The University of Evansville’s Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program has added the University of Florida as a new site for immersive clinical education beginning in the fall of 2020.
UE students can already gain clinical experience by working with Northwestern University, Vanderbilt University, Western Kentucky University, F.C. Dallas major league soccer team, as well as local high schools, universities, professional teams, and medical facilities.
Immersive clinical experiences are vital for MSAT students, said Troy Coppus, UE’s MSAT program director.
“Our students get to do everything the athletic trainer does,” said Coppus. “Working with these high-level athletes, paired with one-on-one attention in the UE classroom, prepares our graduates to step right onto the field after graduation.”
All MSAT students participate in an immersive clinical rotation. Classes taken during a student’s immersive semester are online, so there are no geographic restrictions on the immersive rotations.
Attorney General Curtis Hill today announced he is leading a bipartisan and public/private coalition of 51 attorneys general and 12 telecommunications companies that have agreed to adopt eight principles to fight illegal robocalls. This agreement will help protect phone users from illegal robocalls and make it easier for attorneys general to investigate and prosecute violators.
“These companies are stepping up to the plate and committing themselves to be part of the solution,†Attorney General Hill said. “Collaboration will be a key component of our success going forward in stopping illegal robocalls. I am eager to continue working with our state, federal, and private-sector partners to improve the lives of all our citizens.â€
The eight principles address the robocall problem in two main ways: prevention and enforcement.
Phone companies will work to prevent illegal robocalls by:
Phone companies will assist attorneys’ general anti-robocall enforcement by:
Going forward, these telephone companies will stay in close communication with the coalition of attorneys general to continue optimizing robocall protections as technology and scammer techniques change.
“The principles offer a comprehensive set of best practices that recognizes that no single action or technology is sufficient to curb the scourge of illegal and unwanted robocalls,†said Henning Schulzrinne, Levi Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at Columbia University. “I hope that all parts of the telecommunication industry, both large and small, will commit to rapidly implementing these principles and work with state and federal authorities to make people want to answer their phone again without fear of being defrauded or annoyed.”
The coalition of attorneys general was led by Attorney General Hill along with North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein and New Hampshire Attorney General Gordon MacDonald. It includes the attorneys general from all 50 states and Washington D.C.
The coalition of companies includes: AT&T, Bandwidth, CenturyLink, Charter, Comcast, Consolidated, Frontier, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon and Windstream.
A video message from Attorney General Hill may be viewed at this link.
Attached below is the agreement between the states and telecom providers.
The Great Lakes Valley Conference released its preseason women’s soccer coaches’ poll for the 2019 season Thursday afternoon, with University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer coming in sixth with 163 points (one first-place vote). The Screaming Eagles tied for first in the 2018 GLVC regular season before reaching the conference final four, ending the season with a 12-5-3 overall and 9-3-1 league marks.
The GLVC regular season will feature a 15-match, round-robin schedule based on eight pairs of travel partners. The regular-season champion, along with the next seven best teams based on conference winning percentage, will earn a berth to the eight-team GLVC Women’s Soccer Championship Tournament. The top four seeds will host on-campus November 10 with the winners advancing to the Woehrle Athletic Complex in Jeffersonville, Indiana, for the semifinals and finals on Nov. 15 and 17.
Truman State University collected 206 total points for the top spot in the GLVC Women’s Soccer Preseason Poll, gathering five first-place votes. McKendree University was second with 200 points and a league-best six first-place votes.
The 2019 USI squad is comprised of 32 players – 20 returning players and redshirts and 12 newcomers. The Eagles have four seniors in 2019.
USI returns a pair of All-Region performers in junior defender Madelyne Juenger (Columbia, Illinois) and junior midfielder/forward Maggie Winter (St. Louis, Missouri).  Juenger is a two-time All-Region defender who also tied for second in scoring last year with eight points on one goal and a team-high six assists, while Winter led USI in scoring with 19 points on seven goals and five assists.
USI Women’s Soccer opens the 2019 schedule hosting Purdue University Northwest at Strassweg Field. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.
2019 Women’s Soccer Preseason Poll (1st-Place Votes)Â
1.  Truman State     206 (5)
2.  McKendree            200 (6)
3.  Bellarmine             187 (2)
4.  Quincy          170
5.  Rockhurst           169 (1)
6.  Southern Indiana   163 (1)
7.   Maryville                162
8.  Lewis                   128
9.  Lindenwood            125 (1)
10.  Indianapolis            102
11.  Illinois Springfield   68
Missouri-St. Louis   68
William Jewell     68
14.  Missouri S&T           45
15.  Drury            39
16.  Southwest Baptist   20
WASHINGTONÂ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler signed a final action establishing no new regulatory requirements under the Clean Water Act (CWA) section 311(j)(1)(C) authority for hazardous substance discharge prevention.
“EPA’s analysis concluded that current requirements for hazardous substance discharge prevention are protective of human health and the environment and, therefore, additional requirements are unnecessary,†said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “Protection of our nation’s waterways is a top priority for EPA, and we will continue to use our many programs and tools to protect and respond to threats in our waterways.â€
During the 40 years since CWA section 311(j)(1)(C) was enacted by Congress, many EPA statutory and regulatory requirements have been established to prevent and address CWA hazardous substance discharges. Based on a review of the existing EPA programs along with the frequency and impacts of reported CWA hazardous substance discharges, the agency determined the existing EPA regulatory framework meets the requirements of CWA section 311(j)(1)(C) and is serving to prevent, contain, and mitigate CWA hazardous substance discharges.
This final action complies with a consent decree addressing CWA section 311(j)(1)(C) and is based on public comment regarding EPA’s proposed approach.
| Amendment 20-05 may be viewed online via the STIP web page at https://www.in.gov/indot/3132.htm.
Public comments regarding Amendment 20-05 will be accepted through Friday, August 30, 2019 and can be submitted via the public comment form located on the STIP amendment page. What is an Amendment? Periodically, changes are made to a project’s scope, cost and/or year of proposed construction. When these changes occur, they are evaluated to determine if the change requires an amendment or an administrative modification to the STIP. Major changes to the STIP require an amendment. Examples of a major change would be:
What is an Administrative Modification? Minor changes to the STIP require an administration modification, examples of a minor change would be:
Amendments to the STIP require FHWA and FTA approval, administrative modifications do not. Why is this Important? The STIP must be fiscally constrained. Only projects for which construction and operating funds can reasonably be expected to be available are included. If a project is not included in a STIP, it is not eligible to receive federal funding. As modifications and amendments occur, fiscal constraint must be maintained. Public Input INDOT welcomes public input regarding draft amendments to the FY 2020 thru 2024 STIP. The draft amendments are posted to a public comment web page https://www.in.gov/indot/3132.htm for a minimum period of 7 days (may be extended in some cases). The public is encouraged to review draft amendments and offer comment. Generally, draft amendments are posted monthly and typically during the 3rd week of each month. Draft amendments may be reviewed by visiting https://www.in.gov/indot/3132.htm. Once an amendment is approved, the STIP is updated accordingly.
State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) The State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is Indiana’s four year transportation planning and construction document listing projects (and phases) expected to be federally funded within a four year period. State funded and regionally significant projects are also included as the STIP includes investment in various modes including highways, transit, pedestrian trails/paths and bicycle facilities. The current STIP was approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) earlier this summer and covers fiscal years 2020 thru 2024. While the STIP lists federally funded projects within a four year period, it also includes a listing of projects under an additional fifth year, however projects listed under this additional year, are not funded projects, but rather are included for informational and future planning purposes. Visit the STIP web page to learn more about the STIP and related activities https://www.in.gov/indot/2348.htm.
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INDIANAPOLIS—One potential Democratic candidate for governor is already out just as the race is getting started.
Rep. Karlee Macer of Indianapolis released a statement Tuesday saying, “While I stand ready to roll my sleeves up and show our state what it means to be a Democrat, I will not be doing so in a bid for governor.â€
Macer is among three Democrats who were exploring bids to challenge incumbent Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb in the 2020 election. Dr. Woody Myers, the state’s former health commissioner, was the first to formally enter the race when he announced in July that he is running. Sen. Eddie Melton of Gary has been touring the state since late spring meeting with Hoosiers as he explores a possible run.
“In every corner of our state, there are leaders stepping up to fight for Hoosiers and their families and I’m always ready to work with those who seek to move Indiana forward,†Macer said.
Macer has served in the Indiana House since 2013 and in the most recent legislative session joined Republicans in co-authoring House Enrolled Act 1010, which exempts military pensions from state income taxes.
She said that she will work for Democrats seeking political office across the state.
“I look forward to supporting those stepping up to make change in our cities, correcting the harmful path the Republican Supermajority have led us down, and taking on some of the most crucial Federal policies in our lifetime,†she added.
Holcomb formally announced in July that he is running for re-election. At the end of August, his campaign is sponsoring a fundraiser at the Dallara IndyCar Factory in Speedway where a VIP reception costs $2,500 a couple, early arrival is $250 per person and general admission is $50 each.
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There is something incredibly magical about the Franklin Street Bazaar. Over 100 vendors pop-up a shop of their wares, run a successful market, then disappear as quickly as they came; leaving behind a beautifully green park where just an hour ago there was a booming community of local businesses and their patrons. It’s a uniquely beautiful experience!
The Franklin Street Bazaar operates every Saturday 9a-1p, May 25th through August 31st.
Creole is a female brown tabby kitten from the “Louisiana†litter! She is 3 ½ months old, and was surrendered as an unwanted litter. Her brother Gumbo is available also. Creole’s adoption fee is $60 and includes her spay, microchip, and first vaccines & deworming. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or visit www.vhslifesaver.org to adopt!
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced Matthew A. Brown will serve as director of the Office of Administrative Law Proceedings.
HEA 1223, signed into law by Gov. Holcomb earlier this year, establishes the Office of Administrative Law Proceedings within the State Personnel Department (SPD) to further ensure Administrative Law Judges independence and deliver efficient service to Hoosiers.
An Administrative Law Judge resolves disputes between government agencies and the people affected by the decision of the agency. The legislation provides the director of the office is responsible for administering the office, hiring Administrative Law Judges and assigning the judges to proceedings.
Brown served in a variety of roles at the SPD from 2006 to 2012 and, after a stint in private practice, he returned to the department in 2014. Most recently, Brown has served as the deputy director of operations at SPD. Brown earned a Bachelor’s degree in public affairs from Indiana University and a law degree from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law.
The Office of Administrative Law Proceedings was established upon passage of the bill, and Brown will start his new role on Sept. 1.
