SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026 * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the California Department of Justice's (California DOJ) participation in the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a coordinated law enforcement operation that resulted in criminal charges against 455 defendants nationwide with over $6.5 billion in intended losses. Working along more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Welcomes Shopify Ban on All E-Cigarette Sales, Following Call for Action * OAKLAND -Co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the City of New York today welcomed Shopify's decision to ban the sale of all vaping products, including e-cigarettes, through its e-commerce platform. The decision is a direct response to the coalition's November 2025 call  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Welcomes Shopify Ban on All E-Cigarette Sales Following Call for Action * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -As part of a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general and the City of New York, Attorney General William Tong today welcomed Shopify's decision to ban the sale of all vaping products, such as e-cigarettes, through its e-commerce platform. The decision is a direct response to the coalition's Nove more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 25 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Christina Chang and Carolyn Hunt Named 2026 'Entertainment Business Visionaries' by Los Angeles Times Partners Christina Chang and Carolyn Hunt have been named to the 2026 Los Angeles Times "Entertainment Business Visionaries" list, which recognizes "the entertainment world's most valuable architects -- the individuals whose guidance helps productions launch, companies expand, deals close and careers flourish." Chang was noted for di more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan PASTEUR Act to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), alongside Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and John Hickenlooper reintroduced the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act to encourage innovative drug development targeting the most threatening infe more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Carson Amendments Advance Humanitarian and Economic Priorities * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) offered seven amendments to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) funding bill in the U.S. House of Representatives for Fiscal Year 2027. The Carson amendments advance key humanitarian priorities to support the world's most vulnerable populations - including communities across Africa and Palestin more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 25 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cementing Its International Reach, Barnes & Thornburg Formally Launches Latin America Practice Group Firm doubles down on commitment to client service in Latin America and cross-border capabilities across practices - Barnes & Thornburg continues to solidify its reach and service offerings beyond the United States with the formal launch of its Latin America Practice Group (LAPG). The group is co-chaired by partners Jeffrey Lehtman an more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Cities and States Across the Political Spectrum Are Increasingly Backing Pro-Worker Policies A new Center for American Progress analysis finds that Republican-led and bipartisan jurisdictions across the country are increasingly adopting pro-worker construction policies that strengthen workforce training, improve job quality, and help deliver better results on public infrastructure projects. The analysis highlights growing suppor more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 25 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy expands access to local history and civic learning across North Carolina through America250 grants As part of the final round of grants through the Duke Energy Foundation's America250 initiative, $186,100 is being distributed to 16 nonprofit organizations across North Carolina that are bringing the nation's 250th anniversary to life through local stories, public art, oral histories and community programming. Why it matters: The grants back more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $6.1 Million in Grants to Assess and Cleanup Communities in Indiana * Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $5.6 million in Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) grants to accelerate the cleanup of polluted sites across the Indiana. EPA also provided $500,000 in supplemental funding to the Indiana Finance Authority's high-performing Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). With these funds, E more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, June 25 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Insurance Group's Senior Solutions Division Receives Million Dollar Agency Award First Mid Insurance Group (FMIG) is proud to announce that its Senior Solutions division, which assists Medicare beneficiaries and seniors with their health insurance needs, has been recognized by Senior Marketing Specialists with four prestigious awards: the 2025 5 Million Dollar Producer Award, Lives Impacted Recognition, 2025 Top Agency Total Growth Award, an more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 24 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Celebrates One Month of Cheapest Gas in the Country * INDIANAPOLIS - Thanks to Governor Mike Braun's decision to put affordability for Hoosiers first and suspend the gasoline usage tax and excise tax, Hoosiers have now had the CHEAPEST GAS IN THE COUNTRY for a full month. "Affordability is my top priority. Since I suspended Indiana's gas taxes, Hoosiers have had the cheapest gas prices in the country. Those savings are a b more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 24 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Graduates Influence Christian Higher Education Nationwide * by Charis Marshal, Student Public Relations Writer Christian higher education is shaped by institutions and the leaders who guide them. Presidents and senior administrators at Christian colleges and seminaries influence students, faculty and ministries far beyond their own campuses. Cedarville University's Influence Extends Beyond Its Campus Cedarville University is part of that story. Alumni  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 25 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ WELCOMES SHOPIFY BAN ON ALL E-CIGARETTE SALES, FOLLOWING CALL FOR ACTION As part of a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general and the City of New York, Attorney General Lopez today welcomed Shopify's decision to ban the sale of all vaping products, including e-cigarettes, through its e-commerce platform. The decision is a direct response to the coalition's November 2025 call for stro more PR

WINONA LAKE, Indiana, June 24 -- Grace College posted the following news: * * * How an Orthopedic Degree Can Launch a Career in the Medical Device Industry * When Madison Mayes graduated with a degree in biomedical engineering, she knew that she wanted to work in the orthopedic industry, but she never intended to pursue an MBA as an orthopedic degree. "I really wanted something that could connect my engineering background and help me learn more about the orthopedic industry as a whole," said Mayes. That search led her to Grace College's more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 25 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Chapter of American Constitution Society Honored at National Convention Members of IU McKinney Law's student chapter of the American Constitution Society attended the organization's national convention in Washington, D.C., in mid-June. The convention brought together law students, attorneys, academics, judges, and policymakers from across the country to discuss a wide range of constitutional and legal issues. more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, June 25 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news: * * * IUK graduates help meet the critical need for healthcare in Indiana Indiana has a critical shortage of healthcare workers, including physicians, nurses, dentists, mental health professionals. Meet Raymond Candelaria, FNP, and Mary Elmasry, DDS, alumni who are meeting that need, and learn about IUK's free mental health clinic staffed by future licensed mental health counselors. - The future health care professionals who graduate from Indiana Unive more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 24 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Students Warn of Lead in Children's Fast-Fashion Clothing * As we first reported in March, undergraduate researchers at Marian University discovered that some children's fast-fashion clothing contains unsafe levels of lead, with brightly colored fabrics, including red and yellow shirts, releasing the highest amounts in laboratory testing. The research, led by Kamila Deavers, Ph.D., an associate professor of chemistry at Marian University more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 24 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Supply Chain Instructor Chip Edgington Receives Prestigious Indiana Logistics Leadership Award * Chip Edgington (third from left) Retired logistics executive and Marian University instructor honored for advancing Indiana's manufacturing and supply chain industries Chip Edgington, an instructor in Marian University's School of Business and a retired logistics executive, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Andre B. Lacy Vanguard Awa more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, June 25 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * Mathematics education faculty named interim dean of College of Education, Health and Human Sciences University of Idaho named Julie Amador interim dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Amador will transition into this role immediately. Amador came to University of Idaho in 2012, after serving as a postdoctoral researcher at Indiana University. She currently serves as associate dean for research and faculty development in the col more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Mrvan Statement at Congressional Steel Caucus Hearing on the State of the Steel Industry * Washington, DC - Below, please find the opening statement as prepared for delivery from Congressman Frank J. Mrvan, Vice Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, during today's hearing on the State of the Steel Industry. A video of the hearing is available here (link is external), and below are the statements from the witnesses. Opening statement from C more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * Ohio River Valley honors law enforcement * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Four Defense Contract Management Agency Ohio River Valley employees participated in "The Challenge" fitness competition May 12. The 88th Security Forces Squadron here hosted the event to recognize law enforcement during National Police Week, which was May 11-15. The history of the event dates back to 1962. During that year, President John Kennedy selected May 15 a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Banks Attends White House Medal Of Honor Ceremony For Indiana Hero Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined President Trump, Secretary of War Hegseth, military officials, and members of Congress at the White House for a ceremony in which Indianapolis native, Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired) was awarded the Medal of Honor. Major Dockery received the Medal of Honor for acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following floor remarks on June 24, 2026: * * * Banks Honors America's 250th Anniversary on the Senate Floor Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered the following remarks on the Senate Floor, commemorating America's 250th anniversary, celebrating the courage of our Founding Fathers, the sacrifices of generations of Americans, and the enduring spirit of the American people. Read remarks as prepared below: "Mr. President, next week the country will be celebrating an incredible  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Sen. Banks, Colleagues Raise Concerns over Global War on Terror Memorial Design Today, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), sent a letter to President Trump expressing concerns about the proposed design for the Global War on Terror Memorial in Washington D.C. The letter argues that the abstract concepts of the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation's proposed design fail to adequately hon more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, June 24 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Southern Indiana Works providing grant money for IU Southeast student mental and behavioral health internships IU Southeast and Southern Indiana Works (SIW) are partnering to support local students. Through a grant from the FSSA Division of Mental Health and Addiction, SIW provided $20,000 in stipends to 10 IUS students pursuing degrees in mental and behavioral health.  Six Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate students, two Social Wor more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, June 24 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine's online DBA provides skills in leadership, strategy for business professionals * Trine University has launched a new online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program for professionals seeking to advance their leadership expertise, strengthen strategic decision-making skills and address complex organizational challenges through applied research. Classes began June 8. New cohorts start every eight weeks. Trine's DBA offers five specialized tr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump Buys Back Four More Offshore Wind Leases * Key Takeaways 1 The Trump administration is completing its third deal on offshore wind leases sold during the Biden administration, when lucrative subsidies were available to developers. 2 The administration will return $765 million to energy developer Invenergy, somewhat less than the cost of its four wind leases, to terminate them off the coasts of New York, California, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Approves Vermont's Returning Education to the States Waiver * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) approved Vermont's Returning Education to the States Waiver, empowering state education officials with greater discretion over their federal education dollars and allowing them to focus resources on initiatives that improve student academic achievement. Vermont is the fourth state to receive a Return more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, June 25 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Olivia Rogers '23 J.D. to clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett Author: Elyse Paul Notre Dame Law School graduate Olivia Rogers '23 J.D. will clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett during the 2026-27 term. Rogers will be the sixth graduate to clerk at the U.S. Supreme Court in the last five years. "It is truly a dream come true," Rogers said. "I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to clerk for Justice Bar more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Bennet Introduce PASTEUR Act to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) introduced the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act to encourage innovative drug development targeting the most threatening infections, improve the appropriate use of antibiotics an more PR