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Attorney General Todd Rokita Seeks Dismissal OF ACLU Lawsuit

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Attorney General Todd Rokita seeks dismissal: ACLU joining with fake news to waste taxpayer money over a bruised ego

AG Rokita is among the most accessible and transparent elected leaders in Indiana history – journalists have unprecedented access to information

Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the logistical setup of a press conference held last fall at his Statehouse office.

“My accessibility to the media, as well as my record of transparency, are well-known to anyone who has followed my career,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Journalists have never complained – because they have no reason to complain – about not having access to or information from my office. If anything, their complaint has been that my office provides too much information.

“Interruptions such as this complaint will not sidetrack me or my office from our work of fighting for commonsense Hoosier values while safeguarding constitutional liberties.”

Attorney General Rokita and his office have answered thousands of press questions and participated in more than 150 media interviews since taking office nearly 14 months ago. During that same period, he sent out more than 130 press releases and was mentioned or quoted in more than 14,000 published news stories. He communicated via Twitter more than 600 times and via Facebook more than 570 times. This resulted in tens of thousands of responses from Hoosiers.

At an Oct. 14 press conference, the office provided universal real-time access to everyone via digital livestream in addition to an in-person opportunity. Like the in-person audience, viewers of the Facebook livestream could post questions during the event, whether they claimed to be journalists or not.

The ACLU sued the Attorney General, claiming that the livestream option “did not allow for questions or the informal interactions that frequently occur with officials prior to or after formal press conferences.” The lawsuit claims First Amendment rights were violated.

The Attorney General’s brief, filed Wednesday in federal district court, notes that a long line of judicial precedent makes abundantly clear that the First Amendment does not protect a right to hear a government official in-person rather than through a live video feed or to engage in “informal interaction” with a public official, as the plaintiff incorrectly claims.

“In fact,” the Attorney General’s brief reads, “no federal court has ever ordered a public official to take and answer questions from a particular journalist or news commentator, or held that the First Amendment is implicated by a public official not taking questions from a particular journalist.”

Attorney General Rokita continues to make himself and his office easily accessible to media and all Hoosiers interested in asking serious questions or sharing thoughts.

“The ACLU is trying to make a federal case over a bruised ego,” Attorney General Rokita said. “It should not waste the court’s time or taxpayers’ resources. We remain focused on doing the important work the good people of Indiana have elected us to do.”

“OVC Championship Week” in Evansville

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“OVC Championship Week” in Evansville

March 1, 2022                             

Evansville, Ind. – Yesterday, Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke joined Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Commissioner Beth DeBauche and the OVC host committee, led by Deputy Mayor Steve Schaefer and Old National Bank’s Jim Sandgren, to officially kick-off “OVC Championship Week” in Southwestern Indiana, as the Men’s and Women’s OVC Basketball Championships that yesterday Wednesday, March 2 and will conclude Saturday, March 5 at Evansville’s Ford Center.

March Madness begins in Evansville as 16 teams will battle to be the first to claim their spot in the NCAA Division I tournament. After concluding conference play on Saturday, Murray State and Belmont claimed the top two seeds on the men’s side, and Belmont and Tennessee Tech finished one and two in the women’s race. Only the top 8 teams from each gender make the tournament; see page 2 for seeding details.

Mayor Winnecke announced that downtown Evansville businesses and restaurants will welcome local and out-of-town basketball fans before and in between the women’s and men’s championship games, which are scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Boom Squad will perform at the Ford Center plaza before the men’s championship game as well.

“Once again, our local community members, including hotels and businesses, have elevated their level of hospitality in welcoming the OVC staff, teams, and fans to our city,” said Mayor Winnecke. “The Ford Center has been the perfect venue to showcase this Division I athletes. I’m hopeful basketball fans throughout the Tri-State take advantage of the ticket discounts and downtown activities to watch these teams compete.”

“The City of Evansville has embraced this tournament, and the OVC membership is grateful for the warm welcome and wonderful hospitality,” said DeBauche. “Championship Saturday was a great success in years prior to the Covid outbreak and engaged local and traveling fans alike. I hope even more spectators join us this year for what’s sure to be an exciting, highly competitive tournament.”

Ticket Information

Several single-game promotions listed below are available directly through the Ford Center Box Office. Single-session and all-session passes can be purchased at the box office or at www.ticketmaster.com. 

Wednesday, March 2 

  • Women’s Session (1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.) – Evansville Courier & Press Day ($5 tickets for everyone)
  • Men’s Session (6:30 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.) – Evansville Courier & Press Night ($10 tickets for everyone)

Thursday, March 3

  • Women’s Session (1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.) – Senior Day (Senior citizens 65 and older receive a $5 ticket)

– more –

Friday, March 4 

  • Women’s Session (1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.) – Fast Break Lunch (ticket, hot dog and drink for $10).
  • Men’s Session (7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.) – Shoe Carnival Youth Basketball Night (Children 12 and under who wear a basketball jersey receive free admission with a purchase of a discounted $15 adult ticket)

Saturday, March 5 

  • Women’s Championship (2 p.m.) – German American Bank Family Day (4 tickets, 4 sodas, 4 hot dogs for $40)
  • Men’s Championship (7:30 p.m.) – German American Bank Family Night (4 tickets, 4 sodas, 4 hot dogs for $60)

All other games: Individual game tickets (includes a 2-game session except for Saturday) are only $30 for the men’s games and $15 for women’s games.

OVC Tournament Seedings

Men’s Tournament Women’s Tournament

1. Murray State 1. Belmont 

2. Belmont 2. Tennessee Tech

3. Morehead State 3. Murray State

4. Southeast Missouri 4. Austin Peay

5. Tennessee State 5. Eastern Illinois

6. Austin Peay 6. UT Martin 

7. Tennessee Tech 7. SIUE

8. SIUE 8. Tennessee State

Tournament brackets and game times can be found at www.ovcsports.com/Evansville.

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE

  • Men’s Session (7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.) – Shoe Carnival Youth Basketball Night (Children 12 and under who wear a basketball jersey receive free admission with a purchase of a discounted $15 adult ticket)

Saturday, March 5 

  • Women’s Championship (2 p.m.) – German American Bank Family Day (4 tickets, 4 sodas, 4 hot dogs for $40)
  • Men’s Championship (7:30 p.m.) – German American Bank Family Night (4 tickets, 4 sodas, 4 hot dogs for $60)

All other games: Individual game tickets (includes a 2-game session except for Saturday) are only $30 for the men’s games and $15 for women’s games.

OVC Tournament Seedings

Men’s Tournament Women’s Tournament

1. Murray State 1. Belmont 

2. Belmont 2. Tennessee Tech

3. Morehead State 3. Murray State

4. Southeast Missouri 4. Austin Peay

5. Tennessee State 5. Eastern Illinois

6. Austin Peay 6. UT Martin 

7. Tennessee Tech 7. SIUE

8. SIUE 8. Tennessee State

 

2022 OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE MEN AND WOMEN CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKETS

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2022 OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE MEN AND WOMEN CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKETS AT THE FORD CENTER

LINK OF MEN’S BRACKETS

2021_22_OVC_Men_s_Basketball_Report_February_28

LINK OF WOMEN’S BRACKETS

2021_22WBB_Report_Feb_28

 

Easy Way To Save For College

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Easy Way To Save For College

by State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R)-Newburgh

From 2008 to today, in-state tuition for public universities increased by almost 79% nationwide, according to the U.S. News and World Report. As Hoosier families plan for college, many are turning to Indiana’s CollegeChoice 529 Savings Plans to save for tuition and other costs.

As I pursue my doctorate in nursing, I understand the financial stress facing many families. With Indiana’s CollegeChoice 529 plan, I helped pay for college for myself and my daughter and saw an immediate return at tax time. The 529 Savings Plan helps families save for future education expenses like textbooks, computers, tuition and housing. Withdrawals are tax-free and there are a number of investment options to grow your savings.

With these plans, Indiana taxpayers can receive a state income tax credit equal to 20% of their contributions up to $1,000 per year. Legislation I supported this session would increase the credit from $1,000 to $1,500 per year, allowing Hoosiers to save even more. This legislation received unanimous support and soon could be law.

The 529 plans are not just for those pursuing a traditional four-year degree. A change in federal law now allows apprenticeship programs as acceptable expenses with this long-term savings plan.

Hoosiers can set up an account with as little as $10 and it’s never too late to start saving. Even for those already in college, the tax credit helps save money each year. Statewide, Hoosiers saved and invested more than $6.6 billion through this program.

I appreciate the financial help I’ve received on my educational path and hope others can benefit from this program. To join the more than 400,000 Hoosiers with a 529 account, visit collegechoicedirect.com.  It only takes minutes to sign up and start savingEasy Way To Save For College.

 FOOTNOTE: State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) represents House District 75, which includes portions of Pike, Spencer, and Warrick counties.

 

Gov. Holcomb Signs Executive Order In Response To Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine

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INDIANAPOLIS-Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced he signed Executive Order 22-08 as a response to Russia’s unjust invasion of Ukraine.

“I stand with the people of Ukraine as they face the tyranny of Putin and his unprovoked invasion. We must hold Putin accountable for his actions and support Ukraine in any way we can. Indiana joins the world as we pray for the people of Ukraine.

As a state, we will do our part to try to prevent the further indiscriminate killing of Ukrainian civilian men, women, and children. I encourage Indiana residents to support the humanitarian efforts for Ukraine through their local communities, religious organizations, and non-profits and show our true Hoosier spirit.,” said Gov. Holcomb.

Gov. Holcomb has issued an executive order taking specific actions to show a commitment for the citizens of Ukraine and condemnation of the Russian government.

  • The Indiana Department of Administration will review all state contracts that involve Russian-owned or Russian-affiliated companies.
  • The Indiana Public Retirement System will evaluate investments into the state retirement accounts that may involve the Russian ruble, Russian-owned and Russian-affiliated companies and immediately report its findings to the governor’s office.
  • The Indiana Office of Technology will continue to strengthen our critical state infrastructure to protect the system from Russian cyber-attacks and the Governor encourages private businesses to do the same.
  • The Commission for Higher Education will request that public colleges and universities report all Russian funding received for programs, research and grants and report its findings to the governor’s office.
  • The Governor encourages Hoosier businesses and companies in Indiana to evaluate their future business relationship with Russia.
  • The state of Indiana will standby to assist Ukrainian refugees should a federal policy, program or initiative be implemented requiring access to appropriate locations across the country.

On My Way Pre-K Applications For The 2022-2023 School Year Now Available

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INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is now accepting applications from families statewide who may be eligible for grants for their children to receive free, high-quality, pre-kindergarten education through the On My Way Pre-K program for the 2022-2023 school year. Information about the program and the link to apply can be found at OnMyWayPreK.org.

“We are always happy to enroll new students in On My Way Pre-K, but this year is especially exciting since we recently released results of a Purdue University long-term study showing that children who attend On My Way Pre-K are better prepared for school and that the benefits continue well into elementary school,” said Nicole Norvell, director of FSSA’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning. “We are eager to enroll a new group of young Hoosiers to benefit from the great early start this program provides for their learning.”

For the 2022-2023 school year, a child is eligible for an On My Way Pre-K voucher if they will be 4 years old by Aug. 1, 2022, and plan to start kindergarten in the 2023-2024 school year. An eligible child must live in a household with an income below 127% of the federal poverty level and have parents or guardians who are working, going to school, attending job training or searching for employment.

A limited number of vouchers is available for children who will be 4 years old by Aug. 1, 2022, live in a household with an income up to 185% of the federal poverty level, and have:

  • A parent/guardian who is working, attending job training or an educational program, looking for employment OR
  • A parent/guardian who receives Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits

An easy-to-use, online application called “Early Ed Connect” serves as the application for both On My Way Pre-K and child care assistance provided in Indiana via the federal Child Care Development Fund or “CCDF.” Early Ed Connect offers the benefits of easier attachment of documents and notification of successful submission. A Spanish version is also available as well as support for any technical issues.

On My Way Pre-K awards grants to 4-year-old children from low-income families so that they may have access to a high-quality pre-K program the year before they begin kindergarten. Families who receive a grant may use the grant at any approved On My Way Pre-K program throughout the state.

Once the family has met eligibility requirements and has been awarded a grant for their child, they may choose from any of the approved On My Way Pre-K programs. Families can search approved providers at www.ChildCareFinder.IN.gov.

Approved pre-K programs may be located in a public or private school, licensed child care center, licensed home or registered ministry as long as that program meets the quality requirements and is registered as an On My Way Pre-K Provider. Families may choose from a program that is full-day or part-day, as well as from programs that end with the school year or continue through the summer. Families who need help finding an approved pre-K program can also call 800-299-1627 for assistance from an early learning referral specialist.

More than 15,000 Hoosier children have attended pre-K through a grant from the On My Way Pre-K program since it began in 2015. The program, which started as a five-county pilot and then expanded to 20 counties in 2017, became a statewide program in 2019. OECOSL also updates the Indiana General Assembly every year on the program. The most recent report can be found here.

The Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is a division of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration.

Families may call 800-299-1627 for assistance from an early learning referral specialist or for other questions about On My Way Pre-K.

Aces Open Arch Madness On This Evening Against Valparaiso

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Aces Open Arch Madness On This Evening  Against Valpo At 8:30 P.M

 St LOUIS – Arch Madness is up next for the University of Evansville men’s basketball team, who will open the tournament on Thursday evening with an 8:30 p.m. match-up against Valparaiso.  The MVC TV Network and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the coverage.  Bally Sports Midwest will have coverage in the Evansville area.

 Reaching 1K

– Both Noah Frederking and Shamar Givance reached the 1,000-point mark in Saturday’s game against Missouri State

– Entering the game, Frederking needed just eight points to reach the mark and made quick work of the milestone

– He scored UE’s first eight points and reach 1K with 13:28 remaining in the first half

– Givance came into the day with 989 points and was held off the score sheet in the opening half, but came back to score 20 in the second half

– He reached 1,000 with a pair of free throws with 5:11 left in the game

Last Time Out 

– Taking on eventual #2 seed Missouri State, the Purple Aces fought to the finish against the Bears, coming up just short by a final of 88-79

– UE overcame a 37-29 halftime deficit to jump in front in the second half

– Evansville drained a season-high 16 triples, just one shy of the school record

– Givance led the Aces with 20 points while Blaise Beauchamp added 18

– Noah Frederking and Blake Sisley scored 17 and 14, respectively, while Frederking set his career mark with nine caroms

A Senior Day to Remember

– Entering his final home game, Noah Frederking stood at 992 career points

– He came out on a mission and scored UE’s first eight points to become the 51st member of the Aces 1,000-point club

– Frederking had his best game of the year, registering a season-high 17 points and a career-high 9 rebounds while hitting four out of six 3-point tries

Second-Half Rebound

– Entering Saturday’s regular-season finale, Shamar Givance was 11 points away from 1,000 and was held scoreless in the first half, but he rebounded to score 20 in the final period to reach the milestone

– He Improved his career tally to 1,009

– On Feb. 21, he had his first career double-double at Valparaiso, posting 12 points and a career-best 10 assists

All-Freshman Team

– On Tuesday, it was announced that Blake Sisley earned a spot on the MVC All-Freshman Team

– Sisley is UE’s first to make the All-Freshman Team since Dru Smith in 2017

– He has played the best basketball of his freshman season down the stretch, scoring 7+ points in 7 of the last 8 games

– Over that time, he is averaging 11.3 PPG

– Sisley reset his career scoring high with 18 points at Valparaiso on Feb. 21

– His outside shooting has been off the charts – over the last three games, Sisley has drained 9 of his 16 outside attempts

Scouting The Opponent

– For the third time in less than two weeks, Evansville and Valparaiso will square off as they match up for the second time in three years at Arch Madness

– The Beacons completed the regular season with a 13-17 record and were 6-12 in the MVC on the way to the #7 seed

– Valpo dropped a 79-55 game at Bradley in the regular-season finale

– On the offensive end, it is Ben Krikke leading the way for Valpo with a season average of 14.5 points per game and a 4.6 rebound average, which is second on the team

– Thomas Kithier paces the Beacons on the boards, hauling in 6.7 per contest

  • INFO: For all of the latest information on University of Evansville athletics, log on to the sports page on GoPurpleAces.com or follow the program on Twitter via @UEAthletics.
  • SUPPORT: For information on giving to UE Athletics or its individual athletics programs, visit http://gopurpleaces.com/give.
  • TICKETS: To purchase tickets for University of Evansville athletics events, log on to GoPurpleAces.com and click on the TICKETS tab on top of the page

USI Softball Games To Be Aired On FloSoftball

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EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Softball fans not making the trip to Florida to watch the Screaming Eagles at The Spring Games this week can see the games live or on-demand on FloSoftball. Live state updates also will be provided at GoUSIEagles.com.

The Eagles (10-6) have eight games scheduled during their trip to Winter Haven. USI opens the trip Friday with games against St. Cloud State University (9 a.m. (CST)) and the University of Central Missouri (1:30 p.m.).

USI continues the trip Saturday with games against Winona State University (8 a.m.) and No. 17 Minnesota State University-Mankato (10:15 a.m.).

Following an off day, the Eagles are back at it Monday with games against Lynn University (2:45 p.m.) and Ferris State University before finishing their stay in the Sunshine State Tuesday with games against No. 7 Grand Valley State University (9 a.m.) and Ashland University (11:15 a.m.).

From Florida, the Eagles head back to Indiana to open Great Lakes Valley Conference play with a doubleheader against No. 5 University of Indianapolis March 11 at 11 a.m. (CST) in Indianapolis. That doubleheader will be carried on the GLVC Sports Network.

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