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IS IT TRUE APRIL !0, 2023
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 IS IT TRUE we realize that a community can have no greater ambassador of goodwill than one which keeps its citizens informed about the accomplishments, failures, and triumphs of individuals, the business community, church, hospitals and community groups, educational institutions, and elected and appointed officials?
IS IT TRUE that the City-County Observer will continue to call out the failure of our elected officials for choosing fun and games over substance, exposed idiocy, and self-serving squandering of taxpayer dollars in search of votes?…we also pledge to continue to point to things like political patronage, an escalating murder rate, and the neglect of public infrastructure for golden shovel photo ops?
IS IT TRUE when the people fear the Government we have Tyranny? …When the Government fears the people we have Liberty?
IS IT TRUE that Government shouldn’t do for people what they can do for themselves?
IS IT TRUEÂ there is a major difference between politicians and political leaders?
IS IT TRUE that if people have to depend on other people to tell them how to vote then they shouldn’t vote?
IS IT TRUE we are hearing that several citizens are talking about starting a local government watchdog group? …we are told that the mission of this organization will be to encourage locally elected officials to practice fiscal responsibility and good public policy?  …if this group decides to organize it should be a fun group to watch?
IS IT TRUE when some of our elected political leaders build expensive capital projects they seem to forget to add the money to the general fund account to pay for the annual maintenance costs for the new capital projects?
IS IT TRUE we have been told that a decision has been made concerning the appointment of a new CEO of the Evansville Sports Corp? Â …that the person selected for this position is local?
IS IT TRUEÂ that it’s obvious that our sidewalks, streets, and parks need immediate attention?
IS IT TRUEÂ that we are told that many people would like the Mayoral candidates to have an in-depth discussion concerning the income, expenses, and net profits of the FORD CENTER?
IS IT TRUE that the local crime rates are unacceptable and the voters want to know how our Mayoral candidates are going to reduce crime in our area if elected?
IS IT TRUE that it is no secret that this region is struggling with serious Fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine addictions?
IS IT TRUE that been told the drug epidemic came about first because some doctors were handing out opioids like jellybeans and second because they stopped? …this irresponsible practice has created an estimated 18 million opioid addicts?  …the parts of the country where opioids were handed out like Halloween candy are seeing more heroin deaths than other places but no place is immune to this scourge?  …during the last several years more people have died from opioid overdoses than from gun-related homicides?
IS IT TRUE that it’s with a prayerful resolve that the compassionate advocates of the downtrodden will convince the career politicians and bureaucrats to create government-funded programs that will start offering the disadvantaged a helping hand, not governmental handouts?
IS IT TRUE that members of our staff recently had a discussion concerning who is the hardest-working member of the Vanderburgh County Council and who is the most conservative?  …it was decided that every member of the County Council is hardworking but James Raben and Tom Shelter, Jr. are the most conservative members of the Vanderburgh County Council?
IS IT TRUE that it is incumbent upon us to remind our City officials that Revenue Bonds are rated based on the revenue they generate to make principal and interest payments and based on any assets pledged to secure the bonds? …that Corporations are judged on their ability to generate earnings, while a state or local municipality may also issue a general obligation bond, which is backed by the taxing power of the municipality? …the more revenue a bond can generate, the higher its credit rating?
IS IT TRUE the tide has turned and businesses across the country including some in Evansville, Indiana are unable to re-open because the workforce is unavailable due to being paid not to work by the Federal government? Â …that Federal government can do something so inept that any 5th grader understands?
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IS IT TRUE that Four health systems have been ranked among Newsweek’s 300 greatest workplaces for LGBT workers in 2023?  …to craft the list, the publication collected more than 57,000 company reviews of U.S. organizations employing more than 1,000 workers? …that a large employer survey and a sample set of LGBT-identifying respondents were analyzed for insights?  …to read more about the methodology here? …that the following health systems made Newsweek’s list are Children’s Hospital and Health System- Milwaukee, Mayo Clinic -Rochester,c Mayo Clinic -Rochester, Minn., St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital-Memphis, Tenn.?
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Today’s Evansville City Council Meeting Agenda
APRIL 10, 2023
AGENDA
| I. | INTRODUCTION |
04-10-2023 Agenda Attachment:
| II. | APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM |
3-20-23 Memo Attachment:
| III. | REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
| IV. | SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY |
| V. | CONSENT AGENDA:Â FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE G-2023-06 AMENDED An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.35 (Housing Funds) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Heronemus, Trockman, Koehler Lindsey Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 4/24/2023 Notify: Josh Claybourn, Jackson Kelly G-2023-06 Attachment:G-2023-06 Amended Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2023-04 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Approving the Annual Community Development Plan and Appropriating Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 4/24/2023 4:00pm Notify: Kelley Coures, DMD F-2023-04 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE F-2023-05 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Appropriations, Transfer, Re-Appropriations, Repeals and Additional Appropriations of Funds within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 4/24/2023 Notify: Kelley Coures, DMD F-2023-05 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE F-2023-06 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 4/24/2023 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., Controller F-2023-06 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE R-2023-13 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 2607-2611 Stringtown Rd Owner:Indianapolis Real Estate Investments, LLC Requested Change: C4 to R1 Ward: 4 Burton Representative: Adam Horal R-2023-13 Attachment:
| VI. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| VII. | REGULAR AGENDA:Â SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE G-2023-05 An Ordinance Regulating the Use of Wesselman Park Sponsor(s): Weaver, Mosby Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 4/10/2023 Notify: Josh Claybourn, Jackson Kelly G-2023-05 Attachment:
| VIII. | RESOLUTION DOCKET |
A. RESOLUTION C-2023-05 A Resolution of the Evansville City Council Approving the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s Issuance of Bonds Sponsor(s): Heronemus, Burton, Moore Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 4/10/2023 Notify: Heather O’Grady, EVPL C-2023-05 Attachment:
| IX. | MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS |
A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, April 24, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
B. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
| X. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| XI. | ADJOURNMENT |
Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Hoosiers to visit IndianaUnclaimed.gov to hunt for unclaimed property this EasterÂ
Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Hoosiers to hop on over to IndianaUnclaimed.gov and see what “egg-citing†treasures await you.
“Easter is a great time to spend with loved ones. So, why not find a little “egg-stra†cash to have some fun. It’s my office’s commitment to return unclaimed property to Hoosiers,†Attorney General Rokita said. “This Easter holiday is a perfect time to hop online and start searching for something every bunny will love.â€Â
Last year, Attorney General Rokita’s Unclaimed Property Division returned $62 million to Hoosiers, and you could be next. You never know what the Easter Bunny might leave in your basket. Â
Some property owners in the Unclaimed Property Division’s database include such holiday-appropriate first or last names of Easter, Egg, Spring, Church, and Sunday. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket though, make sure you also search for your loved ones or your business. Â
Test your “cluck†at the egg hunt — and check out some of the types of property that might go unclaimed: Â
- Unclaimed wages or commissions
- Money orders
- Safety deposit box contents
- Savings and checking accounts
- Refunds
- Overpayments such as:
- Credit card balances
- Cell phone bills
- DMV payments
Once unclaimed property is in its custody, the Unclaimed Property Division conducts an outreach effort to locate the rightful owners or heirs.
Individuals and/or businesses have 25 years in which to claim money once it is reported to the Unclaimed Property Division. Â
Just this year we’ve already returned over $21 million to Hoosiers, with nearly $800 million just waiting to be claimed. Â
So be sure to check IndianaUnclaimed.gov or text CLAIM to 46220 to search your name, family or business and have an “egg-cellentâ€Â  Easter. Â
Where Uninsured Rates Will Land After Medicaid Redeterminations, State-By-State
Where Uninsured Rates Will Land After Medicaid Redeterminations, State-By-State
RYLEE WILSON-BECKER”S HEALTHCARE
APRIL 10, 2023
Millions of people will no longer be covered by Medicaid over the next 14 months, but some will transition to other forms of coverage.
According to a report from the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, an estimated 18 million people will lose Medicaid coverage by June 2024, and 3.8 million of those will become uninsured.
Kentucky will see the largest jump in its uninsured population, according to the Urban Institute’s estimates.
Here’s how many people will be uninsured in each state in June 2024, according to the institute’s estimations:
Kentucky
Uninsured April 2023: 170,000
Uninsured June 2024: 225,00
Difference: 54,000
Percentage difference: 32
West Virginia
Uninsured April 2023: 79,000
Uninsured June 2024: 103,000
Difference: 24,000
Percentage difference: 30.5
Missouri
Uninsured April 2023: 284,000
Uninsured June 2024: 370,000
Difference: 86,000
Percentage difference: 30.4
Maine
Uninsured April 2023: 32,000
Uninsured June 2024: 41,000
Difference: 9,000
Percentage difference: 28.7
Iowa
Uninsured April 2023: 102,000
Uninsured June 2024: 129,000
Difference: 28,000
Percentage difference: 27.1
Rhode Island
Uninsured April 2023: 40,000
Uninsured June 2024: 51,000
Difference: 10,000
Percentage difference: 25.8
New Hampshire
Uninsured April 2023: 46,000
Uninsured June 2024: 58,000
Difference: 12,000
Percentage difference: 25.2
Ohio
Uninsured April 2023: 488,000
Uninsured June 2024: 611,000
Difference: 123,000
Percentage difference: 25.2
Minnesota
Uninsured April 2023: 194,000
Uninsured June 2024: 241,000
Difference: 47,000
Percentage difference: 24
Idaho
Uninsured April 2023: 129,000
Uninsured June 2024: 160,000
Difference: 31,000
Percentage difference: 23.8
Arkansas
Uninsured April 2023: 168,000
Uninsured June 2024: 207,000
Difference: 39,000
Percentage difference: 23.5
Montana
Uninsured April 2023: 60,000
Uninsured June 2024: 73,000
Difference: 14,000
Percentage difference: 22.7
Indiana
Uninsured April 2023: 363,000
Uninsured June 2024: 445,000
Difference: 82,000
Percentage difference: 22.6
Louisiana
Uninsured April 2023: 297,000
Uninsured June 2024: 362,000
Difference: 65,000
Percentage difference: 22
Pennsylvania
Uninsured April 2023: 477,000
Uninsured June 2024: 581,000
Difference: 104,000
Percentage difference: 21.9
North Dakota
Uninsured April 2023: 54,000
Uninsured June 2024: 65,000
Difference: 11,000
Percentage difference: 20.7
Arizona
Uninsured April 2023: 608,000
Uninsured June 2024: 733,000
Difference: 125,000
Percentage difference: 20.6
Michigan
Uninsured April 2023: 366,000
Uninsured June 2024: 441,000
Difference: 75,000
Percentage difference: 20.5
Oregon
Uninsured April 2023: 273,000
Uninsured June 2024: 329,000
Difference: 56,000
Percentage difference: 20.4
Colorado
Uninsured April 2023: 370,000
Uninsured June 2024: 444,000
Difference: 74,000
Percentage difference: 19.9
Wisconsin
Uninsured April 2023: 248,000
Uninsured June 2024: 298,000
Difference: 49,000
Percentage difference: 19.9
Florida
Uninsured April 2023: 1,727,000
Uninsured June 2024: 2,069,000
Difference: 342,000
Percentage difference: 19.8
North Carolina
Uninsured April 2023: 800,000
Uninsured June 2024: 955,000
Difference: 155,000
Percentage difference: 19.4
Vermont
Uninsured April 2023: 36,000
Uninsured June 2024: 43,000
Difference: 7,000
Percentage difference: 19.4
South Carolina
Uninsured April 2023: 373,000
Uninsured June 2024: 445,000
Difference: 72,000
Percentage difference: 19.3
New York
Uninsured April 2023: 830,000
Uninsured June 2024: 988,000
Difference: 158,000
Percentage difference: 19
Oklahoma
Uninsured April 2023: 273,000
Uninsured June 2024: 324,000
Difference: 51,000
Percentage difference: 18.6
New Mexico
Uninsured April 2023: 172,000
Uninsured June 2024: 203,000
Difference: 31,000
Percentage difference: 17.9
Virginia
Uninsured April 2023: 525,000
Uninsured June 2024: 618,000
Difference: 94,000
Percentage difference: 17.8
Delaware
Uninsured April 2023: 46,000
Uninsured June 2024: 54,000
Difference: 8,000
Percentage difference: 17.1
Georgia
Uninsured April 2023: 971,000
Uninsured June 2024: 1,138,000
Difference: 167,000
Percentage difference: 17.1
Utah
Uninsured April 2023: 195,000
Uninsured June 2024: 228,000
Difference: 33,000
Percentage difference: 16.8
Alabama
Uninsured April 2023: 371,000
Uninsured June 2024: 432,000
Difference: 61,000
Percentage difference: 16.6
Mississippi
Uninsured April 2023: 260,000
Uninsured June 2024: 303,000
Difference: 43,000
Percentage difference: 16.5
Tennessee
Uninsured April 2023: 542,000
Uninsured June 2024: 631,000
Difference: 90,000
Percentage difference: 16.5
Illinois
Uninsured April 2023: 840,000
Uninsured June 2024: 971,000
Difference: 131,000
Percentage difference: 15.6
Alaska
Uninsured April 2023: 71,000
Uninsured June 2024: 82,000
Difference: 11,000
Percentage difference: 15.2
Nebraska
Uninsured April 2023: 92,000
Uninsured June 2024: 106,000
Difference: 14,000
Percentage difference: 15
Texas
Uninsured April 2023: 3,558,000
Uninsured June 2024: 4,071,000
Difference: 514,000
Percentage difference: 14.4
Nevada
Uninsured April 2023: 324,000
Uninsured June 2024: 369,000
Difference: 45,000
Percentage difference: 14
California
Uninsured April 2023: 2,921,000
Uninsured June 2024: 3,327,000
Difference: 407,000
Percentage difference: 13.9
Washington
Uninsured April 2023: 498,000
Uninsured June 2024: 566,000
Difference: 68,000
Percentage difference: 13.6
South Dakota
Uninsured April 2023: 71,000
Uninsured June 2024: 80,000
Difference: 10,000
Percentage difference: 13.5
Maryland
Uninsured April 2023: 325,000
Uninsured June 2024: 369,000
Difference: 44,000
Percentage difference: 13.4
Connecticut
Uninsured April 2023: 163,000
Uninsured June 2024: 183,000
Difference: 21,000
Percentage difference: 12.8
Hawaii
Uninsured April 2023: 91,000
Uninsured June 2024: 103,000
Difference: 11,000
Percentage difference: 12.6
New Jersey
Uninsured April 2023: 544,000
Uninsured June 2024: 613,000
Difference: 69,000
Percentage difference: 12.6
Massachusetts
Uninsured April 2023: 205,000
Uninsured June 2024: 230,000
Difference: 25,000
Percentage difference: 12.3
District of Columbia
Uninsured April 2023: 26,000
Uninsured June 2024: 29,000
Difference: 3,000
Percentage difference: 12
Wyoming
Uninsured April 2023: 71,000
Uninsured June 2024: 78,000
Difference: 7,000
Percentage difference: 10.3
Kansas
Uninsured April 2023: 286,000
Uninsured June 2024: 301,000
Difference: 16,000
Percentage difference: 5.5
Indiana DCS kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month at the Statehouse
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Indiana DCS kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month at the Statehouse INDIANAPOLIS (April 9, 2023) – The Indiana Department of Child Services, in collaboration with The Villages and Prevent Child Abuse Indiana (PCAIN), kicked off Child Abuse Prevention Month with an event at the Indiana Statehouse.  The event featured Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, DCS Director Terry Stigdon, The Villages CEO/President Shannon Schumacher and PCAIN Director Jeff Wittman.  “This is a month where we call on every Hoosier to do their part in making sure Indiana has healthy, strong and supported families,†said Gov. Holcomb. “Working together to achieve this is essential to preventing child abuse and helping our communities thrive.â€Â This year’s theme is Building Together: Prevention in Partnership. Speakers emphasized the need to work together so children and families can thrive.  “The entire child welfare system must work together with our communities to serve children and families at the right time and in the right way,†Stigdon said. “But the work doesn’t stop there. We have much more to learn and do to keep our children from harm.â€Â “By preventing child maltreatment, we can build safer, healthier, communities for children – not only during the month of April, but year-round,†Schumacher added.  About Indiana DCS: The Indiana Department of Child Services leads the state’s response to allegations of child abuse and neglect and facilitates child support payments. We consider the needs and values of all we serve in our efforts to protect children while keeping families together whenever possible. Indiana Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 800.800.5556. Child Support Customer Service Kidsline: 800.840.8757 or 317.233.5437. www.in.gov/dcs |
ROBERTS’ WALK-OFF BLAST SENDS UE PAST VALPARAISO, 4-3Â
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville graduate outfielder Eric Roberts blasted a two-out, solo walk-off home run to right field in the bottom of the ninth inning on Sunday to power the UE baseball team to a Missouri Valley Conference series victory over the Valparaiso Beacons with a 4-3 win at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium.
“Big-time players do big-time things, and Eric Roberts is a big-time player!†said UE head coach Wes Carroll.  “It was great to have a walk-off Valley series win on Easter!  This is a big spark for this program.â€
Roberts crushed the first pitch he saw from Valparaiso reliever Grant Jablonski (0-3) over the right-field wall for his MVC-leading 13th home run of the year.  It marked the third-straight Valley Sunday in which Roberts has homered, as he has crushed five home runs on Sundays in league play so far.
Evansville jumped to an early 3-0 lead in the third inning, as Roberts began UE’s scoring with a sacrifice fly to right field.  Fifth-year first baseman Chase Hug followed with an RBI single to right, and junior catcher Brendan Hord followed two batters later with an RBI single to center field to give UE a 3-0 lead.
The Beacons would not be extinguished easily though.  Valpo got a sacrifice fly from emergency starter Spencer Warfield in the fourth inning to cut the UE lead to 3-1.  Second baseman Nolan Tucker then came through with an RBI single in the seventh inning to trim the lead to 3-2.  Things could have been vastly different in that frame, as Tucker was thrown out at second base trying to stretch the play into a double.  Then, Valparaiso tied the game in the eighth inning on a suicide squeeze bunt base hit by Warfield.  Warfield originally was not in the starting lineup, but was added after Matt Olive was injured in pre-game warm-ups.
UE threatened with two men on in the eighth inning, but came up empty.  UE closer Nate Hardman (1-1) then worked a perfect top of the ninth inning to keep the score tied at 3-3.  Jablonski got the first two UE batters of the inning to pop up to begin the frame, before Roberts ended the afternoon with the walk-off blast on the first pitch.
Offensively, sophomore designated hitter Evan Waggoner led all UE players by going 2-for-4.  Roberts drove in two of UE’s four runs, while adding the walk-off home run and going 1-for-3.  Tucker led Valparaiso with a 3-for-5 day at the plate.
With the victory, Evansville improves to 19-12 overall and 5-4 in the MVC.  Valparaiso, meanwhile, falls to 10-14 overall and 2-7 in the Valley.  Evansville will now hit the road for four-straight road games this week, beginning on Tuesday night, as the Purple Aces will travel to Bowling Green, Kentucky to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.  Tuesday’s game is set for a 6 p.m. first-pitch, and can be heard live in the Tri-State area on 107.1 FM-WJPS and the Old National Bank/Purple Aces Sports Network from Learfield.
Weatherford and Brenton shut down Salukis to win series
Aces take 2-0 victory
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Sydney Weatherford and Megan Brenton combined to earn a 2-0 shut out victory over Southern Illinois at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at James and Dorothy Cooper Stadium on Sunday.
Weatherford picked up her fourth win of the season with five innings of work. She allowed seven hits and struck out a pair. Brenton threw the final two innings, allowing just one hit while striking out two. Neither pitcher gave up a walk.
The tone was set for a pitcher’s duel in the early going as Sydney Weatherford retired the Salukis in order to begin the game. Taylor Howe picked up a hit in the first while Alexa Davis added one in the second. Davis also got the job done on the defensive side, making a diving catch in center field to prevent a sure double.
In the bottom of the fourth, the scoreless tie was broken when the Purple Aces plated two runs. Jess Willsey, Davis and Karlee Frobeter all walked to load the bases with one out. Willsey scored on a wild pitch before Hannah Hood hit a bloop single into left to make it a 2-0 game.
Highlighted by a pair of defensive gems from Zoe Frossard, the Salukis were held scoreless in the top of the fifth. Her diving catch in right field prevented a base hit to record the first out while an even better play cemented the second out. With a runner on first, the Salukis picked up a base hit, which Frossard grabbed and threw out the runner a third.
Brenton entered in the top of the sixth and took care of business, allowing just one hit to secure the shut out victory. UE recorded three hits on the day while the Salukis had eight. Elizabeth Warwick and Emma Austin registered two hits apiece.
For the second week in a row, the Aces will travel to Terre Haute as they will face the Sycamores on Tuesday at 3 p.m. CT.
EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
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