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Today’s Downtown Brown Bag Performance Canceled
Nothing Says ‘Happy New Year’ Quite Like Giving Taxpayer-Funded Health Care to Illegal Aliens
Nothing Says ‘Happy New Year’ Quite Like Giving Taxpayer-Funded Health Care to Illegal Aliens
By Beth Baumann For TOWNHALL
Now that it is officially 2020, illegal alien adults in California are now eligible for Medi-Cal, the state’s health care system for low-income families. Starting January 1 – today – Medi-Cal is now extended to illegal aliens ages 19 to 26. Before today those under the age of 19 were able to receive Medi-Cal benefits, the Modesto Bee reported.
Before the new legislation took effect, quite a few illegal aliens were receiving limited Medi-Cal benefits (basically emergency services). Now they are able to receive full-scope Medi-Cal benefits, which include preventative and primary care on top of emergency services.
Those who were in the system receiving limited scope benefits received letters saying that, at the start of the new year, they would have full access to Medi-Cal benefits. Lucky them, right?
Officials in the state estimate that roughly 138,000 illegal alien adults will receive full-scope benefits under the medical plan. What that actually translates to can vary once coverage begins.
Before the Medi-Cal expansion kicked in, once an illegal alien turned 19, they would lose their benefits. Now that is extended until they are 26.
Legislators in California allocated $98 million to provide health care to illegal aliens. But that budget is only for the fiscal year 2020. It will be interesting to see how much money the Golden State spends on this.
According to a 2019 health policy brief from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, 2.2 million people in the state are illegal aliens. And guess what? Those between 19 and 26 – the very age demographic these benefits are geared towards – makeup seven percent of the low-income, illegal alien population. Those between the ages of 0 and 18 make up 12 percent of the population. That means that California is going to spend millions providing health care for 19 percent of the low-income, illegal alien population.
The largest demographic of the state’s illegal aliens – 56 percent – are those aged 26 to through 55. And you know it is only a matter of time before liberals in the state decide those folks need taxpayer-funded health care too.
Congratulations, California. You are the first state in the nation to extend even greater health care benefits to illegal aliens (as if they should be given any to begin with). And just more proof that your legislators are willing to put illegal aliens before actual Americans.
It really is sad to think about it. I have friends and family members who still live in California and they suffer under the state’s ridiculous laws. They are expected to pay a crap ton of taxes, pay for their own health insurance and for what? To be told that someone who should not even be in America can get “free” health care (translation: they can essentially take money from an American citizen to use for their own health care). And people like Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) cannot possibly understand why people flock to our southern border en masse. It is because they know they can get benefits like this.
Groups Merge To Focus On Children’s Environmental And Health Issues
Groups Merge To Focus On Children’s Environmental And Health Issues
Staff Report
TheStateHouseFile.com
INDIANAPOLIS—Two Indiana environmental groups are merging to increase their impact on issues that affect Indiana children.
The Hoosier Environmental Council and the Improving Kids’ Environment organizations made the announcement Thursday on Children’s Environmental Health Day and will be coming together under the HEC banner.
“Though most of the environmental issues we have been working on at HEC benefit children in some way, we are looking forward to this merger as an opportunity to focus specifically on environmental threats to children’s health,†said Dr. Indra Frank, HEC’s environmental health director, in a news release.
The IKE has been dealing with environmental problems involving children for 20 years. Their work includes being at the forefront of efforts in the state to reduce toxic risks to children from lead, pesticides and more. Meanwhile, the HEC has been the leading organization in environmental health for more than 36 years.
By merging, they will worth as one organization to reduce environmental risks to children. They will focus on three children’s health initiatives, including advancing efforts to reduce lead poisoning and ensuring kids have clean water to drink and clean streams to play in.
“The legacy of IKE to protect Hoosier children from environmental threats is in good hands with HEC,†Margaret Frericks, outgoing program director of the IKE, said. “HEC’s steadfast commitment to protecting Indiana’s people and environment made this merger a perfect match. I am excited about the children’s health initiatives to come under the leadership of HEC.â€
To learn more about the merger, visit ikecoalition.org
FOOTNOTES: TheStatehouseFile.com is a news website powered by Franklin College journalists.
Two Fort Wayne Troopers Recognized For a Milestone 25 Years of Service
Two Fort Wayne Troopers Recognized For a Milestone 25 Years of Service
(Ft. Wayne, IN) – At a recent awards ceremony held on December 6th at the Indiana State Police Museum in Indianapolis, ISP Superintendent Douglas G. Carter presented milestone service awards for two Fort Wayne troopers. Major Anthony Casto and Master Trooper Aaron Cook both received recognition for having reached 25 years of honorable service with the Indiana State Police. Both men are classmates of the 51stIndiana State Police Recruit Academy which graduated back on December 4, 1994.
 Major Anthony Casto- Currently assigned as the North Zone Commander, Major Casto has command oversight of the day-to-day operations and personnel in the six northern Indiana State Police Districts, a position which he has held for the last year. Prior to this current assignment, Casto has held several other command positions, to include the Area II Commander, District Commander for the Fort Wayne Post, and Squad Sergeant for the Fort Wayne Post. Casto is a 2017 graduate of the FBI National Academy 267th Session, and also a 2014 graduate of the IMPD Leadership Academy Session 2014-02. Other notable assignments have included service as a K-9 Handler with the Fort Wayne Post’s Drug Interdiction Team from 1998-2003, a scuba diver with Underwater Search & Rescue Team II, and he also served with the Motorcycle Patrol. Casto is a 1986 graduate of LaPorte High School, and a 1990 graduate of Indiana State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education. Prior to joining the Indiana State Police, Casto was a high school educator and also a coach for both boys and girls basketball and volleyball at Homestead High School from 1990-93, and Whitko High School from 1993-94. |
 Master Trooper Aaron Cook–Currently assigned as part of the Fort Wayne District’s All Crimes Policing (ACP) Squad, Cook primarily patrols Whitley and Allen Counties diligently focused on highway criminal interdiction efforts. Prior to this current assignment, Cook served for five years as a Squad Sergeant for the Fort Wayne Post, responsible for the leadership and supervision of troopers assigned to Whitley and Huntington Counties. He served as a member of the District’s Drug Interdiction Team from 1998-2003, and has been a member of the department’s Tactical Intervention Platoon. As testament to Master Trooper Cook’s tenacious work ethic and dedication to duty, he has been notably awarded several times over the course of his 25 year tenure. In 2004 he was awarded the department’s second highest medal of valor, the Silver Star Award, as a result of his life-saving actions that rescued a driver from a crashed and burning vehicle in Whitley County. In 2009 he was awarded the department’s Combat Action Award for heroic and exemplary action taken to protect himself and a fellow trooper while in the midst of a gunfight in rural Huntington County. In 2017, he was named as the Trooper of the Year for the Fort Wayne Post as related to his productive enforcement and interdiction patrols. Cook is a 1989 graduate of Columbia City, and lifelong resident of Whitley County.
On behalf of Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter, we would thank these troopers for their unparalleled dedication and service to the citizens of Indiana and the Indiana State Police over the last 25 years. -Walker |
 Vanderburgh Democrats’ January 2020 Updates
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New Year’s Eve Patrols nets Three Impaired Drivers
Last year during New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, more than 900 crashes occurred throughout Indiana resulting in 174 injuries and four fatalities. To help ensure everyone’s safety last night and early this morning, Indiana State Police increased their patrols and targeted dangerous and impaired drivers. Troopers at the Evansville District arrested three impaired drivers overnight. One of those impaired drivers had a blood alcohol content of .35%, which is four times over the legal limit.
The following were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated:
Pike County:
- Robert W. Daugherty, 32, Petersburg, IN (BAC .14%)
- Driving While Intoxicated with a Prior DUI Conviction, Level 6 Felony
Gibson County:
- Kenan J. Bajzath, 27, Elberfeld, IN (BAC .13%)
- Driving While Intoxicated with a Prior DUI Conviction, Level 6 Felony
Knox County:
- Isaac W. Schmitt, 36, Vincennes, IN (BAC .35%)
- Driving While Intoxicated, Class A Misdemeanor
Arresting Officers: Trooper Johnathan Lukeman, Trooper CJ Boeckman and Trooper Brock Buchanan
Missouri State defeats Evansville in Valley opener
UE faces Valparaiso on Saturday at Ford Center
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In Tuesday’s Missouri Valley Conference opener, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team dropped a 65-52 game against Missouri State at JQH Arena.
Sophomore DeAndre Williams had a double-double in his first MVC game, posting 12 points and 10 rebounds. Sam Cunliffe added 13 points and 4 rebounds for UE (9-5, 0-1 MVC). Leading Missouri State (7-7, 1-0 MVC) Tulio Da Silva, who had 14 points and 6 rebounds. He hit six of his seven attempts. Lamont West and Isiaih Mosley tallied 13 apiece.
“We played really well in the first half, but Missouri State really got going in the second half,†interim head coach Bennie Seltzer said. “We are not going to make any excuses at all, we did not play well in the second half and have some things we need to fix.â€
Senior K.J. Riley got the Aces started on the right foot, knocking down a long jumper in the first possession of the game. Trailing 5-3, UE scored the next six points on their way to a 9-5 lead. Sam Cunliffe, Riley and Artur Labinowicz each scored in the run.
A 10-1 run saw the Aces open up a 13-6 lead before it would reach double figures on a Noah Frederking triple that made it an 18-8 game with nine minutes remaining in the half. Following a triple from the Bears, Shamar Givance banked a trey of his own that pushed the lead back to ten on the next possession.
With 2:23 remaining, another Williams bucket gave UE its largest lead at 30-17. Missouri State was able to cut their deficit to eight as Evansville went into halftime with a 31-23 advantage.
After cutting into the 13-point deficit in the final minutes of the first half, the Bears continued to claw their way back in the opening moments of the second. MSU scored the opening five tallies in the first three minutes to get back within three. Cunliffe got Evansville back on track with an emphatic dunk that pushed the lead back to five.
Despite the basket, the Bears continued to rally as a 13-2 run to open the half saw them take a 36-33 lead on a Gaige Prim layup. From there, the Bears would lead for the remainder of the game. They outscored the Aces by a 42-21 margin in the second half.
For the game, the Bears shot 49% including a 59.3% total in the second half, draining 16 of 27 attempts. Evansville finished at 36.7%. MSU had a 37-29 edge on the boards.
On Saturday, the Aces head back to the Ford Center for a conference game against Valparaiso. Tip is set for 6 p.m.