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GOVERNOR’S PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION DISCUSSES PUBLIC HEALTH DATA, INFORMATION
Individual Income Tax Filing Opens Jan. 24
Agency advises Hoosiers to utilize electronic filing and
online resources for efficient service
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) will start accepting filings for 2021 individual income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, in concert with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Customers will have until Monday, Apr. 18, 2022, to file both their state and federal 2021 tax returns and pay any taxes owed.
DOR encourages customers not to file their state tax returns prior to Jan. 24 or before they have gathered all necessary documentation. Attempting to file without all documents can delay the process and ultimately postpone any refund a customer may receive. For more information on what documents are needed to file an individual income tax return, visit dor.in.gov.
DOR also encourages customers to utilize electronic filing, online payment and direct deposit to significantly improve the quality and speed of return and refund processing.
Eligible taxpayers may be able to file their federal and state taxes for free through the INfreefileprogram. Participating vendors and eligibility requirements are available at freefile.dor.in.gov. Additional information on individual income tax filing including FAQs, tips and resources for free and low-cost tax preparation help are available at dor.in.gov/individual-income-taxes.
Customers who call DOR for assistance can expect longer than normal wait times. DOR says that the answer to most common tax questions can be found online through dor.in.gov. Customers who wish to contact DOR directly should use the secure messaging portal in the new Indiana Taxpayer Information Management Engine (INTIME) at intime.dor.in.gov for the most efficient service. INTIME registration takes just a few minutes for most users.
Braun, Kaine Introduce Bill To Promote Access To Medical Countermeasures
WASHINGTON — Senator Mike Braun and Senator Tim Kaine have introduced the bipartisan Promoting Access to Critical Countermeasures by Ensuring Specimen Samples (ACCESS) to Diagnostics Act, which supports quicker research and development of medical countermeasures, including diagnostic tests, vaccines, and therapeutics, in response to emerging infectious diseases.
This bill would require the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance for public and private sector entities’ quick access to specimen samples to ensure a greater supply of diagnostic tests and other countermeasures.
“Diagnostic tests have been a critical component to curbing the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses, and have enabled Americans to stay safe and continue to go to work, school, and attend social gatherings. It’s imperative that diagnostic test developers have quick access to viral samples in order to respond to the growing demand for COVID-19 and other diagnostics, particularly as new variants continue to emerge.â€â€”Senator Mike Braun
“I’m proud to co-lead this bipartisan legislation to simplify the process to access specimen samples, like COVID samples, resulting in the faster development of lifesaving products — such as tests, vaccines, and treatments — for people in Virginia and across the nation. Expanding access to specimen samples is critical to stop the spread of viruses, protect our communities, and help Virginians get back to work.â€â€”Senator Tim Kaine
Share A Special Valentine With A Community HeroÂ
Evansville, IN, January 19, 2022 – The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library invites the community to share a message of thanks to those who have been on the frontline of the pandemic with the library’s newest initiative, Hearts for Heroes.Â
Hearts for Heroes, a continuation of EVPL’s annual Valentines for Veterans, offers community members the opportunity to write a special Valentine with a message of thanks, encouragement, or support for those individuals that have been on the frontline during the pandemic.Â
“We appreciate all those who have been tirelessly working to care for our community during these challenging last two years,†said EVPL CEO-Director Scott Kinney. “Hearts for Heroes offers the opportunity to recognize the sacrifice, service, and resilience of our local heroes.â€Â
Valentines are available at any of the eight EVPL locations and on evpl.org. The cards should be returned to the Hearts for Heroes mailboxes at any of our eight EVPL locations no later than Wednesday, February 9.Â
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.Â
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Logan University Creates 2+2 Dual Degree Program with Ivy Tech Community College
The program makes it possible for qualified students to earn both an Associate of Science degree in Biology from Ivy Tech and a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Logan’s College of Health Sciences seamlessly in four years. Logan’s nationally recognized Human Biology degree prepares students for a career in the healthcare or science workforce or to enter a graduate program in chiropractic, medicine, osteopathy, podiatry, pharmacy, optometry or dentistry.
“This agreement with Ivy Tech is extremely beneficial for students looking to start their education at a community college then transfer to a well-regarded health sciences university like Logan,†Logan President Clay McDonald, DC, MBA, JD said. “On average, transfer students from community colleges lose about 40% of their credits, which can set their path to graduation back by over a year. This 2+2 agreement ensures that students graduate on time with two highly-sought after degrees.â€
“We are very excited to partner with Logan University to offer more in-demand career opportunities to our graduates,†said Ivy Tech Community College President Sue Ellspermann. “Agreements like these are pertinent to the success our students go on to achieve after their time at Ivy Tech.â€
Under the provisions of this 2+2 program, qualified students must successfully complete 60 hours of required coursework in Ivy Tech’s associate of science degree program and will then be eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Human Biology program at Logan University. Ivy Tech students are eligible for admission with junior standing to Logan University provided the student has submitted a complete application for admission to Logan, has earned a grade of “C†or better in all courses, and has a 2.0 or higher grade point average on a 4 point scale.
Cutting-edge Collaborative Robotics Training Lab opens at Vincennes University Jasper
Softball unveils 2022 schedule
Aces ready for competitive slate in the spring
 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Competitive games across the board, including a tournament hosted by a 2021 Women’s College World Series participant, comprise the 2022 schedule for the University of Evansville softball team.
A balanced, competitive slate will give the Purple Aces valuable experience over the course of the season while preparing the squad for the ultra-competitive Missouri Valley Conference schedule, which saw two programs represent the league in the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
“I am thrilled to be able to release our spring schedule. Aces fans will love to see all of the great opponents we will be playing this season,†UE head softball coach Mat Mundell exclaimed. “Our schedule is going to be tough, but we did this intentionally to get our team ready for MVC play.â€
UE will hit the ground running when it opens the season on February 11 at the Best on the Bayou Classic. Hosted by Louisiana Monroe, the events begins with a matchup versus Stephen F. Austin, who went 35-12 a season ago. The Aces will also face Morehead State, Southern, Mississippi Valley State and SIU Edwardsville in the first weekend of the season.
In what may be one of the most competitive events in program history, Evansville makes the trek to the Easton Bama Bash, which will be held on the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa. UE opens on Feb. 18 against Middle Tennessee State, who won 26 games last year while going 11-8 in Conference USA. The day continues against the Crimson Tide, who won 52 games last season on their way to a berth in the Women’s College World Series. Alabama also won the SEC Championship and earned a #2 preseason ranking by D1softball.com.
An exciting weekend continues on the 19th with a morning game against Virginia Tech, who is 11th in the 2022 D1softball.compreseason poll. The Hokies were 37-15 in 2021 while earning 23 ACC wins. An at-large team in the NCAA Tournament, Virginia Tech won the Tempe Regional before picking up a win in the opening game of the Super Regional at UCLA. UE faces MTSU and VT twice during the tournament. The month of February comes to a close at the Hub City Challenge in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The Aces face SIU Edwardsville and Southern Miss in two contests each with the fifth game coming against Alcorn State.
March gets underway with a home tournament March 4-6. A competitive field includes Oakland, Green Bay, Morehead State, Creighton and Bowling Green. Oakland went 26-16 last year on their way to the Horizon League Championship game. The Phoenix of Green Bay were also one of the top squads in the Horizon, winning 23 games. The Blue Jays and Falcons were both .500 in 2021.
Following a midweek game on March 9 at UT Martin, the Aces trek to Murray, Kentucky for their final non-conference tournament. The Racer Classic will feature two games apiece versus St. Thomas and Western Illinois along with a single game versus Murray State. St. Thomas is set for its first Division I campaign, but was extremely successful at the Division III level, going 33-10 last year while finishing with a 5th-place ranking nationally.
Evansville welcomes Tennessee Tech for a March 16 doubleheader before opening Missouri Valley Conference action at home on the 19th against Drake. The homestand continues on 3/26-3/27 with a series against UNI. The Panthers won 32 games last season on their way to an at-large berth in the NCAA Tournament. Playing in the Columbia Regional, UNI picked up a win over Iowa State.
April begins with a 3-game set at Loyola on April 2-3. Following a home doubleheader versus Bellarmine on the 6th, UE travels to Normal, Ill. to take on Illinois State on the 9th and 10th of April. Evansville returns to Cooper Stadium on April 15-16 to face Missouri State, who was 26-17 overall last year, but kicked it into gear in Valley play, finishing at 16-6. A 5-game road stretch includes at doubleheader at Indiana State on April 20 before three games at Bradley that weekend.
Home play for the season wraps up as April comes to a close. The Aces welcome Indiana State for a single game on April 27 before defending MVC Champion Southern Illinois comes to town for three games on April 30 and May 1. A trip to Valparaiso on May 6-7 completes the regular season. Missouri State will host the 2022 MVC Softball Championship in Springfield, Mo. It runs from May 11 through the 14th.