Events Showcase The Skills Of The EPD
Events Showcase The Skills Of The EPD
May 7, 2023
Starting this Saturday, The Evansville Police Department will be involved in multiple events going on around the downtown area. You will most likely see many law enforcement vehicles driving around Evansville representing many agencies from all over the United States.Â
This Saturday, May 6th, between 8 a.m.-noon, the Evansville Police Foundation SWAT Challenge will be going on around the Riverfront area.Â
Starting Sunday, May 7th, and continuing through May 10th, the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA), is hosting the “National Detector Dog Trials 2023†at the Evansville Police Department. Anticipating more than 130 first responders and judges in attendance, the USPCA projects at least 63 of America’s very best detection dogs and handlers will compete to identify narcotics, explosives, and accelerants, quickly and accurately during “real world†training exercises and through multiple distractions.Â
The 2023 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Public Information Officers Section Midyear Conference & Training will also be held in Evansville from May 8 to May 10. We are expecting close to 100 law enforcement representatives from agencies all over the United States.Â
Rep. Wendy McNamara’s New Law Expands School Safety Grant Program
STATEHOUSE (May 7, 2023) – State Rep. Wendy McNamara’s (R-Evansville) legislation significantly expanding a program that’s helped increase security at over 3,000 schools across the state, including in southwest Indiana, is now law.
Currently, public, accredited non-public schools and charter schools can apply for matching grants through Indiana’sSecured School Safety Grant Program to help cover the costs of employing a school resource officer and increasing building security among other items. House Enrolled Act 1492, authored by McNamara this session, significantly expands the list of eligible projects to include digital mapping of school floor plans to help first responders, multi-disciplinary threat assessments, and technology to detect fire, chemical, visual and audible threats.
“The safety of students, teachers and staff continues to be a top priority,” said McNamara, who also serves as a local school administrator. “By significantly expanding this successful grant program, more schools are expected to apply and receive help covering the costs of much-needed technology upgrades. Our newly passed state budget will also boost investments in this program, which will be a game changer for schools both big and small as they address safety concerns.”
Thanks to McNamara’s new law, each of Indiana’s 92 counties will establish a County School Safety Commission, which includes local government officials. The commission will help coordinate efforts and make policy recommendations regarding a variety of school safety topics.
Each public school will also establish a Safe School Committee, which will be responsible for developing and implementing the school safety plan in conjunction with the school safety specialist and local first responders.Â
“We need everyone to be in sync when it comes to responding to an emergency, so quick and appropriate action can be taken,” said McNamara. “This bill ensures we have coordination at every level and we’re regularly updating our plans as needs change.”
Indiana has awarded about $133 million to Hoosier schools since lawmakers first created the Secured School Safety Grant Program in 2013. McNamara said the newly passed state budget increases the annual investment into the fund from $19 million to $24.6 million for the next two years.
In 2023, schools in Vanderburgh County received over $554,000 and Posey County received over $190,000 in school safety grants. For more information about the program and other efforts to increase resources for schools, visit the Indiana School Safety Hub at in.gov/school safety.
Providing Tax Relief
Providing Tax Relief
BY State Senator Vaneta Becker
MAY 7, 2023
The 2023 legislative session ended last week, and as your state senator, I was happy to support legislation to provide tax relief for Hoosiers.
The new state budget speeds up planned income-tax cuts, dropping Indiana’s tax rate to 2.9% by 2027. This cut could save Hoosiers over $100 million next year and over $1 billion in the next five years.
To help senior citizens in Indiana, I supported a new law to expand eligibility for the property-tax deduction and property-tax credit for senior-citizen homeowners. This will allow the income limit for these benefits to grow every year based on the cost-of-living increase for Social Security to help seniors who initially qualify not lose eligibility as their retirement income grows.
I also supported a law to reduce property-tax bills for outbuildings and improvements on a person’s property, such as decks, patios, gazebos and pools. These structures will be subject to a lower property-tax cap next year, and many taxpayers will be able to apply the homestead deduction to these structures.Â
Perhaps most important in the long run, Senate Enrolled Act 3 establishes a State and Local Tax Review Task Force to study all aspects of Indiana’s tax system – property taxes included. While this review will take time, I believe it will allow us to come up with long-term, big-picture ways to make Indiana’s tax system work better, instead of making piecemeal changes every few years.
Indiana’s solid fiscal position has been made possible thanks to years of hard work from Statehouse Republicans. We will continue to provide strong fiscal leadership, which will benefit Hoosiers now and years to come.
ONEP ANNOUNCES FRIGHT NIGHT THE ROCKY HORROR
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OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA ANNOUNCES FRIGHT NIGHT THE ROCKY HORROR AFTER PARTY ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH!
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
 Evansville, IN – May 5, 2023 – The entertainment won’t stop when The Rocky Horror Picture Show wraps on the Aiken Theatre stage on Friday, October 13th! The Old National Events Plaza is hosting Fright Night, a post-show party starting right after the film’s screening.
Revelries will include an incredible DJ, dancing, costume contest,* themed décor and all the wicked vibes! General admission is available for those 18 years* and up and includes light snacks, one complimentary beverage and access to the party until midnight. VIP* admission is available for those 21 and up and includes access to a private lounge area near the DJ and dance floor, bottomless appetizers, plus complimentary soft drinks, beer and signature cocktails.
Ticket Information:
What:             Fright Night – The After Show Party
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Friday, October 13, 2023, at 9PM Doors
Where: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Old National Events Plaza I 715 Locust Street, Evansville, IN 47708
Tickets: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tickets for general admission are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door. VIP Access is $50.00 plus applicable tax and fees.
*Notice: Guests must be 18 years of age for General Admission. VIP Guests must be 21 years of age. Attendees are not required to attend The Rocky Horror Picture Show to come to Fright Night. The VIP After Party does not include access to any Rocky Horror Picture Show VIP offerings. Costumes are welcome, but no masks or weapons will be permitted.
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or the Old National Events Plaza Box Office. For more information, please visit www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com
About Old National Events Plaza
Old National Events Plaza, managed by ASM Global, is Evansville, Indiana’s premier convention center and largest live entertainment theatre. Housing a spacious 2,500-seat theatre, 38,000 square- feet of column free exhibit space, a beautiful 14,000 square-foot ballroom, and 12,00 square feet of meeting space, Old National Events Plaza hosts a variety of events. The venue offers easy scheduling, one-stop-shop services, and in-house catering and audio-visual services. For more information and a complete schedule of the event
Auditor Klutz to Become Comptroller Klutz
STATEHOUSE – Changing the name from State Auditor to State Comptroller became a soon-to-be reality for Auditor Tera Klutz, CPA, this week as Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1001, the state budget legislation. Language within the budget allows the name change to take effect July 1, 2023, with the understanding all previous documents with “Auditor†remain valid.
“I want to thank the members of the General Assembly in helping to clear up common and frequent confusion as to what the office does,†said Auditor Klutz. “When our forefathers created the official position of Auditor of State within the Indiana Constitution, they understood the importance of a balanced government.
“They created the Treasurer of State to manage the cash and the Auditor to issue warrants (checks) and report on state financial operations. However, the term ‘auditor’ means something entirely different to people two hundred years later.â€
A frequent and logical misconception of the State Auditor is that it audits the State, local units of government or individuals – this is not the case. The Indiana State Board of Accounts audits the State and local units of government and the Indiana Department of Revenue audits individual taxpayers.
“Comptroller provides a more appropriate title that aligns with the services we provide,†said Auditor Klutz. “We balance the state’s checkbook, pay state employees, distribute tax dollars and provide year-end financial reporting, among other responsibilities – and this won’t change.â€
Indiana will join 19 other states who refer to their state’s chief financial officer as the State Comptroller or Controller.
HEA 1001, authored by State Representative Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) and sponsored by Senator Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) passed out of the conference committee in the House by a vote of 70-27, and out of the Senate 39-10.
“The name change does not change the functionality of the office,†said Auditor Klutz. “The State Comptroller will continue with the same duties the office has had for more than two hundred years.â€
WAGGONER’S NINTH-INNING DOUBLE GIVES BASEBALL ACES SERIES WIN AT ILLINOIS STATEÂ
NORMAL, Ill. –  University of Evansville sophomore catcher Evan Waggoner came through with a two-out RBI double in the top of the ninth inning Saturday to snap a scoreless tie and propel the Purple Aces to a 1-0 victory over the homestanding Illinois State Redbirds at Duffy Bass Field in Normal, Illinois.
“What a ballgame!†said UE head coach Wes Carroll.  “With the elements today and the stiff wind blowing in, we really had to battle and find a way today offensively, and both Simon Scherry and Evan Waggoner came up huge for us in the ninth inning against a very tough closer for Illinois State to help us get this win.
“I can’t say enough about the job that both Donovan Schultz and Michael Parks did in this game today to get us the series victory.  Donnie had a great bounce-back effort today after a tough start last weekend, and Michael was able to tough it out after pitching last night to nail down the victory.  We are positioned very well going into tomorrow pitching-wise to try and earn the series sweep.â€
On a day with a 20 mile-per-hour wind blowing in a majority of the game, pitching was the story of the contest.  UE junior LHP Donovan Schultz and Illinois State RHP Jayson Hibbard traded zeros back and forth all afternoon long through the first eight innings.  The two hurlers mirrored each other through the first two innings, working around a one-out double in the first, and setting both teams down in order in the second.
Evansville threatened in the third, as sophomore outfielder Ty Rumsey had a one-out single and stole second base, but was stranded there as Hibbard worked out of trouble.  Then, after striking out the side in the third inning, Schultz worked around a situation with two men in scoring position and only one out in the fourth inning, as he was aided by a great defensive play by junior shortstop Simon Scherry for a big second out, and got a ground out to first to escape the jam.
Schultz would toss seven scoreless innings, allowing just five hits and a walk, while striking out seven.  Hibbard, meanwhile, would go eight scoreless innings for Illinois State, allowing six hits and striking out three.
The game would remain scoreless until the ninth, when Evansville was able to rally against Illinois State closer Elijah Dale (2-4).  Scherry singled through the left side with two outs, then advanced to second base on a wild pitch.  Waggoner then roped a double down the right-field line to easily score Scherry and give UE a 1-0 lead.
Parks, working his second inning for the second-straight day, was able to work around a lead-off single by Illinois State power-hitter Daniel Pacella by getting pinch-hitter Noah Rabin to hit into a double play with one out to end the contest.
Scherry and fifth-year first baseman Chase Hug both went 2-for-4 to lead Evansville offensively.
With the victory, Evansville wins the series and improves to 28-18 overall and 11-9 in the Missouri Valley Conference.  Illinois State, meanwhile, falls to 17-26 overall and 6-14 in the MVC with the loss.  Evansville will try to sweep the season series on Sunday, as the two teams will battle at 1 p.m. in Normal, Illinois.  Junior RHP Shane Harris (4-2, 5.67 ERA) will get the starting nod for Evansville.
Hoosier History Highlights
May 7 – May 13This Week in Indiana History
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Indiana Quick Quiz1. hat movie did Anne Baxter win an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award? 2. Where did Larry Bird Play professional basketball? 3. In what Indiana city is Eli Lilly investing $3.7 billion for 2 manufacturing facilities? 4. Where is John Dillinger buried? Answers Below
Did You Know???
Answers1. The Razor’s Edge 2. Boston 3. Lebanon 4. Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis
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Frossard picks up two hits versus UNI
Aces fall by 8-0 final in game two
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Zoe Frossard had a perfect 2-for-2 showing from the plate in the University of Evansville’s 8-0 loss to Northern Iowa on Saturday afternoon at Robinson-Dresser Sports Complex.
Frossard picked up two of the Purple Aces’ three hits with Lacy Smith adding one of her own. Making the start for UE was Mikayla Jolly. She threw two innings with seven runs, five earned, scoring. Erin Kleffman tossed the duration with one run scoring in 2 1/3 frames.
UNI wasted little time in taking the lead as Mya Dodge launched a 2-run home run with two outs in the first to put her squad on top. The Panthers did the most damage in the second with five runs scoring on three hits. Madison Parks hit a 2-run double to highlight the stretch with UNI extending its lead to 7-0.
Smith and Frossard picked up hits in the early innings while Alexa Davis drew a walk in the fourth. Davis stole second to get into scoring position before being stranded on base. Frossard added a bunt single in the top half of the fifth.
In the bottom of the 5th, Northern Iowa put the finishing touch on the 8-0 win with Maggie Erpelding scoring on a sacrifice fly to end the game. Pitcher Anna Wsichnowski earned the win for UNI. She allowed three hits in 4 2/3 innings.
Tomorrow, the teams meet up at noon for the series finale.
EPA Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Small Businesses During National Small Business Week
WASHINGTON (May 5, 2023) – This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrated National Small Business Week, paying tribute to the 33.1 million American small businesses that employ almost half of the private-sector workforce. In observance of National Small Business Week, EPA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) hosted a series of events that included small business contracting training and a vendor engagement event that connected small businesses with EPA program officials and large prime contractors.
“EPA has long recognized the vital role small businesses play in powering the country’s economy,â€Â said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “As an Agency, we will continue to champion small businesses, supporting their growth and resiliency as we work to carry out the Agency’s human health and environmental protection mission.â€
The highlight of the week’s activities was the EPA Administrator’s 33rd Annual Small Business Program Awards Ceremony, held on May 4, 2023. The ceremony honored exemplary EPA employees and program offices, as well as industry and state partners who contributed to EPA’s small business championship in Fiscal Year 2022.
The keynote speaker at the ceremony was Liz Sheetz, Chief Marketing Officer of Tunheim Partners, Inc., the recipient of this year’s Administrator’s Award for Outstanding Accomplishments by a women-owned small business.
A complete list of the award recipients can be found at the end of this press release.
Outstanding Direct Procurement Program Achievement
Office of Mission Support:
- Holly Fenderson
- Chi Tran
- Sarah Burke
- Quoc Bui
- Marcus Banks
- Emily McLeod
- Jennifer Cranford
- Dawn Roman Brown
- Ryan Rodriguez
- John Liertz
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention:
- Deon Moore
- Cathleen Stewart
- LaTangila Edwards
- John Pates
- Sheila Brown
- Isaac Francois
Outstanding Accomplishments by a Small Business Contractor
- Microvi Biotech, Inc.
Outstanding Accomplishments by a Women-Owned Small Business Contractor
- Tunheim Partners, Inc.
Outstanding Accomplishments by a HUBZone Small Business Contractor
- Nuka Research and Planning Group, LLC
Outstanding Accomplishments by a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contractor
- Logzone, Inc.
Outstanding Accomplishments by a Group in Support of Small Businesses
Impacted by EPA Regulations
Region 3:
- Kellee Haye
- John Robb
- Sella Burchette
- Nathanial Work
Award for Outstanding Accomplishments by a State Small Business Environmental Assistance Provider in Providing Technical Environmental Assistance to the Small Business Community
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s SBEAP
Recognition of Team Effort:
- Christine Hoefler
- Kaitlin Urso
OSDBU Director’s Awards for Exceeding at Least Four of the Five Small and Socioeconomic Business Goals
- Office of Inspector General
- Office of Mission Support
- Office of Research and Development
Crystal Duck Awards
- Larry Douchand
Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation
Office of Land and Emergency Management
- Keith Johnson
Air and Radiation Division
Region 7
- Pamela Legare
Office of Acquisition Solutions
Office of Mission Support
- Chris Robbins
Office of Research and Development