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Todd Rokita Wins Settlement With Company Over Alleged Deceptive Emails

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Todd Rokita Wins Settlement With Company Over Alleged Deceptive Emails

After filing a lawsuit over alleged misconduct, Attorney General Todd Rokita has secured an agreement from a Nevada-based company to cease solicitations to Indiana public employees.

Attorney General Rokita alleged that PERA LLC sent more than 70,000 deceptive email solicitations to Indiana public employees giving the misleading impression that the communications came from the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) or an approved INPRS provider. PERA is an acronym for Public Employee Retirement Assistance.

“Indiana’s Deceptive Consumer Sales Act protects Hoosiers from the very kind of misconduct that we have alleged in this case,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Hoosiers should be able to trust that companies are providing accurate information in an aboveboard, honest, legal and straightforward manner.”

Under the agreement, PERA admits to no wrongdoing — but it relinquishes its ability for seven years to solicit, sell or coordinate appointments, discussions, or other similar communications to public employees on behalf of, or in connection with, third-party financial representatives in the State of Indiana.

In the emails sent to public employees, PERA offered to provide consultations with financial representatives to discuss each employee’s personal retirement fund. Whenever a public employee agreed to the consultation, PERA then sold the appointment to a seller of various financial products.

Neither INPRS nor any approved INPRS provider had anything to do with the emails.

In the agreement, PERA pledged to pay a $7,500 penalty to the State of Indiana, with an additional $92,500 penalty suspended conditioned on compliance with the consent judgment. If PERA chooses to resume such business in Indiana after seven years, it must advise the Attorney General of its intention to do so.

Attorney General Rokita’s Consumer Protection Division investigated this matter after receiving complaints from the Indiana Public Retirement System.

Several court documents relevant to this case are attached. 

University of Evansville Named #5 Best Regional University in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report

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EVANSVILLE, IN (09/12/2022) The University of Evansville (UE) has been named the #5 Best Regional University in the Midwest in U.S. News & World Report‘s 2022-2023 Best Colleges rankings.

The report, published annually by U.S. News & World Report, recognizes public and private higher education institutions across the nation. To calculate the rankings, U.S. News & World Report focuses on academic quality and places emphasis on outcome measures, including graduation rates, retention rates, and social mobility. Outcomes contribute to 40 percent of each school’s overall score.

“This recognition is a true testament to the high-quality education we are offering at UE,” said Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz, president of UE. “Being considered a top regional university is possible only because of the dedication of our staff and faculty in creating an exceptional student experience. When you combine critical thinking in the classroom and serving meaningfully in our communities, our students graduate ready to have an immediate impact in the world.”

The complete ranking of the Best Regional Universities in the Midwest can be found at usnews.com/colleges.

 

Public Health Alert

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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Specific Ground Beef In HelloFresh Meal Kits Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that ground beef products in HelloFresh meal kits may be associated with Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 illness. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.The meal kits containing ground beef for this public health alert were shipped to consumers from July 2-21, 2022. The following products are subject to the public health alert [view label]:

  • 10-oz. plastic vacuum-packed packages containing “GROUND BEEF 85% LEAN/15% FAT” with codes “EST#46841 L1 22 155” or “EST#46841 L5 22 155” on the side of the packaging.

The ground beef packages bear “EST.46841” inside the USDA mark of inspection and on the plastic ground beef package.

FSIS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state public health partners are investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 and raw ground beef is the probable source of the reported illnesses. Traceback information identified that multiple case patients received ground beef produced at establishment M46841 and distributed by HelloFresh in meal kits from July 2-21, 2022. Traceback of materials used to produce the ground beef is ongoing and FSIS continues to work with suppliers and public health partners on the investigation.

FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160 F. The only way to confirm that ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature, https://www.fsis.usda.gov/safetempchart.

Media and consumers with questions regarding the public health alert can contact hello@hellofresh.comor by live chat.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.

Vanderburgh County Businesses Honored For Operating 50 To 100 Years

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STATEHOUSE (Sept. 12, 2022) — A pair of Vanderburgh County businesses recently received the Governor’s Half-Century and Century Business awards recognizing their longstanding service in the community, according to local legislators.

“Running a business isn’t easy, and operating one for so many years is impressive and deserves recognition,” said State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka). “Congratulations to these local businesses and their families.”

Anchor Industries, operating for 130 years, received the Governor’s Century Business Award. Lively Machine Co Inc., operating for 70 years, received the Governor’s Half-Century Business Award.

State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) said the two Vanderburgh County businesses were among 47 companies and organizations recognized during a ceremony in Indianapolis for remaining in continuous operation in Indiana for at least 50 to 100 years and demonstrating a commitment to serving the community.

“Strong businesses not only contribute to our local and state economy, but they also provide jobs and add to ,” O’Brien said. “These institutions are invested in Vanderburgh County and I wish them continued success.”

“It takes hard work and perseverance to run a successful business,” said State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville). “Whether it’s keeping customers happy or dealing with supply chain issues, every day can present a new challenge. To keep your doors open for decades, including the recent pandemic, is a great accomplishment and I’m excited these local businesses were recognized.”

These local employers now join the more than 1,200 Hoosier businesses that received this recognition throughout the award’s 31-year history.

 

Award-Winning Author Next Presenter In SPEAK: An Explorative Lecture Series 

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Award-Winning Author Next Presenter In SPEAK: An Explorative Lecture Series 

Evansville, IN, September 12, 2022 – Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Carole Lindstrom will be the next featured presenter in Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s SPEAK: An Explorative Lecture Series. 

On Saturday, October 15 at 2:00 pm in the Browning Rooms of EVPL Central, Carole Lindstrom will speak about her book, We Are Water Protectors, and her experiences as a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe Indians. 

“We Are Water Protectors is a beautiful book full of watercolor illustrations and highlights how we all play a role in preserving our natural resources,” EVPL’s Programming Manager Erika Qualls Barnett said. “We hope by highlighting this book, our community will be inspired to work together to protect our environment, as they do in the story 

We Are Water Protectors is the 2021 Caldecott Medal winner, awarded to the most distinguished American picture book for children. 

Prior to Carole Lindstrom’s visit, EVPL librarians will visit local schools to read We Are Water Protectors and complete a craft inspired by the book’s message of environmental stewardship. All students’ creations will be on display during the program on October 15. 

Other programs for library users of all ages will be held in October to explore the topics in We Are Water Protectors. 

SPEAK: An Explorative Lecture Series is a lecture and discussion series that brings in authors and thought leaders. EVPL hopes through the SPEAK initiative to further our vision of communities united through shared exploration and understanding by supporting and encouraging conversation. 

The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library has served our community for more than a century. With eight locations throughout Vanderburgh County, immediate access to hundreds of thousands of digital resources, and a dedicated team of library professionals, EVPL strives to create opportunities for you to discover, explore, and connect with your library. For more information, visit evpl.org. 

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Eagles Head on the Road One More Time Before Homestand​​​​​​​

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer team will head on the road on September 13th, to complete a stretch that saw them play five of their first six matches on the road, as they head to Peoria, Illinois to take on Bradley University with a 6pm kickoff before returning home to host Lindenwood University on September 16th at 7pm.
 
After the match against Bradley the Screaming Eagles return to Strassweg Field for a three match homestand. The homestand will consist of non-conference matchups with Lindenwood and Chicago State University on September 24th. The Eagles then host their first Summit League match of the season when the University of Missouri-Kansas City comes to Evansville on September 28th.
 
The USI defense was solid against the University of Evansville to earn the Eagles their first result of the season with a 0-0 draw. As the Eagles welcomed defender Sam Benoist (Foristell, Missouri) back into the squad, he was a key component along with starters Colten Walsh (St. Louis, Missouri), Damian McGregor-Wickham (Toronto, Canada), and Travis Sides (Evansville, Indiana). USI was able to hold the Aces scoreless for the first time this season and goalkeeper Alec Meissner (St. Charles, Missouri) earned his first collegiate shutout of his career. Although the Aces had 15 shots and only five were on goal.
 
USI has had 32 shots this season and 14 shots on goal. Zach Barton (St. Louis, Missouri) is leading the way for the Eagles with five shots and two shots on goal this season. Will Kirchhofer (Fishers, Indiana) is right behind with four shots, Brian Winkler (Philpot, Kentucky), Ednilson Voiles (Plainfield, Indiana), and Jackson Mitchell (Newburgh, Indiana) all have three shots while Winkler is tied with Barton with two shots on goal.
 
USI came into the season with questions about who would be the starting goalkeeper. So Far, Meissner has started four of the five games for the Eagles, allowing nine goals and making 10 saves on 47 shots faced and one shutout on the season. Freshman Giancarlo Varano (Woodbridge, Canada) has also made his case for the starting job, making one start and coming off the bench against SIUE. Varano has allowed four goals while making nine saves on 20 shots faced.
 
While the Eagles have been led by a lot of new faces this season, senior defender Colten Walsh has been leading the team with the most minutes played this season with 415. After Walsh, the next four are all new to the program, including two transfers and two freshmen. Transfers Nick Faddis (St. Louis, Missouri) and McGregor-Wickham follow Walsh in minutes played while Faddis is the only other player with over 400 minutes played with 410. Freshmen Kirchhofer and Voiles round out the top five minutes played for the Eagles. All of the top five are the only players to have started all five games so far for USI.
 
No matter the school or sport, transitioning from Division II to Division I is always tough. While they may not have that first win the board yet, this team has a lot of fight in them. The Eagles have allowed just three goals in the first half of games this season while scoring three of their own. Doing an incredible job of staying with teams through the entire first 45 minutes. The second half is where the experience of the other teams start to set in. the second half is where the experience of the other teams start to set in, while allowing 10 second half goals and scoring one it would seem that after halftime the Eagles can’t get a stop. However, USI has been very physical and tough coming out of the locker room, its experience for the other team in that last 30 minutes that start to set in. For USI, half of the goals that have been allowed have come after that 60 minute mark. The Eagles recorded their first shutout of the season and first since last October with their 0-0 draw against Evansville.
 
Bradley Braves
The Bradley Braves come into the match following a loss to the University of Nebraska Omaha on Friday, 2-1, falling to 1-3-1 overall. The Braves are being led this season by Kaloyan Somov who leads the team with two goals. Two Braves lead the way with two assists, Francesco Pettinaroli and Reed Rogers. Nick Burke has led the way in goal for Bradley, starting all five matches, allowing nine goals while making 25 saves on 80 shots faced. This will be the fourth meeting between the Eagles and Braves, the first since 1994. USI took the first two meetings in 1992 and 1993 before a 2-2 draw in 1994.
 
Lindenwood Lions
The Lindenwood Lions come into Strassweg Field on Friday, September 16th, after traveling to Drake University on Tuesday. The Lions found themselves a loss and a draw last week, a 3-0 loss to Missouri State University and a 1-1 draw with Northern Illinois University. The Lions go into the Drake match 0-2-1 on the season. The lone goal scorer for Lindenwood this season was Cole Hutson in the draw with NIU which was assisted on by Feho Sabotic. Hutson also leads the team with three shots. Meldin Sabotic has started all three matches for the Lions, allowing six goals, making 19 saves on 56 shots faced. The Eagles and Lions played each other once last season as apart of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, the match ending in a 1-1 draw in double overtime. Gabriel Miranda scored for the Lions while Ryan Nevins (St. Peters, Missouri) scored for the Eagles.
 
Both the Bradley and Lindenwood matches will be streamed on ESPN+.

USI events and updates for the week of 9/12/2022

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Now through November 5

Chicago-based artist Cass Davis exhibiting at New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art

The USI New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art is proud to present Revelations featuring installation, sculpture, textile and video works by Chicago-based artist Cass Davis. Incorporating familiar rural materials such as corn and hay, and spaces like the tent revival, roadside billboard, and town parade, Davis investigates American mythologies, spiritual euphoria and queer realities as well as their own small-town, midwestern roots.

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September 23

Annual Pharmacology Update for Healthcare Professionals workshop returns in person, virtual

 

The USI Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning is hosting the annual Pharmacology Update for Healthcare Professionals, an all-day workshop on Friday, September 23, in the University Center on the USI campus.

 

September 28

Inaugural Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Series speaker set for September 28

 

The USI Foundation is hosting the inaugural speaker for the Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Series from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 28 in Carter Hall on the USI campus.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Released August 31

USI waiving undergraduate application fee through September 30 for College GO! campaign

In conjunction with the College GO! campaign sponsored by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, USI invites Indiana students to submit their undergraduate admission applications for free through the month of September.

Women’s golf jumps two spots in final day at ISU

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Destynie Sheridan picks up top UE finish

 NORMAL, Ill. – Finishing with the 7th-best team score of the day, the University of Evansville women’s golf team jumped two positions to finish in 11th place at the Redbird Fall Invitational.

Picking up the top finish for the Purple Aces was freshman Destynie Sheridan.  Following rounds of 77 and 80 on Sunday, Sheridan wrapped up Monday’s round at Weibring Golf Club with a 76 and earned a 36th-place tie with a 233.

Mallory Russell registered UE’s low round on Monday, shooting a 3-over 75.  The junior improved in each round, making the jump from an 83 to a 77 before her effort in the final round.  Her final tally of 235 put her in 46th.  Finishing one behind her was Kate Petrova.  Taking part in her first collegiate tournament, Petrova tied for 47th with a 236.  Her top round came in Sunday’s opener when she paced Evansville with a 75.  Petrova totaled 78 strokes in the final round.

Allison Enchelmayer was next for UE.  Her low round of the weekend saw her record a 77 to finish the three rounds with a 240.  She tied for 60th.  Magdalena Borisova carded an 83 in the final round and completed the tournament with a score of 252.

Evansville came home in 11th place in the team standings after jumping fellow Missouri Valley Conference teams Northern Iowa and Indiana State.

Butler took the top team and individual honors.  The Bulldogs finished just one shot ahead of Eastern Kentucky with an 898.  EKU made a charge in the final round, scoring a 302, but a 304 by the Bulldogs in the final day clinched the victory.  Reese Wilson of Butler was the medalist.  A 1-over 73 on Monday saw her finish with a 215, which was three in front of her nearest competition.

In two weeks, the Aces will be back in action at the UIC Fall Invite.  It will take place on Sept. 25-26.

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