CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * AEI-Urban Commission on AI and the Future of the American Workforce Names 20 Commissioners to Advise Policymakers, including City Colleges' Chancellor * Commission co-chairs Gina Raimondo and Paul Ryan announced the group of cross-sector leaders tasked with helping policymakers respond to AI's impact on work. WASHINGTON, DC, September 10, 2026-The Commission on AI and the Future of the American Workforce today named 20 commissioners who will deliver re more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * September 11, 2026 Banks Stands for Life as Indiana Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Landmark Abortion Case INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - In late May, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) filed an amicus brief in the Indiana Supreme Court supporting Indiana's pro-life law. The brief was submitted in Individual Members of the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana v. Anonymous, which involves a challenge to Indiana's pro-life law brought under the Religious Freedom Res more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news: * * * Beekeeping demonstration highlights campus sustainability efforts * KOKOMO, Ind. -Xen Kelly and Rachel Susong couldn't "bee" any more excited to put on protective gear and inspect hives as part of Indiana University Kokomo's Sustainability Week. The two assisted campus beekeeper Denise Shue as she opened hives in Sustainability Meadow, removing frames and looking for larvae, brood, and babies, along with the queen. Shue, owner of Shue Bee Farm,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.5 percent over the past month, up 2.4 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area increased 0.5 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.4 percent in August, up 3.6 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region increased 0.4 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index advanced 0.2 percent, led by rising prices for educa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * CAIR Says Indiana Lt. Gov.'s Escalating Anti-Islam Rhetoric Incites Hatred and Violence Against Muslims The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith's escalating anti-Muslim rhetoric, including comments made marking the anniversary of 9/11, incites anti-Muslim hatred and put American Muslims at more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrap up on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog groups. The information compiled in InfluenceWatch g more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Chief of National Guard Bureau visits Purdue to discuss national security, military education * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Gen. Steven Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Purdue University leadership and toured key facilities Aug. 28 to see firsthand how Purdue is helping address the nation's evolving defense and security challenges. As Indiana's sole land-grant university, Purdue maintains more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Loses First Court Case Challenging DOE Orders for Coal Plants Victory -- Court rules against the DOE order for the J.H. Campbell coal power plant in Michigan - Washington, D.C. -- Today, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Trump administration's abuse of emergency powers to force coal plants across the country to continue operating long-past their planned retirement. The court affirmed that th more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Federal court rejects Trump administration mandates extending aging, expensive coal plants past retirement EDF Statement from Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel for U.S. Clean Energy - (WASHINGTON - September 11, 2026) Today, a federal appellate court issued a forceful rejection of the Trump administration's abuse of emergency powers to force an aging, uneconomic Michigan coal plant to remain open long past its scheduled retirement, challenging  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * D.C. Circuit Rules Trump's DOE Illegally Forced J.H. Campbell Coal Plant to Keep Running Unanimous panel vacates the order that blocked Michigan's approved plan to retire the aging coal plant - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today ruled that the Trump administration's Department of Energy illegally forced the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Michigan to keep  more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Fed Chair Tries to Set the Record Straight * View print quality image about1 about1 Back in July, the new Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh, took a beating from the markets. In one of his first appearances as head of the Fed, markets interpreted Warsh as not willing to commit to fighting inflation. He suggested that rising yields on Treasury bonds were doing some of the Fed's work for it. Warsh's reluctance to provide guidance on rate increases cause more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Proof of Citizenship Check Laws, Risking Disenfranchisement of Thousands of Eligible Voters Ahead of November Midterm Elections * INDIANA -A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by four nonpartisan organizations - League of Women Voters of Indiana, Common Cause Indiana, Hoosier Asian American Power, and Exodus Refugee Immigration - seeking to halt enforc more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Fraud or discrimination? New research reveals a divide in protections for workplace whistleblowers * Temple's Leora Eisenstadt finds that employees who report workplace discrimination face a higher legal bar than those who report financial fraud. Leora Eisenstadt, associate professor at Temple's Fox School of Business, co-authored research examining disparities in protections for employees who report discrimination and financial fraud. An employee d more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Delivers Resources Directly to Storm-Impacted Hoosiers with Additional One-Stop Shops * INDIANAPOLIS -Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced more one-stop shop locations will open next week in Fayette, Franklin and Henry counties to assist Hoosiers impacted by the August 2026 severe weather and flooding. "From the beginning of this disaster, I have promised an 'all hands on deck' approach," said Gov. Braun. "I will continue more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Strengthens Indiana's Vibrant Economic Partnership With Japan, Touts Indiana as Destination for Investment, Innovation at US-Japan Economic Conference * INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today concluded the 56th annual joint meeting of the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association (MWJA) and the Japan-Midwest U.S. Associations (JMWA) conference, which hosted approximately 500 representatives of the U.S. Midwest and Japan in I more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 [Category: Food/Beverage] (TNSletter) -- The International Dairy Foods Association issued the following letter with 77 co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 The Honorable John R. Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515  more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine, Adelphoi Village Celebrate Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement * On September 9, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Adelphoi Village celebrated the formal signing of a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at IUP's College of Osteopathic Medicine. From left: Adelphoi Vice President for Behavioral Health and Community-Based Services Theresa Matson, Adelphoi CEO Nancy Kukovi more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Ivy Tech Evansville Names Leslie Fella Vice Chancellor of Advancement & Community Relations * Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has named Leslie Fella as its new Vice Chancellor of Advancement & Community Relations. Fella will begin her new role on September 24. Leslie Fella brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience spanning marketing, communications, advancement, community relations and organizational growth across the public, corporat more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * James Schmiedeler appointed vice president and associate provost for faculty recruitment support * James Schmiedeler, a professor of aerospace and mechanical engineering and associate dean for faculty advancement and inclusion in the College of Engineering, has been named vice president and associate provost for faculty recruitment support at the University of Notre Dame. His appointment begins January 1, 2027. Schmiedeler will lead the Office of more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The National Health Law Program issued the following news: * * * NHeLP Files Amicus in Massachusetts v. Oz * People with Serious Health Conditions Will Lose Medicaid Under Trump Administration Work Requirement Rule BOSTON, Massachusetts -The National Health Law Program (NHeLP), the Center for Public Representation, and 69 additional organizations filed an amicus brief today in Massachusetts v. Oz, detailing how the Trump administration's Medicaid work requirements rule will strip health cove more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * NMU Alumnus Killed on 9/11 Remembered During Ceremony * On a windy morning 25 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, NMU held a ceremony in honor of those killed that day, paying special tribute to 1985 alumnus Lt. Col. Kip Taylor, who died when hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon. Taylor was one of 120 people in the building who died that day, in addition to 64 people on the aircraft. Major Jeffrey Woleben, departme more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Laura V. Swett: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 Chairman Laura V. Swett Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20426 Dear Chairman Swett: I write to request that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), in coordination with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), conduct a comprehensive federal review of the wi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Houchin, Auchincloss Introduce Bipartisan 16 & Up Social Media Act to Keep Kids Under 16 Off Addictive Platforms * WASHINGTON-Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) and Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04) today introduced the 16 & Up Social Media Act, bipartisan legislation that establishes a national age standard of 16 for social media platforms. The bill responds to a simple reality: platforms built on infinite scroll, autoplay, push al more PR

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College posted the following news: * * * SMWC Hosts 9/11 Moment of Silence, Prayer on 25th Anniversary * The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) community marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with a moment of silence and prayer on Friday. Students, faculty and staff gathered around the flagpole in front of Rooney Center at 9:03 a.m. to commemorate the moment the plane struck the second World Trade Center Tower a quarter-century ago. "Today, we more PR

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College posted the following news: * * * SMWC Remembers: 25 Years After 9/11 Attacks * It was 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, and American Airlines Flight 11 struck the first World Trade Center (WTC) tower. "I was getting ready that day when I heard the first tower was hit, but it wasn't clicking with me yet what had happened," recalled Andee Swick '03, administrative assistant for the Office of Advancement at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC), while reflecting on this more PR

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College posted the following news: * * * SMWC, ISU Students Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Flag Planting * Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) and Indiana State University (ISU) teamed up for the sixth year on Tuesday to place thousands of miniature flags across both campuses in remembrance of the worst terrorist attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor. The nation will honor the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks later this week. On campus, around 20 student more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 10 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ backs California local news bill, urges Newsom to sign it * The Society of Professional Journalists has joined a coalition of more than 130 local, state and national organizations urging California Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign the Community Newsroom Employment and Workforce Sustainability Act, also known as the Community NEWS Act (AB 2222). The bill would strengthen local journalism by helping news organizations exp more PR

WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- Grace College posted the following news: * * * Stephen Copeland Returns to Grace College for Alumni Author Series * Grace College's School of Arts and Humanities is pleased to welcome 2011 Grace College journalism graduate Stephen Copeland back to campus for a book reading on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Morgan Library, 921 Connection Circle, Winona Lake. Copeland will read from his recent spiritual memoirs. The event is free and open to the public. Cookies and coffee will be served, and copies of Cop more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * Fulbright Specialist To Teach Use of AI in Nursing September 11, 2026 | Mary Phelan The University of Maryland School of Nursing's Cory Stephens, DNP, Cert '24, RN, NI-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, CNE, assistant professor, has been selected as a Fulbright Specialist, opening the door to future short-term collaborations with institutions around the world. The Fulbright Specialist Program, a U.S. Department of State initiative, places awardee more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Master of global affairs students turn Guatemala agriculture research into peer-reviewed study Research conducted through the Keough School of Global Affairs' Integration Lab (i-Lab) has contributed to a peer-reviewed study examining how resource constraints affect farmers' ability to retain knowledge of water-smart agricultural practices in Guatemala. The paper, published in Discover Agriculture, s more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Brown pushes FCC to strengthen "Know Your Upstream Provider" rules to combat illegal robocalls SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Attorney General Derek Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to keep scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require voic more PR