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THUNDERBOLTS OFFENSE STIFLED IN 3-1 LOSS TO PENSACOLA 

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Pensacola, Fla.:  Despite putting 32 shots on goal and scoring the opening goal, the Thunderbolts were held to just one goal by goaltender Brad Arvanitis and the Pensacola Ice Flyers in a 3-1 loss on Saturday at Pensacola Bay Center.  The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Saturday, April 1st  against the Knoxville Ice Bears at 7:00pm CT.  For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), go to EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or visit the Ford Center Ticket Office.

Matt Dorsey scored for the Thunderbolts, his first professional goal, to give the Thunderbolts a 1-0 lead from Conner Jean and Jeremy Masella on the power play only 7:57 into the first period.  Pensacola’s Lucas Herrmann scored in response at 14:59 to tie the game back up at 1-1, a score which remained unchanged until halfway through the third period.  Sean Gulka scored on the power play to give Pensacola their first lead, 2-1 at the 9:52 mark.  The Thunderbolts offense pressed yet could not gain the tying goal, and with the Evansville net empty it was Garrett Milan who scored the empty net goal to seal the 3-1 Pensacola victory in the final seconds.

Dorsey scored Evansville’s lone goal, while Trevor Gorsuch stopped 25 of 27 shots.  With Roanoke gaining a point in a shootout loss, and with Knoxville’s win tonight, the Thunderbolts drop to 5th place in the SPHL standings, at which a finish in 4th place or higher would secure home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs next month.  The Thunderbolts and Ice Flyers meet again on Sunday, March 26th at Pensacola Bay Center.

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Sen. Braun and Sen. Tester introduce bipartisan bill to cut red tape, support industrial hemp producers

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Sen. Braun and Sen. Tester introduce bipartisan bill to cut red tape, support industrial hemp producers

March 26, 2023

WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Braun and Jon Tester introduced their bipartisan Industrial Hemp Act to ease the burden on farmers who grow grain and fiber hemp, or “industrial hemp.” The Senators’ bill would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD.   

“It’s important that we set Hoosier farmers up for success by cutting burdensome regulations and red tape. This legislation will expand opportunities for industrial hemp producers in Indiana and across the country and allow them to tap into one of the fastest growing agricultural markets.”—Sen. Mike Braun

“Montana farmers don’t need government bureaucrats putting unnecessary burdens on their operations. It’s time we cut red tape, and make it easier for industrial hemp farmers to get their product to market. My bipartisan bill builds on Montana’s leadership on hemp policy and creates good-paying jobs for folks across rural America.”—Sen. Jon Tester

“The Midwest Hemp Council applauds Senator Braun’s and Senator Tester’s unwavering commitment to helping American farmers rebuild a domestic supply chain of hemp grain and fiber crops. The Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 will reduce unnecessary regulatory barriers for our farmers and provide them with the certainty needed to continue to invest their time and treasure into meeting the growing demand for hemp grain and fiber crops across the country. It’s time to unleash the ingenuity of the American farmer,” said Justin Swanson, President of the Midwest Hemp Council.

While the end-use products that result from industrial hemp production have always been exempt from the Controlled Substances Act, under current U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rules, all hemp crops are subject to a compliance test. Under the Industrial Hemp Act, industrial hemp farms would still be subject to review to ensure that farmers are meeting strict compliance standards, but would not be required to undergo background checks and testing protocols if their crops are deemed compliant. Producers who violate these rules would be barred from participating in the hemp program for five years.

Senators Tester and Braun have led the charge to defend and expand opportunities for American family farms. Just this week, the Senators joined their colleagues Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) in introducing the Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act to prohibit America’s foreign adversaries including Iran, North Korea, China and Russia from purchasing or leasing U.S. farmland. Their bill would also prohibit their participation in the USDA agricultural programs for farmers. These restrictions do not include United States citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents.

Bill text here.

Keeping students, schools safe

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The safety of Hoosier students, teachers and school staff is always a top priority.

In this session, I authored House Bill 1492 to boost school safety by investing in Indiana’s successful Secured School Safety Grant Program, which awards dollars to Indiana school districts to address potential safety threats and help them prepare.

Recently, schools in our area received over $654,000 in state funding under this school safety program.
Currently, state funding from the grant program can be used by school corporations to employ a school resource officer, conduct a threat assessment, purchase equipment, support firearms training in districts that choose to implement such programs, and create a student and parent support services program or an active alert warning system. The bill would expand its uses to include digital mapping of floor plans that can be shared with first responders, multi-disciplinary threat assessments, and technology to detect fire, chemical, visual and audible threats. The bill would also ensure safety plans for public, private and public charter schools meet certain standards.
The legislation would also create a school safety team in every school corporation in Indiana, comprised of safety specialists like law enforcement, school resource officers, counselors and social workers. The group would provide guidance to students, staff and teachers, along with the updated and individualized plans for their school corporation. To better coordinate safety efforts between schools and public safety officials, the bill also makes law enforcement agencies eligible for the school safety grant program. 

The Indiana School Boards Association, the Indiana School Resource Officers Association and the Indiana State Teachers Association supported the bill, which passed the House unanimously. To learn more or watch legislative proceedings, visit iga.in.gov.

As a school administrator and a state legislator, I’m committed to ensuring our schools have the resources they need to create and implement safety plans that meet their unique needs. It’s critical that our students and educators have safe learning environments, so that they can keep their focus on education.  

LIBERTARIAN MICHAEL DAUGHERTY ANNOUNCES HES RUNNING FOR MAYOR

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EVANSVILLE, IN / / MARCH 25, 2023 – Recently retired businessman, Michael Daugherty, has received the nomination from the Libertarian Party at the annual convention on Sunday, March 19, 2023

Daugherty explains, “As an Evansville native and North High School alumni, my hometown is almost unnoticeable. The rampant crime and fiscal irresponsibility are huge concerns. Evansville used to be a destination city with an overabundance of great-paying jobs and a great place to raise a family. There has been a major focus on downtown, which is great, but the city as a whole has suffered from that focus.

Our roads and parks are in despair, and we need a leader that will put all citizens first!” Daugherty stated that he is currently focused on listening to public concerns on topics of safety, roads, and parks.

“As a small business owner in Evansville, I feel as if small business deserves the same treatment as a Fortune 500 company.” Economic development is a top priority for Daugherty.

Daugherty has served on many non-profits and is still serving on the board and former President of the Almost Home Humane Society, Inc. “I have always had a passion for animals. If you know my mother, you know that was instilled at a very young age. While growing up, I would be shocked that she would stop traffic to help a turtle cross the road. But I laugh as just about two months ago, I stopped on Boonville New Harmony Road to do the exact same thing.”

Daugherty attended Purdue University and received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and returned to receive his Master’s in Business Administration(MBA).

From serving as Vice President at a non-profit to teaching at Ivy Tech, Michael feels his experience will help find solutions for Evansville. When asked about his website choice, he responded: “As a Libertarian, we truly focus on the citizens. I will truly put the citizens of Evansville first. I mean, it’s not new that many elected officials make decisions for their party. That WILL NOT be what I am about. I will always make a decision for the citizens FIRST!”

For more information, you can find information at www.PeopleOverPolitics.vote and Michael Daugherty for Mayor on Facebook. Michael@DaughertyForMayor.com

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USI falls short in OVC opener, 3-2 Eagles strand tying, winning run in the 9th

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Baseball left the tying and winning runs on base in losing the Ohio Valley Conference opener to Morehead State University, 3-2, Saturday afternoon at the USI Baseball Field. USI watched its record go to 7-15, while Morehead State goes to 11-10.
 
The Morehead State Eagles scored all of the runs they would in a three-run third inning. Morehead State scored the three tallies on two hits and a walk for the 3-0 lead.
 
USI’s bats would remain silent until the fifth when senior centerfielder Evan Kahre (Evansville, Indiana) got the Eagles’ first hit of the game. The Eagles’ offense would remain dormant until the final two frames.
 
The first USI run crossed the plate in the eighth when freshman third baseman Caleb Niehaus (Newburgh, Indiana) drove in junior pinch hitter Drew Taylor (Jeffersonville, Indiana) with a RBI-single to make the score, 3-1. Taylor had moved into scoring position with a lead-off double to right field.
 
In the ninth, the Eagles loaded the bases with nobody out on a single by senior catcher Lucas McNew (Floyds Knobs, Indiana), a single by junior leftfielder Ren Tachioka (Japan), and a walk by junior pinch hitter Jack Ellis (Jeffersonville, Indiana). Following a strikeout by junior rightfielder Steven Molinet (Elberfeld, Indiana), McNew crossed the plate with the second USI run of the day on a ground out by junior pinch hitter Gavin McLarty (Buckner, Kentucky) to cut the deficit to 3-2.
 
Tachioka and Ellis, who moved up to second and third on the McLarty ground out, were stranded to end the game when Kahre struck out looking to end game, 3-2.
 
On the mound, the Eagles got a strong performance from sophomore right-hander Tyler Hutson (Villa Hills, Kentucky) despite getting the loss. Hutson (1-4) allowed the three runs in the third on six hits and two walks, while striking out a career-high tying seven in seven-plus innings of action. The seven innings also was Hutson’s longest outing of the season.
 
USI junior right-hander Carter Stamm (Jasper, Indiana) and junior left-hander Blake Ciuffetelli (Newburgh, Indiana) finished the game on the mound for the Eagles, throwing a scoreless eighth and ninth, respectively.
 
Up Next for the Eagles:  
USI and Morehead State conclude the series Sunday with a noon doubleheader. The second game was rescheduled from Friday evening due to rain.
 
 

Gov. Holcomb Announces Judicial Appointments for Marion County Superior Courts

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Darron Cummings/AP/Shutterstock (11717541e) Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb delivers his State of the State address virtually, in Indianapolis State of the State, Indianapolis, United States - 19 Jan 2021

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Stephen R. Creason and Charles F. Miller as his appointments to the Marion County Superior Courts. Creason will succeed the Honorable Shelia A. Carlisle who retired effective Dec. 31, 2022. Miller is replacing the Honorable Stephen R. Eichholtz who retired effective Dec. 31, 2022.

Stephen R. Creason works for the Indiana Supreme Court as a staff attorney with the Office of Judicial Administration. In 2022, Creason served as a Magistrate Judge in the Marion County Circuit Court. Prior to his current role, he worked for the Indiana Attorney General’s office for 22 years where he held a number of positions.

Creason received a bachelor of arts from Wabash College and a law degree from Indiana University McKinney School of Law.

Charles F. Miller was appointed to the Parole Board in 2013 and has served as vice chair since 2017. From 2018 to 2021, he served as pro-bono legal counsel for Fostering the Future Now, a non-profit which assists older youth foster children with obtaining appropriate services once they turn 18. After graduating from law school, Miller worked as a deputy prosecutor in Marion County for more than eight years.

Miller received a bachelor of arts from the University of Southern Indiana and a law degree from Indiana University McKinney School of Law.

Creason and Miller will be sworn in as Judges for the Marion County Superior Courts on a date to be determined.

Eagles make seventh-inning push, come up just short at SEMO

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – University of Southern Indiana Softball went deep with three home runs in Saturday’s series opener at Southeast Missouri State University, but the long ball was not enough as the Screaming Eagles’ late comeback effort came up just short against the Redhawks, 8-5.
 
Saturday’s results moved USI’s record to 10-12 overall and 4-2 in the Ohio Valley Conference. Southeast Missouri improved to 12-8 on the season and 5-1 in OVC play.
 
The first inning featured a tough start to the weekend series for Southern Indiana, as Southeast Missouri’s offense came out aggressive against USI sophomore pitcher Josie Newman (Indianapolis, Indiana). The Redhawks scored the game’s first run following back-to-back doubles. Then with two outs, SEMO tallied another pair of runs off two RBI singles, taking a 3-0 lead after the first inning.
 
Ahead 4-0 to start the bottom of the third inning, SEMO struck for two more runs on two solo home runs, climbing to a 6-0 advantage. The start would end there for Newman, who went 2.1 innings and allowed six runs – five earned – with three strikeouts. Her season record went to 8-5 with the loss.
 
The Screaming Eagles’ offense found a spark in the top of the fifth inning in the effort to chip away at the Redhawks’ lead. Sophomore outfielder Olivia Howard (Fishers, Indiana) sent a ball over the wall for a pinch-hit home run, her first long ball of the season. SEMO scored the run back in the bottom half of the inning.
 
Heading to the seventh inning, Southeast Missouri led 8-1 after another run in the sixth frame. However, Southern Indiana did not go down quietly, making a late push in the seventh inning. With a runner on, sophomore Hailey Gotshall (Lucerne, Indiana) hit a two-run home run, her first of the season, to make it a five-run game. Four batters later and with Howard on base after her second hit of the contest, senior Allie Goodin (Evansville, Indiana) blasted her second home run of the season to pull USI within three, 8-5, but SEMO closed out the game after that.
 
Offensively, Goodin matched Gotshall with a pair of RBIs in the game, and Goodin and Howard each finished with two-hit games. Howard also had one RBI and two runs scored. Goodin increased her RBI total to a team-high 14 RBIs this season.
 
In the pitching circle, freshman pitcher Raegan Gibson (Louisville, Kentucky) finished out the last three innings, giving up just one hit and two unearned runs.
 
For Southeast Missouri, sophomore pitcher Delaney Kell picked up the win, moving to 7-2 this season after going five innings and surrendering one run with four strikeouts.
 
The weekend series continues Sunday with a doubleheader starting at 12 p.m. Both games can be seen with a subscription to ESPN+ and heard on The Spin 95.7 FM. Additional coverage links can be found on the USI Softball schedule page on usiscreamingeagles.com.

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