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Indiana Arts Commission Announces 2023 Recipients of State’s Highest Honor in the Arts

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(INDIANAPOLIS) Today, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC), in partnership with the Office of the Governor, announced the 2023 recipients of the Governor’s Arts Award.

Originally presented in 1973, these awards recognize outstanding achievement and contributions to arts and creativity in Indiana. Presented biennially, the Governor’s Arts Awards are the highest honor the state gives in the arts and recognize those who maximize their roles as innovators, supporters, and advocates to grow arts and creativity on the state or national level. The 2023 recipients of the Governor’s Arts Awards are:

Bryan Ballinger (Huntington) 

Bryan “Breadwig” Ballinger is a muralist, toy designer, professor, and children’s book author and illustrator. His murals can be found in towns and cities across Indiana. Bryan has done illustration work for companies such as Nintendo, Disney and Scholastic and was the 3D Design Lead for 5 years at Big Idea Productions, the producers of the “VeggieTales” children’s videos. Bryan teaches digital media arts at Huntington University in Huntington and is currently a visiting artist for the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis for the next year. He has three new picture books coming out in the next year, including “The Big Wig Parade” in October. Bryan also loves doing author visits to Indiana elementary schools. View more of Bryan’s work at his website.

Christy Burgess (South Bend) 
Christy Burgess is the co-founder and director of the Robinson Shakespeare Company (RSC), a program based out of the Robinson Community Learning Center in South Bend, Indiana. Founded in 2008, the RSC has reached thousands of students and hundreds of teachers through drama classes, workshops, and Drama Integration outreach and Burgess has been called the “Cornerstone of Drama Integration” in Indiana. Burgess was selected as a North American Teaching Consultant for the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2011 and won the Susan D. Wisely Youth Worker of the Year Award in 2016.  She is currently the Education Co-chair for the Shakespeare Theatre Association. Burgess received her undergrad at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks and her M.A. in Theatre Education at the University of Warwick.  Learn more about the RSC.

D. Del Reverda-Jennings (Indianapolis) 

As a self-taught Alaskan born, Indianapolis-based interdisciplinary artist D. Del Reverda-Jennings’ practice draws from a kaleidoscope of cultural nuance, insight, and experience as a creative. Del Reverda-Jennings’ award-winning 2 and 3-dimensional artworks feature personal symbolism and reflective imagery pervasive of African/Caribbean Latine/o/a diasporic culture, relative to her lineage and as a celebration of womankind. Her artworks have been exhibited and are held in private and corporate collections internationally. She is a noted cultural producer, independent curator, gallerist, the founder of the annual FLAVA FRESH ! Juried Exhibition Presentation Series Of Contemporary Fine Art in Indianapolis, and a journalist and author whose book “On Being A Visual Artist: Guidance To Thrive And Survive” will be reissued in 2024. Visit D. Del Reverda-Jennings’ website.

Jim Smoak (Washington County) 
From the 1940’s through the present, banjo player Jim Smoak has helped shape Bluegrass as a musical genre. Smoak belongs to a generation of banjo players who popularized three finger technique, a complex syncopated style that emerged from the western Carolinas and came to define the bluegrass sound for a national audience. Smoak’s career has followed a winding path beginning in his hometown of Round O, South Carolina, leading to Nashville and other centers of country music, and finally to Pekin, Indiana, where he settled in the mid 1970’s. His accomplishments include working with the father of Bluegrass music, Bill Monroe, recording for folklorist Harry Oster, and publishing one of the first instrumental books on three finger banjo method. He began writing songs in the 1970’s, and continues to teach banjo, guitar, and harmonica today.  Learn more about Jim Smoak. 

Shaun Dingwerth and the Richmond Art Museum (Richmond)
Shaun Thomas Dingwerth has served as the Executive Director at the Richmond Art Museum, since 2004. Before becoming the Executive Director, he served as the Director of Operations for five years and is celebrating his 25th anniversary this September. He is a noted curator and art juror, creating and curating many important exhibits throughout his career. He is a recognized Indiana art historian and an author. The Richmond Art Museum was founded in 1898 as the Art Association of Richmond and continues as the second oldest art association in Indiana. The Richmond Art Museum’s purpose for 125 years has been to promote art, culture, and art appreciation. It carries out this mission by offering an array of exhibits and programs that appeal to all ages with Shaun Dingwerth at the helm. Learn more about the Richmond Art Museum.

Each of the five award winners will be profiled in a video later this year, and each will receive an artist-made award made by Emily Bennett, a fiber artist based in Terre Haute, Indiana. Visit Emily Bennett’s website.

Otters’ comeback fall short to ThunderBolts

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Crestwood, Ill. – The Evansville Otters mounted a massive comeback Wednesday night at Ozinga Field, scoring the final eight runs of the game but fell 11-8 to the Windy City ThunderBolts.

Trailing 11-0, the Otters started their comeback in the sixth inning. Noah Myers hit a solo home run to start the rally. Austin Bost followed with a single and scored on a groundout.

Evansville then plated six runs in the eighth inning. Three walks started the frame. Jeffrey Baez knocked in the first run on a RBI hit.

Dakota Phillips then unloaded a 416-foot grand slam over the centerfield wall to bring the Otters within four runs.

Jomar Reyes reached on a hit-by-pitch and Jake Green notched a single. Reyes then scored on an infield error cutting the deficit to three runs.

Evansville brought the tying run to the plate in the eighth but a pop out ended the threat.

Two walks in the ninth put the tying run again at the plate for the Otters but two strikeouts finished the game.

Windy City opened the scoring with a run in the first inning. They plated five runs in the third inning courtesy of two walks, two doubles and two singles.

A three-run home run in the fourth inning ballooned the ThunderBolts’ lead to nine. They scratched across their final two runs in the fifth inning to take a 11-0 lead.

Jon Beymer pitched two scoreless innings in relief for Evansville with five strikeouts. Leoni De La Cruz struck out the side in a perfect eighth inning.

Eighth of nine Evansville batters reached base while Ethan Skender moved his on-base streak to 15 games.

The Otters play to salvage a game in the series finale against the ThunderBolts Thursday night at Ozinga Field. First pitch is slated for 6:35 PM CT. The game can be heard on the Otters Digital Network and watched on FloSports.

All home and road Otters games this season are televised on FloSports with audio-only coverage available for free on the Evansville Otters YouTube page.

Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for Aug. 9-10

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Wednesday, Aug. 9: Gov. Holcomb to award Governor’s Century and Half Century Businesses

WHO:
Gov. Eric Holcomb

WHAT:
Gov. Holcomb will honor Hoosier businesses for longevity, resiliency and community contributions.

WHEN: 
1:30 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, Aug. 9

WHERE:
Indiana Statehouse
South Atrium
200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204

RSVP: RSVP to Erin Murphy Emurphy2@gov.IN.gov by 9:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, Aug. 9.

Thursday, Aug. 10: Gov. Holcomb will participate in groundbreaking event celebrating the new Indiana headquarters of Conquer Paralysis Now

WHO:
Gov. Eric Holcomb

WHAT:
Gov. Holcomb will celebrate the relocation of the Conquer Paralysis Now global headquarters.

WHEN: 
2:00 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Aug. 10

WHERE:
Former site of Five Seasons Sports Club
1300 E. 96th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46240

Thursday, Aug. 10: Gov. Holcomb will participate in the ribbon cutting of the E.S Witchger School of Engineering at Marian University

WHO:
Gov. Eric Holcomb
President Daniel J. Elsener, Marian University

WHAT:
Gov. Holcomb will give remarks celebrating Marian University’s commitment and contribution to higher education in Indiana.

WHEN: 
5:00 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Aug. 10

WHERE:
Marian University
3200 Cold Spring Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46222

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 TODAYS CITY OF EVANSVILLE Board of Public Safety MEETING AGENDA

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 Civic Center Complex, Room 301 Evansville, IN 47708 812.436.7897 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

 Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Aaron Allen, Counsel Attorney Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana 

 AGENDA August 9th, 2023 

Building Commission – Kim Josey Police Department – Chief Billy Bolin 

Transportation & Services – Todd Robertson Fire Department – Chief Mike Connelly City Engineer’s Office – Mike Labitzke 

~ Pledge of Allegiance ~ 

Business with Representatives: 

Departmental Reports: 

  1. A. Police Department – Deputy Chief Alan Yeager 1. Request approval to surplus/dispose of old classroom chairs that were used in the Academy that have since been replaced. 
  2. 2. Chief Billy Bolin Requests that the Board of Public Safety denies any further street closures for the day of April 8th 2024. Purpose: On April 8th, 2024 an eclipse of the sun will take place and Evansville, IN is considered to be a prime viewing spot for the eclipse. They are expecting a very large influx of people to Evansville for this event. Chief Bolin does not want any streets closed more than necessary to help alleviate any possible issues with traffic. 
  4. B. Fire Department – Division Chief Michael Larson 1. Evansville Fire Department requests approval to seek quotes for breathing air compressors and fill stations. 

CITY OF EVANSVILLE Board of Public Safety Civic Center Complex, Room 301 Evansville, IN 47708 812.436.7897 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Aaron Allen, Counsel Attorney Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana 

      1. C. Building Commission – Kim Josey 1. Request approval for the awarding of the bids to the following: a. 3008 Broadway Ave. – Raze (demolish) Fire damaged house and shed Low Bidder Stemaly Excavating – $13,536.00 
      2. b. 514 S. Grand Ave. – Raze (demolish) collapsed garage only Low Bidder Heidorn Excavating – $3,447.00 
      3. c. 1009 Harriet St. – Raze (demolish) Fire damaged house and garage Low Bidder Stemaly Excavating – $7,843.00 
      4. d. 525 E. Riverside Dr. – Raze (demolish) house, garage and fence Low Bidder Stemaly Excavating – $7,689.00 
      5. e. 1914 S. Werner Ave. – Raze (demolish) house Low Bidder Heidorn Excavating – $6,050.00 
      8. D. Transportation & Services – Todd Robertson 
  1. E. Special Event Permit – Sgt. Adam Will 1. Sloppbucket/Evansville Elite Soccer Club Requests approval for August First Friday at Mo’s House beginning on August 4th, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. Closing Parrett St. From Adams To Jefferson. Purpose: Neighborhood Gathering. NOTE: Event was approved by Board of Public Works August 3rd, 2023. **BARRICADES REQUESTED** 
  2. 2. Young & Established at Old National Events Plaza requests approval for the Bounce House Festival on August 19, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Closing SE 9th street between Locust and Walnut. Purpose: Family fun Event. Street Closure used for food trucks. **BARRICADES REQUESTED** 

CITY OF EVANSVILLE Board of Public Safety Civic Center Complex, Room 301 Evansville, IN 47708 812.436.7897 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Aaron Allen, Counsel Attorney Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana 

  1. 3. YMCA Of Southwestern Indiana requests approval for the You Otter Swim Run on August 20th 2023 at 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Walk/Run Starts inside Deaconess Aquatic Center, Leaves DAC and turn Left onto Mattingly Way, staying to the right around Garvin Park, Right onto Greenway, turn around on Greenway near N. Garvin St., left into Garvin Park, Left into Bosse Parking Lot, Enter Stadium, Finish Bosse Field. Purpose: Walk/Run fundraiser. **BARRICADES REQUESTED** 
  2. 4. Tiki on Main requests approval for Jelly Roll Overflow on Main beginning August 22, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. thru August 23, 2023 at 12:00 a.m. Closing Main Street from 5th Street to 6th Street. Purpose: To help with the overflow of people for the Jelly Roll Concert. 
  3. 5. Slopbucket/Evansville Elite Soccer Club Requests approval for September First Friday at Mo’s House beginning on September 1st, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. Closing Parrett Street from Adams to Jefferson. Purpose: Neighborhood Gathering. **BARRICADES REQUESTED** 
  4. 6. Slopbucket/Evansville Elite Soccer Club requests approval for Front Porch Fest at Mo’s House beginning on September 2nd, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. to 11:45 p. m. Closing Parrett Street from Adams to Jefferson. Purpose: Music Gathering in Street. **BARRICADES REQUESTED** 
  5. 7. Children’s Museum of Evansville requests approval of “Picnic and Play” on September 9th starting at 8:00 a.m. thru 3:00 p.m. Closing 5th Street from Locust to the alley next to the museum. Purpose: Create space for family fun & Food. **BARRICADES REQUESTED** 
  6. 8. Slopbucket/Evansville Elite Soccer Club requests approval for Tiki Week at Mo’s House Beginning September 13 at 12:00 p.m. through September 23, 2023 5:00 p.m. Closing Parrett Street from Adams to Jefferson. Purpose: Neighborhood Special Event (Tiki) – There will be a sand pit in front of Mo’s with edging to keep the sand in. They have contracted a company for sand removal and cleanup at the end of the event. **BARRICADES REQUESTED** **PENDING EPD APPROVAL and CITY ENGINNEERS APPROVAL** 

CITY OF EVANSVILLE Board of Public Safety Civic Center Complex, Room 301 Evansville, IN 47708 812.436.7897 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Aaron Allen, Counsel Attorney Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana 

  1. 9. Great Lake Shrine Association request approval of the “GLSA Parade” on September 16th, 2023 at 11:00 am to 12:00pm. Closing Riverside (starting at Ohio), to Main Street, Left on Main Street, Turn Right on SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Turn Right on Walnut Street ending at Riverside at the Shrine. Purpose: Parade **BARRICADES REQUESTED** 
  2. 10. SWIRCA & More requests approval for the SWIRCA Brewfest beginning September 16, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. thru September 17, 2023 at 12:00 a.m. Closing N.10th Avenue between W. Franklin Street and W. Illinois Street and closing both West and East Bound lanes of Franklin St. From Wabash Avenue of Flags to N. 10th Ave. The final Street closing is the South Bound Lane of Wabash Ave from Franklin to Illinois Street. Purpose: Beer Festival – Fundraiser for SWIRCA & More. **BARRICADES REQUESTED** 
  3. 11. FJ Reitz Instrumental Music Booster Club requests approval for “Drill on the Hill” on September 30th from 12:00 p.m. thru 11:00pm. Closure of east side of Lemcke from Reitz to Forest Ave., Northside of Hillcrest; Westside of Rick Davis way from Reitz to Forest Ave. Purpose: Marching Band **BARRICADES REQUESTED** ** PENDING COI APPROVAL** 
  4. 12. Greater Lincolnshire Neighborhood Association requests approval for the Lincolnshire Front Porch Festival on October 1 starting at 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Closure of South side of Lincoln Avenue at College Hwy and Willow Rd; North and south side of Bellemeade Avenue at Harlan, College Hwy & Willow Rd; Lodge Ave. at Bayard Park & Willow Road; Powell Ave at Lodge. **BARRICADES REQUESTED** 
  5. 13. Evansville Rescue Mission requests approval for the Drumstick Dash Walk/Run on November 11, 2023 starting at 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Closure: Please see attached map and diagram of route. Purpose: Charity Event to Raise Money **BARRICADES REQUESTED** 
  6. 14. EVENT Amendment: Golike Wedding (previously approved by the Board of Public Safety for September 30, 2023) requests an amendment to their application, specifically a change in time of the road closure from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. to a new time of 3:30pm to 4:45 p.m. The road closure in the original application was for closure of Closing Adams Avenue between entrance of public parking & Parrett Street; Parrett Street between Adams Avenue & Washington Avenue and remains the same. 

CITY OF EVANSVILLE Board of Public Safety Civic Center Complex, Room 301 Evansville, IN 47708 812.436.7897 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Aaron Allen, Counsel Attorney Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana 

  1. 15. EVENT Amendment: Market on Main was (previously approved by Board of Public Safety) requests a time change from their current start time of 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. An earlier start time will allow vendors more time to set up. Market on Main is currently closing Main Street between Martin Luther King BLVD. and 6th Street. Market on Main takes place every Wednesday thru September 9th, 2023. 

Consent Section: 

  1. A. Dumpster Permit 
  2. 1. 205 E. Michigan Street Susan Lombard Duration: August 4th, 2023 thru August 9th, 2023 Purpose: Lawn Waste – General Clean Up 
  3. 2. 222 NW 6th Street Jennifer Brown/YMCA Southwestern IN, INC Duration: August 21st, 2023 thru August 25, 2023 Purpose: Cleaning out the Old YMCA Building 
  4. 3. 801 Ravenswood Drive Sharon K. McCain Duration: August 3rd thru August 31st, 2023 Purpose: Removal of junk and trash from residence. 
  5. B. Container in The Street 1 Request the approval of the following: 
  6. a. 2113 Taylor Avenue James E. McLimore Duration: August 1st thru October 31st, 2023 Purpose: Hold house hold items while doing some work in the basement of the house. 

CITY OF EVANSVILLE Board of Public Safety Civic Center Complex, Room 301 Evansville, IN 47708 812.436.7897 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Aaron Allen, Counsel Attorney Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana 

  1. C. Handicap Parking Permit 
    1. 1. Request the approval of the following: a. 406 S. St. James Blvd. Carla Hughes Dozier **PENDING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES APPROVAL** 
    2. b. 518 Casselberry Ave. Melanie Stagg **PENDING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES APPROVAL** 
    3. c. Handicap Parking REMOVAL 233 South Barker Ave. Robert Norrick Applicant has since moved away (2005) 
    5. D. Parking Permit 
    6. 1. Request the approval of the following: a. Johnson Controls 100 Locust Street Duration: August 3rd thru September 8th, 2023 Joe VanHaitsma Flat Bed Semi Trailer – License: 5010990 Purpose: Temporary A/C for building while part arrives to fix building A/C. 
    7. b. The Cheese Queen 201 NW 4th Street (Old Courthouse) Duration: August 4th, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Lunch on Lawn) and September 1st, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Lunch on Lawn) Donald and Michele Smith 1993 – Chevy P30 Panel Van – Orange – Plate # 5779BS Purpose: Lunch on Lawn Old Courthouse. 

CITY OF EVANSVILLE Board of Public Safety Civic Center Complex, Room 301 Evansville, IN 47708 812.436.7897 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Aaron Allen, Counsel Attorney Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana 

  1. E. Road Closures/Temporary Use of Sidewalk 
  2. 1. Request the approval of the Following: a. Darren O’Risky, O’Risky Excavating requests the approval of a Lane Restriction at 647 Monroe Avenue, On Friday July 28, 2023 from 7:30 a.m. thru 4:30 p.m. Purpose: Residential water service installation. 
  3. b. Michael Averett, University of Evansville, requests the approval of a Lane Restriction at 2004 Lincoln Avenue on August 14th to August 16th, 2023. East Bound lane of Lincoln Ave. will be closed and traffic will be re-routed as follows: South on Weinbach Ave, Turning Left on Bellemeade Ave, turning left on S. Boeke Ave back to Lincoln Ave. Greg Sandlin of Keystone Construction has been in close contact with the Evansville City Engineers and they are aware of this construction. 

OTHER BUSINESS: 

1. Approve claims. 

2. Approve the minutes from Wednesday, 

Announcements: 

Next Meeting, 

Adjourned: __________ _______ CITY OF EVANSVILLE Board of Public Safety Civic Center Complex, Room 301 Evansville, IN 47708 812.436.7897 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Aaron Allen, Counsel Attorney Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana 

Drumstick Dash Route Street  By  Street  action  Cones  Barrcades  PD  Vol 
Westside Mall  In Front of Store  Start/Finish Lead  1 
Westside Mall  to  Southside Mall  50  1 
Southside Mall  to  Eastside Mall  50  1 
Eastside Mall  to  Exit Erie Ave  Right Turn  1 
Erie Ave  to  Devonshire Ct 1  Lt side  4  1 
&  Devonshire Ct 2  Lt side  4  1 
Erie Ave  to  Monroe Ave  Left Turn  4  1 
Using South Side  2 
Monroe Ave  &  S Cullen Ave  Straight  4  2 
Monroe Ave  &  Queen Anne Dr  Straight  2  1 
Monroe Ave  &  Royal Ave  Straight  2  1 
Monroe Ave  to  Brentwood Dr  Left Turn  3  1 
Brentwood Dr  to  Madison Ave  Left Turn  2  1 
Madison Ave  &  Royal Ave  Straight  2  1 
Madison Ave  to  Jefferson Ave  Left Turn  1 
Jefferson Ave  to  S Cullen Ave  Right Turn  2  1 
S Cullen Ave  to  Washington Ave  Right Turn  1 
Washingto Ave  Using South Side 
West Bound Lane 
Washington Ave 
S Cullen Ave  to  Royal Ave  50 
Royal Ave  2  1 
Royal Ave  to  Brentwood Dr  50 
Washington Ave  to  Brentwood Dr  Right Turn  1  1 
Brentwood Dr  to  Jefferson Ave  Right Turn  2  1 
Jefferson Ave  to  Madison Ave  Left Turn  1 

Attorney General Todd Rokita Promotes The Parents’ Bill of Rights 4.0

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As students return to classrooms, Attorney General Todd Rokita promotes the Parents’ Bill of Rights 4.0

Launched in 2021, the Parent’s Bill of Rights empowers parents to direct their children’s education and upbringing by ensuring they know their legal rights and responsibilities

Attorney General Todd Rokita this week rolled out the fourth update to his office’s Parents’ Bill of Rights — a roadmap for moms and dads seeking to maximize their involvement in school governance, curriculum, medical decisions for their children, and choosing where their kids attend school.

The latest version includes a new section emphasizing Hoosiers’ precious freedom to practice their religious beliefs, including within the walls of public schools.

“The Parents’ Bill of Rights is the result of direct conversations with parents,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Across Indiana, Hoosier moms and dads tell us that their children’s schools spend more time indoctrinating kids with historically and scientifically incorrect anti-American propaganda and exposing them to sexual and perverted materials than teaching math, science, reading and writing. With our test scores falling behind the rest of the world, schools cannot afford one second of distraction from these subjects.”

The best educators fully respect the value of involved parents in the process of maintaining high-quality schools, Attorney General Rokita noted.

“The single most effective way to ensure school accountability is for parents to fulfill their rightful roles in directing their children’s education and upbringing,” Attorney General Rokita said. “The Parents’ Bill of Rights empowers them to do just that by ensuring they know their legal rights and responsibilities in Indiana.”

Attorney General Rokita and his team released the first volume of his Parents’ Bill of Rights in June 2021. That installment focused on school governance, curriculum adoption, standards adoption and civil rights complaints.

The second volume, released in November 2021, detailed parents’ rights regarding medical decisions for their children, such as access to student health records, vaccination requirements, and educational accommodations.

The third volume, released in July 2022, focused on school choice — the liberty of parents to choose where their children attend school.

Attorney General Rokita’s team has updated all three of those existing volumes with fresh information arising from such developments as new legislation or to answer additional questions submitted by Hoosiers from across Indiana — along with adding the new section on religious liberty.

“In this one nation under God, America’s founders knew the fundamental importance of faith,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Just as they sought to protect liberty in their generation, our team works to prevent the government from infringing on Hoosiers’ rights in our own time.”

The latest installment features a helpful Q-and-A section, including such questions as:

  • Can students read or distribute religious material at school? (Yes, provided that the material is distributed during non-instructional time.)
  • Can students leave campus during the school day to participate in religious instructional activities? (Yes. Under Indiana law, a parent may request that a student be released from his or her public school for up to two hours each week to attend outside religious instruction.)
  • Can religious clubs meet on school grounds? (Yes. A school must treat every recognized non-curriculum-related student organization equally.)

The entire Parents’ Bill of Rights is available online at in.gov/attorneygeneral. Changes to the law will be reflected in future digital publications.

Watch Attorney General Rokita’s live press event discussing updates on his office’s work to protect Hoosier children and defend parents’ rights here.

 

Victim from Collision at Division and Mary St. Identified

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The victim from the collision at Division and Mary St. has been identified as Anthony Gibbs, age 49,  of Evansville. The Evansville Police Department can provide updates as they become available. He died at the scene from injuries sustained in the collision.  The Evansville Police Department is investigating the collision and can provide updates when they become available.

Steven W. Lockyear

Vanderburgh County Coroner

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