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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for 2026-07-23 ( 42 items )  
Acute Inflections brings its soulful sounds concert to Ivy Tech Indianapolis (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 22 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Acute Inflections brings its soulful sounds concert to Ivy Tech Indianapolis * The Conference Center and Culinary Institute (CCCI) at Ivy Tech Indianapolis recently transformed into a candlelit venue for Soulful Sounds, a one-night-only concert featuring the New York City-based duo Acute Inflections. Soulful Sounds, held inside the CCCI ballroom, was an intimate evening of music, laughter, and vintage glamour inspired by the Harlem Renaissance. A more PR

Adelphi University: Forget Europe - Why 13 Biology Students Swapped Paris for Sharks, Spiders and Australia's Coral Reefs (10)
GARDEN CITY, New York, July 23 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Forget Europe: Why 13 Biology Students Swapped Paris for Sharks, Spiders and Australia's Coral Reefs By Amy Wagner, UCOMM Contributor When choosing to study abroad, most college students head to Europe. But 13 Adelphi students, who opted to explore Australia's coral reefs, rainforests and dynamic culture, had the experience of a lifetime. When most college students plan a study abroad trip, they picture sipping espresso in Italy or riding trains through E more PR

Aon Report Finds Below-Average Global Catastrophe Losses Masked Significant Regional Impacts in H1 2026 (10)
LONDON, England, July 23 (TNSrpt) -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, posted the following news release: * * * Aon Report Finds Below-Average Global Catastrophe Losses Masked Significant Regional Impacts in H1 2026 DUBLIN - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today published its Global Catastrophe Recap: First Half of 2026 report, indicating that while global catastrophe losses remained below average, the first half (H1)  more PR

Barnes & Thornburg Leaders Named to IBJ Media's Indiana 250 (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Thornburg Leaders Named to IBJ Media's Indiana 250 * Managing Partner Andrew Detherage, Indianapolis Office Managing Partner Brian Burdick, and Charter Schools and School Innovation Chair Heather Harris have been named to the 2026 IBJ Media Indiana 250. Detherage has been named to the Indiana 250 since 2023. The list highlights the state's most influential and impactful leaders across business, phi more PR

Boilermakers moving Indiana forward: Purdue leaders, trustees, alumni named to IBJ Media's Indiana 250 (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 22 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Boilermakers moving Indiana forward: Purdue leaders, trustees, alumni named to IBJ Media's Indiana 250 * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University is once again well represented in IBJ Media's annual Indiana 250, which honors the state's most impactful and influential leaders across sectors such as business, government and philanthropy. The Boilermakers recognized have made significant impacts in the fields of civic leadership, higher education, lif more PR

CenterPoint Energy Expands In-Person Customer Support in Downtown Evansville (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Expands In-Person Customer Support in Downtown Evansville * Providing in-person support is one of many actions CenterPoint Energy is taking to strengthen customer service for its Hoosier customers. EVANSVILLE, Ind. - July 22, 2026 - Today, as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen customer service, CenterPoint Energy Indiana announced the expansion of in-person support services at the CenterPoint Energy P more PR

CenterPoint Energy Ready to Respond to Impacts of Extreme Heat and Isolated Thunderstorms across the Greater Houston Area today, while Continuing to Prepare for potential impacts from now Tropical Storm Bertha (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Ready to Respond to Impacts of Extreme Heat and Isolated Thunderstorms across the Greater Houston Area today, while Continuing to Prepare for potential impacts from now Tropical Storm Bertha * The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the region with temperatures expected to reach as high as 104 degrees and a heat indices up to 115 degrees Key actions CenterPoint Energy is taking inclu more PR

Coalition Asks Federal Court to Enforce Landmark Ruling Blocking Unlawful SAVE System (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * Coalition Asks Federal Court to Enforce Landmark Ruling Blocking Unlawful SAVE System Plaintiffs in League of Women Voters v. US Department of Homeland Security are asking the US District Court of the District of Columbia to enforce its landmark June 22 judgment ordering the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system dismantled, after the Trump-Vance administration continued restoring portions of the unlawful system. Plaintiffs in th more PR

CQE-led Bloch Quantum Tech Hub raises $55 million to build U.S. quantum supply chain (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * CQE-led Bloch Quantum Tech Hub raises $55 million to build U.S. quantum supply chain * The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub has won nearly $55 million to build the nation a quantum supply chain following a U.S. Economic Development Administration award that positions the Illinois-Wisconsin-Indiana region as the center of quantum manufacturing. The multisector project, led by the University of Chicago-based Chicago Quantum Exchange, leverages the Midwest's exist more PR

Empowering Employment Trainings Planned (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 22 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Empowering Employment Trainings Planned * Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has two upcoming trainings planned to help underemployed individuals skill up for potential jobs. The free interactive sessions will include lunch and take place on the Evansville Ivy Tech campus, 3501 N. First Avenue. Empowering Employment Sessions offered in August include: * August 14 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Session 1: Overview of Employability Skills; Career &  more PR

Gov. Braun Highlights Actions to Make Child Care More Affordable During Visit to Shepherd Childcare (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 21 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Highlights Actions to Make Child Care More Affordable During Visit to Shepherd Childcare * INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Governor Mike Braun today toured Shepherd Childcare at Minnie Hartmann Center in Indianapolis and highlighted his administration's efforts to make child care more affordable and accessible for Hoosier families. During the visit, Governor Braun met with Shepherd Childcare parents, staff and teachers, toured the facility more PR

Governor Braun Grows Regional Innovation with Opening of Advanced Energy Development and Training Facility Supported by READI 2.0 (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 22 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Grows Regional Innovation with Opening of Advanced Energy Development and Training Facility Supported by READI 2.0 * COLUMBUS, Ind. - Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined industry and South Central Indiana regional leaders Tuesday in Columbus to officially open the Advanced Energy Development, Test, Validation and Training Facility (AEF) - a cornerstone for regional innovation in advanced power systems and a project supported  more PR

Governor Braun Highlights Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Ban as Hoosier Students Prepare to Head Back to School (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 22 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Highlights Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Ban as Hoosier Students Prepare to Head Back to School * INDIANAPOLIS - As Hoosier students prepare to head back to school in the fall, Governor Mike Braun is highlighting Indiana's new bell-to-bell cell phone ban, which will help schools limit distractions and keep students focused and engaged throughout the entire school day. "Students should be focused on learning in the classroom. Ind more PR

Hammond III, Hicks, Hupfer, and Johnson Named to IBJ Media's Indiana 250 List (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hammond III, Hicks, Hupfer, and Johnson Named to IBJ Media's Indiana 250 List * Taft attorneys John R. Hammond III, Bob Hicks, Kyle Hupfer, and Lacy Johnson have been named to IBJ Media's Indiana 250 list of honorees for 2026. The annual list recognizes the most influential and impactful business and community leaders across Indiana. Hammond III is a partner in Taft's Public Affairs Strategies Group and provides public affairs se more PR

Health at Home Challenge Phase 1 Winners (10)
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * Health at Home Challenge Phase 1 Winners * ACL has announced the winners of the first phase of its Health at Home Challenge. This Challenge is designed to support independence, improve health, and reduce costs for up to one million dually eligible (or near-dually eligible) Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by scaling advanced community care networks that partner with healthcare organizations to integ more PR

Indiana Launches Advanced Nuclear Ready Community Program (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 22 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Indiana Launches Advanced Nuclear Ready Community Program By Sandy Fazeli, NASEO Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced the launch of the Indiana Advanced Nuclear Ready Community program, a new initiative from the Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) designed to help counties and regions prepare for small modular reactor (SMR) and advanced nuclear development. The program establishes a three-tier designation framework th more PR

Indiana Women's Collaborative Fuels Connections, Growth (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 23 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Indiana Women's Collaborative Fuels Connections, Growth The 2026 Indiana Women's Collaborative is bringing women professionals together August 27 at the Indiana Convention Center for a full day of networking, panel discussions and breakout sessions designed to help attendees build influence, strengthen leadership skills and advance their career goals. "This event is designed to give women professionals practical tools, more PR

Innovation takes flight as IU Southeast and Redwire open NovaParke facilities (10)
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, July 21 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Innovation takes flight as IU Southeast and Redwire open NovaParke facilities * - 1:- 1:View print quality image about Person standing behind podium speaking to a crowd. about Person standing behind podium speaking to a crowd. On the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Indiana University Southeast celebrated the official opening of IU Southeast @ NovaParke on Monday, July 20, while joining Redwire Corporation in the grand opening of more PR

IU McKinney Alumna Named to World IP Review List of Influential Women (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 22 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Alumna Named to World IP Review List of Influential Women * Angela Freeman, J.D. '12, has been named to the World Intellectual Property Review's list of Influential Women in IP for 2026. Freeman is a partner in the Indianapolis office of Barnes & Thornburg. The honor highlights women whose leadership and influence are shaping the global IP landscape. Being recognized places each honoree among an exceptional  more PR

Justice Dept. Reports National Spectrum Consortium Membership Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that National Spectrum Consortium Inc., Washington, filed a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act reporting membership changes to its collaborative research venture. The filing, dated February 19, 2026, extends antitrust protections available under the Act. The consortium added 56 members and reported 91 withdrawals. Membership remains open, and the consortium plans to submit additional notifications as membership chang more PR

KCI leader to highlight campus impact at IU Economic Development Summit (10)
KOKOMO, Indiana, July 21 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news: * * * KCI leader to highlight campus impact at IU Economic Development Summit An innovation leader from Indiana University Kokomo will be part of an event next month highlighting IU's research, partnerships, and initiatives that impact economic development by fostering business growth, talent development, and community resilience. Alan Krabbenhoft, director of the KEY Center for Innovation (KCI), will present about his program's support for Carey Servic more PR

Ken Kollman to succeed David Campbell as Democracy Initiative director in January (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 22 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Ken Kollman to succeed David Campbell as Democracy Initiative director in January * As the University of Notre Dame's Democracy Initiative approaches its fourth year, Inaugural Director David Campbell, the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy, is preparing to transition leadership of the initiative to renowned political scientist Ken Kollman, the Dr. William M. Scholl Professor of Politics in the Department of Political Science and the Keo more PR

Lumina Foundation Issues Commentary: Americans Haven't Given Up on College (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 23 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following commentary by chief data and research officer Courtney Brown: * * * Americans haven't given up on college. They've changed the scorecard. For decades, colleges benefited from a simple assumption: prestige signaled value. A bachelor's degree from a respected institution was widely seen as the gold standard, while community colleges and certificates occupied lower rungs of the educational hierarchy. The latest Gallup data suggest Americans are replacing that hierarch more PR

Meet IU McKinney Rural Justice Initiative Participant Roger Bodee (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 22 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Meet IU McKinney Rural Justice Initiative Participant Roger Bodee * Roger Bodee is a student in IU McKinney's hybrid program. Bodee is taking part in the law school's Rural Justice Initiative and is spending his summer in Montgomery County, working with Judge Daniel Petrie, J.D. '10. Originally from Seven Hills, Ohio, Bodee earned a bachelor's degree in economics at Cleveland State University. Learn what brought him to la more PR

Messmer Celebrates Passage of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act in the House of Representatives (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Messmer Celebrates Passage of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act in the House of Representatives * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and co-chair of the Congressional Hypersonics Caucus, applauded passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the House of Representatives. " My Republican colleagues and I are proud of our collaboration with Pre more PR

Messmer Honors Evansville Veteran Ken Eppler, Displays Patriotic Artwork at U.S. Capitol (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Messmer Honors Evansville Veteran Ken Eppler, Displays Patriotic Artwork at U.S. Capitol * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) welcomed Evansville Army veteran and artist Ken Eppler and his family to the U.S. Capitol, where Eppler presented his painting, The Enduring Spirit, for display in the Congressman's office in honor of America's 250th Anniversary. " Indiana's 8th District is proud to call Ken Eppler one of our own, and I am  more PR

N.C. A&T Names Wabomnor Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dean of Students (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 22 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Names Wabomnor Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dean of Students * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (July 22, 2026) - A higher education leader with extensive experience advancing student safety, support, wellbeing and success has been appointed associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs and dean of students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, following a competitive nat more PR

Pawpaw Ale-8 Partnership Highlights Decades of Kentucky State Research (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 22 -- 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

Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Subcommittee Sets July 29 Hearing on Impact of AI on Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety issued the following information for a hearing entitled "The Impact of AI on the Workforce" at 2 p.m. on July 29, 2026, at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Witnesses * Mr. Ken Clark, President and Chief Executive Officer, EmployIndy, Indianapolis, IN * Ms. Carol Rogers, Director, Indiana Business Research Center, Indianapolis, IN * Dr. Liya Palagashvili, Director of the Labor Policy Project, Mercatus Center at George Ma more PR

SPJ renews coalition call for WHCA to defend press freedom at rescheduled dinner (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 21 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ renews coalition call for WHCA to defend press freedom at rescheduled dinner * The Society of Professional Journalists joins a coalition of more than 500 journalists and eight press organizations urging the White House Correspondents' Association to publicly condemn the Trump administration's attacks on press freedom at its rescheduled dinner Friday. The renewed call builds on the coalition's April 20 petition to more PR

Stony Brook University Researchers Chosen for Landmark DOE Genesis Mission AI-for-Science Awards (10)
STONY BROOK, New York, July 22 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook University Researchers Chosen for Landmark DOE Genesis Mission AI-for-Science Awards * More than $2.4M will support collaborations with Brookhaven National Lab and other institutions to address complex science and technology challenges WASHINGTON, D.C., July 22, 2026 - Researchers at the State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) secured five inaugural awards through the U.S. Depa more PR

Student research gives voice to how students are really thinking about AI (10)
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 22 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Student research gives voice to how students are really thinking about AI * When conversations about artificial intelligence happen on college campuses, they often center on what technology companies, researchers, or faculty think. But what are students saying? That question became the focus of a summer research project by Calvin University senior David Lafe, a digital communication major, working alongside communication professor Katie Good. Together, t more PR

The right place at the right time: Mike Ferrell wrapping up 38 years at Trine (10)
ANGOLA, Indiana, July 22 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * The right place at the right time: Mike Ferrell wrapping up 38 years at Trine * Fortuitous timing brought Mike Ferrell to Tri-State University. After four years at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, he and his wife were looking to move closer to her family in the Angola area. "I called the athletic/physical education director to see if Tri-State had an opening in the physical education department or a soccer position," he recalled. "He asked how more PR

Trine engineering faculty member receives grant to write textbook (10)
ANGOLA, Indiana, July 22 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine engineering faculty member receives grant to write textbook * A faculty member in Trine University's Allen School of Engineering and Computing has received a $5,000 grant to write an open education resource (OER) textbook for a new class to be offered beginning in the fall. "Technical Documentation and Data Tools for Engineers - A Practical Guide to Reports, Presentations, Spreadsheets, and AI Tools," by Timothy Jenkins, Ph.D., professor in the Department  more PR

Utah A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money - Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations  more PR

Utility Merger would Require BlackRock to be Broken Apart, According to FERC Filing (10)
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Utility Merger would Require BlackRock to be Broken Apart, According to FERC Filing * BlackRock's attempt to acquire Indiana-based utility AES would require the financial giant to be broken up into smaller entities, according to a complaint filed today at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by Public Citizen, Private Equity Stakeholder Project, and Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana.  In their complaint, the groups argue that if Bla more PR

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: On Long Island, Governor Hochul Highlights First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers as Support Continues to Grow (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: On Long Island, Governor Hochul Highlights First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers as Support Continues to Grow * Governor Kathy Hochul today held a roundtable with state, business and local leaders from Long Island to highlight her Executive Order that creates the nation's first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, establishing the strongest standards for data center developmen more PR

Wabash College Receives READI Grant From State of Indiana (10)
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana, July 23 -- Wabash College issued the following news: * * * Wabash Receives READI Grant from State of Indiana Wabash College has been awarded READI 2.0 Arts and Culture grant funding from the State of Indiana. The funds will be used to create a project to bring together artists-in-residence, art department faculty, students and community partners through free and accessible arts experiences across Montgomery County and the Greater Lafayette region. Artists-in-residence will connect to Wabash classrooms and community  more PR

What They Are Saying: Banks Leads The Citizenship Act of 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Banks Leads The Citizenship Act of 2026 Last week, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Citizenship Act of 2026, drawing national attention for his effort to codify President Trump's Executive Order and end birthright citizenship for the children of illegal aliens and birth tourists. The legislation responds to President Trump's call for Congress to act following the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Barbara, affirms Cong more PR

Yakym Condemns Rash of Violence Against NW Indiana Officers Shot in the Line of Duty (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Yakym Condemns Rash of Violence Against NW Indiana Officers Shot in the Line of Duty On Tuesday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) took to the House floor to address a rash of violence against law enforcement in Northwest Indiana, where three officers have been shot in the line of duty in the past two months. "If you target our officers, you will face justice," said Rep. Yakym. "For too long, we have seen the officers who protect us dem more PR

Yakym Votes to Ban Congressional Stock Trading (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Yakym Votes to Ban Congressional Stock Trading Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted to ban congressional stock trading with passage of the Stop Insider Trading Act. This legislation prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks. The Stop Insider Trading Act also requires public notice seven days before a lawmaker, spouse, or dependent child may sell a stock.  more PR

Young Applauds Nearly $20 Million for Purdue to Advance Critical Research (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Applauds Nearly $20 Million for Purdue to Advance Critical Research * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) applauded an announcement by the U.S. National Science Foundation that Purdue University will receive nearly $20 million in federal funding to advance artificial intelligence-enabled scientific research. The four-year award will support Purdue's Intelligent Codesign Cloud Lab for Non-Equilibrium and Low-Dimensional Materi more PR