GOVERNOR HOLCOMB STATEMENT ON THE SUPREME COURT OVERRULING OF ROE VS. WADE
GOVERNOR HOLCOMB STATEMENT ON THE SUPREME COURT OVERRULING OF ROE VS. WADE
INDIANAPOLIS- Governor Eric J. Holcomb issues the following statement on the overruling of Roe v. Wade.
“The Supreme Court’s decision is clear, and it is now up to the states to address this important issue. We’ll do that in short order in Indiana. I’ve already called the General Assembly back on July 6, and I expect members to take up this matter as well.
I have been clear in stating I am pro-life. We have an opportunity to make progress in protecting the sanctity of life, and that’s exactly what we will do.”
Attorney General Todd Rokita: ‘The Supreme Court Has Delivered A Historic Win For Life
Attorney General Todd Rokita: ‘The Supreme Court Has Delivered A Historic Win For Life
(But Our Fight For Unborn Children Continues In Earnest)
Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization:
This is a historic moment.
With its action today, the U.S. Supreme Court at long last has acknowledged the gross injustice perpetrated by the court in 1973 through the tragic Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion throughout the nation.
More than 63 million little ones have died at the hands of abortionists in the intervening 49 years since that act of judicial malpractice. Even as we mourn those lost lives, today we also rejoice that six justices on the current Supreme Court have acted wisely and courageously to correct one of the worst travesties in our nation’s history.
My office was honored to assist the attorneys for the State of Mississippi in their preparations to argue the Dobbs case before the U.S. Supreme Court.  Â
As Indiana’s attorney general, I have devoted much of my time and energy to defending Indiana’s own pro-life laws.
With today’s Supreme Court ruling, pro-life states such as Indiana should find it easier to legislate and enforce strong laws that protect lives. Even as we expect relief from the burden of spending as much time in court defending our abortion laws, we will remain watchful and ready for attempts in Washington D.C. to codify into federal law the same nationwide legalization of abortion that the court foisted on Americans in 1973.
The Supreme Court has delivered a historic win for life, but our fight for unborn children continues in earnest. We will continue working vigorously to protect those little ones and the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their mothers.
Monthly VCDP Breakfast Meeting, Wear Pink To Support Women’s Reproductive Rights!
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In light of the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade today, we would like to encourage everyone to attend our monthly breakfast meeting tomorrow. It is now more important than ever that we get involved locally and elect Democrats who will protect our rights. We are also encouraging everyone to WEAR PINK to show support for women’s reproductive freedoms. |
xIDEM issues Air Quality Action Day today four Indiana regions
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) and is forecasting high ozone levels for tomorrow, June 25, 2022, in the following regions:
- Central Indiana – Marion, Bartholomew, Boone, Brown, Delaware, Hamilton, Hendricks, Howard, Madison, Shelby
- Southeast Indiana – Clark, Floyd
- Southwest Indiana – Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick
- West Central Indiana – Vigo, Carroll, Tippecanoe
Note:Â The counties referenced in the region(s) above are equipped with ozone air quality monitors. However, all counties within an AQAD region should heed the forecast. Air quality information for all Indiana counties can be found at SmogWatch.IN.gov.
IDEM encourages everyone to help reduce ozone by making changes to daily habits. You can:
- Drive less: carpool, use public transportation, walk, bike, or work from home when possible
- Combine errands into one trip
- Avoid refueling your vehicle or using gasoline-powered lawn equipment until after 7 p.m.
- Keep your engine tuned, and don’t let your engine idle (e.g., at a bank or restaurant drive-thru)
- Conserve energy by turning off lights and setting the thermostat to 75 degrees or above
Air Quality Action Days are in effect from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on the specified date. Anyone sensitive to changes in air quality may be affected when ozone levels are high. Children, the elderly, and anyone with heart or lung conditions should reduce or avoid exertion and heavy work outdoors.
Ground-level ozone is formed when sunlight and hot weather combine with vehicle exhaust, factory emissions, and gasoline vapors. Ozone in the upper atmosphere blocks ultraviolet radiation, but ozone near the ground is a lung irritant that can cause coughing and breathing difficulties for sensitive populations.
IDEM examines weather patterns and current ozone readings to make daily air quality forecasts. Air Quality Action Days generally occur when weather conditions such as light winds, hot and dry air, stagnant conditions, and lower atmospheric inversions trap pollutants close to the ground.
2022 MVC Volleyball Championship Is Coming To Evansville!
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – For the first time, the Missouri Valley Conference Volleyball Championship will be coming to Evansville. Meeks Family Fieldhouse will be the site of the 2022 championship site in November.
Set to take place from November 20-23, the championship will feature the top eight finishers from the regular season standings. Two matches will take place on the opening three days before the championship is played on the 23rd.
“Having the MVC tournament in Evansville for the first time in history is a huge step for our program,†UE head volleyball coach Fernando Morales exclaimed. “Our program has been growing over the last several years as well as the sport of volleyball in the Evansville area. Having the top eight teams from one of the best conferences in the nation will help volleyball in Evansville to continue to grow.â€
“I am excited about this season and the tournament in November. See you in Meeks!”
Since taking over as head coach in 2019, Morales has directed the Purple Aces to two MVC Championship appearances in three seasons. Prior to his arrival, the program did not make the tournament since 2008. Last fall, the Aces finished with 21 victories, marking their first 20-win campaign since 1988.
UE was invited to the National Invitational Volleyball Championship (NIVC) for its first postseason appearance since the early 1980s and first as a member of the MVC.
“This is such an exciting announcement for our athletics department as well as the Evansville community as a whole,†UE Director of Athletics Dr. Kenneth “Ziggy†Siegfried stated. “Coach Morales has taken our program to new heights while actively working to grow the sport in our community.â€
“Around the nation, the Missouri Valley Conference is recognized for its volleyball success and to be able to host the championship at our facility is a testament to the hard work by our entire staff,†Siegfried continued. “We have so much positive momentum right now and this only adds to that excitement.â€
Meeks Family Fieldhouse was renovated prior to the 2017 season and the finished product was one of the top Mid-Major facilities in the country. Investing close to $1 million into the facility, UE was the first program in the MVC to utilize the Taraflex floor, which is the official floor surface of the Olympics. Other upgrades included a videoboard, bleacher seating and LED boards on both sides of the floor, chairback seating, and an enhanced sound system.
The full tournament schedule is below. All matches will be carried on ESPN+. Ticket information will be released closer to the tournament date.
Sunday, November 20
Match 1 – 3 p.m. CT – No. 5 vs. No. 8
Match 2 – 6 p.m. CT – No. 6 vs. No. 7
Monday, November 21
Match 3 – 3 p.m. CT – No. 4 vs. Match 1 Winner
Match 4 – 6 p.m. CT – No. 3 vs. Match 2 Winner
Tuesday, November 22 – Semifinals
Match 5 – 3 p.m. CT – No. 1 vs. Match 3 Winner
Match 6 – 6 p.m. CT – No. 2 vs. Match 4 Winner
Wednesday, November 23 – Championship
Match 7 – 4 p.m. CT – Match 5 Winner vs. Match 6 Winner
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Attorney General Todd Rokita: ‘The Supreme Court has delivered a historic win for life, but our fight for unborn children continues in earnest’
Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization:
 This is a historic moment.
With its action today, the U.S. Supreme Court at long last has acknowledged the gross injustice perpetrated by the court in 1973 through the tragic Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion throughout the nation.
More than 63 million little ones have died at the hands of abortionists in the intervening 49 years since that act of judicial malpractice. Even as we mourn those lost lives, today we also rejoice that six justices on the current Supreme Court have acted wisely and courageously to correct one of the worst travesties in our nation’s history.
My office was honored to assist the attorneys for the State of Mississippi in their preparations to argue the Dobbs case before the U.S. Supreme Court.  Â
As Indiana’s attorney general, I have devoted much of my time and energy to defending Indiana’s own pro-life laws.
With today’s Supreme Court ruling, pro-life states such as Indiana should find it easier to legislate and enforce strong laws that protect lives. Even as we expect relief from the burden of spending as much time in court defending our abortion laws, we will remain watchful and ready for attempts in Washington D.C. to codify into federal law the same nationwide legalization of abortion that the court foisted on Americans in 1973.
The Supreme Court has delivered a historic win for life, but our fight for unborn children continues in earnest. We will continue working vigorously to protect those little ones and the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their mothers.