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EPA Announces Competitive Grant Opportunity to Support Tribal Pesticide Program Council

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At a meeting today with tribal leaders in Washington D.C., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials announced that the agency is soliciting applications to provide technical support for the Tribal Pesticide Program Council (TPPC) as it works to protect public health and strengthen tribal pesticide programs. The total funding for the five-year period of the cooperative agreement is $975,000.

“Tribal governments are valued partners in our joint mission of protecting public health and the environment,” said EPA Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Assistant Administrator Alexandra Dapolito Dunn. “We are committed to providing tribal communities with both financial and technical assistance as we work together to develop pesticide programs that will lead to substantial environmental and economic benefits for their communities.”

“Supporting groups like the Tribal Pesticide Program Council benefits everyone involved,” said EPA Office of International and Tribal Affairs Assistant Administrator Chad McIntosh. “Not only does it benefit the tribes seeking to strengthen their own environmental programs, but it also leads to a stronger national tribal program at EPA, as they provide invaluable, on-the-ground expertise to our leadership.”

The TPPC informs tribes of pesticide issues and promotes pesticide education and awareness. It also assists in the establishment, development and implementation of comprehensive tribal pesticide programs.

The TPPC also provides a forum for tribal pesticide and environmental officials to share information, raise tribal pesticide program implementation issues to EPA, and offer input on national pesticide policy that affects tribes.

The recipient of the cooperative agreement will:

  1. Provide administrative support to the TPPC;
  2. Help to identify high-priority, pesticide-related areas of tribal interest;
  3. Assist the TPPC with comments to new rulemaking or issue papers addressing EPA policy decisions that impact Indian country;
  4. Develop an effective communication, public relations and outreach program to interact with both tribal and non-tribal pesticide organizations;
  5. In cooperation with the TPPC and EPA project officer, obtain, develop, deliver and/or facilitate pesticide-related training for the TPPC; and
  6. Work with EPA to develop a tribally driven agenda for tribal pesticide program needs and concerns.

AG Curtis Hill calls on U.S. Department of Transportation to overrule Washington state law regarding crude oil

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Attorney General Curtis Hill this week signed a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation asserting that a law enacted by the State of Washington regarding crude oil transport interferes with federal law and threatens other states.

Earlier this year, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill that requires Bakken crude being shipped through the state by rail to have a lower vapor pressure limit. Attorneys general from North Dakota and Montana promptly petitioned the Trump administration, requesting the federal government overturn the law. The letter signed by Attorney General Hill supports the position of those two states.

“This state law will cause economic harm to energy-producing states,” Attorney General Hill said, “and it interferes with the federal government’s responsibility for regulating the rail transportation of hazardous materials.”

In the letter, a coalition of 10 attorneys general note that shipping energy products by rail is inherently an interstate effort. “States that have access to port cities are uniquely situated to harm landlocked states,” the letter says. Allowing states to ban the transportation of products like Bakken crude oil would effectively transfer national and international energy policy to a few coastal states.

The letter also points to the federal preemption statute that says states may not create laws that make compliance with federal law impossible or are an obstacle to compliance with federal law. Aside from an express waiver from the Secretary of Transportation, a state cannot avoid this expansive preemption. The Hazardous Materials Regulations are national standards and must be uniformly applied across jurisdictional lines.

The letter further explains that if Washington’s law is upheld, it is likely other states will implement their own laws rather than complying with a federal standard.

“If states can create new classifications of hazardous materials, a patchwork of laws will undermine the uniform federal law, and states with special geographic advantages will wield their newfound power to our disadvantage,” the letter concludes. “We urge you to prevent this law from becoming precedent before it affects states beyond Washington and hazardous materials beyond Bakken Shale oil.”

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ADOPT A PET

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Screech is a male Maine Coon mix. He is 2 years old. He’s a laid-back & handsome dude who gets along fine with other cats! His adoption fee is $40 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane  at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

 

Shooting arrest

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Evansville Police arrested 18 year old DYLAN ELLISON on multiple charges related to a shooting investigation on Monday night. 

Police responded to the area of Oregon and Oakley for a report of a shots fired around 8:25pm. Police found Brandon Hart (23) at 915 Edgar. Hart had multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment. He is expected to survive. 

During the investigation, police received information that the shooter was a white male named Dylan. Police located Dylan Ellison at 919 Oakley and he was taken into custody without incident. 

Ellison said there was a verbal dispute between his group and another group who were walking by his house. Ellison said he went inside and got a gun. When the group walked past his house again, there was a second verbal dispute. Ellison left his porch to confront the group.  Ellison told investigators he was protecting people when he fired the gun and that he fired several times while his eyes were closed.  Ellison buried the gun under his porch and then changed clothes before police arrived. The gun was recovered by police. 

Ellison was charged with-

Aggravated Battery with a Firearm

Battery While Armed with a Deadly Weapon

Criminal Recklessness While Armed with a Deadly Weapon

GOP- Be in the Know

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Central Committee:
Wayne Parke, Chairman
Mary Jo Kaiser, Political Director
Dottie Thomas, Vice Chairman
Lon Walters, Secretary
Farley Smith, Treasurer
Kevin Harrison, Editor
 
News and Upcoming Events for September 24, 2019

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O’Brien Fundraiser – Tuesday September 24, 2019


For Sponsorships or additional information contact:
      Tim O’Brien at 812-449-6644 or timothyobrien@fctuckeremge.com

 Rascher Fundraiser – Monday September 30, 2019

Event: Italian Cooking Class & Tasting Fundraiser
Date: Monday, September 30, 2019
Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
270 N. Green River Rd., Evansville
 
Join us for a unique and yummy fundraiser, Monday, September 30th at 6pm!
We’re doing an authentic Italian cooking class and tasting at Franco’s on Green River Road.
* Cost is $50 and includes the cooking class and dinner
* Only 14 spots available
* RSVP to Lisa @ lrhyand@hotmail.com or 812-319-9330


 Hosted by Natalie Rascher for Evansville City Council Second Ward       

 VCRP West Side Nut Club Fall Festival Booth – Sign-up: 
Please support the VCRP by volunteering your time to work at the VCRP Fall Festival Booth. If you cannot work inside the booth, we need workers outside selling drinks. Volunteers are needed Monday(10/7) through Saturday (10/12).
Times are:
10am-2pm, 2pm-6pm, and 6pm-close daily.
VCRP Booth #49 will be located at 2225 West Franklin St. in front of Paul’s Men’s Wear.

For more information or to volunteer contact Dottie Thomas :  TEXT 812-483-6021  or Email sully9472@aol.com

   Voter Registration for the Municipal Election ends Monday, October 7, 2019.
Register to vote online or update an existing voter registration record by visiting the Indiana Voter Portal at https://indianavoters.in.gov/ . For information on how to register to vote by mail or in person visit the Vanderburgh County Voters Registration webpage, or contact the Vanderburgh County Voter Registration office at 812-435-5222.

Early Voting (Absentee In-Person) begins at the Vanderburgh County Election Office on
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 !
 The first day that a voter may vote an absentee ballot for the 2019 Municipal Election is Tuesday October 8, 2019. All registered voters living within Evansville city limits are eligible to vote in-person at the county election board office beginning 28 days before Election Day.
Early voting at the Election Office will be 8:00 am – 4:00 pm weekdays starting Tuesday October 8, 2019 and conclude at Noon on Monday November 4, 2019.
To vote absentee by mail, complete the APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT found at the Vanderburgh County Clerk Elections web page and mail it to:
Vanderburgh County Election
P.O. Box 3343
Evansville, IN 47732-3343

Absentee ballot applications and forms can also be found on the Indiana Voters Portal . The deadline for absentee-by-mail applications to be received by the Election Office for the 2019 Municipal Election is 11:59 p.m., October 28, 2019.
If you have any questions, please call the Election Office at 812-435-5122. The Vanderburgh County Election Office is located at :
1 NW ML King Jr. BLVD ,Evansville, IN

Early Voting at Libraries and on Saturdays :
Early Voting for the Municipal  Election will expand to Libraries beginning Monday October 21, 2019, with Saturday voting beginning 10/26/19.
Early Vote Dates and Times are:
 * At the Election Office :
 Weekdays –
. Tuesday October 8, 2019 – Friday November 1, 2019 -> Daily 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
. Monday November 4 – > 8:00 am to NOON

 Saturdays –
. October 26, 2019   8:00 am – 4:00 pm
. November 2, 2019 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

 * Early Voting at Satellites locations (2 weeks)
 Weekdays at Central, McCollough, Northpark, Oaklyn, and Red Bank Libraries:
. October 21, 2019 – October 25, 2019
. October 28, 2019 – November 1, 2019
. Hours are Monday – Thursday noon to 6:00 pm , Friday noon-5:00 pm
 Saturday Voting at Northeast Park Baptist & Cedar Hall School:
. October 26, 2019    8:00 am – 3:00 pm
. November 2, 2019  8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Early Vote Locations:
1 NW ML King Jr., Rm 216
2100 N. Fulton Ave
200 SE MLK BLVD
5115 Washington Ave
960 Koehler Dr.
215 N. Boeke Rd
3001 Oaklyn Dr.
120 S. Red Bank Rd

 On the Campaign Trail ..

 
The candidates are busy getting their message out.
What can you do to help?
Contact VCRP Political Director Mary Jo Kaiser
if you would like to volunteer .
Call 812-425-8207 or Email beamerjo59@gmail.com.

 County Commission Meeting-   Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2019

 

 
   Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Room 301, Civic Center Complex
                1 NW Martin Luther King Blvd, Evansville
 For more information visit

County Commissioners

  VCRP Central Committee Meeting – Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: GOP Headquarters
815 John Street, Evansville
 Meetings are open to all Vanderburgh County Precinct Committeemen

 County Council Meeting-   Date: Wednesday September 25, 2019

 

 
   Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Room 301, Civic Center Complex
                1 NW Martin Luther King Blvd, Evansville
 For more information visit

County Council

EVSC Board of School Trustees Meeting-
  Date: October 7, 2019
             Time: 5:30 PM
 Location: Board Room, EVSC Administration Building
                  951 Walnut St., Evansville

 City Council Meeting-   Date: Monday, October 14, 2019

 

 
   Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Room 301, Civic Center Complex
                1 NW Martin Luther King Blvd, Evansville
 For more information visit

City Council

 VCRP Breakfast – Saturday October 19, 2019
Time: 7:30AM- 9:00 AM
Location: C.K. Newsome Center , Room 118A-B
100 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713
 For more information contact Mary Jo Kaiser at 812-425-8207 or email beamerjo59@gmail.com

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After going on the road to Evansville in 2018, we’ll be returning to Indiana’s capital city next year for our biennial convention. Official activities at the Indiana Republican State Convention will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. Activities for delegates will also be planned for Friday, June 19. Watch for more details about the 2020 Indiana Republican Party State Convention in the coming months.

Ivy Tech offers scholarships for volunteer firefighters, EMS 
(from 9/20/19 House News Update)
Ivy Tech Community College and the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association have joined forces to offer a scholarship to any active volunteer firefighter or emergency medical personnel in the state.The scholarship, available starting in the 2020-2021 school year, is open to both full- and part-time students seeking a degree, and covers tuition and technology fees at any of Ivy Tech’s 40-plus campuses.
The idea for the scholarship originated from a proposed bill by Indiana House Republicans during this year’s legislative session. Though the bill did not pass, Ivy Tech has launched the scholarship as a two-year pilot program. In 2022, state lawmakers will review the results for possible expansion.

With the majority of our state’s firefighters and EMS personnel serving as volunteers, the Public Safety Scholarship is a great opportunity for them to obtain needed skills to jumpstart or advance careers, and also encourage others to serve their communities. Visit IVFA’s website to learn more about this scholarship. You can apply through Ivy Tech online or by calling 888-489-5463.

Up to $30,000 in scholarships available for aspiring teachers
(from 9/20/19 House News Update)
High school seniors and college students interested in a career in education can apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship through Nov. 30. This renewable scholarship of up to $7,500 each year for four academic years is awarded to as many as 200 students. I supported legislation establishing this scholarship opportunity to encourage more high-achieving students to pursue a fulfilling career teaching in Hoosier classrooms.
A teacher nominates an applicant, who will submit a nomination form with their application and complete an interview. Interested students must be in the top 20 percent of their high school graduation class or earn a score in the top 20th percentile on the SAT or ACT, attend a college in Indiana and teach in an Indiana classroom for five years after earning a degree. To learn more and apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, click here. Finalists will be selected by Jan. 10, 2020.

Learn more about the Senate Republican information technology internship
 (from 9/20/19 Senate Republicans Post)
Applications are now open for the Indiana Senate Republican Caucus internship program for the 2020 legislative session, which includes the opportunity to serve as an information technology intern. IT interns work alongside the IT director, legislators, staff and fellow interns to assess and respond to the IT needs of the Senate.
The internship program runs from the end of December 2019 through mid-March 2020 and is open to college and graduate students, as well as recent graduates.Click here for more information and to apply by the Oct. 31 deadline.
Learn more HERE.

Announcements from State Senator Jim Tomes:
The Second Amendment Patriots will be showing a documentary of the Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the Saturday September 28, 2019 monthly meeting. The public is invited to view this informative and inspiring documentary. The Second Amendment Patriots meet the last Saturday of every month at the same time and location. This month’s meeting is scheduled for:
Date: Saturday September 28, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
1000 N. Peerless Rd,
Evansville, IN. 47712
 Additionally, State Attorney General Curtis Hill is the scheduled speaker for the October 26, 2019 meeting. Mark your calendar.
The Second Amendment Patriots is a local group of citizens dedicated to preserving the rights, freedoms, and civil liberties of every American by educating the American public of the founding and history of this country and its founding fathers by explaining the role, functions and purpose of the U.S. Government. State Senator Jim Tomes is a founding member and leader of this informal organization.

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Young and Braun Introduce Gold Star Families Remembrance Week Resolution
(from 9/20/19 Press Release)

Senators Todd Young and Mike Braun  helped introduce a bipartisan resolution establishing the week of Sept. 22-29, 2019, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week to honor the families of fallen members of the Armed Forces.
“As a Marine, I know there is no more sacred duty than honoring our fallen soldiers and their families,” said Senator Young. “Recognizing the last week in September as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week is one small action we can take to pay tribute to our greatest heroes. This resolution honors Hoosiers like Sandy Terwiske, a Gold Star Mother who lost her son Lance Corporal Alec Terwiske during combat operations in Afghanistan.”

“Every fallen hero leaves behind a family that bears the pain of their great sacrifice for our country,”said Senator Braun.“Gold Star Families Remembrance Week will serve as a reminder that we must always honor our heroes’ families who have, as President Lincoln said, ‘laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.'”

Gold Star Families Remembrance Week is a prelude to Gold Star Mother’s Day, observed by presidential proclamation since 1936 on the last Sunday of September. There is no official date dedicated to families affected by the loss of a loved one who died in the service of the United States.

Read MORE.

Stay in touch with GOP members of Congress representing our area at these links:

Visit the Vanderburgh GOP 

page for daily updates.

  Mark Your calendar                CLICK on event for more information
September 24 (3:00 pm)
September 24 (5:30 pm) O’Brien Fundraiser at The Diamond Galleria
September 25 (8:30 am)
September 27 Point Man Golf Outing
September 27 Mayor Winnecke Golf Outing
September 30 (6:00 pm)
October 7 Voter Registration Ends for Municipal Election
October 7 (5:30 pm) EVSC Board of Trustees Meeting
October 8 Absentee Voting for Municipal Election Begins at Election Office
October 14 (5:30 pm) City Council Meeting
October 19 (7:30 am) VCRP Monthly Breakfast
October 21 Early Voting at Libraries Begins
October 26 Saturday Early Voting Begins
November 1 Early Voting at Libraries Ends
November 2 Saturday Early Voting Ends
November 4 (Noon) Absentee Voting at Election Office Ends
November 5 2019 Municipal Election Day

  Make sure you add vandygop@gmail.com to your address book so we’ll be sure to land in your inbox!
         If you have any questions, contact Mary Jo Kaiser, VCRP Political Director, at

or (812) 425-8207.
                                                       Visit www.vanderburghgop.com
for more info. Thank you.
Paid for by the Vanderburgh County Republican Party, Farley Smith, Treasurer

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Child Seat Inspection Clinic Open this Thursday

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In partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will operate a free Child Seat Inspection Clinic this Thursday.

The child seat inspection station will operate on Thursday, September 26, 2019 between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm at the Washington Square Mall. Child Passenger Safety Technicians from the Sheriff’s Office will be on hand to inspect your car seat for proper installation.

Last week was Child Passenger Safety Week, which promotes the importance of proper child seat safety by raising awareness through a national and statewide ad campaign. Child Passenger Safety Week is an annual event and takes place each September.

“Correctly using a car seat or booster seat is a simple way to keep your child safe. Our Office is pleased to partner with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute in order to show parents how to properly install and use a child safety seat,” said Sheriff Dave Wedding.

According the NHTSA, when installed correctly car seats can reduce the risk of fatal injury in a crash by 71% for infants and by 54% for toddlers. Indiana traffic crash data from 2018 shows that 3,133 children under the age of 15 were killed or injured in motor vehicle collisions. The overall rate of restraint use among Indiana children in crashes was 88 percent.

Free child seat inspection stations are offered across the state and available throughout the year. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office provides free inspections on an appointment basis. For more information, please visit our website by clicking here.

For a complete list of child seat inspection stations across the state, please click here.

To learn more about choosing the right car seat, including an easy-to-use car seat finder tool, please click here.

For more information on Indiana’s child passenger seat law, please click here.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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https://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/recent-booking-records.aspx

“READERS FORUM” FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

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We hope that today’s “READERS FORUM” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way.

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND TODAY?

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