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Gov. Beshear Signs Historic Legislation Legalizing Medical Cannabis

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The legislation will provide relief to Kentuckians with severe medical conditions and ensure medical cannabis is dispensed safely

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 31, 2023) – As part of his effort to reduce Kentuckians’ reliance on addictive opioids and to provide relief from severe and chronic pain, Gov. Andy Beshear joined lawmakers and advocates to sign Senate Bill 47, which legalizes medical cannabis in the commonwealth.

“In November, I signed an executive order to help Kentuckians with certain medical conditions, like our veterans suffering from PTSD, find safe and effective relief through medical cannabis,” Gov. Beshear said. “Now, I am finally able to sign this legislation into law and fully legalize medical cannabis – something the majority of Kentuckians support.”

The bill establishes a structure to regulate the medical cannabis program, including dispensaries, cultivators, practitioners, processors and products and issuing identification cards to patients and caregivers. The bill establishes the authorization process for practitioners to recommend the use of medicinal cannabis and establishes the cannabis business license application process and requirements.

“I am very happy to be here with friends to celebrate this special day. The signing of SB 47 comes after about five years of hard-fought legislative efforts,” said bill sponsor Sen. Stephen West of Paris. “This bill is how the legislative process should work. Senate Bill 47 is probably one of the most vetted bills in the history of the General Assembly, going through numerous committees being worked and reworked numerous times. I am proud to be a part of that effort.”

“It is a true honor to be here today to celebrate this momentous legislation. For far too long, we have had to depend on the pharmaceutical companies pushing substances that have been a bane to rural Kentucky. I come from Eastern Kentucky, and I have seen firsthand the devastation that opioids have brought on my region,” said Sen. Phillip Wheeler of Pikeville. “I came here late to the issue, but I am glad I jumped on board and was able to play a small part in getting it over the finish line.”

“This is how it is supposed to be done. I am filled with emotion. There are thousands and thousands of Kentuckians who just want to be and want to feel better. This will help them with that,” said Rep. Jason Nemes of Louisville. “This is such a good bill because there will be tens of thousands of Kentuckians who will never know our names, who have never walked these halls, but will be helped. I am happy to have played a small part in that.”

This legislation is another step forward in the Governor’s effort to provide relief to Kentuckians with severe medical conditions and to reduce the abuse of opioids. While Senate Bill 47 does not take effect until Jan. 1, 2025, the Governor’s executive order remains in effect, allowing those suffering from some medical conditions the ability to obtain medical cannabis out of state until that time.

On Nov. 15, 2022, the Governor issued an executive order providing access to medical cannabis for Kentuckians who suffer from at least one of 21 medical conditions. These conditions include cancer, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder, muscular dystrophy and terminal illness, as well as others.

Following his executive order, the Governor worked with lawmakers this session to push for full legalization of medical cannabis to further provide relief for those suffering, to fuel job growth and to support Kentucky’s farmers.

In June 2022, Gov. Beshear formed the Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee to travel the state and listen to Kentuckians’ views on the topic. On Sept. 30, 2022, the Governor released the summary from the committee that proved Kentuckians agree that it is past time for the commonwealth to take action on legalizing medical cannabis.

A total of 37 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands allow cannabis for medical use by qualified individuals. In May 2021, Alabama legalized medical cannabis. Last year, Mississippi and Rhode Island did the same. Kentucky’s neighboring states of Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and West Virginia have also legalized medical cannabis.

USI communications students bring home six awards from IASB competition

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The University of Southern Indiana communications students were recognized as award winners in six categories during the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters (IASB) annual college broadcasting competition ceremony Saturday, March 25 in Carmel, Indiana.

IASB is an organization consisting of and supporting Indiana high schools and colleges to promote professional excellence and student recognition in media education.

The statewide competition includes over 30 audio and video categories with a panel of industry professionals to judge entries, awarding first, second and third places in each category. USI students brought home awards in six categories, including first place for Radio Copywriting and Radio Imaging, to name a few.

The complete list of USI award recipients is listed below:  

First Place Winners 

Radio Copywriting - Becca Lanham

Radio Imaging – Tyler Huyser

Second Place Winners 

Radio News Story - Andrew Newland

Third Place Winners  

Radio Newscast – Andrew Newland

Sound Design - Ryan Allega

Radio Show - Jada Hamby and Tyler Huyser

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Founded in 1965, the University of Southern Indiana enrolls nearly 9,200 dual credit, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in more than 130 areas of study. A public higher education institution, located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana, USI offers programs through the College of Liberal Arts, Romain College of Business, College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. The University offers study-abroad opportunities in more than 60 countries and hosts international students from around the globe. USI is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged University and offers continuing education and special programs to more than 15,000 participants annually through Outreach and Engagement. USI is online at USI.edu. 

 

LOCAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM UPDATE

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Friends of Visit Evansville,

Spring is finally here, and I for one am anxiously awaiting warmer weather, greener trees and spending time outdoors! The Evansville Region has so many wonderful outdoor attractions to enjoy, including Burdette Park, Wesselman Woods, Howell Wetlands, Blue Grass Fish & Wildlife Area and so much more! In fact, at last count, we found 117 parks, trails, gardens and outdoor venues in our area alone, all perfectly suited for reunions and get togethers between visiting friends and family during these warmer months.

21.7% of all visitors to our region come for outdoor recreation purposes, visiting points of interest that include the Evansville Greenway, Scales Lake Park and our many golf courses. While these activities don’t drive the highest visitor spending (0.6%), they are critical attractions in showcasing Evansville’s quality of place, and in urging our neighbors to get outdoors to improve our own health and quality of life!

This spring and summer will mark exciting changes for Visit Evansville, so keep your eyes open as we prepare to unveil a new “look.” We are also working on exciting projects, like preparations for the 2024 Solar Eclipse. If you haven’t signed up for an eclipse committee yet but would like to help, connect with my teammate, Amber Phillips at aphillips@visitevansville.com.

As always, please reach out to our team with any questions, feedback or opportunities to explore.

Happy Spring! Make sure to stop and smell the azaleas.

Alexis

USI wins series opener behind Goodin’s four RBIs and Newman’s 10 strikeouts

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Softball won its series opener against the University of Tennessee at Martin, 6-4, on Saturday behind a four-RBI afternoon by senior Allie Goodin (Evansville, Indiana) and a 10-strikeout, complete game from sophomore pitcher Josie Newman (Indianapolis, Indiana).
 
With the win, Southern Indiana improved to 11-14 overall and 5-4 in the Ohio Valley Conference, which is good for a fourth-place tie after Saturday’s action. UT Martin dropped to 11-15 this season and 4-5 in OVC play.
 
In the bottom of the first inning, USI’s offense started out with back-to-back bunt singles. With two on and no outs, Goodin rocketed a two-RBI double to the gap, scoring both runners. Goodin scored later in the inning after a throwing error by UT Martin. USI led 3-0 after one.
 
USI led off the third inning with consecutive singles. After a wild pitch advanced both runners into scoring position, senior infielder Jordan Rager (Fishers, Indiana) recorded a sacrifice RBI to give USI a 4-0 lead.
 
Meanwhile, Newman was cruising in the circle. The sophomore started the game by retiring the first 11 Skyhawks, five of which came via the strikeout. With two outs in the top of the fourth inning, UT Martin broke into the hit column with a double.
 
UT Martin went on to cut into USI’s lead with three runs in the fourth inning, including two off a home run. All three runs were unearned after an error earlier in the inning. Two innings later, the Skyhawks tied the game, 4-4, on a solo home run in the sixth.
 
The Screaming Eagles answered in the bottom of the sixth inning. After three walks loaded the bases with one out, Goodin delivered again with a hard hit to left field to drive in a pair and put USI back up, 6-4.
 
Newman closed out the complete game in the seventh inning with her 10th strikeout of the contest and by stranding a leadoff baserunner. The outing was Newman’s ninth complete game of the season, as she moved to 9-6 in 2023. Along with 10 strikeouts, the right-hander allowed only one earned run and three hits. Newman is approaching 100 strikeouts on the season, sitting at 98, which is good for top-50 in the nation.
 
Offensively, Goodin led USI with three hits and four RBIs, increasing her season RBI total to 20 to pace the squad. Goodin’s .462 batting average through Saturday tops the team and is inside the top-20 in the nation. Junior outfielder Mackenzie Bedrick (Brownsburg, Indiana) also had a solid day at the plate with a couple of hits and two runs.
 
For UT Martin, junior Kierston Nixon started in the circle, lasted only two innings, and gave up four runs – three earned. The loss went to junior Katie Dreiling, dropping her record to 6-4 after tossing the last four innings with five strikeouts and two runs surrendered.
 
The Screaming Eagles and Skyhawks will continue the weekend series Sunday with a doubleheader starting at 12 p.m. Sunday’s games can be seen with a subscription to ESPN+ and heard on The Spin 95.7 FM. Additional coverage links are on the USI Softball schedule page on usiscreamingeagles.com.

Frossard delivers game-winning hit in 11th inning

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Aces take series opener versus the Bruins

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – With two outs in the bottom of the 11th inning, Zoe Frossard singled to left field to bring in Marah Wood for the game-winning run as the Purple Aces defeated Belmont by a 3-2 final inside Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at James and Dorothy Cooper Stadium on Saturday.

Wood went 3-4 with two RBI and a walk in the contest while Frossard and Jenna Nink each recorded hits.  Tossing six scoreless innings of relief, Megan Brenton earned her fifth victory of the season.  In six frames, she gave up just three hits while striking out nine batters.  Sydney Weatherford made the start and gave up two runs, one earned, in five innings.

After both teams picked up a hit in the first, the Bruins broke through with a run in the second on a Kailey Brown triple.  A wild pitch with the bases loaded in the third saw them double their lead.  Sydney Weatherford got out of the jam without any further damage.  In the top of the fifth, Zoe Frossard made an excellent defensive play, making a catch against the left field wall with a runner on base.

Their efforts paid off as the offense found its groove in the bottom of the fifth.  Sydney Kalonihea reached on an error to lead off and Jenna Nink followed with a double to left field.  With one out, Marah Wood approached the plate and delivered her third hit of the afternoon – a double to the center field wall – to tie the game at 2-2.

Belmont opened the 10th inning by placing their leadoff batters on second and third but Brenton did a masterful job of getting through unscathed.  In the 11th, Wood reached with a walk before advancing to second on a sacrifice bunt by Taylor Howe.  With two outs, Frossard’s hit to left field sealed the 3-2 victory.

Tomorrow, the Aces and Bruins meet up for a doubleheader starting at 12 p.m.

USI Falls in Hard-Fought Battle of the Eagles

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Tennis fell to Tennessee Tech University after a strong match from both teams, 5-2. The Screaming Eagles fall to 5-12, 1-4 Horizon League, while the Golden Eagles improve to 4-11, 4-1 Horizon League.
 
Doubles:
Tennessee Tech came out quickly to take the first win of the day in the number three doubles, however, senior Lucas Sakamaki (Louisville, Kentucky) and freshman Omar ElSamahy (Cairo, Egypt) were able to bounce USI right back into it in the number one singles as they took down their opponent, 6-4. It wasn’t enough as Tennessee Tech was able to secure the point with a win in the number two doubles.
 
Singles:
The Golden Eagles continued to stay hot as they quickly took the number three and two singles matches. Senior Yahor Bahdanovich (Minsk, Belarus) was able to keep the Eagles alive with a win in the number five singles, 6-4 6-3. Tennessee Tech was able to secure a match victory with a win in the number six and one singles. USI never backed down as Sakamaki got his second victory of the day in the number five singles after a long battle, 2-6 7-5 1-0 (10-6).
 
Up Next for USI:
The Eagles will complete their five-match home stand on April 7 when they play host to Duquesne University at the USI Tennis Courts beginning at 9 a.m.

 

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IDHS earthquake safety video competition continues

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Hoosier students asked to Get ShakIN’ on earthquake safety in video contest

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s Get ShakIN’ video contest continues through August even though Earthquake Awareness Month ends Feb 28.

Sitting close to two seismic zones, both with the potential of producing major quakes, Hoosiers need to Get ShakIN’ when it comes to earthquake preparedness. The Get ShakIN’ competition will provide the top schools with their own Raspberry Shake® RS3D seismograph and a chance to join IDHS in promoting earthquake safety.

The contest ends Aug. 21, 2023. Indiana will celebrate with the winning school on “Indiana Earthquake Awareness Day” in October, near the time of the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut.

Student groups or classes can enter by submitting a student-produced video focused on earthquake preparedness and/or safety. A panel of judges from IDHS will select the Top 10 videos to win a seismograph, and an overall winner will be selected to receive a seismograph plus the grand prize: an “Indiana Earthquake Awareness Day” event and a visit by the Quake Cottage simulator (if available).

Additional information about the video contest and earthquake safety is on the Get ShakIN’ webpage (on.in.gov/get-shakin).

IDHS shares earthquake and other disaster preparedness information routinely with Indiana schools via the Get Prepared website. Teachers may request a teacher’s earthquake preparedness toolkit by sending their information to pio@dhs.in.gov.

Week in Indiana History

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Gus Grissom April 3, 1926   Virgil “Gus” Grissom was born in Mitchell, Indiana.  He became an Air Force pilot and one of the first astronauts.  In 1967, he and two others were killed in testing for the Apollo I mission.

1962   Robert Wise won Academy Awards for best director and best picture for West Side Story.  Born in Winchester, Indiana, he attended Franklin College.  In Hollywood, he became an acclaimed film editor, producer, and director.  He also won Oscars in 1965 for best director and best picture for The Sound of Music.

W. H. Harrison  

April 4,1841  President William Henry Harrison died at the White House after one month in office.  He had served as Governor of the Indiana Territory. As a General, he had led soldiers at the Battle of Tippecanoe and in the War of 1812.

 
April 8, 1990   Ryan White died at age 18 in Indianapolis.  An AIDS patient, his courageous struggle for acceptance gained national attention.  Shortly after his death, Congress passed the Ryan White Care Act, which provides services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Ryan White

1968     Robert F. Kennedy, in Indianapolis on a campaign tour, announced the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to a crowd at 17th and Broadway.  His impassioned plea for peace on that night is considered one of the best public addresses of the era.

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1. 500 million

2. Nebraska

3. 17 billon quarts

4. In Peru 4700 BC

5. 1938

BELMONT TAKES SERIES OPENER OVER UE, 8-1 

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The visiting Belmont Bruins’ baseball team combined solid pitching with three home runs on Saturday to take the Missouri Valley Conference series-opener over the University of Evansville Purple Aces by a final score of 8-1 at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium in Evansville.

“You have to credit their starter, as he really competed against our lineup today,” said UE head coach Wes Carroll.  “It is going to be a dog fight tomorrow to win the series.  We need to come to the park ready to compete for 18 innings tomorrow.”

Current MVC Pitcher of the Week Andy Bean (3-3) of Belmont held Evansville at bay for six solid innings of work to earn the victory.  His only mistake was a long solo home run by UE fifth-year first baseman Chase Hug in the bottom of the third inning.  Outside of that, he held Evansville to just a single run on five hits while striking out seven in 6.0 innings of work.  Reliever Jett Thielke worked around two hits and a walk in three innings of work to record his second save of the year on the mound.

Offensively, Belmont gave Bean all of the runs he would need in the top of the third inning, thanks to a two-run opposite-field home run by first baseman Brody Heaton, as he took advantage of a 20-mile-per-hour wind blowing out to right field to just clear the fence for his second home run of the year.

Hug’s long home run to right-center field in the bottom of the frame cut the Belmont lead to 2-1.  UE would put two more men on in the frame, but with two outs, Bean struck out UE senior third baseman Brent Widder to get out of the jam.

Belmont catcher Blake Barton would then launch a solo shot of his own to right-center field in the fifth inning to push the lead to 3-1.  BU centerfielder Jeff Clarke would then put the game out of reach with a grand slam in the sixth inning to move the advantage to 7-1.  Belmont would tack on a run on a run-scoring wild pitch in the eighth inning to provide the final margin of victory.

Heaton and second baseman Jack Rando would lead Belmont offensively with two-hit efforts.  Hug paced UE with a 2-for-4 effort to go along with his sixth home run of the year.

The two teams will conclude the series on Sunday at 12 p.m. with a doubleheader.  UE is expected to send junior RHP Shane Harris (2-1, 5.00 ERA) and junior LHP Donovan Schultz (4-1, 2.81 ERA) to the mound on Sunday.  Sunday’s first game can be seen live on ESPN+, with the nightcap available on ESPN3.  Both games of the twinbill can be heard in Evansville on 107.1 FM-WJPS and the Old National Bank/Purple Aces Sports Network from Learfield.

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