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 Today, U.S. Senators Mike Braun, Marco Rubio, and Thom Tillis introduced the Continue VET-TEC Authorization Act of 2023 to extend and expand the VET-TEC, Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses, program which provides an alternative educational opportunity for veterans interested in pursuing a career in technology. The current program is set to expire at the…

Help celebrate World Blood Donor Day June 14. A concerning shortfall in blood donations last month could stress the American Red Cross blood supply. The Red Cross collected over 26,000 fewer blood donations than needed in May to meet the needs of patients. The need for blood is constant, with someone needing a blood transfusion…

This week, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) launched the U.S. Senate Korea Caucus to advance and strengthen the relationship and alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK). The caucus will work across the aisle to advance policies deepening economic, security, cultural,…

The Principal Recovery Network (PRN), a national network of current and former school leaders who have experienced gun violence tragedies in their schools and led in the aftermath, recently met with Members of Congress to ask for policies to improve mental health, safety and learning in schools. Attendees include the former principal of Marjory Stoneman…

Dear EarthTalk: With summer bearing down on us, are there any environmentally friendly air conditioners out there? Air conditioners are essential for keeping us cool and comfortable during hot summer months, but their environmental impact cannot be ignored. Traditional air conditioning units consume significant amounts of energy and rely heavily on refrigerants that contribute to…

(StatePoint) With warmer weather here, more and more people are spending time on their decks, patios, and in their gardens and yards using outdoor products. From grills to furniture to mowers, 88% of Americans have invested in products dedicated for outdoor use and 65% of those that have use them at least several times a…

Dear EarthTalk: Can we harness kinetic energy to reduce our carbon footprint? Harnessing kinetic energy as a means to reduce our carbon footprint is indeed a promising avenue for a sustainable future. Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion, and finding innovative ways to capture and utilize this energy…

Ivy Tech Community College President Emeritus Gerald I. Lamkin has died. He was 86. Lamkin served as the president of both Ivy Tech Community College and the Ivy Tech Foundation from 1983-2007. In his 40 years with the College, Lamkin served in a variety of roles, starting as a part-time instructor in 1967, just four…

by John Grimaldi Special counsel John Durham received bipartisan support when he was selected four years ago to investigate wrong doing on the part of the FBI and Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential election campaign. Durham’s report, released a few weeks ago, revealed that the FBI and the Clinton campaign sought to prove Donald Trump’s campaign…

(StatePoint) A great morning routine makes getting out of bed more pleasant and sets the tone for a successful, happy day. Whether your Dad is a morning lark or a night owl, he will appreciate gifts that help him start his days on the right foot. With that in mind, here are three fun Father’s…