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Gov. Holcomb unveils 2023 Next Level Agenda

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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

Gov. Holcomb unveils 2023 Next Level Agenda

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced as part of his 2023 Next Level Agenda he will pursue transformational changes to the way public health is delivered in Indiana, historic investments in K-12 education – including fully funding the cost of textbooks for Indiana students and new literacy initiatives, and – even stronger economic development tools to capture key economic development projects, and investing another $500 million in the successful READI program

“By making lasting investments in our health, education and workforce we are building a stronger tomorrow for all Hoosiers,” Gov. Holcomb said. “First and foremost, we will protect our fiscal strength of Indiana by adopting our 10th straight honestly balanced budget which allows us to strategically prioritize public health, education, workforce, as well as economic and community development to elevate Indiana to the Next Level and provide citizens and their families the tools they need to not just survive but thrive for generations to come.”

Governor Holcomb’s 2023 Next Level Agenda details, both legislative and administrative priorities, can be found in five key categories.

Health and Wellbeing

The governor is committed to fundamentally improving Hoosier health outcomes by providing the necessary resources and service delivery. He will pursue implementation of the Governor’s Public Health Commission recommendations, including a budget request for $120 million for state fiscal year 2024 and $227 million in 2025, with most of the dollars available to county officials. The increased funding will be used to:

  • Provide sustainable core public health service investments in all 92 counties
  • Standardize governance, infrastructure and services to all 92 counties.
  • Establish a State Health Workforce Council to help develop a framework for state health employees
  • Maintain a state health office of data and analytics to integrate public health data for quality improvement and disease prevention
  • Invest in emergency preparedness through EMS training and readiness and maintain a state strategic stockpile of supplies
  • Promote access to child and adolescent health screenings

Better access to mental health services continues to be a priority in the 2023 Next Level Agenda. The governor has initiated a three-pillar crisis prevention and response system to provide Hoosiers with someone to contact, someone to respond and a safe place for help. In addition to improving and expanding the 988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline services the state is:

  • Piloting four mobile crisis teams in 15 counties to ensure there is someone to respond. The number of crisis teams will continue to grow in 2023 and beyond
  • Developing crisis stabilization units by awarding grants for pilot programs to ensure Hoosiers have a safe place to go to receive help
  • Continuing the transition to a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic system to increase the availability of quality mental health services and continuing to reduce wait times in the state psychiatric hospital network
  • Implementing the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among veterans and service members by investing $4.25 million over the next two years to promote veteran wellness, reduce risk, increase protection and improve effective treatment and recovery

Gov. Holcomb will continue to provide necessary resources to combat the drug epidemic. In 2023, the governor will launch a new Treatment Finder Program to connect Hoosiers battling addiction with the appropriate treatment. The state, along with local partners, will begin to invest the more than $500 million the state will receive in the coming years from the national opioid settlement to create more community substance use programs to help those suffering from addiction.

Education and Workforce

Since 2017 Gov. Holcomb has made historic investments in education and his 2023 agenda elevates education and workforce, again, to the Next Level.

K-12

Gov. Holcomb intends to make more historic investment in K-12 education. The governor is proposing the following:

  • Increase tuition support by 6% in FY2024 and 2% in FY2025 equaling $1.157 billion. Gov. Holcomb will push for additional dollars to go to the classroom to continue the effort to increase average teacher salaries to at least $60,000 a year. The average teacher salary now is $56,600
  • Collaborate with legislators to establish a $20 million incentive program that rewards schools and teachers that improve students’ passing rate for IREAD3. The Indiana Department of Education’s goal is that 95 percent of students in third grade demonstrate reading proficiency skills by 2027
  • Secure $10 million in state funding to obtain another $10 million match from the Lilly Endowment to continue the state’s investment in literacy through the Science of Reading
  • Prohibit textbook and curricular material fees for Indiana K-12 families. Indiana is one of seven states that allows families to be charged for textbooks
  • Fully fund the cost of textbooks and other curriculum materials for more than 1 million students at all traditional public and charter schools and eligible students in non-public schools. Cost is approximately $160 million per year.
  • Ask the General Assembly to approve legislation that directs DOE to conduct a full review of other fees that public schools charge families
  • Work to ensure high-quality STEM curriculum is in every Indiana classroom
  • Implement the Dolly Parton Imagination Library statewide. The program provides every child from birth to 5-years-old with one book each month. The state’s share of the program is estimated to be $4.1 million in the first two years

Higher Education

The governor recommends investing in higher education by committing to a 6% increase in year one and a 2% increase in year two, totaling $184 million of the biennial budget. His support comes with the charge that a portion of the new funding will be based on performance goals for retaining graduating students in Indiana. Gov. Holcomb supports the Commissioner for Higher Education in its goal of auto-enrolling eligible students in the 21st Century Scholarship Program.

The governor will also ask for a one-time $10 million budget commitment to Martin University to support the only Predominately Black Institution in Indiana and boost the support of graduation by more first-generation college and low-income minority students.

Early Learning

The governor will also expand eligibility for Child Care and Development Fund vouchers and work with legislators to expand On My Way Pre K eligibility by raising the income eligibility limits for the programs from 127% to 138% of the federal poverty limit. This change will expand program access to about 5,000 more lower income working families. Federal funds will be used through September 2024, with an estimated state impact of $15 million annually after that.

The Family and Social Services Administration will use $25 million in federal funds to develop an innovative grant program to encourage employer-sponsored childcare to provide more onsite options for working caregivers.

Workforce

Gov. Holcomb is committed to providing Hoosiers with more opportunities to obtain the skills they need to prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. The agenda proposes more investment in adult education to reduce the number of working age adults without a high school diploma or workforce training. He will seek to do the following:

  • Invest in Department of Workforce Development (DWD) adult education training by requesting an additional $12 million over two years for education programs. This will help eliminate a waiting list of 8,000 people who are seeking more training opportunities
  • Expand the evidence-based model of Excel Center programs in several cities by increasing funding by $3 million in 2024 and $11 million in 2025
  • Increase funding from $1 million to $1.5 million annually for the Graduation Alliance, an online education program for adults to achieve a diploma or credential
  • Support the development of a DWD Unemployment Insurance pilot program that incentivizes recipients to complete their diploma or equivalency. Estimated cost is $4.4 million annually
  • Support the Workforce Ready Grant by increasing the investment to $6 million a year at DWD, $6 million a year at the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and maintaining the Employer Training Grant investment at $17 million annually
  • Facilitate relocating veterans to Indiana through INVETS by doubling funding to $2 million annually

Economic Development

To build upon the record-breaking year of capturing $22.2 billion in committed capital investment, the agenda focuses on diversifying the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) toolkit to remain competitive for future growth. Gov. Holcomb commits to do the following:

  • Formalize a $300 million per year deal closing fund and an additional $300 million per year tax credit cap to give the state the flexibility and competitive edge to attract new businesses and jobs
  • Establish an ongoing revolving fund of $150 million for site acquisition efforts
  • Expand the Manufacturing Readiness Grant Program by doubling the funding to $40 million over two years to support the growth of existing businesses
  • Increase Indiana Destination Development Corporation’s funding by $20 million to attract visitors and retain students as they transition to the workforce

Community Development

Connections

The 2023 Next Level Agenda seeks to better connect Hoosiers to their neighbors, communities and beyond. Gov. Holcomb will request an additional $500 million to fund another round of the Regional Economic Acceleration & Development Initiative (READI). READI has become a nationally recognized innovative program that brings communities together to build for their future.

Gov. Holcomb remains committed to expanding the state’s trails system and adding to our land conservation program. The governor is requesting an additional $50 million for Next Level Trails to continue the historic pursuit of becoming the most trail friendly state in the country, and he will request $25 million for additional land conservation efforts.

The state will move forward with a fourth round of Next Level Connections to address broadband service gaps. $70 million in state and federal funds remain. Indiana also is developing a plan in anticipation of the release of funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to continue to bring quality and affordable service to all corners of the state.

The state will continue its partnership with the state’s food bank network by increasing funding from $1 million to $2 million each year.

Public Safety

Supporting public safety to maintain safe communities and schools will continue to be a priority in 2023. The governor will work with legislators to improve school safety by increasing the Secured School Safety Grant Fund to $25 million, expanding the ways schools can use the grants, and aligning policies across all public schools. Indiana has invested nearly $133 million in grants to improve school safety in the past nine years.

To support Indiana State Police and other agency law enforcement officials Gov. Holcomb will propose raising the starting salary of state police troopers to $70,000. The current starting salary of $53,690 is significantly below other law enforcement agencies in the state according to a study completed by the Indiana State Police Alliance.

The governor will also propose a $24.2 million investment in a regional firefighter training infrastructure to provide a consistent and standardized firefighting training model across the state. The governor is directing the Department of Homeland Security to enhance existing training sites and create new ones to help cover the training gaps that exist in some areas of Indiana. In addition, the state will invest $10 million over the next five years to purchase needed equipment and gear for volunteer firefighting organizations.

Good Government

The 2023 agenda will include $160 million budget request to fund the state employee compensation pay study which was implemented in late 2022 to attract and retain state employees who provide critical services to Hoosiers in all 92 counties.

Additionally, the governor will request funding in the current fiscal year to follow through on the commitment to complete the following four capital projects: new Westville Correctional Facility; new state archives building; co-location of the state’s blind and deaf schools, and a new state park inn at Potato Creek State Park.

MEET RYAN McROBERTS NEW BUSINESS MANAGER OF THE IBEW LOCAL 16

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MEET RYAN McROBERTS NEW BUSINESS MANAGER OF THE IBEW LOCAL 16

JANUARY 6, 2023

Ryan McRoberts, Business Manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW Local 16) joined the union at just 20 years old.

McRoberts realized the importance of a union after working jobs that did not have one. He and other co-workers had pushed for a union.

Mcroberts said He wanted the protection and benefits unions to help provide.

He joined IEWB Local 16 in 2001 and graduated from the electrician’s program in 2006.

“Brotherhood is in our name. I always say we are the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the brotherhood is the most important part of what we are,” said McRoberts. “I get to see the benefits of that brotherhood every day.”

McRoberts worked in the field as an electrician for 17 years. He has always felt that attending union meetings and being involved was important.

“IBEW Local 16 has provided a great opportunity for me and my family,” said McRoberts. “The very least that I can do to pay it back was to support what the Local needed.”

His drive to be involved led to his current position. Before becoming Business Manager, McRoberts served as an officer, treasurer, executive board member, organizer and business agent. Mcroberts said he never imagined how much work goes into helping electricians with contracts, benefits, and much more.

“There’s always phone calls, texts, and emails,” said McRoberts. “It’s not an 8-5 job. It is all hours, all days. You never know what you are going to be getting into each day.”

The work is rewarded by knowing he is helping the members of his brotherhood. Mcroberts said it is rewarding to protect their work, find new customers for them and create a good environment for them to be a part of.

McRoberts, see’s recruitment as another rewarding area of the work he does. He noted that the differences unions make change people’s lives by providing support and protection.

“It is really kind of sad when you see what some people are working for out there, doing the same work as our members,” said McRoberts.

McRoberts is married and a father to three kids. He also coaches baseball. He always works around his busy schedule to make time for his family. McRoberts said things as simple as taking his daughter to school allow him a few more minutes of quality time.

“Short of my wife and kids, the IBEW Local 16 is the best decision I have ever made,” said Mcroberts.

 

Commentary: Another Morning Cup Of Coffee “News”

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Another Morning Cup Of Coffee “News” Thoughts Form A Republican

By Dannie McIntire

January 6, 2023

As a Republican, I was disheartened by the recent comments of our former Vice President Mike Pence urging the Department Of Justice not to pursue any criminal charges against former President Trump in regard to Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the Capitol.  

Quoting Pence; “I think that would be terribly divisive in the country at a time when the American people want to see us heal. At this time of year, we’re all thinking about the most important things in our lives, our faith, our family, and my hope is the Justice Department will think very carefully with how they proceed in that regard.”

A line from the movie “The American President” comes to mind;

“America isn’t easy. America is advanced citizenship. You gotta want it bad, ’cause it’s gonna put up a fight”.

Part of the fight for American citizenship is the premise that no one is above our laws, from the everyday citizen up to the president of our country.  We as a nation seem to have lost that principal core belief. 

Look at the headlines of lawlessness that pervades the fabric of our society today; murder, mass shooters, shoplifting, embezzlement, riots, looting, it seems to be an endless list of transgressions against the rule of law, sometimes with little or no consequences.  

One simply has to study history to see when the rule of law in a nation breaks down, that nation declines to a point it will fail to exist as a nation. 

No one person should be above the laws of our nation. If the  Department of Justice has evidence that former President Trump has broken any laws of our nation, having been president does not warrant him a pass from facing any charges. He should have to face our judicial system as any other citizen would have to do.  

As a Republican, if our former president is not indicted by any state or federal court, which well may still happen; I wish he would simply accept that he has been “retired” by the vote of the people. My hope is that he will fade into the background, close this chapter of divisive government and let our nation try to begin healing itself. 

Yes, I was once a “trumpeter”, I voted for him twice, while for me I still don’t consider my vote a “mistake” considering the alternative candidates offered at the time, but it’s clearly time for new leadership and new thinking from both parties.

Whew, time for one more cup of coffee.

It appears that the outgoing Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi pulled a fast one before stepping down from her post, issuing a new directive raising the maximum rate that lawmakers can pay House staff a salary up to $212,100 annually.

Currently, both lawmakers in the House and Senate currently are paid an annual salary of $174,000.  Well, they certainly can’t have their office staff making $38,000 more than they make, so look for our congressional lawmakers to vote themselves a raise this coming year. 

Hmm, simply attach themselves a pay raise to a new mind-boggling 4,000-page subsidy bill; surely no one will notice. 

FOOTNOTE:  The City-County Observer posted this article without opinion, bias, or editing.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability Of $40 Million In Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia to Improve Recycling Infrastructure

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Grants funded by the largest recycling investment in 30 years under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

WASHINGTON (Jan. 4, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $40 million in grants for recycling infrastructure projects for Tribes and intertribal consortia. EPA published a Request for Applications to solicit interest by Tribes and intertribal consortia for the third funding opportunity in the new Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant program funded by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invested $375 million in funding for new recycling, reuse and waste prevention programs and initiatives, the largest investment in recycling infrastructure to EPA in 30 years.

“EPA is committed to working collaboratively with Tribal Nations to protect public health and the environment in Indian country,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “We know that our work is strongest and most effective when it’s informed by people’s lived experiences, and we are grateful for the strong participation from Tribes during our outreach. Our priority is helping Tribal Nations improve their recycling efforts, which is critical given that half of all greenhouse gas emissions come from the creation and production of materials. And, while we have made great strides over time, we can do much more to improve the state of recycling and protect our planet for all.”

This SWIFR grant opportunity is specifically for federally recognized Tribes, Alaskan Native Villages, and intertribal consortia. It will fund selected projects to create new capacity for Tribes and facilitate greater access to source reduction, recycling, and composting opportunities. Projects may include developing or updating plans focused on improving post-consumer materials management, planning and construction of facilities, purchasing or leasing recycling equipment or supplies, activities focused on increasing collection, and development of end-markets for materials.

UE Hosting Events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Tickets Are Available For The Luncheon Featuring The Keynote Speaker

EVANSVILLE The University of Evansville (UE) will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 16. There will be several activities throughout the day, but the main event is a luncheon featuring a keynote speaker. The public is invited to participate along with the campus community. The title sponsor is Alcoa, and the theme is “Daring to Dream: The Radical Imagination of a Liberated Other America.”

The schedule of events is available below. To purchase luncheon tickets or for full details, please visit evansville.edu/MLK.

9:00 a.m. – Faith-Based Service

The Day of Service will begin in Neu Chapel with a religious service by Rev. J.C. Campbell, PhD. Campbell is the senior pastor at Greater Hope Church and vice president and chief diversity officer at Oakland City University.

10:30 a.m. – Rally

The rally will be held in Meeks Family Fieldhouse, located inside Carson Center off Walnut Street. The rally will recap the significance of a day on, not off, and include remarks from Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz, president of UE; and Rob Shelby, PhD, vice president for talent & community and chief inclusion & equity officer.

11:15 a.m. – Symbolic March

After the rally, UE invites everyone to complete the 54th Mile to Social Change together. The march will begin at Meeks Family Fieldhouse and along nearby streets before returning to campus at Ridgway University Center.

12:00 p.m. – Luncheon and Keynote Speaker

Held in Eykamp Hall on the second floor of Ridgway University Center, the MLK Day of Service Luncheon will include student speakers, award presentations, a performance by Boom Squad Inc., and the William G. and Rose M. Mays Martin Luther King Lectureship featuring keynote speaker Chris Emdin, PhD.

Chris Emdin is the Robert A. Naslund Endowed Chair in Curriculum Theory and Professor of Education at the University of Southern California. He also serves as Director of Youth Engagement and Community Partnerships at the USC Race and Equity Center. Emdin is the creator of the #HipHopEd social media movement, and he is the author of numerous award-winning works. He was recently named one of the 27 people bridging divides in the United States by TIME, and he has been named to The Root‘s list of 100 most influential African Americans.

Tickets and table sponsorships can be purchased by Sunday, January 8, at evansville.edu/MLK. A select amount of tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

2:00 p.m. – Community Service Projects

Four community service projects will run concurrently in Carson Center. Participants will have the ability to participate in a project of their choosing upon arrival. All service projects will go towards benefiting the following local organizations: Community Action Program of Evansville, House of Bread and Peace, United Caring Shelter, and Youth First.

3:30 p.m. – Local Leaders Panel Discussion

Held in Shanklin Theatre, this panel will bring together dynamic individuals from across Evansville to discuss their roles as changemakers and how we as a community can support the next generation in the continued pursuit of ‘a Liberated Other America.’ Moderated by Rev. Campbell, the panel includes the following:

  • Alex Burton
  • Courtney Johnson
  • Melissa Morehead-Moore
  • Arlinda Payne
  • DeAndre Wilson

4:30 p.m. – Lead Forward Lecture and Reception

The 2023 MLK Day of Service will culminate in a final Lead Forward Lecture by David Ragland, Head Men’s Basketball Coach. This final discussion will amplify the messages of King and encourage all community members to ‘lead forward’ with what was learned throughout the day. Afterwards, a reception with light refreshments will be held outisde Shanklin Theatre in the Toyota Lounge of Hyde Hall.

Federal Grant Will Help Improve Quality, Access, Affordability Of Early Childhood Care, Education

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The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education Office of Kindergarten Readiness, has been awarded a $42 million federal grant. These dollars will be used over three years to implement programmatic changes that will improve Indiana’s capacity to recruit early educators, increase access to early learning opportunities for students in unserved areas and ultimately, support families as they make important decisions regarding their child’s education.

“These funds come at a key time as Indiana has built the foundation for innovation through the collaborative partnership of FSSA, IDOE and the Early Learning Advisory Committee. Together we are uniquely prepared to best serve children and families across the state,” said Maureen Weber, chairwoman of the Early Learning Advisory Committee. 

The three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will award $14 million annually to FSSA, which partnered with the Indiana Department of Education on the grant application.

Combined with FSSA’s $4.2 million annual investment as matching funds required by the grant, $54.6 million will be leveraged in total to accelerate and build Indiana’s capacity to implement long-lasting change, including:

  • Building upon stakeholders’ understanding of the needs, gaps and inequities in Indiana’s birth-through-age-5 mixed delivery system, especially as they relate to underserved populations
  • Refreshing Indiana’s birth-through-age-5 strategic plan to reflect the current environment and the existing opportunities to drive system-level change
  • Amplifying the voices of families in decision-making and introducing new services and educational supports that empower them as their child’s first and most important teacher
  • Introducing new workforce recruitment and career pathways, building the operational capacity of early childhood care and education providers and enhancing workforce conditions and compensation
  • Strengthening instructional practices, quality measures and birth-to-age 8 coordination efforts
  • Investing in the expansion of high-quality programs in underserved geographies

The funding will build upon key work already underway to improve the early learning infrastructure in Indiana. New state legislation championed by Gov. Eric J. Holcomb restructured and expanded Indiana’s Early Learning Advisory Committee, and Gov. Holcomb also launched a new Office of Kindergarten Readiness within IDOE to work in partnership with OECOSL to ensure the early learning experiences children receive are effectively readying them for school. In September 2022, new early learning policy goals were established by ELAC to ensure Hoosier children, especially those most underserved, have access to early learning opportunities that prepare them with the skills required to thrive in kindergarten.

JANUARY 2023 HAPPENINGS AT BALLEY:S-EVANSVILLE

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JANUARY 2023 HAPPENINGS

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Thursday, December 29 – Sunday, January 1, 2023
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Qualified Bally Rewards Members receive a choice of Free Gift(s) or Free Slot Play.
Wednesday, January 4 – Coffee Maker
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Wednesday, January 11 – Choice of 2 Gifts from a selection of 5 Gifts
Thursday, January 12 - Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, Macy’s, VISA Gift Card
Saturday, January 14 – Mechanic Tool Set
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$20,000 JACKPOT PARTY

Wednesday, January 11
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Friday, January 13
Open to qualified Bally Rewards Members who earn 10 Reward Points on January 13, 2023. Check-in at any promotional kiosk any time between 6 AM CT – Midnight CT to print an Earn & Shop Voucher. Present the Voucher at the Players Club between 10 AM CT and 12 Midnight to receive a Scratch Card with a chance to win $5 to $1,000 in Free Slot Play or $5,000 Cash.

LAS VEGAS TRIP GIVEAWAY

Friday, January 20 from 5PM – 9PM CT
Open to qualified Bally Rewards Members.
Invited players will visit the Bally’s Evansville Executive Conference Center Mezzanine on Level 2 and register with a Casino Promotions Representative to pick up their Las Vegas Trip Gift Voucher.
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$20,000 JACKPOT PARTY

Friday, January 20
Open to Bally Rewards Members who received a Jackpot of $1,200 or more between January 1, 2020 – January 19, 2023. Invited guests check-in and activate their entries at any promotional kiosk on January 20, between 5 PM – 7 PM. Drawings will be held from the Players Club. Five names will be drawn every half hour from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Each winner receives $1,000 in Free Slot Play.

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Saturday, January 21, and Sunday, January 22
Open to qualified Bally Rewards Members. On Saturday, January 21, check in at any promotional kiosk any time between 6 AM CT – 7:30 PM CT to participate in the 8 PM Drawing. On Sunday, January 22, check in at any promotional kiosk any time between 6 AM CT – 12:30 PM CT to participate in the 1 PM Drawing. One $2,023 Cash Winner and five $1,000 Free Slot Play Winners each day. Chinese New Year Calendars and Commemorative $2 Bills will be distributed at the Players Club on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

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Friday or Saturday, January 27 or 28
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BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT

Sunday, January 29 at 10 AM CT
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Bally Rewards Members submit their email addresses to enter a monthly drawing for $1,000 Bonus Free Slot Play.

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DINING, SPECIALS, AND HAPPY HOURS

January 4th is National Spaghetti Day! Get 25% off Spaghetti at Tap House
January 20th is National Cheese Lover’s Day!  Enjoy $5 Cheese Pizza at The Deli

The Deli – New flavors are available on weekends only.

  • Pork Banh Mi
  • Beef Brisket Bahn Mi
  • Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls
  • Chicken Pho
  • Beef Pho
  • Mr. Brown Coffee
  • Coconut Juice
  • Green Tea
  • Jasmine Tea

LEGENDARY CELEBRATION

Legend Club Members receive complimentary appetizers and alcohol each Friday from 5PM-9PM at Cavanaugh’s On the River.

PREMIUM WEEKEND PARTY

Legend Club Members receive complimentary drinks from 7 PM-12AM at the High Limit Bar on Fridays and Saturdays.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

THE PIANO BAR AT CAVANAUGH’S ON THE RIVER – The casual, upscale atmosphere of the Piano Bar is the ideal place to enjoy live regional entertainment on Thursdays from 6PM-9PM and on Fridays and Saturdays from 6 PM-10 PM CT.

January 5 – Andrea Wirth
January 6 – Bob Green
January 7 – Bob Green
January 12 – Andrea Wirth
January 13 – Bob Green
January 14 – Bob Green
January 19 – Andrea Wirth
January 20 – Jed Demlow
January 21 – Jed Demlow
January 26 – Andrea Wirth
January 27 – The Honey Vines
January 28 – Bob Green

NIGHTLIFE

Place sporting wagers at our Sportsbook and sit back and watch all the hottest football games and sporting events on our many flat-screen TVs in the Sportsbook Lounge, 24-hour Casino, and at Tap House.

MEETINGS AND GROUPS

Whether you’re planning a small business meeting or a large wedding, Bally’s Evansville Convention Services Team is ready to work with you to create a customized event. Event spaces include Hotel Meeting Rooms, Conference Center, Riverfront Event Center, outdoor Events Plaza, and Riverfront Overlook. Visit www.ballysevansville.comAbout Bally’s Evansville

Bally’s Evansville is a multi-million-dollar entertainment complex located on the scenic banks of the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana. The single-level casino encompasses 45,000 square feet of gaming space featuring over 950 slot games, over 30 live and electronic table games and a High Limit Room. Accommodations include a 243-room hotel tower and a 95-room boutique hotel. The property also includes a sports book, three dining options, three bars, a conference center, a riverfront event center and a 1,660-vehicle attached parking garage.

About Bally’s Corporation

Bally’s Corporation is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence of Online Sports Betting and iGaming offerings. It currently owns and manages 15 casinos across 10 states, a horse racetrack in Colorado, and has access to OSB licenses in 18 states. It also owns Bally’s Interactive International, formerly Gamesys Group, a leading, global, online gaming operator, Bally Bet, a first-in-class sports betting platform, and Bally Casino, a growing casino platform.

With 10,500 employees, the Company’s casino operations include approximately 15,000 slot machines, 500 table games and 5,300 hotel rooms. Upon completing the construction of a temporary casino facility in Chicago, IL and a land-based casino near the Nittany Mall in State College, PA, Bally’s will own and manage 17 casinos across 11 states. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BALY”.

Virtual Author Talk: Namina Forna This Saturday At Willard Library

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