protecting Coloradans from having their property unjustly confiscated by law enforcement agencies. The bill, which passed with near-unanimous bipartisan support, closes a loophole in the civil  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Mrvan Statement on Chicago Bears Announcement * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below following today's announcement by the Chicago Bears. "Today's announcement is a testament to the vision, determination, and partnership of Governor Braun, our Indiana General Assembly, Mayor McDermott, leaders from the business community, and organized labor who worked together to more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 5 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * Press freedom coalition urges IU to protect student media independence * The Society of Professional Journalists joins a coalition of 14 national journalism and press freedom organizations led by the Student Press Law Center in urging Indiana University to protect student media independence and ensure long-term sustainability of student journalism. In a letter sent to u more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Press groups to IU: 'Now is the time' to demonstrate commitment to student media A coalition of 14 national journalism organizations sent a letter Wednesday to Indiana University administrators, urging them to act on a student media task force's recommendations -- and warning that the press freedom community is still watching. IU appointed the Task Force on Editorial Independence and Sustainability i more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 5 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Gov. Mike Braun Welcomes Chicago Bears to Indiana * INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Braun issued the following statement today following the announcement that the Chicago Bears will build a world-class stadium facility in Hammond, Indiana. "Hoosiers, help me welcome the Chicago Bears to our great state! "We look forward to building a partnership as strong as the '85 Bears defense, cr more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Guide With 143 Attorneys and 54 Practices Ranked * Taft continues to earn recognition from Chambers USA for its exceptional performance across the legal industry. This year, the firm achieved 143 attorney rankings and 54 practice rankings, reflecting the depth and breadth of its capabilities. Notably, 27 Taft attorneys received Band 1 individual r more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees approve 2027 budget, maintaining frozen base tuition for main campus, further strategic investments * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Highlighted by the previously approved tuition freeze and further strategic investments -while operating within a structurally balanced framework -the Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (June 5) adopted the university's operating budget for fiscal year 2027. more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees approve elevation of Lilly Purdue Research Alliance Center to institute status, scaling research and talent pipeline * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (June 5) approved elevating the Eli Lilly and Company and Purdue University Research Alliance Center (LPRC) to institute status and renaming it the Lilly Purdue Innovation Institute (LPII). The move r more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees approve renovation of classrooms, offices in historic Purdue Armory * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The Purdue Univ e rsity Board of Trustees on Friday (June 5) gave approval to plan, finance, construct and award construction contracts for classroom and office renovations to the Purdue Armory, a landmark facility that's home to the university's ROTC headquarters and other seasonal activities. As  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees recognize Chiang, Raman; ratify named chair positions; approve resolutions of appreciation and naming * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (June 5) approved resolutions of appreciation for outgoing President Mung Chiang, who will become president of Northwestern University on July 1, and for Arvind Raman, former John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of E more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * U.S. Grid Reliability Improves This Summer * Key Takeaways 1 FERC has issued its annual summer assessment covering markets and reliability, which finds that grid reliability will improve from last year. 2 A large increase in capacity - the largest one-year increase in over a decade - combined with a slowdown in unit retirements, results in adequate operating reserves across al more PR