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HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS FOR COVID-19 TESTING, VACCINATION CLINICS

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Senators Braun, Burr, Representatives Foxx, Keller send letter to Labor Secretary Walsh calling for public engagement before new overtime rules

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Senator Mike Braun (Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety), Senator Richard Burr (Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions) and Representative Virginia Foxx (Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Labor) and Representative Fred Keller (Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections) sent a letter to Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh calling for “robust public engagement” before proposing any new overtime pay requirements, which the Department of Labor has stated it intends to issue in April 2022.

 

The Members write:

 

“We write to request that the Department of Labor (DOL or Department) conduct robust public engagement prior to any Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on overtime pay requirements. The Administrative Procedure Act recognizes the value of public participation in rulemaking, especially for rules that significantly affect the public. Given the past and present stakeholder interest in regulatory changes to overtime pay requirements, we request DOL conduct a Request for Information (RFI) and hold stakeholder meetings with the regulated community before commencing its process of writing an NPRM. Such steps will help DOL assess if changes are prudent and necessary at this time and gather information to better inform the substance and timing of any proposed changes.”

 

The letter goes on to question the need for overhauling the current overtime pay regulations, and emphasizes the need for public engagement with the employers and employees who will be affected by the changes before making them:

 

“The current overtime pay regulations were carefully developed with significant public input and at cost to the taxpayer. While DOL has stated its intention to issue an NRPM in April 2022, it is not evident that there is a real or pressing need to overhaul the current framework, which has only been in place for a scant two years. We therefore encourage the agency to engage first and foremost in an RFI process prior to developing new regulations.”

 

Read the full letter here.

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Todd Roki Files Multistate Lawsuit Against Precious-Metals Business That Schemed Elderly Victims

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Attorney General Todd Rokita today filed a lawsuit with 26 other states and a federal agency against Safeguard Metals, a business that schemed to trick elderly victims into investing in wildly overvalued precious metals.

At least 16 Indiana residents invested a total of more than $860,000 into silver coins and other products offered by Safeguard Metals. Nationally, at least 450 investors paid more than $68 million to the company.

Safeguard Metals’ customers generally and almost immediately suffered substantial losses on their investments due to fraudulently overpriced products. The company is operated by a California man named Jeffrey Santulan, also known as Jeffrey Hill.

“This con artist persuaded elderly folks to withdraw funds from safe and secure retirement accounts in order to throw their money away,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Secretary of State Sullivan and I are working together to bring him to justice and restore his victims, including Hoosiers right here in Indiana.”

Attorney General Rokita is bringing the lawsuit on behalf of the Indiana Securities Division, which he previously oversaw in his capacity as Indiana Secretary of State. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the 27 states filed this legal action today in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

State financial agencies nationwide are investigating numerous more precious metals investment companies on similar allegations. To prevent any further damages, investors are advised to be particularly cautious when purchasing precious metals and to check for outrageously high commissions, spreads or markups as high as 30 to 70 percent.

As the market continues to fluctuate, authorities anticipate seeing more fraudsters capitalize on investors’ uncertainty and use fear to manipulate consumers out of their hard-earned money.

The investors in this case were advised to liquidate their holdings at registered investment firms to fund investments in precious metals, bullion, and bullion coins through self-directed individual retirement accounts. Self-directed IRAs should not be confused with traditional IRAs or other retirement vehicles.

In this case, the defendants are accused of failing to disclose the markup charge for their precious metals bullion products and that investors could lose the majority of their funds once a transaction was completed. In many cases, the market value of the precious metals sold to investors was substantially lower than the value of the securities and other retirement savings investors had liquidated to fund their purchase. Many investors liquidated their existing retirement accounts, which contained securities, to obtain funds to purchase the metals.

Attorney General Rokita thanked Deputy Attorney General Jefferson Garn for his work on this case.

Those suspecting they have been targeted by precious metals investment schemes may contact the Indiana Securities Division at securities@sos.in.gov or (317) 232-6681.

Anyone who suspects they have been the victim of any type of scam may file a complaint at indianaconsumer.com or call Attorney General Rokita’s office at 1-800-382-5516.

The complaint is attached.

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CenterPoint Energy Offers Outage And Safety Tips For Customers Ahead Of Winter Weather Forecast

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CenterPoint Energy Offers Outage And Safety Tips For Customers Ahead Of Winter Weather Forecast

​Evansville – Feb. 2, 2022 – CenterPoint Energy continues to monitor weather conditions, as it is forecasted that the southwestern Indiana area will be experiencing ice and snow accumulation in the coming days. Safety is CenterPoint Energy’s top priority. The company is preparing for the upcoming weather conditions and wants customers to be prepared as well.

For The Latest Information On Power Outages Or To Report An Outage:

  • Report an outage by texting OUT to 83212 or online via centerpointenergy.com.
  • Customers are encouraged to sign up for Power Alert Service, which automatically notifies customers via SMS text, email or phone call when a power outage is detected at or near their address;
  • Follow @CNPAlerts_IN­ on Twitter for electric restoration updates; and
  • Visit Electric Outage Center for general outage locations, outage and safety tips and other resources.

CenterPoint Energy encourages customers to have an emergency plan, particularly if they depend on electricity for life-sustaining equipment and natural gas or electricity to heat their homes. The company is offering these tips to ensure safety and adequate heating in the coming days:

Electric:

The current weather forecast is predicting the chance for significant ice accumulation, which could impact power lines. Ice accumulation of 1/4″ or more can cause power lines to bow and potentially break. Always assume downed lines or wires are energized and potentially dangerous if contacted.

  • ​Do not go near downed lines or fallen wires.
  • Keep your distance from objects touching downed lines (tree limbs, vehicles, fences, etc.).
  • If someone is actively being shocked due to contact with a power line, do not try to rescue them – you can’t help if you become a victim. Instead, call 911 immediately.
  • Report downed power lines to both 911 and CenterPoint Energy at 800-227-1376.
  • Never use an electricity generator inside your home or any other building.
  • While CenterPoint Energy might be aware of a particular outage, the cause might not be immediately identified. Customers are encouraged to notify CenterPoint Energy of any visible issues with infrastructure or equipment.

 Natural Gas:

  • Make sure your heating system is working properly. Malfunctioning home heating equipment can cause a fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. Check that outside furnace vents aren’t blocked by snow or ice. Keep your furnace filter clean for safe, efficient operation.
  • Use space heaters safely. Use a space heater with an automatic shut-off feature, and keep children, pets and all items at least three feet away. A space heater that uses gas, propane or wood should be vented to the outside. Stoves and ovens should never be used for space heating.
  • Check your carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke alarms. These devices are essential to warn you of a fire or dangerous condition involving a furnace, water heater, fireplace or stove. Test your alarms monthly and change batteries as recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Immediately report a suspected natural gas leak. If you smell the “rotten egg” odor of natural gas, immediately leave on foot, go to a safe location and call both 911 and CenterPoint Energy at 800-227-1376. Don’t use electric switches/outlets, phones (including cell phones), drive or start a car inside or in close proximity to the location, or do anything that could cause a spark.
  • Proceed with caution when removing snow and ice around natural gas meters. Ice and snow accumulation can interfere with the proper operation of the gas meter given it needs to be able to release gas in case of a malfunction. If your gas meter is encased in ice, allow the ice to melt on its own – do not attempt to melt and/or chip the ice, as this could cause damage to the meter. Use a broom – not a shovel – to clear snow from your meter assembly and vents.
  • Energy Efficiency

Cold temperatures also mean increased energy usage. CenterPoint Energy recommends the following tips for more efficient heating:

Furnace: A furnace is the largest natural gas-consuming appliance.

  • Set your thermostat no higher than 68 degrees. If possible, set it at 65 degrees when you are home and 60 degrees when you are away from home.
  • Lowering your thermostat can help you save on your annual heating costs. Installing a programmable thermostat can help you automatically control your heat usage. Add on extra layers of clothing to keep warm.
  • Change your air filters monthly. A dirty filter restricts airflow and can increase the operating cost of your furnace by as much as 10 percent. A good reminder is to change the filter each time you receive your natural gas bill.

Other appliances: Although they consume less natural gas, you can still maximize their efficiency.

  • Run your washing machine, dishwasher, and gas dryer only with full loads.

 Make Your Home Hore Airtight And Keep Cold Air Outside:

  • Seal leaks around doors, windows, and other openings such as pipes or ducts, with caulk or weather-stripping. The most common places where air escapes in homes are floors, walls, ceilings, ducts, fireplaces, plumbing penetrations, doors, windows, fans, vents and electrical outlets.
  • If it has been a while, consider adding more insulation in your attic.
  • On sunny days, open draperies and blinds to let the sun’s warmth in. Close them at night to insulate against the cold air outside.

Additional storm safety and energy efficiency tips can be found by visiting www.centerpointenergy.com.

 

 

HEALTH DEPARTMENT EXTENDS WEATHER CLOSURES AT COVID-19 TESTING, VACCINATION SITES

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 THUNDERBOLTS PREPARE FOR BUSY FOUR-GAME WEEK

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 THUNDERBOLTS PREPARE FOR BUSY FOUR-GAME WEEK 

 Evansville, Ind: After a week of rest following a 3-1 victory over the Huntsville Havoc this past Friday, the Thunderbolts’ schedule gets much busier with four games over a span of six days, starting at Ford Center this Friday night against Quad City.

  Week In Review: 

Austin Plevy got the Thunderbolts off to a hot start against the Havoc on Friday night at Ford Center, scoring only 2:44 into the game to give Evansville a 1-0 lead.  With Brian Billett leading the way in net, the Thunderbolts held the 1-0 lead through almost two periods, when Tyson Kirkby scored on a late breakaway to double Evansville’s lead to 2-0 after two periods.  The Havoc scored their lone goal with 7:13 remaining in the third period to make it 2-1, but the Thunderbolts held on to win, following an empty-net goal from Tanner Butler to re-extend Evansville’s lead to 3-1 before the final buzzer.  Billett was outstanding in net, stopping 30 of 31 shots.

The Week Ahead: 

The Thunderbolts host the Quad City Storm on Friday night, before hosting the Vermilion County Bobcats on Saturday night and again on Wednesday, February 9th. All three games at Ford Center have an opening face-off set for 7:00 pm CST.  For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), go to EvansvilleThunderbolts.com or visit the Ford Center Ticket Office. The Thunderbolts will also play in Vermilion County against the Bobcats on Sunday afternoon, with an early start of 4:00 pm CST at the David S. Palmer Arena.  Sunday’s game can be viewed online with a paid subscription to SPHL TV through HockeyTV, or can be listened to for free through the Thunderbolts Radio Network; via the Thunderbolts Mixlr Channel or online at EvansvilleThunderbolts.com/fan-center/listen.

Scouting the Opponent: 

  • Quad City Storm: 
    • Record: 18-8-7, 43 Points, T-4th Place
    • Leading Goal Scorer: Connor Fries/Shane Bennett (14 Goals Each)
    • Leading Point Scorer: Shane Bennett (31 Points)
    • Primary Goaltender: Thomas Proudlock (2-5-2, .901 Save %)
    • Thunderbolts 21-22 Record vs QCS: 3-3-0The Storm opened their previous weekend with a close 4-2 loss to the Peoria Rivermen at home on Friday night.  Down 2-0, Marcus Ortiz pulled the Storm back within one, as did Connor Fries when the Storm trailed 3-1 in the second period before the Rivermen pulled away with a late goal in the final minute of the game.  Quad City pulled off a major 5-2 upset win at home over Knoxville on Saturday night, behind a two-goal night for Dillon Fournier, goals from Shane Bennett, Filip Virgili and Ortiz, and a strong 30-save performance from goaltender Kevin Resop.  The Ice Bears got revenge on Sunday, defeating the Storm 4-2, with the Storm goals coming from Kyle Heitzner and Tommy Stang. 
  • Vermilion County Bobcats: 
    • Record: 3-23-3, 9 Points, 11th Place
    • Leading Goal Scorer: Houston Wilson (7 Goals)
    • Leading Point Scorer: Houston Wilson (13 Points)
    • Primary Goaltender: Ben Churchfield (2-9-1, .889 Save %)
    • Thunderbolts 21-22 Record vs VCB: 4-0-0
Vermilion County suffered a 4-0 shutout loss at home on Friday night against Knoxville, with two goals in the final two minutes exacerbating what was actually a fairly close 2-0 game until late.  The Bobcats were shut out once again 4-0 on Saturday night by the Peoria Rivermen, following a tough start in net for Ben Churchfield, allowing all four goals on 13 shots before Joe Sheppard stopped all 10 remaining shots in relief.  Sunday’s rematch against the Rivermen saw Vermilion County gain a brief first period 2-1 lead, thanks to two quick goals from Mitch Atkins and Christian Faggas.  The lead was short lived as the Rivermen tied the game later in the first period and pulled away with another three goals to defeat the Bobcats 5-2.  The Bobcats host Peoria once again on Friday before traveling to Evansville on Saturday. 

Call-up Report 

– Kyle Thacker (Adirondack Thunder – ECHL) 
– Games Played: 27 (5 with Iowa, 14 with Cincinnati, 8 with Adirondack) 
– 2 Goals, 3 Assists, 5 Points, 8 PIM- Cooper Jones (Idaho Steelheads – ECHL) 
            – Games Played: 19 (1 with Jacksonville IceMen, 18 with Idaho) 
– 0 Goals, 1 Assist, 1 Point, 2 PIM– Cole Stallard (Iowa Heartlanders – ECHL) 
– Games Played: 32
– 7 Goals, 6 Assists, 13 Points, 46 PIM– Scott Kirton (Newfoundland Growlers – ECHL) 
            – Games Played: 6 (4 with Cincinnati, 2 with Newfoundland) 
– 0 Goals, 1 Assist, 1 Point, 0 PIMTransactions:  Sat. 1/29: TJ Dockery placed on 21-day Injured ReserveThe Thunderbolts are currently competing in their fifth season in the SPHL (Southern Professional Hockey League).  Season tickets are less than $9 per game.  To order your tickets for this season, call 812-422-BOLT(2658).

About Evansville Thunderbolts: The Evansville Thunderbolts is the area’s only professional
hockey team.  The Thunderbolts are a proud member of the Southern Professional Hockey
League (SPHL).  The team is owned and operated by VW Sports, L.L.C, a subsidiary of
VenuWorks, Inc. www.evansvillethunderbolts.com
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Frontier League Announces 2022 Tryout Camp And Draft

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SAUGET, Ill. - The Frontier League of Professional Baseball has announced that their 29th annual Tryout Camp and Draft will be held on Monday, April 25 and Tuesday, April 26 at Y’alls Ballpark in Florence, Kentucky.

All 16 Frontier League teams will be represented at the workouts, and scouts from multiple Major League Baseball teams also attend each season. Representatives from other independent leagues participate as well. Advance registration is available at frontierleaguetryouts.eventbrite.com.

The workouts officially begin at 9:00 a.m. on April 25 and will feature running, fielding and throwing drills for infielders, outfielders, and catchers, and batting practice for position players while pitchers will throw 15-20 pitch bullpens. Following the first day, the field managers will post a list of players invited back for inter-squad games on April 26. Immediately following the conclusion of the games, an on-site draft will be conducted.

All players attending the Tryout Camp and Draft will receive analytic data of their performance, including pitch speed and spin rates for pitchers and launch angles and exit velocities for hitters.

An average of 35 players have been drafted and signed to spring training contracts over the past eleven seasons. Several draftees have gone on to be signed by Major League Baseball organizations, with four having ascended to the Major Leagues (Chris Jakubauskas, Seattle; Josh Smoker, New York Mets; Chris Smith, Toronto; and Robert Stock, San Diego). Two players from the 2021 Tryout Camp and Draft signed with MLB organizations, while Ryan Hennen was voted Rookie of the Year and Pitcher of the Year.

“Every year teams find impact players out of the Tryout Camp and Draft, and in each of the past 11 seasons at least one attendee has been signed by a MLB organization after beginning play in the Frontier League,” commented Frontier League Deputy Commissioner Steve Tahsler. “Y’alls Ballpark is a great facility and easily accessible. We expect another strong turnout as our teams finalize their spring training rosters.”

Y’alls Ballpark is located at exit 180 off I-71/75 in northern Kentucky, 10 miles from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and 13 miles south of downtown Cincinnati.

All players trying out must wear turf shoes or molded cleats. Players attempting to enter Y’alls Ballpark with metal cleats will be disqualified from the workouts. In addition, there is a strict no seed policy at the stadium, and all tryout participants are not permitted to bring seeds into the facility.

The Frontier League of Professional Baseball is an official Partner League of Major League Baseball and the largest of its kind in professional baseball. The Frontier League has moved over 1,000 players to MLB Teams in its 29-year history. The 2022 Frontier League season opens on Thursday, May 12. Please visit www.frontierleague.com.

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