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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for 2026-11-02 ( 13 items )  
American Diabetes Association Hosts State of Diabetes: Phoenix (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 27 -- The American Diabetes Association issued the following news release: * * * The American Diabetes Association Hosts State of Diabetes: Phoenix October 27, 2026 Panelists to discuss translating evidence into real-world practice - The American Diabetes Association(R) (ADA) will host its annual State of Diabetes: Phoenix event on November 10, spotlighting the growing impact of diabetes and obesity in Arizona while highlighting opportunities to improve prevention and care across the community. Time and date more PR

Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Time for Choosing - Wisconsin, Eliminate the Income Tax (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * A Time for Choosing: Wisconsin, Eliminate the Income Tax Daniel Abrahams and Jack Guidi 10/27/2026 Nearly three out of four Wisconsin voters support eliminating the state's individual income tax by 2030. Next week voters have a choice: Will Wisconsin go down the path of tax cuts and growth? Or tax hikes and decline? Wisconsin is currently behind its neighbors in terms of income tax competitiveness. Its top individual income tax bracket is a whopping 7.6 more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: MN Electricity Affordability - Midwestern Mixed Bag (10)
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 27 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * MN electricity affordability: Midwestern mixed bag Written by Darren Nelson | October 27, 2026 As I wrote yesterday here, Minnesota compares poorly to three out of the four neighboring states, in terms of electricity affordability ranks and rates, so far in the 21st century. Those three states are Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. The comparison  more PR

Clean Water Act Permitting - Overview & Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49486) on Oct. 14, 2026, entitled "Clean Water Act Permitting - Overview and Policy Issues:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Congressional Interest - Hearings and Legislation in the 119th Congress Many Members have shown interest in policy issues pertaining to CWA permitting-especially permitting reform-in recent Congresses. Congress has held hearings that have included discussion of CWA permitting, and some Members have introduced legisl more PR

Federal Register: HRSA Publishes Notice of 105 Petitions Filed Under National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all proceedings brought by the filing of petitions for compe more PR

HACU announces appointment of interim president and CEO (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 31 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces appointment of interim president and CEO * SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced that David A. Ortiz, Ph.D., has been appointed interim president and CEO, effective November 4, 2026. Ortiz will lead the Association during the search to appoint HACU's next president and CEO, following the retirement of Antonio R. Flores, Ph.D., effective  more PR

Indiana Honors College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Whose Discoveries Transformed Astronomy (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Oct. 27 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * Indiana honors College of Arts and Sciences alumni whose discoveries transformed astronomy State historical marker recognizes IU astronomy graduates Vesto and Earl Slipher for groundbreaking contributions to the study of galaxies, Mars, and the expanding universe. Oct 27, 2026 Two alumni of the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington whose scientific achievements helped reshape humanity's understanding of the universe have been hono more PR

ISF expo highlights sustainability research across disciplines (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 31 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * ISF expo highlights sustainability research across disciplines * Purdue University's Institute for a Sustainable Future (ISF) is seeking presenters for its annual ISF Research Expo from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Purdue Memorial Union's South Ballroom. This interdisciplinary event showcases sustainability-focused research taking place across campus, providing an open forum for students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and staff to share their work  more PR

LeadingAge Announces Aging Services Award Winners (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- LeadingAge, an organization that says it focuses on education, advocacy and applied research, issued the following news release: * * * LeadingAge Announces Aging Services Award Winners Award of Honor and Joan Anne McHugh Award Recipients Honored at Annual Meeting in Philadelphia - October 27, 2026 Washington, DC -- Aging services leaders' innovation, leadership, and dedication to serving older adults are front and center at this week's LeadingAge Annual Meeting, the aging services sector's go-to event held at Pennsyl more PR

National Association of Charitable Gift Planners Urge IRS To Clarify Racial Nondiscrimination Rules For Private Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-119986-25) P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary U.S. Department of Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20220 The Honorable Kevin Salinger Acting Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy) U.S. Department of Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, more ST

PeopleForBikes Coalition Urges Streamlined National Park Rule for Bicycle and E-Bike Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 29, 2026 Docket No. NPS-WASO-DTS#NPS0042897 National Park Service Division of Regulations 7206 National Seashore Lane Berlin, M.D. 21811 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Bicycle Use in Park Areas, 36 CFR Part 4, RIN 1024-AE97; Docket No. NPS-WASO-DTS#NPS0042897 On behalf of the PeopleForBikes Coalition, representing bicycle manufacturers, retailers, and mo more ST

USC Gets Signature Win (10)
WACO, Texas, Nov. 1 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * USC Gets Signature Win * USC wide receiver Trent Mosley caught a screen pass and scampered 69 yards for a touchdown on the game's second play, giving the Trojans a lead they would never relinquish. Ohio State had more passing yards and rushing yards than USC, and controlled the time of possession, but the Trojans controlled the most important thing, the score, beating the Buckeyes 30-18. The win moved USC up to No. 17 in this more PR

Utah Law faculty updates: October 2026 (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 1 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news: * * * Utah Law faculty updates: October 2026 * Each month, we share notable updates--including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments--from Utah Law faculty members. Associate Professor Daniel Aaron * Publications * Daniel Aaron, "Reimagining FDA's Corporate Funding: Pathways to Reform or Abolition of User Fees" (draft white paper, 2026). * Daniel Aaron, "Fireproofing the FDA: Power, Politics, and Public  more PR