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Evansville Restaurant Relief Program Guidelines and Application

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After listening to feedback from restaurant operators, neighborhood leaders, and residents, local government leaders announced an expedited permit process that enables restaurants to temporarily expand their dining areas.

The Evansville Restaurant Relief Program will enable restaurant operators to expand their outdoor dining areas onto the existing property and public rights-of-way.

“This program will empower participating restaurants to provide a sense of normalcy and safety to their customers,” said Mayor Lloyd Winnecke.

Indoor/outdoor restaurant seating will be limited to Back on Track Indiana plan capacities (50 percent before June 14 and 75 percent beginning June 14). No application or permit fees will be charged for review or approval, although fees otherwise charged for encroachment permits or reviews are not waived by the program.

“As a local business owner, I understand the crisis’ impact on restaurants and other small businesses,” said Vanderburgh County Commissioner Jeff Hatfield. “By providing this type of relief, we’re giving our workforce tools to reopen responsibly.”

The temporary program ends after July 3 and is subject to change in the event additional protections and guidelines are put in place

 

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Chairman: Deputy Mayor Steve Schaefer

 

 

Gov. Holcomb Takes Action to Prepare for Revenue Shortfalls

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Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced he has asked the State Budget Agency (SBA) to initiate plans to reduce state agency appropriations by 15 percent for Fiscal Year 2021 because of the sharp drop in state revenues that was reported for April and to prepare for a continued decline in state revenue because of the economic impact of COVID-19.

“This is the first of what is likely to be a number of steps we’ll take to rein in state spending while we continue to provide critical government services to Hoosiers without interruption,” Gov. Holcomb said. “It will be imperative that we effectively manage our resources. During the last economic downturn, the state’s general fund revenues were nearly $3 billion less than forecasted. SBA estimates we could face an even greater loss of general fund revenue in the final 14 months of this biennium.”

SBA already has initiated actions to reduce spending for the remainder of the current fiscal year, which ends June 30. Cost savings measures were instituted in April to review operations, space, travel, hiring and many other areas for savings.

In addition to the state agency reversions, Gov. Holcomb said the state would not move forward or put on hold several previously announced projects:

  • Use of $291 million in reserves to pay for several capital projects approved in the 2020 legislative session. Bonding authority may be used to move forward with those projects later
  • Approximately $65 million in Next Level Trails grants
  • $110 million of deferred maintenance projects, including $70 million for state parks

“By taking immediate action to tighten our belts across state government, we will maintain maximum flexibility to navigate a still very uncertain economic picture. All options are on the table, and as we approach tax filing deadlines and better understand all of the federal funds available to Indiana, we will make more precise adjustments ahead of crafting a budget for next biennium,” Gov. Holcomb said.

 

Senator Braun’s Weekly Update | Reopening Colleges, China’s “Risky and Escalatory Behavior”

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Senator Braun joined MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss how to reopen colleges in a safe and entrepreneurial way, as well as to remember the legacy of Dr. Tom Coburn.

Senator Braun joined Justice with Judge Jeanine to praise Indiana’s smart reopening plans and to throw cold water on the House’s $3 trillion dollar wish list stimulus proposal.

Senator Braun joined Hugh Hewitt’s radio program to discuss that chances of a Phase Four coronavirus assistance package and why liability protection for small business is so important to restarting the economy.

Indiana Sen. Mike Braun, Republican member of the Senate Budget Committee, joins Shannon Bream on ‘Fox News @ Night’ to discuss China’s “risky and escalatory behavior” as one Pentagon official put it.

Senator Braun joined Elizabeth MacDonald on Fox Business’s The Evening Edit to react to newly declassified email from Obama administration National Security Advisor Susan Rice regarding incoming National Security Advisor Michael Flynn.

Indiana Senator Mike Braun says coronavirus lockdowns were too strict from the beginning, but he says his home state is an exception.

Braun (R) criticizes what he calls one-size-fits-all stay-home orders, and argues the distinction between essential and nonessential businesses didn’t make sense. Indiana did both those things for six weeks before allowing nonessential businesses to reopen May 4 in all but three counties. Some businesses, including gyms, movie theaters and bars, remain closed. But Braun says Indiana responded the right way. He says Indiana might have been able to loosen restrictions a week or so sooner than it did, but he says many other states have been “too straitjacketed” and could pay an economic price as a result. He says Governor Holcomb has been attentive to limiting “economic carnage” from the pandemic.

But Braun singles out two of Indiana’s neighbors, Kentucky and Michigan, for what he says are overly strict limits. He takes particular aim at Michigan, a political swing state, for what he calls a “flawed approach” of keeping tight restrictions in place statewide. Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer plans a first step out of lockdown on Friday, allowing businesses to open at half-capacity in the Upper Peninsula and 17 northern counties.

Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., said Wednesday that “the guidance and rules have really been ratcheted down to make sure” that larger businesses with cash reserves and lines of credit “were not there at the trough.”

“I all along wanted to make sure that the smallest businesses first would get served. That didn’t happen in the first round. That’s why you’re seeing a different dynamic now,” Braun said during a conference call with Indiana news media.

The Paycheck Protection Program was created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act approved by Congress in March.

Senator Braun spoke on the Senate floor to remember the legacy of outsider conservative Dr. Tom Coburn.

For Coronavirus Assistance, please visit braun.senate.gov/coroanvirus-assistance.

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Evansville Area Experiences High E COLI Bacterial Counts, Exceeding Water Quality Criteria Levels 

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Evansville Area Experiences High E COLI Bacterial Counts, Exceeding Water Quality Criteria Levels

ORSANCO Weekly Water Quality Conditions for 22 May 2020

E.Coli:  The Cincinnati area had extremely high colony counts of E.Coli this week, greatly exceeding water quality criteria.  The Evansville area also experienced high bacterial counts, exceeding water quality criteria levels.

STAGES: Cincinnati and Evansville are at Action level conditions and will remain there over the next few days.  Cincinnati is predicted to crest at nearly 49 ft over the weekend and Evansville is predicted to crest at nearly 39 ft over the weekend, with each remaining under Action level conditions.  Other segments of the river are predicted to have elevated stages but within normal pool levels.

VELOCITIES: The Cincinnati area and Evansville areas are predicted to see some increase in velocity over the next few days.   All other sites are predicted to remain at nearly the same velocities over the next few days.

 

 

 Primary Election In-Person Voting Locations

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Vanderburgh County Democratic Party
Central Committee
Edie Hardcastle, Chair; ediehardcastle@gmail.com
Nick Iaccarino, Vice Chair
Alex Burton, Political Director
Cheryl Schultz, Treasurer
Melissa Moore, Secretary
Dave Goldblatt of Dave’s Taxi has once again offered to provide
FREE RIDES TO THE POLLS
during early voting and on election day.
Need a ride?
Call
812-205-8662
Early Voting begins Tuesday, May 26
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 2
Election Day Voting Locations
for
Vanderburgh County
Our Primary Candidates

U.S. Representative, Indiana 8th District
Thomasina Marsili
Ron Drake
Mike Webster

Governor
Dr. Woody Myers

Attorney General
Jonathan Weinzapfel

State Representative District 64
Ian Gamroth

State Representative District 76
Steve Folz

State Representative District 77
Ryan Hatfield (Incumbent)

State Representative District 78
Tonda Pauley

Vanderburgh County

County Commissioner, District 3
Ben Shoulders (Incumbent)

County Council At-Large Position 1
Mike Goebel (Incumbent)

County Council At-Large Position 2
Amy Back

County Council At-Large Position 3
Ed Bassemeier

Vanderburgh County Coroner
Steve Lockyear (Incumbent)

Vanderburgh County Recorder
Ken McWilliams

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

 

Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” MAY 23, 2020

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Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” MAY 23, 2020

“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” was created because we have a couple of commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE” or “Readers Forum” columns concerning National or International issues.
The majority of our “IS IT TRUE” columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give our more opinionated readers exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and Middle Jab and RIGHT JAB”  column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB” AND “MIDDLE JAB” AND “RIGHT JAB” several times a week.  Oh, “LEFT JAB” is a liberal view, “MIDDLE JAB” is the libertarian view and the “RIGHT JAB is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments in this column is free to do so.

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Front Desk Receptionist
Neurosurgical Consultants 3.6/5 rating   9 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Surgical Office needing a front desk receptionist. Check-in, Check-out, answer multi-phone lines, post payments, team player, multi-task, knowledge of medical…
Easily apply
Mar 23
Receptionist
Danks & Danks – Evansville, IN
$11 – $15 an hour
This position will be primarily greeting our clients, answering the phone and assisting the Criminal Defense and Family Law attorneys with their files.
Easily apply
May 18
Medical Office Assistant
Deaconess Health System 3.7/5 rating   466 reviews  – Newburgh, IN
We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional…
May 21
Branch Clerical Assistant
Heritage Crystal-Clean 3.2/5 rating   105 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Heritage-Crystal Clean (HCC) is a publicly traded company that continues to be a leader in the environmental services industry. Order office and sales supplies.
May 21
Accounts Payable Clerk/Receptionist
Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc. – Evansville, IN
Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc., a leader in heavy civil construction and underground construction in North America and Canada, is seeking experienced…
May 18
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
May 19
Administrative Assistant- Psychology and Wellness
Easterseals Rehabilitation Center Evansville 3.4/5 rating   5 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Responsive employer
$10.50 – $11.89 an hour
The mission of Easterseals Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, IN, is to provide life-changing services that maximize the independence of children and adults…
Easily apply
May 21
Medical Office Administrative Assistant
Virtual Consult MD – Evansville, IN
$10 – $12 an hour
Is seeking a motived, energetic and detail-oriented Medical Office Administrative Assistant with customer service and medical billing experience for our busy…
Easily apply
May 16
Administrative Finance Assistant
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library 3.7/5 rating   3 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$13.24 – $19.86 an hour
I know that to a library user I am the library, whether I am on the job, riding a bus, or checking out at the grocery store. 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr.
May 20
Office Coordinator
Holiday Health Care 3.4/5 rating   13 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$10.00 – $10.82 an hour
The Village is seeking an applicant with a welcoming demeanor to make our visitors and residents feel at home. Must be able to work weekends.
Easily apply
May 20
Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary/Paralegal in Family Law firm
ZIEMER LAW, LLC – Evansville, IN
$10.25 – $16.00 an hour
We are looking for a self motivated Legal Assistant to ensure the smooth running of the office and effective case management. Answer and direct phone calls.
Easily apply
May 21
Director Front Office OEM
DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville 3.8/5 rating   4,342 reviews  – Evansville, IN
As a Director of Front Office you would be responsible for directing and administering of all Front Desk operations in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver…
May 15
Receptionist
Danks & Danks – Evansville, IN
$11 – $15 an hour
This position will be primarily greeting our clients, answering the phone and assisting the Criminal Defense and Family Law attorneys with their files.
Easily apply
May 18
Data Processor – Part Time
MetroNet 3.5/5 rating   129 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Responsive employer
Telecommunication experienced desired, but not required. MetroNet has an immediate opening for an energetic; Part-time Data Processor in Evansville, IN.
Easily apply
May 11
Front Desk Clerk (EVVWS)
Home2 Suites by Hilton Evansville IN – Evansville, IN
$11 an hour
The Front Desk Clerk/Guest Service Representative is responsible for contributing to customer satisfaction by providing courteous and efficient service…
Easily apply
May 15