WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Among Nation's Best for Outpatient Prostate Care * Healthgrades distinction highlights exceptional patient outcomes and clinical excellence Ascension St. Vincent Evansville has been recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Prostate Care by Healthgrades, an online marketplace connecting patients with healthcare clinicians. This national achievement  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Expands Regional Spiritual Care Training with Hybrid Chaplaincy Program * Ascension St. Vincent Evansville is expanding access to specialized spiritual care education across southwestern Indiana, marking the rollout of its accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program with an open house on Friday, Oct. 30. Accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Educati more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 30 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Leads 22 States Supporting Rule Excluding Illegal Immigrants from Congressional Apportionment * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that, alongside Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, she is leading a coalition of 22 states in support of the United States Department of Commerce's and the United States Census Bureau's proposed reforms to stop illegal more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Charles Donahue Lecture Offers a New Way to Think About Healthcare Costs * Speaker Lindsay Jubelt, CEO of the New England market of Optum Health, discussed why the U.S. healthcare system rewards activity over outcomes and suggested what actually makes people healthier. When Lindsay Jubelt received her white coat upon entering medical school, her grandfather, also a physician, gave her a charge: "Your job of being a doctor is not more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48033) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells: Permitting and State Program Primacy" by environmental policy specialist Angela C. Jones. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates wells used for underground injection of carbon dioxide, known as Class VI wells. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), administered by EPA, prohibits underground injection of fluids without a pe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Cross-Media Electronic Reporting: Announcement of Determination To Approve Authorized Program Revisions This notice announces the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) approval of requests to revise/modify EPA-authorized programs to allow electronic reporting from Arkansas Energy and Environment (E&E), Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (AZDEQ), Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protec more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Fewer Convenience Stores Are Accepting SNAP Benefits Due to New Restrictions * Stores in waiver states may need to update their checkout systems and train employees to prevent purchases that are no longer allowed with SNAP benefits--potentially a big burden for retailers. This article originally published in The Conversation. After 10 states began to add new restrictions to what people could buy with Supplemental Nutrition Assi more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Kathryn Dominguez elected to Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis board October 29, 2026 Kathryn Dominguez, the Marina von Neumann Whitman Distinguished University Professor of Public Policy at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, has been elected an independent director of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. She will begin a four-year term on Jan. 1, 2027. The bank announced th more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Launches Midwest UAS Test Site, Advancing Defense Innovation, Commercialization & Leadership * TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Indiana Governor Mike Braun launched the Midwest UAS Test Site of Indiana today in Terre Haute, powering the state's defense sector and creating a regional resource for companies, defense organizations, public-safety agencies and researchers developing the next generation of drones and autonomous aviation technologi more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Directs IURC to Speed Up Utility Rate Reduction Approvals for Hoosiers * INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today directed the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to expedite its review of utility filings that would lower rates for Hoosier ratepayers, advancing his efforts to make energy more affordable across Indiana and save money for Hoosier families. The Governor's directive calls on the IURC to priorit more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Seven to the Board of Medicine * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Andrea Aguilera, Dr. Lisa Kay Mao and Elyse Young, and the reappointment of Dr. Scot Ackerman, Dr. Gobi Balaji, Dr. Mathew Benson, and Dr. Hector Vila to the Board of Medicine. Dr. Scot Ackerman Dr. Ackerman is the Medical Director of the Ackerman Cancer Center serves on the Cancer Connect Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-826) on the Health Data Access, Transparency and Affordability Act (H.R. 9228). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Sept. 15, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 9228, Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act of 2026 (Health DATA Act of 2026), is to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to ensure employee benefit plan fiduciaries may access certain information relati more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-819) on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (H.R. 2140). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Sept. 14, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 15, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary The purpose of H.R. 2140 is to reauthorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program through Fiscal Year 2029 at its current authorization level o more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Immigrants Held at "Speedway Slammer" Challenge Unconstitutional Conditions * Immigration detention facility inside Indiana's largest and deadliest prison subjects immigrants to abusive and unconstitutional conditions INDIANA - Three immigrants detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, Indiana, are challenging the inhumane and horrific conditions more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news: * * * IU Kokomo chancellor highlights impact in State of the Campus * KOKOMO, Ind. -- With more than 80 years of history as an Indiana University regional campus, IU Kokomo serves as a steward of place -- enhancing educational attainment, research, creative and scholarly activity, and strengthening economic and cultural vitality of the region and state. Chancellor Mark Canada shared concrete examples of how IU Kokomo is achieving its mission during the  more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast artists create piggy banks to benefit Blessings in a Backpack Floyd County * Blessings In a Backpack encourages the community to not only feed the banks but to also take photographs with the banks and tag them on social media. Throughout the month, their social media will update with where pigs are located. IU Southeast artists' pigs are being displayed at the following businesses: Leslie Doyle: Earth & Fire Pottery, Charlesto more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news: * * * Mount St. Joseph University and Delhi Township Announce $2.5 Million Investment at Delhi Towne Square October 29, 2026 New home for the Mount's Physician Assistant Program marks a major investment in healthcare education and the future of Delhi Towne Square. - CINCINNATI, OHIO -- Today, Mount St. Joseph University (the Mount) and Delhi Township announced a partnership to bring the University's Physician Assistant Program to Delhi Towne Square. The M more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 29 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * OSU Mortar Board names Top 20 freshman men and women * The Oklahoma State University chapter of the Mortar Board honor society recently named its top 20 freshmen, as well as Top 10 freshman men and women for the 2025-26 class. Students are selected based on the criteria of scholarship, outstanding leadership and community service. Students apply when they are sophomores based on accomplishments during their freshman year.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts IN-05 Towards Democrats * Today, independent race rater Cook Political Report shifted its rating for Indiana's 5th Congressional District towards Democrats as Victoria Spartz spirals even further out of control. Cook Political Report's analysis states that "It's clear that Spartz, who has faced serious primary challenges, is struggling to consolidate her base. Her own unpopularity, cou more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Governor Braun Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions * INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun today announced new appointments to various state boards and commissions. Appointments: Indiana Bond Bank Board * Tera Klutz * Appointment: Term expires 10/31/29 * Hamilton County Board of Directors of the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites * John Hammond IV * Appointment: Term expires 6/30/29 * Marion County Invas more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces 8 Additional Companies Joining USDA's Product of USA Label Initiative * (Washington, D.C., October 30, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced that 8 additional meat and poultry companies have adopted USDA's voluntary Product of USA (POTUSA) label, building on the strong momentum behind the Trump Administration's efforts to help consumers easily identify products that are truly born,  more PR

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 31 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * 10/29/26 TAMIU Invites Author Jan Notzon to Campus for Curated Conversation on Writing Process Acclaimed author Jan Notzon will join Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) students for a moderated conversation about his background, writing process and inspiration behind his written work. The event is open to the TAMIU community and is happening Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at 3:20 p.m. in the Acad more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine Overwatch 2nd in Battle for Indiana * Trine University is collecting food through Nov. 6 for Community Harvest Food Bank's 12th annual "U Can Crush Hunger" campaign. October 30, 2026 INDIANAPOLIS -- Trine University's Overwatch esports team advanced to the championship of the Battle for Indiana tournament, held Oct. 23-25 at Butler University. Trine defeated Indiana University and Indiana University-Indianapolis 2-0 in group play. The team was a perfect  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Approves Ohio's Returning Education to the States Waiver * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced another victory for state-driven leadership and innovation by approving Ohio's Returning Education to the States (RES) Waiver. This approval grants the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) new flexibilities to use federal dollars more effectively on state priorities and improving  more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 31 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Wind turbines have killed 18M bats since 1981 Large-scale analysis reveals the conditions in which turbines are most deadly for flying mammals October 30, 2026 Windmills have killed an estimated 18 million bats in four and a half decades in the lower 48 states. "In recent years, since 2021, 1.5 million fatalities may be occurring annually," said Charles Labuzzetta, a quantitative ecologist with the U.S. Geological Su more PR