ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-IN Launches Campaign Urging Hoosiers to Vote NO on School Property Tax Referendums * INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) announced the launch of a targeted digital ad campaign urging voters in counties across Indiana to vote NO on school property tax referendums included on the November ballot. The ads are part of AFP-IN's broader "Hoosiers Reject Higher Taxes" campaign to organize Ho more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following news: * * * Norquist and Kudlow: Help the Middle Class by Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains ATR President Grover Norquist appeared on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to discuss ending the inflation tax on capital gains. Transcript: Norquist: "The government creates inflation, the government shouldn't profit by the inflation they create by raising taxes on people who own crypto, or the more than fifty percent of people who have houses, the more than sixty percent of  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Attaining a healthy weight range linked to lower risk of type 1 diabetes progression * A Baylor College of Medicine-led team found that moving into a normal weight range was associated with about half the risk of progressing to clinical type 1 diabetes (T1D), particularly in youth. This observational study, published in Diabetes Care, was conducted in individuals with early signs of type 1 diabetes. "T1D is an autoimmune disease in which the body's  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Assesses Flood Damage in Carmel and Noblesville, Takes Additional Action to Help Hoosiers Recover * NOBLESVILLE, Ind. -Governor Mike Braun assessed flooding damage today in Carmel with Mayor Sue Finkam and in Noblesville with Mayor Chris Jensen to ensure state resources are available and activated to support local recovery efforts. Carmel and Noblesville are among the communities impacted by significant flooding as heavy rain  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 21 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Unveils Freedom 250 Road Signs for Major Highways in the Crossroads of America * PLAINFIELD, Ind. - Gov. Mike Braun today unveiled commemorative Freedom 250 road signs to be placed along Interstate 70 and U.S. 30. The signs were created in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the White House Freedom 250 initiative to continue the celebration of the nation's 250th birthday. Twenty signs will be installed o more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces More than $1 Billion of Private Investment and 342 New Jobs for Rural North Carolina * Governor Josh Stein today announced that North Carolina's Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 11 grant requests for local governments totaling $4,933,520. The grants include commitments to create a total of 673 jobs, 331 of which were previously announced. As a result of these grants, the additional private more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Kudlow on Fox Business Network Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Kudlow on Fox Business Network to discuss the conflict in Iran, Economic D-Day, and the DSA's takeover of the Democratic Party. Key Excerpts on Iran: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "At the end of the day, what President Trump and the U.S. Military are doing to push back, clear the strait. It's significant. It's working. The blockade, the eco more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 22 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on Aug. 21, 2026: * * * IEDA Board approves assistance for two manufacturers, two quality-of-life projects and three strategic infrastructure projects Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved tax credits for two manufacturing companies, which will assist in the creation of 98 jobs and result in $57.2 million in new capital investment for the state. These projects are located in Clinton and Waverly. The board also approve more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Indiana Delegation Sends Letter to President Trump Supporting Major Disaster Declaration to Address August Storms * INDIANAPOLIS - Today, the Indiana congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump in support of Governor Mike Braun's August 20, 2026, request for a major disaster declaration following severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began on August 11. The delegation thanked President Trump for his swift approval of feder more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Indiana Delegation Sends Letter to President Trump Supporting Major Disaster Declaration to Address August Storms * Washington, DC - Today, the Indiana congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump in support of Governor Mike Braun's August 20, 2026, request for a major disaster declaration following severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began on August 11. The delegation thanked President Trump for his swift approval of f more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 20 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Law Launches Virtual Lecture Series to Introduce Potential Students to U.S. Law * Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law is hosting a new Intro to U.S. Law series, a weekly virtual classroom experience designed to introduce viewers to the U.S. legal system and the IU McKinney faculty. "Our hope with this lecture series is to make the IU McKinney community feel more accessible to students around t more PR

BEEBE, Arkansas, Aug. 21 -- Arkansas State University-Beebe posted the following news: * * * Lecture-Concert Series to Present Free Outdoor Concert Featuring Wyly Bigger * Arkansas State University-Beebe and ArkansasRadio.com will present a free outdoor concert featuring Wyly Bigger at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, as part of the ASU-Beebe 2026-2027 Lecture-Concert Series and Back to Beebe Bash festivities. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy a picnic from 5 to 6 p.m., with food and drinks provided by Great Western Dining.  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 21 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University School Counseling Program Earns National Recognition * ASCA designation recognizes Marian's preparation of future school counselors to support K-12 students Marian University's school counseling program has earned national recognition from the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), placing it among a select group of programs nationwide recognized for preparing future school counselors to meet rigorous professional standards. Maria more PR

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * Mike Pence returning to Grove City College * Vice President Mike Pence will be back at Grove City College this fall in his role as a distinguished visiting fellow for the Center for Faith & Public Life. Pence has been affiliated with the College since 2024 and has taught political science courses on faith and public life, led seminars and mentored students, helped host Grove City's annual Ronald Reagan Lecture, and provided leadership throu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Shreve Celebrates Historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) released the following statement ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C.: "This weekend, INDYCAR will make history on the streets of our nation's capital. Drivers will race past monuments that tell America's story -and the country will see what Hoosiers have known for generations: There's nothing quite like INDYCAR racing! "Rac more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 20 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ condemns continued threats to Stars and Stripes' editorial independence * Media Contact: SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists condemns recent actions by the Pentagon that threaten to further undermine the editorial independence of Stars and Stripes, continuing a troubling pattern of interference with the military news organization's independent journalism. Longtime more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, Aug. 21 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * State of the University looks back on successes, ahead to future * Welcoming employees to a new school year for the first time as president, Tony Kline, Ph.D., praised them for helping make Trine University one of the region's premier institutions. "From our rigorous and hands-on academics to our championship-level athletics, from preparing our students for dress rehearsal and extracurricular activities to preparing them to dress the part and confidently showcase more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * The Finish Line Is a World Where No One Dies of Breast Cancer Susan G. Komen(R) Nationwide Fall Event Season Unites Communities to Fund Research, Improve Access to High-Quality Care and Save Lives; Andy Grammer to Headline Second Annual Party in Pink Gala on October 14th - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's l more PR

LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Research Highlights: Faculty Scholarship Featured in Second Quarterly Showcase Faculty at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) continue to advance knowledge across a broad range of disciplines through innovative research and scholarship that addresses regional, national and global challenges. Continuing its commitment to highlighting this work, TAMIU's quarterly digital project showca more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, Aug. 21 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine alum, current student work together on summer research project * Having graduated from Trine University, Fr. Bryan Paulsen, S.J., Ph.D., hoped to have a current Trine student work as part of his Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) team this summer at the University of Notre Dame. "When you know a place and you know the professors and you know you're going to get a good student, that's the best way to go," he commented. That hope was fulfilled when more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Jefferson Shreve for Indiana's Sixth District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Jefferson Shreve for Indiana's sixth 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 to endo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * $2 Million Donation Expands First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Initiative to Indiana University and Purdue University First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future initiative will expand its national network through a $2 million donation from IndyCar and Fox Corporation to fund scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University. First Lady Melania Trump drew attention to America's next generation during today's Rose Garden ceremony: more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * President Trump's Cabinet Champions America First Successes Nationwide From the heartland to the coasts, members of President Donald J. Trump's Cabinet are on the ground across the nation to engage with Americans and showcase the Administration's signature achievements. From energy dominance and infrastructure modernization to manufacturing growth, veterans' care, and border security, these visits deliver an unmistakable message: the America First agenda more PR