COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock * COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20, 2026 - The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Sept. 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Aug. 10, 2026. About AEP American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is committed to improving our customers'  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Names David Marriott and Charles Meyers to Board of Directors * COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced that David Marriott, Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, and Charles Meyers, Executive Chairman and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Equinix, have been elected to AEP's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective July 20. David Marriott bring more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Balint, Warren, Banks, and Cline File Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Directing the FTC to Investigate Corporate Roll-ups of Firetruck Manufacturers * Resolution (PDF) | One Pager (PDF) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Becca Balint (D-Vt.) and Ben Cline (R-Va.), along with Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.), filed a bipartisan, bicameral resolution directing the FTC to investigate serial acquisitions of fir more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 22 -- Butler University issued the following news: * * * Butler University to Launch Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy New program will prepare future respiratory therapists to help meet Indiana's growing healthcare workforce needs. By: Mark Apple Butler University will expand its healthcare offerings with the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program. The program will welcome its first cohort in fall 2027, with applications opening in January 2027. The new degree is designed  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on July 21, 2026, by senior research analyst Robert Stilson to Daily Wire: * * * Just who are the Democratic Socialists of America? Recent high-profile electoral successes have thrust the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) back into the national spotlight, but public understanding of the group's far-left worldview lags considerably behind the understanding of its political influence. It is crucial for Americans to appreciate that the DSA has become a deepl more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 21 (TNSletter) -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following letter to Indiana stakeholders: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 14, 2026 Re: CenterPoint Energy Indiana -- Update on Community Affordability Actions Dear Indiana Stakeholders: On behalf of CenterPoint Energy Indiana, I write to reaffirm our shared commitment to affordability and how to best address the impact that energy costs have on the families, communities, and small businesses that we serve across southwestern Indiana, and provide an update on t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Custom 250th Smoker Craft, Inc. Boats Propel the Great American Expedition on the Potomac * A piece of Indiana helped carry America's 250th anniversary celebration onto the Potomac River. On Monday, July 13, Smoker Craft, Inc. hosted two Great American Expedition journeys in Washington, D.C., and Maryland as part of the Department of the Interior's Freedom 250 campaign. The expeditions brought Smoker Cr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joyce Welcomes Johnstown Little League Softball World Series Champions to the White House * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D., welcomed the 2025 Little League Softball World Series champions from Johnstown to the White House, where he had the honor of introducing the team to President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office. As the team entered the Oval Office, Congressman Joyce introduced the champions to the President, sa more PR

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, July 22 -- The University of Evansville issued the following news: * * * Dr. Kenneth "Ziggy" Siegfried Promoted to UE Vice President for Athletics University of Evansville (UE) President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz today announced the promotion of Dr. Kenneth "Ziggy" Siegfried to Vice President for Athletics, recognizing his leadership as one of the University's senior administrators and his significant contributions to institutional strategy and the University's mission. In his role, Siegfried will continue leading  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Five Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys Named to 2026 Billboard Top Music Lawyers List * Partners Jason Karlov, Brian Schall, Amanda Taber, Carron Mitchell, Farrah Usmani have been named to the 2026 Billboard Top Music Lawyers list in the Talent and Litigation category. Karlov has been named to the Billboard list since 2022, and Usmani has earned the honor each year since 2023. Billboard has also recognized Schal more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 21 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust posted the following news release: * * * Getty Caps Off $4.85M Initiative to Protect Buildings Designed by Black Architects * The Getty Foundation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund announced today five Conserving Black Modernism grants as part of the culminating round of funding for this initiative dedicated to preserving significant works of architecture by Black architects and designers. Initially launched in 2022  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 20 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Cuts the Ribbon on Redwire Space Technologies' State-of-the-Art Facility in Southern Indiana * GEORGETOWN, Ind. - Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined executives of Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, in Georgetown today to celebrate the grand opening of the company's new state-of-the-art space research and manufacturing facility. "Redwire's grand opening is a testament more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 21 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Keeps Promise To Make Local Governments Whole * INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Last month, Indiana Governor Mike Braun directed his administration to make local governments whole for any gas tax revenues missed throughout the duration of the ongoing energy emergency. Today, the Indiana Board of Finance unanimously approved a transfer of $121,159,722.89 from the State Highway Fund to the Motor Vehicle Highway Account, the Highway, Road,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Education and Workforce Committee Passes Messmer Deregulation Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Education and Workforce Committee advanced Rep. Mark Messmer's (R-IN) Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025 ( H.R. 6213 ) during a committee markup. The legislation repeals the Biden-Harris Administration's proposed federal heat standards, which impose burdensome, one-size-fits-all mandates, and unneeded and excessive penalties on Am more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * I&M Plans for Rockport's Next Chapter as a Full-Fledged Energy Hub to Meet Customers' Needs * FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 20, 2026 - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is taking the next step to ensure its customers have reliable power for decades to come, while positioning Rockport, Indiana, for long-term economic success. I&M has requested approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to build a 1,520 megawatt (MW) more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins My View with Lara Trump on Fox News Channel Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined My View with Lara Trump on Fox News Channel to discuss the debate over immigration, birthright citizenship, and his Citizenship Act of 2026. Key Excerpts: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "Yes, these incidents are tragic; they deserve to be investigated but let the investigations work through themselves and gather the facts to find out what  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business Network Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business Network to discuss Middle East diplomacy, supplemental military funding, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Key Excerpts: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "President Trump isn't the one asking for this supplemental; our military is asking for the supplemental bill to restore our munitions, to support our military,  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 22 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Governor Pritzker Announces $30 Million EDA Grant for Advancing Quantum The Bloch's Selection Advances Illinois' Competitiveness as a Global Leader in Quantum Technology - CHICAGO - Today, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Illinois has secured approximately $30 million in federal funding for The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub. The Bloch will advance quantum technologies by growing the domestic ba more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. DNR Indiana Department Mike Braun, Governor of Natural Resources Alan Morrison, Director July 15, 2026 Policy and Regulations Branch U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service MS: PRB (JAO/3W) 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 Docket No. FWS---HQ-MB-2024-0206: Proposed Rule -- Process for Authorizing Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting And Docket No. FWS---HQ-IMB- more ST

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, July 21 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Indiana State University Hosts Inaugural TeacherTok Sycamore Summit * Indiana State University's Bayh College of Education welcomed more than 100 educators from across the region on Thursday for the inaugural TeacherTok Sycamore Summit, a one-day professional development conference designed to inspire, support, and connect educators at every stage of their careers. Hosted at the Hulman Memorial Student Union, the summit brought together classroom te more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 21 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Dean and Alumni Named to IBJs Indiana 250 Class for 2026 * IU McKinney Dean Karen E. Bravo was selected as one of the state's most influential and impactful business and community leaders by the Indiana Business Journal's Indiana 250 List for the fifth year in a row. The publication gathered representatives from public and private companies, law firms, universities, not-for-profits, government and community or more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 21 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University MU-WCOM Students Celebrate White Coat Ceremony, Begin Clinical Training * On July 19th, students in the Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-WCOM) Class of 2028 reached a defining milestone in their medical education as they received their white coats during Marian University's annual White Coat Ceremony at the Arena and Convocation Center. The ceremony marks the transition from classroom-based instruction to clinical t more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 21 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University President Daniel J. Elsener Named to Indiana 250 for Fifth Consecutive Year * Marian University President Daniel J. Elsener has once again been recognized among Indiana's most influential leaders, earning a place on the Indiana 250 for the fifth consecutive year. Compiled annually by IBJ Media, the Indiana 250 recognizes leaders from business, education, government, health care, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector whose leadership is  more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 21 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Pawpaw Ale-8 Partnership Highlights Decades of Kentucky State Research * Returning seasonal beverage brings the University's pawpaw expertise to a growing audience For a second summer, Pawpaw Ale-8 will quench the thirst of consumers eager to experience the tropical character of the largest edible fruit native to the United States. Developed in collaboration with Kentucky State University researchers, the limited-edition beverage pairs Ale-8-One' more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued the following news on July 21, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests in Safer, More Reliable School Transportation with More Than $1.1 Million in Grants to Train New School Bus Drivers More than $1.1 million will help 26 school transportation providers train more than 430 school bus drivers across 19 counties. This is the administration's second investment in school bus safety this year. - Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Pe more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 21 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Indiana to Accelerate Space-Enabled R&D and Manufacturing with a Focus on Next-Gen Drug Development and Human Health Breakthroughs * Jacksonville, Fla. (July 21, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, has opened its new 30,000 squ more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 21 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Researcher shows how AI can personalize learning for homeschooling families * More than 3.4 million American children, or about 6 percent of the school-age population, now learn at home, and that group has grown at nearly three times the pre-pandemic rate. Homeschooling is also increasingly popular in countries including Canada and the United Kingdom, as more parents look to customize educational options for their children. A new study co-authore more PR

WESTVILLE, Indiana, July 22 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: * * * Roberts Impact Lab at PNW included in major U.S. EDA award to Bloch Tech Hub to advance quantum technology The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub, a Midwest-based coalition led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE), announced on July 20 that it won more than $30 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to build a domestic quantum supply chain for the nation. The award that positions the Illinois-Wisconsin-Indiana region as the cente more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Sen. Banks and Sen. Warren Introduce Resolution Calling for FTC Investigation into Fire Truck Manufacturing Industry Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) introduced a bipartisan resolution directing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate potential anticompetitive practices in the fire truck manufacturing industry. The resolution calls on the FTC to examine allegations of price fixing, price g more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Sen. Banks, Booker Introduce Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act. This bipartisan legislation establishes a single, uniform filing deadline for Form 5500 and reduces unnecessary administrative burdens, while maintaining oversight and transparency for retirement plans. Under current law, employers often need to file an extension reques more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 21 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * The Crickets Continuum Welcomes Pulse Technology as New Dealer Member * The Crickets Continuum has announced that BTA member Pulse Technology has joined the Continuum as a new dealer member, adding an experienced office technology and managed IT provider to the growing channel effort around office-ready robotics. Pulse Technology serves organizations across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. The company enters the C more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, July 21 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine grad Shuler helps launch risk management, benefits company * CARMEL, Ind. -A Trine University graduate has co-founded a new risk management and health employee benefits startup company with a mission to help employers strategically control costs while improving employee well-being. Pat Shuler, a 1991 Bachelor of Science in management graduate, will serve as chief operating officer, focusing on data analytics, carrier and third-party administrator relations more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * Tropical Storm Bertha Update: CenterPoint Energy Continues to Prepare for Potential Impacts Across Greater Houston Area * Additional CenterPoint preparations underway as the hottest temperatures of the year so far may impact equipment in some areas on Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of any potential tropical impacts later in the week Key actions taken to date: activating Emergency Operations Center, mobilizing approximately 1,050 fron more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump's Interior Department Limits Obstacles to Oil Leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge * Key Takeaways 1 The United States and Alaska have reached a draft settlement in a lawsuit the state filed against the federal government for violating federal law regarding ANWR oil and gas leasing. 2 The settlement acknowledges that a lease sale held by the Biden Administration in 2025 prevented meaningful leasing, explorati more PR

PORTLAND, Maine, July 21 -- The University of Maine School of Law issued the following news: * * * Maine Law's Privacy Program Continues to Innovate Information privacy law is changing. What once was a niche field focused on personal data protection has evolved into a complex ecosystem that now encompasses AI governance, cybersecurity frameworks, trust and safety, and other facets of digital governance. As early innovators in privacy law education, Maine Law is not just watching this evolution--we're leading it. Curricular Innovation Sinc more PR

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, July 20 [Category: Biology] -- The Marine Biological Laboratory, an affiliate of the University of Chicago, posted the following news: * * * Whitman Fellow Asks Age-Old Question: What's Behind Our Biological Lifespans? * Why do some clams live to be over 500 years old, yet humans usually live to be less than 100? Matthew Harris, professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and MBL Whitman Fellow, is trying to find out. His lab studies the genetic pathways that influence longevity in different clam species-resea more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Yakym, Fallon Introduce Bill to End Federal Ban on Firearms in Federal Park Buildings Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) and Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) introduced the Federal Lands Lawful Carry Act (H.R. 9719), legislation to end the blanket ban on carrying firearms inside buildings on federal lands. Under current policy, law-abiding visitors must disarm before entering facilities such as visitor centers, ranger stations, and restrooms, even i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young's Office to Host Passport Fair at Sellersburg Post Office * WASHINGTON - The office of U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) will join the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs Chicago Passport Agency at the Sellersburg Post Office on Saturday, August 1 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for a passport acceptance event. Hoosiers in need of a passport who would like to attend the event can schedule an appointment here. Walk-ins are also welc more PR