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50 GOP Senators File Challenge To Biden’s Vaccine Mandate For Businesses

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WASHINGTON – The formal challenge against President Biden’s vaccine mandate under the Congressional Review Act will be filed by Republican Senators led by Senator Mike Braun (Ranking Member of the HELP Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety), Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and their 47 Senate Republican colleagues: Sen. Dan Sullivan, Sen. Bill Hagerty, Sen. Roger Marshall, Sen. Mike Lee, Sen. James Lankford, Sen. Rick Scott, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sen. Rand Paul, Sen. Cynthia Lummis, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, Sen. Marco Rubio, Sen. John Barrasso, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Sen. John Thune, Sen. Jerry Moran, Sen. Roger Wicker, Sen. Richard Burr, Sen. Mike Rounds, Sen. John Hoeven, Sen. Pat Toomey, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Sen. James Risch, Sen. Mike Crapo, Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen. Tom Cotton, Sen. Joni Ernst, Sen. Kevin Cramer, Sen. Josh Hawley, Sen. John Boozman, Sen. Jim Inhofe, Sen. Chuck Grassley, Sen. Todd Young, Sen. John Kennedy, Sen. Ron Johnson, Sen. Ben Sasse. Sen. Steve Daines, Sen. Deb Fischer, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Thom Tillis, Sen. John Cornyn, Sen. Tim Scott, Sen. Bill Cassidy, Sen. Roy Blunt, Sen. Richard Shelby, Sen. Rob Portman, Sen. Susan Collins, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, and Sen. Mitt Romney.  Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) (Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections) and other members in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the same bill.

The Congressional Review Act is the official process for Congress to eliminate an executive branch rule. The resolution has been received by the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP).

This move to overturn President Biden’s vaccine or test mandate for private employers is guaranteed a vote on the Senate floor. The rule was transmitted to the Senate on November 16th, setting up a Floor vote as soon as early December.

“Today, Senate Republicans will formally challenge the overreach of federal power that is President Biden’s vaccine-or-test mandate for private businesses, and I urge the Senate to vote in favor of this disapproval resolution when it comes to the Floor for a filibuster-proof, simple-majority vote as soon as early December. Republicans are united against President Biden’s vaccine-or-test mandate for businesses, but this federal overreach is not a partisan issue, and the consequences of this mandate are affecting Americans in all 50 states.” - Senator Mike Braun. 

SMART USE OF ANTIBIOTICS LEADS TO BEST CARE

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SMART USE OF ANTIBIOTICS LEADS TO BEST CARE

Applications Now Open For Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship

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Future Indiana Teachers Are Encouraged To Apply By Jan. 31

 STATEHOUSE (Nov.16, 2021) – Vanderburgh County lawmakers encourage local students planning to pursue a career in education to apply for the state’s teaching scholarship.

State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) said applications are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship, which pays $7,500 per year for up to four years to students earning a teaching degree and who commit to teaching in Indiana for at least five years. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31.

“Investing in our teachers is integral to achieving the best education for our students,” O’Brien said. “Hoosiers with a passion for teaching should consider applying for this scholarship.”

The scholarship is available to 200 high-achieving high school and college students each year who either graduate in the top 20 percent of their class or earn a score in the top 20th percentile on the SAT or ACT. To continue earning the scholarship in college, students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year, earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA and complete at least 30 credit hours per year. Current college students who apply must be able to use the scholarship for at least two full academic years.

“Indiana must continue to recruit high-achieving students to pursue a career in teaching,” said State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville). “Scholarship recipients must commit to teaching in a Hoosier classroom for at least five years, which helps Indiana retain top-notch educators.”

In 2020, 439 students applied for the scholarship, with applications from 231 high schools in 84 counties. Nearly three-quarters of applicants were Indiana high school seniors with the remainder comprised of current college students.

“Hundreds of Hoosier students have benefited from this scholarship since its launch in 2017,” said State. Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka). “Past recipients are already making a positive impact on our state’s education system.”

Last year, Vanderburgh County’s recipients were Taylor Gerth, of Mater Dei High School, Grace Martin, of Reitz Memorial High School and Abigail Woebkenberg, of Central High School.

 

MORGAN WALLEN ANNOUNCES THE DANGEROUS TOUR 2022 – KICKING OFF IN EVANSVILLE

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December 15, 2021 – Deemed “the most wanted man in Country” by The New Yorker,

MULTI-PLATINUM Country artist Morgan Wallen announces today (11/15) his return to the road with

THE DANGEROUS TOUR. Named after his history-making, critically acclaimed Dangerous: The

Double Album (Big Loud/Republic Records), the in-demand entertainer welcomes special guest

HARDY as direct support and also LARRY FLEET. The tour will include a stop in downtown Evansville

at the Ford Center on Thursday, February 3, 2022.

Tacking 46 cities beginning in Evansville, IN, on February 3, 2022 at Ford Center, THE DANGEROUS

TOUR will take over arenas and amphitheaters across the U.S., including making major debuts at

Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, and Cellairis

Amphitheatre at Lakewood in Atlanta, GA. Wallen’s slated to wrap the seven-month run in Los Angeles,

CA, on September 24, 2022, at STAPLES Center.

Tickets for the Evansville show will go on sale to the general public beginning at 10AM on Friday,

November 19 at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.

Go to www.livenation.com for more information.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. Ticket prices subject to applicable fees.

Proving to be a red-hot ticket, Wallen recently SOLD OUT a three-night appearance at Rupp Arena in

Lexington, KY, which tied a record with Garth Brooks. Over 36K tickets were sold in less than 90

minutes for the December 3, 4, and 5 dates. He followed it up with another landmark performance at

The Grounds in Mobile, AL, this past Friday (11/12), hosting a staggering 31K.

ABOUT MORGAN WALLEN:

Morgan Wallen has staked his claim as Country music’s next superstar with 7.5 BILLION on-demand

streams, MULTI-PLATINUM certifications, and four consecutive chart-toppers. The SNL guest’s widely

praised sophomore effort, Dangerous: The Double Album (Big Loud/Republic Records), reigned #1 on

the Billboard 200 Albums chart for 10 consecutive weeks upon release and remained in the Top 10 for

33 weeks, plus earned the biggest streaming week for a Country album in history. It includes more

record-breaking achievements with one of TIME’s Top 10 Songs of 2020, “7 Summers,” and “Wasted

On You” – that both debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and inside the Billboard

Hot 100’s Top 10 – as well as 4X PLATINUM Diplo collaboration, “Heartless,” and PLATINUM

chart-topper “More Than My Hometown.” As “the most wanted man in country” (The New Yorker), the

Tennessee native has stacked up the accolades, winning 2020’s CMA New Artist of the Year and

iHeartRadio’s Best New Country Artist awards, topping Billboard’s 2020 year-end Country Airplay chart

with “Chasin’ You,” plus high-profile features in The New Yorker, Los Angeles Times, Associated Press,

The Washington Post, Genius, GQ and more.

ABOUT HARDY:

Vincennes University’s Blazer 91.1 WVUB Wins Broadcast Award For COVID-19 Coverage

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Vincennes University’s Blazer 91.1 WVUB Wins Broadcast Award For COVID-19 Coverage
VINCENNES, Ind., November 16, 2021 – Vincennes University’s Blazer 91.1 WVUB has received a Spectrum Award for “Best COVID-19 Initiatives” presented by the Indiana Broadcasters Association.
The radio station won in Radio Market Two for the coverage and community service provided by the staff throughout the pandemic.
“I am so proud of our team and our response during the pandemic,” WVUB-FM Promotions Director and On-Air Host Rebecca Clark-Duckworth said. “We were able to find ways to help meet the needs of our community and keep our listeners connected during a time of complete disconnect from everything normal that we knew.”
Blazer 91.1 WVUB provided many opportunities for listeners to interact safely and connect with the community.
It spotlighted heroes in the healthcare industry with Healthcare Highlights and aired promos recognizing all area hospitals.
As local businesses started to re-open after the shutdown, the Blazer created a “Back In Business” page free of charge to all large and small area businesses to list their new operating hours and guidelines.
Last December, the station partnered with the City of Vincennes to present “Christmas in the Park” in place of the annual downtown holiday parade. Floats were displayed throughout Gregg Park, allowing the community to drive safely through and enjoy. The Blazer also partnered with Helping His Hands Food Pantry and asked listeners to bring non-perishable items to the event. Staff and volunteers in proper personal protective equipment collected canned goods and monetary donations. The station also broadcasted two hours of wall-to-wall holiday music for listeners to enjoy as they drove the route of the parked parade.
Earlier this year, the Blazer partnered with the Vincennes Parks Department for the annual Family Valentine Dance. Instead of an in-person event, the station produced a two-hour block of dance music and hosted the Parks Department to help deejay the event in the studio. The Parks Department donated aquatic center passes as listeners texted in while the ‘Virtual Family Valentine Dance” was on the air.
“I am especially proud of our radio team winning this award because of the circumstances involved,” WVUB-FM/WFML-FM General Manager Kevin Watson said. “While dealing with the pandemic on a daily basis, both personally and professionally, the team was still able to put together a series of community-facing events that helped our listeners and supporters in a number of tangible and innovative ways. While working in remote, hybrid, and in-person settings across several platforms, the radio staff elevated broadcasting and technology to new levels of service.”
Blazer 91.1 WVUB was also a finalist in two other categories: Station of the Year and Local Community Involvement for its Shopping Cart Showdown event.
The Blazer 91.1 WVUB is part of the VU Broadcasting Program. In addition to a staff of professional broadcasters, students experience real-world learning through the program. VU Broadcasting offers state-of-the-art hands-on opportunities that provide students actual experience. Students host on-air television and radio broadcasts such as nightly newscasts on Vincennes PBS-WVUT and produce content for WVUB and WVUT.
At VU, students learn from award-winning faculty and staff who make an outstanding difference in the classroom, at the University, and in the community.

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE IN EVANSVILLE AREA

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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE IN EVANSVILLE AREA
Administrative Assistant
SWIRCA & More – Evansville, IN
$11.50 an hour
A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. SWIRCA & More is seeking to fill an Administrative Assistant to help with coordinate…
Easily apply
6 days ago
Administrative Assistant
Townsquare Media 3.3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Scan and send Accounts Payable Invoices. This position is responsible for providing front line support to our sales department in both pre-sale and post-sale…
Easily apply
Just posted
Office Manager
Deaconess Health System 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
The Office Manager is responsible for the leadership, direction, coordination and management of the daily clerical operations and personnel of the medical…
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Office Manager
Umbach & Associates, LLP CPAs – Evansville, IN
Evansville, IN 47715: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred). High school or equivalent (Preferred).
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1 day ago
Administrative Assistant / Operations Spec, Maintenance
Waste Management 3.4/5 rating – Evansville, IN
As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Provides clerical and administrative support to departmental Managers, and assists in…
6 days ago
Receptionist
Innovative Staff Solutions, Inc. 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$15 an hour
The ideal candidate will have previous administrative/office experience, good typing skills, and a strong attention to detail. Handle all incoming phone calls.
Easily apply
Just posted
Front Desk Agent-Hyatt Place
General Hotels Corporation 2.8/5 rating – Evansville, IN
As part of this job, this individual is required to: demonstrate good computer skills; accurately handle cash and charges; stand for long periods of time;…
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2 days ago
Legal Secretary
Cox Law Office – Evansville, IN
$10 – $15 an hour
Position responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling appointments, and scanning documents. Prior experience at a law firm is preferred but not…
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Lead Medical Office Assistant
Deaconess Health System 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Flexible work schedules – There are a variety of full, part-time and supplemental positions along with varying shifts in our health system.
1 day ago
Administrative Assistant
U.S. Surveyor, Inc. – Evansville, IN
$15 an hour
Responsive employer
U.S. Surveyor is seeking someone to assist with bookkeeping. This would include working with Quickbooks and Excel, familiarity with both is a plus.
Easily apply
4 days ago
Branch Office Administrator – Newburgh, IN
Edward Jones 3.8/5 rating – Newburgh, IN
A compensation package that includes bonus potential, profit sharing, 401k (US) or Group RRSP (Canada), and comprehensive and competitive health benefits.
6 days ago
Receptionist Temporary
Majestic Care of Newburgh – Newburgh, IN
POSITION SUMMARY: The Receptionist provides general office support and direct communication. Receive and route a high volume of calls through the switchboard…
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4 days ago
Administrative Assistant
AFCO Performance Group – Boonville, IN
$16 an hour
If you are looking for a family-like atmosphere, in a climate-controlled environment, plus competitive compensation, health, dental and vision insurance, long…
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1 day ago
Clerical Associate
Deaconess Health System 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Flexible work schedules — Full time/part-time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night. Level 4 children’s enrichment centers. Schedule: Full Time – 72, Day/Evening.
4 days ago
Toyota Service Cashier/ Receptionist
Kenny Kent Toyota 3.3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$11 – $13 an hour
Full time employees ( 35 hours a week and above), will be eligible for medical benefits after 60 days; both full and part time employee enjoy immediate 401k…
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Just posted
Executive Assistant – Primary Care Services – Sign on and Relo!
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium 3.5/5 rating – United States
$30 – $34 an hour
Generous Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance!*. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and…
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4 days ago
Contract and Data Management Specialist/Data Entry
Medical Staffing Solutions 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$15 an hour
Contract and Data Management Specialist/Data Entry*. With a focus on our Core Values of Integrity, Internally Driven, Fun and Respect, the *Contract and Data…
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74th Annual Poultry Donation At Indiana Statehouse

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INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 17, 2021) — Gov. Eric Holcomb, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and ISDA Director Bruce Kettler will participate in the 74th Indiana State Poultry Association‘s annual poultry donation. This event is a tradition that highlights the significance of agriculture in Indiana and the generosity of the state’s poultry producers.

WHAT

74th Indiana State Poultry Association annual poultry donation

WHO

  • Gov. Eric Holcomb
  • Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch
  • Bruce Kettler, Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director
  • Rebecca Joniskan, President of the Indiana State Poultry Association

WHEN

Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET

WHERE

Indiana Statehouse – South Atrium. (200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204)

Local Loco Model RR IS BACK

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New PFAS Program Focuses On Firefighter Safety

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Safety is the common thread in everything we do, from our building and regulated device inspections to the high-quality training provided to firefighters across the state. When it comes to Indiana law, the wellbeing of firefighters and all public safety personnel stands at the center of all legislative priorities supported by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS).

That is why as of June 2020, the use of dangerous Class B firefighting foam for training was prohibited by the Indiana General Assembly due to the presence of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS). Science has shown these materials can cause adverse health effects in people. Too many firefighters today face additional health hazards beyond the daily risks of their jobs, and this is an unnecessary risk for these public servants.

As a result, IDHS and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have launched a program to collect PFAS foam from Indiana fire agencies. The state is offering the free pickup and disposal of any stockpiled PFAS foam in order to prevent any future health hazards to firefighters.

This important program will roll out in phases.

  1. Indiana fire agencies and airports are asked to report any remaining PFAS foam they may have at their agencies or on their trucks through this online survey form. This will help determine the scale of the program and develop strategies to remove the material. This phase has been active for a few weeks now.
  2. In the coming weeks, a third-party vendor will schedule a time to visit your agency, remove the material and dispose of the foam in an environmentally safe way, not only reducing risk but also saving departments thousands of dollars in disposal fees. You can download a promotional poster for the effort here.

Currently, a mechanism is not in place to replace the foam with a safer alternative. However, the free disposal of this PFAS foam will save fire agencies money in the end. Potential options to explore include donations from local industry, grant funding or a regional purchasing cooperative.

A couple things to state clearly: this is a no-strings-attached program. Agencies with PFAS foam will not be penalized. The sole purpose of this program is to collect and dispose of this material and remove it safely from all Indiana fire training sites. Plenty of alternatives can replace the PFAS foam in your inventory and eliminate safety concerns for fire agencies.

Other surrounding states have implemented similar PFAS foam collection initiatives, and all have been very successful. This is a temporary program, so all fire agencies are asked to complete the survey form as soon as possible (only once per agency).

Thank you for helping to ensure fire training in Indiana remains safe and innovative while protecting all Hoosiers.

Sincerely,

Thacker-Signature

Joel M. Thacker
Indiana State Fire Marshal

 

Felony Charges For Vanderburgh County

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Spencer Christian Cordell

  Count 1 – Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury to a Public Safety Official : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Battery Against a Public Safety Official : 6F : Pending

London Marie Purvis

  Count 1 – Strangulation : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Domestic Battery : AM : Pending

Javad Madev Carter

  Count 1 – Domestic Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury to a Pregnant Woman : 5F : Pending

Deangeliq McRath

  Count 1 – Rape : 3F : Pending
  Count 2 – Rape : 3F : Pending
  Count 3 – Intimidation : 6F : Pending

Keith E Perkins

  Count 1 – Invasion of Privacy : 6F : Pending

Wyatt James Derrico

  Count 1 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending

Elijah Rayne Scott

  Count 1 – Criminal Confinement : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Domestic Battery : AM : Pending
  Count 3 – Criminal Mischief : BM : Pending

Dylan Michael Schnitzler

  Count 1 – Criminal Confinement : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Strangulation : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending
  Count 4 – (Attempt) Obstruction of Justice : 6F : Pending
  Count 5 – Possession of Methamphetamine : 6F : Pending
  Count 6 – Possession of Marijuana : BM : Pending

Ethan Lee Ferguson

  Count 1 – HC – Possession of a Narcotic Drug : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – HC – Unlawful Possession of Syringe : 6F : Pending

Grover Edsel Lampkin

  Count 1 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending

Nathan Wayne Robertson

  Count 1 – (Attempt) Obstruction of Justice : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Invasion of Privacy : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Resisting Law Enforcement : AM : Pending

Ciara Dawn Winstead

  Count 1 – Criminal Recklessness : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Possession of Marijuana : BM : Pending

David Wayne Slaton

  Count 1 – HC – Possession of Methamphetamine : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Possession of a Controlled Substance : AM : Pending
  Count 3 – Possession of Marijuana : BM : Pending

Trevor West Arvin

  Count 1 – Resisting Law Enforcement : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Resisting Law Enforcement : AM : Pending
  Count 3 – Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated : CM : Pending

Jeffrey Lynn Fike

  Count 1 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending

 

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