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2 new candidates seek Indiana’s US Senate seat
<\/strong>Two additional candidates announce plans to run for US Senate to win a seat currently held by Mike Braun, who intends to run for Indiana Governor in 2024. John Rust, Chairman of Rose Acre Farms, a leader in egg production, has filed as a Republican, and Indianapolis City-County Council Member Keith Potts has filed as a Democrat. They will join a host of other candidates which includes Republican US Congressman Jim Banks and Marc Carmichael, a former Indiana State Representative and President of the Indiana Beverage Allianace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rust is being challenged over his past voting record in Democrat primaries which could potentially eliminate him from the race based on upon eligibility criteria. He will require permission from the Jackson County Republican Chairperson in order to be placed on the Republican ballot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ivy Tech offering Society for Human Resource Management course<\/strong>
Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is offering a 12-week Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM\u00ae) certification preparation class. The course starts Aug. 21 and will be held Mondays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Students can attend the class via Zoom or in-person at Ivy Tech Bloomington. This is an opportunity to demonstrate qualifications and become a recognized expert in human resources. Students will learn how to apply HR principles to real-life, ethical practices, and employee relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A SHRM credential helps increase earning potential, get promoted, and gain readiness. HR professionals who pass the SHRM certification exam report earning salaries 7% to 9% higher than peers who did not. Of SHRM-certified professionals who were promoted, 63% report that their credential was a key factor. To be eligible for the SHRM\u00ae-CP and SHRM\u00ae-SCP exams, participants must meet specific educational and work experience criteria at the time of application. For details on eligibility, visit\u00a0shrmcertification.org\/eligibility<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short-term, skills training classes like SHRM are hosted by Ivy+ Career Link. This program takes the employee-employer relationship to a new level with opportunities to skill-up existing employees. Whether you are a small business, a start-up, or an enterprise level company, Ivy Tech will work with you to provide targeted professional development to help employees in your organization do their best work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information and to register, visit ivytech.edu\/bloomington\/careerlink<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Consumer Alert: Products recalled in June<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Indiana Attorney General’s Office is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in June. This is the time to take advantage of opportunities available for those who purchased these\u00a0recalled items.\u00a0According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following consumer products were recalled in June:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n