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News Tipoffs - Indiana Editors Newsletter for 2026-08-19 ( 30 items )  
17 Iranians Charged With Conducting Massive Cyber Theft Campaign On Behalf Of The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps And Other Iranian Entities (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * 17 Iranians Charged With Conducting Massive Cyber Theft Campaign On Behalf Of The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps And Other Iranian Entities * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, Assistant Attorney General for National Security, John A. Eisenberg, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Bar more PR

AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids * Attorney General Nick Brown today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta. The states are alleging that the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of the platforms by chi more PR

AG Nessel to Challenge 6th Unlawful DOE Order Forcing Operation of J.H. Campbell Plant (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel to Challenge 6th Unlawful DOE Order Forcing Operation of J.H. Campbell Plant * LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is announcing her intent to file a request for rehearing with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), challenging the Department's 6th and latest arbitrary and unlawful order (PDF) forcing the continued operation of Consumers Energy's J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Michigan, more PR

Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta (10)
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta * August 18, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement marking the first day of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general's trial against Meta for harming young people with deceptive and addictive social media features: "Meta has built their business around addictive feeds and features that put children's more PR

Barnes & Thornburg Welcomes 12-Lawyer Team in Key Expansion of Healthcare Industry PracticeVeteran healthcare lawyers strengthen firm's regulatory, compliance and False Claims Act capabilities (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Thornburg Welcomes 12-Lawyer Team in Key Expansion of Healthcare Industry PracticeVeteran healthcare lawyers strengthen firm's regulatory, compliance and False Claims Act capabilities * In a move that reinforces its commitment to serving healthcare providers, health systems, academic medical centers, life science companies, and other industry stakeholders across the country, Barnes & Thornburg -a nat more PR

CenterPoint Energy Launches "Hurricane Safety and Preparedness Week" to Highlight Importance of Emergency Preparedness (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Launches "Hurricane Safety and Preparedness Week" to Highlight Importance of Emergency Preparedness * Week-long safety and preparedness effort will highlight increased training efforts, enhanced weather detection abilities, regular communication with government officials and resources available for customers Join the over 90% of CenterPoint customers who are enrolled in Power Alert Service(r) to stay informed and  more PR

ComEd Contractors Moving to Assist NIPSCO with Restoration Work (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd Contractors Moving to Assist NIPSCO with Restoration Work * Following the restoration of more than 410,000 customers after multiple rounds of severe weather in northern Illinois, ComEd is connecting NIPSCO with 10 contractor crews, comprised of 40 workers, to assist in restoration efforts in northwest Indiana. Currently, more than 100,000 NIPSCO customers remain out of power following extreme weather that impacte more PR

Education programs at Ivy Tech provide multiple pathways to teaching (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 18 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Education programs at Ivy Tech provide multiple pathways to teaching * Despite its critical importance, early childhood education continues to face workforce challenges in Indiana and across the country, with the primary issue being the ability to recruit, retain, and compensate qualified teachers and caregivers. It's part of the reason why Ivy Tech was awarded nearly $22 million by the Lilly Endowment in 2024 to strengthen Indiana's early childh more PR

Ferris State In Familiar Spot At No. 1 (10)
WACO, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Ferris State In Familiar Spot At No. 1 * Winners of four of the last five Division II national championships, it is no surprise that Ferris State is the preseason No. 1 team in the 2026 AFCA Division II Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs, who went 16-0 and claimed their second straight national title a year ago, will open the season against No. 4 Pittsburg State on August 27. The Gorillas went 10-3 in 2025 and lost in the second rou more PR

George Washington University Senior Research Fellow Burns Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following written testimony by Lara L. Burns, senior research fellow of the Program on Extremism at the George Washington University, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America": * * * Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Whitehouse, esteemed members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the topic of confronting the Musli more PR

Gov. Braun Directs Statewide Storm Recovery, Activates Emergency Funds for Impacted Hoosiers (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Directs Statewide Storm Recovery, Activates Emergency Funds for Impacted Hoosiers * INDIANAPOLIS -Governor Mike Braun provided an update from the State Emergency Operations Center today about the state's emergency response, recovery efforts and federal emergency disaster declaration. "We are coming up on a week since the first round of severe weather hit our state, and my prayers remain with the families who have lost loved on more PR

Gov. Braun Moves to Protect Storm Victims from Losing Insurance Coverage, Expands Emergency Housing Assistance (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Moves to Protect Storm Victims from Losing Insurance Coverage, Expands Emergency Housing Assistance * INDIANAPOLIS -Governor Mike Braun has taken additional action today to protect Hoosier homeowners as the state of Indiana responds to historic flooding and storm damage. At Gov. Braun's direction, the Commissioner of Insurance has issued a bulletin calling on insurance companies to protect Hoosiers from unforeseen drops in cov more PR

Indiana Delegation Sends Letter to President Trump Supporting Disaster Declaration to Address June Storms (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Indiana Delegation Sends Letter to President Trump Supporting Disaster Declaration to Address June Storms * INDIANAPOLIS - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and the Indiana congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump in support of Governor Mike Braun's August 6, 2026, request for a major disaster declaration following severe storms that impacted Indiana during the period of June 6-26, 2026. Hoosiers were still working to r more PR

Ivy Tech Named Best Indiana Employer by Forbes (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 17 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Ivy Tech Named Best Indiana Employer by Forbes * INDIANAPOLIS -Forbes has named Ivy Tech Community College among the best employers in Indiana for the fifth year in a row. The College was included in the 2026 America's Best In-State Employers list for its commitment to fostering a successful workplace for its 7,000 faculty and staff across Indiana. "As Indiana's workforce engine, Ivy Tech's mission is to deliver high-quality learning experiences t more PR

Marian University Plymouth Nursing Graduates Pass NCLEX on First Attempt (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 18 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Plymouth Nursing Graduates Pass NCLEX on First Attempt * Two 2026 Marian University Plymouth nursing graduates are beginning their careers as registered nurses after passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt. Bailey Ambrose '26 and Lakeland Strain '26 successfully completed the national licensing examination required for nurses to practice, marking the culmination of years of classroom instruction,  more PR

Meet IU McKinney Incoming 1L Callie Garrett (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 18 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Meet IU McKinney Incoming 1L Callie Garrett * Callie Garrett is an incoming 1L at IU McKinney Law. Garrett has worked as an educator and wasn't sure law school could be for her until she learned about McKinney's part-time program. Learn more about her. Where are you from originally? I was raised in rural southeastern Indiana, in the small town of Butlerville. Where did you do your undergraduate/graduate studies and wha more PR

Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 18 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids * BOISE, ID -Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Raul Labrador today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of the platforms by children and teens, while falsely  more PR

Notre Dame announces inaugural Arts Biennial featuring prominent artists from around the world (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 18 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame announces inaugural Arts Biennial featuring prominent artists from around the world * The inaugural Notre Dame Arts Biennial, which runs January through June 2027, will feature more than 100 public events, including exhibitions, performances, community workshops, and guest artists slated to visit the South Bend area for a six-month festival of visual, literary, spatial, and performing arts. Most events are free to attend. The biennial-t more PR

Protecting your family and community: Safe generator use helps prevent re-energizing power lines (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Protecting your family and community: Safe generator use helps prevent re-energizing power lines * A simple installation mistake can send electricity onto power lines, creating serious risks for line workers, neighbors and loved ones KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Backfeed can be deadly. * Families, neighbors and first responders are also at risk. * Safe installation is critical. ST. LOUIS (Aug. 18, 2026)  more PR

Purdue joins national pilot program giving PhD students industry research experience (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 18 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue joins national pilot program giving PhD students industry research experience * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University is part of the University-Industry Demonstration Partnership's (UIDP) national pilot initiative called the Industry-Integrated PhD (I-PhD) Scholars Program. It is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships. The goal of I-PhD is to strengthen doctoral edu more PR

Researchers in various studies looking for participants (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 18 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. #Study to understand associations between rural food environments and microbial cysteine metabolism as risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer Researchers in the Department of Nutrition Science are conducting a study to learn more about bacteria and items we put in our mouths, like food and tobacco prod more PR

Rowan University, Central Midwest Carpenters expand pathways for skilled trades professionals (10)
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University, Central Midwest Carpenters expand pathways for skilled trades professionals * Rowan University, Central Midwest Carpenters and the Indiana/Kentucky Joint Apprenticeship Training Fund (IN/KY JATF) have formalized a new educational partnership designed to expand opportunities for skilled trades professionals to advance their education and careers. Announced during a signing ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Central Midwest Carpenters hea more PR

Sen. Banks Calls for U.S. Open-Source AI Leadership to Counter China (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Banks Calls for U.S. Open-Source AI Leadership to Counter China Recommends action to strengthen American open-source AI leadership - Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) Chairman Christopher Phelan encouraging the Trump administration to examine policies that ensure the United States wins both the race to develop the world's most advanced artificial intelligence and the race to make American AI models th more PR

SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Scoring System Could Help Doctors Identify Patients at High Risk of Intramyocardial Hemorrhage and Guide Treatment and Monitoring (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 19 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Scoring system could help doctors identify patients at high risk of intramyocardial hemorrhage and guide treatment and monitoring Written by Jean Albanese Upstate Medical University cardiologist Ankur Kalra helped lead a team of researchers that has developed and tested a scoring system that can help identify patients at high risk of internal bleeding in damaged heart muscle after a severe heart attack using exp more PR

The Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day returns to Michigan (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * The Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day returns to Michigan * Each year, the Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day moves to a different state in the Midwest. This year, the field day's 9th year, they are partnering with Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and holding the field day at the MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor, Michigan, on Wednesday, Sept. 1 more PR

Tickets now on sale for patriotic Constitution Day luncheon featuring Mike Pence, the nation's 48th Vice President (10)
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Tickets now on sale for patriotic Constitution Day luncheon featuring Mike Pence, the nation's 48th Vice President * GREENEVILLE - Tickets are now on sale for an enthusiastic and patriotic Constitution Day luncheon at Tusculum University that will feature Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States, as keynote speaker. Mike Pence The luncheon will be held Thursday, Sept. 17, at noon in Pioneer Arena. It is a signature event of this year's Amer more PR

U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Erin Houchin for Indiana's Ninth District (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Erin Houchin for Indiana's Ninth District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Erin Houchin for Indiana's Ninth Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American businesses and workers. "The U.S. Chamber is proud t more PR

University of Evansville Signs Nine Dual-Credit Agreements With Area High Schools (10)
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 19 -- The University of Evansville issued the following news: * * * University of Evansville Signs Nine Dual-Credit Agreements with Area High Schools The University of Evansville (UE) is expanding its partnerships with area high schools, signing nine dual-credit agreements this week that will create additional opportunities for high school students to earn college credit. While some of these partnerships build on relationships that have been in place for years, UE continues to look for new opportunities to strength more PR

University of Ljubljana: Increasingly Capable AI, Increasingly Demanding Evaluation (10)
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, Aug. 18 -- The University of Ljubljana issued the following news: * * * Increasingly Capable AI, Increasingly Demanding Evaluation AI is becoming increasingly capable in learning, research, employment, and the independent execution of tasks, which brings to the forefront the question of how to evaluate its results and maintain human accountability. This newsletter presents new approaches to evaluation and AI literacy, the use of AI as a research collaborator, and its impact on the labor market. It also raises questions a more PR

Wood Innovation Grant Awarded to Accelerate the Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Wood Innovation Grant Awarded to Accelerate the Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative * A new U.S. Forest Service wood innovation grant will enable Dovetail Partners, MassTimber@MSU (Michigan State University), and Team Pennsylvania to accelerate the next phase of the Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative (GLMTC). The multi-state effort advances mass timber markets, manufacturing capacity, and forest-hea more PR