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Nelson announced as Deputy Director of State Department of Agriculture

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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced today that Katie Nelson has been selected as Deputy Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.

“We are so excited to promote a longstanding public servant, like Katie, to second in command for the Indiana State Department of Agriculture,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “I have worked alongside Katie for over six years now and she has been a strong advocate for farmers and agriculture in Indiana. I am sure that she will continue to push this industry forward in the coming years. Congratulations, Katie.”

As deputy director of the department, Nelson will support the director in achieving ISDA’s mission and strategies. Among many responsibilities, she will oversee the day-to-day operations of the department, represent ISDA at events, engage with producer organizations and identify opportunities to grow the state’s agriculture sector.

Nelson has served and will continue to serve as a liaison between agricultural businesses, state agencies and local units of government.

“We are excited to see Katie flourish in this role within our department,” said Don Lamb, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. “Katie has a passion for agriculture, public service and supporting staff. I am hopeful this role will continue to support her as a public servant and bring our staff and department great success.”

Nelson has been with the department since 2017. She was previously Director of Legislative Affairs within the department, a role she has held since 2020. Prior to that she was the program manager of policy and regulatory affairs at ISDA.

Nelson’s past work at ISDA has included evaluating the legislative and regulatory landscape at all levels of government while positioning the department to support Indiana’s agricultural industry. She also served as executive director of the Indiana Land Resources Council, which was created to assist state and local decision-makers with land use tools and policies.

“Working for ISDA over the last several years has provided me with numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth, and allowed me to support my favorite industry, agriculture,” said Nelson. “I am looking forward to this new challenge of supporting our outstanding staff and continuing to pursue the ISDA mission of bettering Indiana agriculture within policy work, growing economically and enhancing our stewardship of natural resources.”

Nelson graduated in December of 2016 from the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s degree in political science. In 2019, Nelson graduated from the Agribusiness Council of Indiana’s Emerging Professionals Leadership Program. Nelson also is a 2021 graduate of the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series. In the summer of 2024, she will become a graduate of the Agri Institute’s Agriculture Leadership Program, Class 20.

Nelson resides in Franklin with her husband, two children, and beloved dog.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Attorney General Todd Rokita speaks out against attempted AM radio silence by electric car manufacturers

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Attorney General Todd Rokita is speaking out against Electric Drive Transportation Association and Zero Emission Transportation Association’s recent attempts to eliminate AM radio from electric vehicles.

When it comes to vital safety alerts and natural disaster warnings, AM radio is quicker and more resilient, as its signals travel greater distances as compared to FM. Citizens can also receive information via AM radio even when phone lines, electricity, and cell phones are inoperable.

Myers, Brahms guide Otters past Slammers

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Joliet, Ill. – The Evansville Otters scored five runs in the fourth and four runs in the fifth to dominate the Joliet Slammers Saturday night, 10-1.

Noah Myers had two hits and three walks on his way to three runs while Parker Brahms worked seven and two-third dominant innings from the mound.

Brahms struck out seven, allowing just three hits and a run. He retired 13 Slammers in a row over the stretch from the 3rd to the 8th inning. Joliet scored their only run in the eighth.

Evansville put the game away early with a big fourth inning. Ethan Skender and George Callil led off with base hits. With Skender at third, Bryan Rosario executed a squeeze play perfectly, scoring the first run of the inning.

The Otters unnerved the Slammers from there as Joliet committed three errors over two plays, scoring two more runs. Myers scored the fourth run of the inning on a fielders’ choice groundout and Jomar Reyes capped the inning with an RBI double.

The bats continued their tear in the fifth inning as Skender led off with another base hit before two batters were hit by pitches. A sacrifice fly scored a run, Myers knocked an RBI single to left and Dakota Phillips hit a two-RBI double to highlight the four run inning.

Myers scored the first run of the game, leading off the contest with a single and eventually scoring on a sacrifice fly.

Phillips led the Otters with three RBIs. Jomar Reyes moved his team-long on-base streak to 22 games. Skender scored a run for the 10th consecutive game, a new Otters’ season high.

Evansville scored double digit runs for the sixth time this year. The Otters have also recorded double-digit hits in five consecutive games – a season best.

Evansville and Joliet play for the series Sunday evening from Duly Field with another 6:05 PM CT first pitch. The Otters broadcast will be carried on the Otters Digital Network.

CenterPoint Energy provides an update on restoration efforts

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CenterPoint Energy provides an update on restoration efforts

  • New rounds of severe weather overnight caused additional outages and damage to the company’s electric system
  • Additional crews have arrived to assist with restoration efforts; more than 65 crews will be working around the clock to assess damages and make repairs
  • The risk for severe weather continues through the afternoon and evening

Evansville – July 1, 2023 – CenterPoint Energy has issued the following update as restoration efforts continue in southwestern Indiana:

Another line of strong storms overnight caused further damage to CenterPoint Energy’s southwestern Indiana service territory. Heavy rain, lightning, and downed trees slowed the progress of repairs and caused additional outages as storms moved through the region overnight.

Employees and mutual assistance resources were able to restore all but 1,800 customers on Friday night from the original set of storms that moved through the area on Thursday. However, additional severe weather overnight caused more damage and outages peaked at approximately 8,000 customers without power. As of 2 pm CT, there were approximately 2,350 electric customers remaining without electric service. Due to the extent of damages sustained and potential additional weather events forecasted for this evening, the outage count is likely to continue to fluctuate and other outages could occur to allow for safe repairs to our system.

“Our crews are working around the clock to restore power as safely and quickly as possible to our impacted customers, however, the line of strong storms overnight and today led to additional challenges for our crews and may slow our progress,” said Richard Leger, Senior Vice President, Indiana Electric at CenterPoint Energy. “We appreciate our customers’ continued patience, we are working through tackling widespread damage to poles, cross arms, downed wires, and trees during ongoing increased weather events in the region.”

Throughout the day, CenterPoint Energy will have more than 65 crews, including mutual assistance resources, comprised of damage assessment, linemen, apprentices, and vegetation management working to assess and restore power to impacted customers.

CenterPoint Energy reminds customers if they have experienced damage to the Weatherhead – the point of entry from the service drop to the home – a licensed electrician will need to make necessary repairs before power can be safely restored.

CenterPoint Energy reminds customers to remain safe and remember:

  • Stay at least 35 feet away from downed power lines, wires and damaged electric utility equipment and report them to CenterPoint Energy at 800-227-1376. Be especially mindful of any downed lines that could be hidden and treat all downed lines as if they are energized.
  • Assume all lines could be energized and be aware of objects near lines. Do not touch or move objects that are near any downed lines.
  • Flood waters can be hazardous. Always use extreme care when stepping into flooded areas.
  • Be cautious around work crews and give them the distance to assess damages and make repairs.
  • If your power is out, don’t open freezers and refrigerators any more than absolutely necessary. Opening these appliances will allow food to thaw more quickly.
  • If you smell natural gas, get to a safe area and call both 911 and CenterPoint Energy at 800-227-1376.

For the latest information on power outages*:

*Please note: Restoration times may be delayed as crews continue to assess damages due to ongoing severe weather.

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STATEMENT FROM HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER PHIL GIAQUINTA ON INDIANA SUPREME COURT’S ABORTION BAN RULING 

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INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the Indiana Supreme Court upheld Indiana’s near-total abortion ban. House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) issued the following statement: 
 
“This is a tremendously sad day for Hoosiers, but House Democrats will continue to fight for the fundamental right of women and girls to control their own destinies. Throughout the course of the 2022 special session, we heard countless women testify that access to abortion allowed them to do the right thing for themselves and their families.
Abortion is a serious and emotional matter, and I believe firmly that it is an issue best left to a woman and her doctor, not politicians. The Indiana Republican abortion ban won’t stop abortions, it will simply ban access to safe abortions. Hoosiers don’t want this future for Hoosier women and girls. 
 
“While today’s decision is disheartening, the fight to secure access to safe and legal reproductive healthcare has just begun. With the Republican’s near-total abortion ban now in effect, we will soon see the full scope of the devastation it will bring to Hoosier women and families. The House Democratic Caucus will continue to fight to reinstate a woman’s right to own her own body.” 

Fireworks on the Ohio Presented by Bally’s Evansville  is Tuesday, July 4th

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The region’s largest July 4th celebration begins at 6 PM with children’s activities,
food and sponsor booths, and fireworks at dusk
 
ANNOUNCEMENT – June 29, 2023: The Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District (EID) is organizing and hosting Evansville’s July 4th Celebration, Fireworks on the Ohio Presented by Bally’s Evansville, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
The event will start at 6 PM with sponsor booths and a record 24 food trucks opening along Riverside Drive (from Court to Cherry Street). Free activities for children will be featured at Riverside & Main, including free face painting, inflatables, and yard games in the Ruler Foods Kids’ Zone. The grand finale, Fireworks on the Ohio, will happen at dusk, approximately 9:15 PM.
The event is entirely funded by corporate sponsors, with Bally’s Evansville continuing as the Presenting Sponsor in 2023. Other sponsors include Ruler Foods, Visit Evansville, Clark Security, Riverside Capital Management Group Jim Back, CFP ® Financial Advisor & Daniel Schweikhart Financial Advisor, On the Fly Convenience Stores, Baird Wealth Management, Liberty Federal Credit Union, NOMAD Technology Group, Prairie Farms, Mulzer Crushed Stone, Data Mail, Hamlin Equipment Rental, and media partner 104.1 FM WIKY.
WNIN will host a live televised showing of the Fireworks display. Please check your local listings for channel information.
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