Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, the Indiana State Department of Health and other state leaders will host a virtual media briefing to provide updates on COVID-19 and its impact on Indiana.
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
State Health Commissioner Kristina Box, M.D., FACOG
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2:30 p.m. ET, Friday, May 8
Indiana Chief Justice Rush signed an order Thursday outlining the plans for the state’s bar exam. Because of the continued need to social distance during the global COVID-19 emergency, the court took this unprecedented step.
The test will be administered on July 28. It will include the Indiana Essay Examination, along with a series of short answer questions on topics tested on the Multistate Bar Examination. The order states additional information about putting the exam online, including plans for proctoring, which will be provided by the State Board of Law Examiners by May 28.
“As with all our emergency planning during the pandemic, we are concerned about health and safety,†Rush said in a statement. “Being mindful of applicants and test proctors, we are adjusting the exam so the Board can continue its review of applicants and successful test-takers can join our profession on-time and provide needed legal services.â€
Indiana’s decision comes two days after the National Conference of Bar Examiners announced it will be making the Multistate Bar Exam, Multistate Essay Exam, and Multistate Performance Test available to states for their July 2020 bar exams.
To date, 19 jurisdictions have canceled or postponed their July exams, according to the NCBE.
IS IT TRUE that Abraham Lincoln once said: “Let the people know the truth and the people will be safe”?
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, the IRS issued guidance (Notice 2020-32) that any expenses covered by forgivable portions of a PPP loan will not be considered a business deduction, effectively levying an unforeseen tax on small businesses, completely contrary to the original intent of the CARES Act.
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Ivy Tech Community College’s Evansville campus was recently notified that its Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Programs in the Barbara J. Hilton R.N. School of Nursing, were ranked 1st and 2nd (respectively) in Indiana as best nursing programs by nursingschoolsalmanac.com.
100% of the LPN graduates and 93.7% of the ASN graduates from the Evansville campus passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN) test for the years 2011-2018. This exam is used by state boards of nursing around the country for testing proficiency and granting licensure.
According to nursingschoolsalmanac.com, its research team compiled an extensive database of student performance on the NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN respectively. Aspiring practical and registered nurses in the United States must pass their licensure examination before they may begin practice. Student performance on these exams provides an excellent benchmark for comparing the relative quality of practical nursing programs.
At Ivy Tech, the LPN Technical Certificate can be earned on the way to acquiring the Associate of Science in Nursing degree, and can be earned in about one year, after completing general education requirements. The program provides education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. The ASN degree can be completed in two years once a student is admitted into the program.
For more information on how you can pursue a degree in Nursing at Ivy Tech, visit IvyTech.edu/Nursing.
 In recognition of Nurse Appreciation Week and their tireless efforts to support the community through the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Evansville Police Department and the Evansville Fire Department combined efforts to create a formation of a heart to show our appreciation for their service.Â
We have provided video and a still photo that captures the display.Â
Aces Teams Combine For An Amazing Number Of Hours
 Over the course of the 2019-20 season, the University of Evansville athletic programs combined to serve the local community for a total of 4,350 hours.
A total of 286 student-athletes averaged a total of 15.8 hours of service over the course of the year. Leading the way among the Purple Aces programs was the softball team, whose 20 student-athletes served over 1,459 hours. That translates to over 75 hours per person.
“Coach Mundell, his staff, and student-athletes have displayed a passion for serving our community and the efforts of the student-athletes embody our mission at UE for our students,†UE Senior Associate AD Sarah Solinsky said. “The tremendous commitment from our student-athletes to serve the community exemplifies the quality of young men and women representing UE athletics.”
Of the top 20 student-athletes in total hours, 19 were from the softball team. Patricia Joseph from the volleyball squad also made the list. Aside from the softball team, the Aces volleyball and women’s basketball programs averaged over 30 hours of service per student-athlete.
“I am extremely proud of the work our ladies do in the Community of Evansville,†Aces head softball coach Mat Mundell said. “When I first came to UE, I made it a priority for our team to give back. They have embraced service and take it to new heights every year! We pride ourselves on our servant leadership.â€
TOP 20 STUDENT-ATHLETES
| Name | Total Hours | Total # Agencies |
| Fain, Hallie | 107.5 | 17 |
| Nurrenbern, Jamie | 105 | 15 |
| Latoria, Alex | 87 | 11 |
| Renneisen, Lindsay | 79 | 14 |
| Galas, Toni | 77.75 | 13 |
| Daggett, Allison | 76.5 | 17 |
| Gould, Eryn | 76.25 | 10 |
| Lis, Jenna | 75.75 | 11 |
| Barela, Alyssa | 75 | 14 |
| Mcferon, Mackenzie | 74.25 | 17 |
| Kleffman, Erin | 74.25 | 12 |
| Fehr, Jessica | 72.25 | 11 |
| Woolf, Haley | 71.25 | 14 |
| Vetter, Izzy | 71.25 | 10 |
| Adams, Mckenzie | 70.25 | 14 |
| Hood, Hanna | 70.25 | 14 |
| Mclean, Katie | 66.75 | 11 |
| Hickey, Elyse | 65 | 11 |
| Mueller, Kat | 64.25 | 13 |
| Joseph, Patricia | 47 | 7 |
A total of 111 organizations were served by UE student-athletes. The list includes:
Batavia HS, Aaron Barrett Camp, Academy, Ace Race, AceBuddies, Aces Swim and Dive Lessons, Adult Sand Volleyball Tournament, Angel Mounds, AOK, ARC Of Evansville, Barn Blitz, Best Buddies, BHS Softball, Bickford House, Blue Springs School District, Boo at the Zoo,
Boys and Girls Club, Breast cancer philanthropy, Bridal Expo, Canines, Cardio for Canines, Caze Elementary, Cedar Hall, Challenger Baseball, CHEMO Buddies,Chicago City Youth, Christmas presents, City Life Church VBS, College Mentors for Kids, Cross country meet, Crossroads Elementary, Day 1 Run, Delaware Elementary, Dexter Elementary Reading, Dog Sitting, Easter Seals, EB Walk, Elite Camp, ERM Race, EUVA, Evansville Half Marathon, Evansville Rescue Mission, EVPL, Feed my starving children, Freshman Welcome, GLVC, Goodwill Turkey Day 5K, Habitat for Humanity, Halloween Hullabaloo, Harrison Invite, Helfrich Park Middle School, High School Meet, Hitting Center, Holy Rosary, IHSAA Sectionals, International Bazaar, It Takes a Village, JUCO Camp, Kiwanis Backpack Party, KVHS Basketball Tourney, Mater Dei Invite, Matt Ruffing Day Camp, Memorial butterfly, Mesker Park Zoo, Middle School Meet, Miracle Minute,] Mission, Musical Madness,] Nashville Middle School, Newman Center, Night of Memories, North Side Business Association, Nursing Open House, Oak Grove Bingo, Old National Bank Basketball Camp, Parks Fest, Phil’s Friends, Play for Kate, Race for the Cure Set up, Read/Study Day at Schools, Resurrection Hospital, Run the Mounds race, Run with the Yeti, Ruth House Homeless Shelter, Salvation Army, Santa Run, Sayre Christian Village, Schulz family walk, Softball t-shirt stand at BB game, Solabron Nursing Home, St. John the Baptist (Newburgh), St. Matthews Church, Susan G Komen, Swim Meet Timing, SWIRCA, Sycamore Softball camp, THC Hitting Camp, Toys for Tots, Travel ball team workout, Travel Team Showcase, Tri State Food Bank, UE Softball camp, USO Bucket Shake, VHS, Vogel School Tutoring, Warrick Humane Society, WGH Christmas Party, Winter Camp, WNIN Kids Fest, YMCA, Young soccer clinic.
The money will help public transit agencies hard-hit by COVID-19 pandemic
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 7, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has been awarded nearly $22.9 million for relief of public transit agencies that have been hit hard by the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
The funding, part of the CARES Act, is from the Federal Transit Administration. KYTC will distribute it in grants to 17 public transit agencies across Kentucky.
“Public transit agencies and their employees are a lifeline to thousands of Kentuckians who depend on them for daily transportation,†Gov. Beshear said. “For those Kentuckians, the bus service is how they get to doctor appointments, the grocery, and other essential locations.â€
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray noted that public transit agencies have lost ridership because of the pandemic and have experienced much employee time lost to illness. “These agencies are struggling financially, and this funding is sorely needed to keep services running and our people protected,†Secretary Gray said.
CARES – Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security – was enacted by the U.S. Congress to stimulate the economy while much of the nation’s workforce stay healthy at home.
The newly announced grant is for $22,894,101. The funding will sustain the transit agencies by covering some operational expenses, including administrative leave for employees forced to self-isolate because of exposure to people infected with COVID-19.
Other eligible expenses include purchases of fuel and procurement of personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, disinfectant wipes, disinfection services, and protective barriers between drivers and passengers.
A list of the transit agencies, amounts of potential awards, and areas of service is available here.
More information about Gov. Beshear’s actions and Kentucky’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic can be found at the main Kentucky COVID-19 webpage.
