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AG Curtis Hill Urges Congress and the 50 States to Develop Sound Constitutional Health Care Policies

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Attorney General Curtis Hill this week joined 17 other states in a brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to declare the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. Such a decision would uphold a U.S. District Court decision from last year regarding the act, which is also known as Obamacare.

“The Affordable Care Act had previously been determined constitutional because of the tax penalty accompanying the individual mandate, which fell under the taxing authority of Congress,” Attorney General Hill said. “When Congress eliminated the tax penalty, the individual mandate lost the constitutional leg on which it stood.”

This brief argues that Obamacare, in its current form, imposes rising costs and gives too much power to the federal government while simultaneously stripping power from the states.

Attorney General Hill reiterated that leaders at all levels of government must work to craft sensible and effective health care policies.

“All Americans – not just the 85 to 90 percent covered by their employers and/or Medicare/Medicaid – should have access to quality health care that they can afford,” Attorney General Hill said. “Congress and the individual states must develop sound constitutional policies that safeguard the health care needs of all individuals, including those with pre-existing conditions.”

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AG Curtis Hill to provide update on investigation into a data breach

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Attorney General Curtis Hill will provide an update Monday regarding an investigation into a data breach affecting many Indiana residents.

WHO: Attorney General Curtis Hill

WHAT: Press conference

WHEN: 1 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2019

WHERE: Office of the Attorney General, Statehouse Room 219, Indianapolis.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Assistant Deputy Director of Communications Lauren Houck at lauren.houck@atg.in.gov.

EPA Awards Over $9.3 Million to Clean Up School Buses

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded more than $9.3 million to replace 473 older diesel school buses. The funds are going to 145 school bus fleets in 43 states or territories, each of which will receive rebates through EPA’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding. The new buses will reduce pollutants that are linked to health problems such as asthma and lung damage.

“Children’s health is a top priority for EPA, and these grants will help provide cleaner air and a healthier ride to and from school for America’s children,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “This DERA funding reflects our broader children’s health agenda and commitment to ensure all children can live, learn, and play in healthy and clean environments.”

Applicants replacing buses with engine model years of 2006 and older will receive rebates between $15,000 and $20,000, depending on the size of the bus. Regional, state or tribal agencies including school districts and municipalities, or private entities that operate school buses under contract with state, tribal or local agencies were eligible to apply.

Over the last seven years, EPA has awarded approximately $39 million in rebates to replace almost 2,000 school buses. Bus replacements funded through the rebate program reduce emissions and exposure to particulate matter and nitrogen oxides for children at schools, bus stops, and on the buses themselves.

School buses travel over 4 billion miles each year, providing the safest transportation to and from school for more than 25 million American children every day. However, exhaust from diesel buses can harm health, especially in children, who have a faster breathing rate than adults and whose lungs are not yet fully developed.

EPA has implemented standards to make newer diesel engines more than 90% cleaner, but many older diesel school buses are still operating. These older diesel engines emit large amounts of pollutants, which are linked to instances of aggravated asthma, lung damage and other serious health problems.

The 2018 DERA school bus rebate recipients can be found at: https://www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/clean-diesel-rebates

A YANKEE GIRL DOES RODEO By Jim Redwine

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Gavel Gamut

By Jim Redwine

www.jamesmredwine.com

(Week  of 06 May 2019)

A YANKEE GIRL DOES RODEO

America consists of four countries: (1) everything east of the Mississippi River excluding Florida; (2) Florida, (3) everything west of the Mississippi River excluding California; and, (4) California. Rodeos are the province of people in country (3) although some folks in Florida and California do know there is no accent on the term rodéo except for a certain drive in Beverly Hills frequented by the frou-frou set.

Yankees, that is almost all of those people in countries (1) (2) and (4) snub their noses at those of us from country (3). Yankees tend to talk funny while casting aspersions on the pleasing western drawls of those of us from country (3), and Yankees dress odd while failing to appreciate western wear. In sum, some Yankees want to ignore country (3) even to the point of eliminating the Electoral College and bribing their way into colleges most of those in country (3) would not wish to attend. After all, could real Americans root for colleges whose colors are pastels?

It was important issues such as these that coursed through my brain as Peg, who was born in New York, and I attended a rodeo in Osage County, Oklahoma last week. I was left with the conclusion that Yankee girls and rodeos may not be the best fit. Perhaps you will agree once I relate Peg’s take on the Roy Clark Memorial Championship Rodeo held April 26 and 27, 2019 in Pawhuska, Osage County, Oklahoma.

Peg was fine with and impressed by the opening ceremonies that started with a cowgirl mounted on a horse and carrying the United States flag. That cowgirl was followed by another mounted cowgirl carrying the state flag of Oklahoma then by five more cowgirls riding around the arena with flags of the Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy and Coast Guard. As the flags were displayed “The Star Spangled Banner” was sung, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a long prayer was given. Then the rodeo events began. That’s also when Peg began to inquire about such things as calves, steers, horses and bulls feeling put upon by such things as cowboys, cowgirls, ropes and stock handlers.

“Jim, that cowboy roped that calf around the neck while it was running full speed and abruptly jerked it to a stop by reigning in his horse. Doesn’t that hurt and isn’t that cruel and inhumane?”

“I suppose so, but not ever having been roped, I don’t know. I note the calf jumped up and trotted off looking fine.”

“Well I beg to differ, you chased me until I roped you in, although sometimes I wonder why I did. Anyway, Jim, the announcer said the cowboy tied up three of the calf’s legs with a ‘piggin string’ he carried in his teeth. Where are the pigs?”

“There are no pigs in rodeos unless you are on a farm back east. It’s just a term of art.”

“It seems like almost all the cowboys who try to ride the bucking horses and bulls get thrown off. Doesn’t that hurt? And, where’s the art in that?”

“Yes, it hurts about like getting hit by a 300 pound football player. However, if they hang on for 8 seconds they can win prize money. It’s all part of the rodeo experience, Peg.”

“Jim, I don’t think it’s fair they penalize the cowgirl barrel racers for knocking over a barrel. Why don’t they set the barrels up so they won’t fall over?”

“Because then the cowgirls would go flying over the saddle horns when the horse hits a barrel.”

“Jim, in that team roping thingy why don’t they just set a large circle of rope down on the arena floor and shoo the steer’s hind legs into it?”

“Because that is not what happens on a ranch when cattle are being worked. Rodeos are based on actual ranch work and steers have to be rounded up on a ranch.”

“Jim, do you think we’ll see Sam Elliott here tonight?”

“Are you ready to leave? Maybe we’ll go see a movie. Perhaps you’ll see Sam there.”

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Upcoming Guided Field Day Hikes

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This year, the Division of Nature Preserves is teaming with some of its partner organizations and land trusts to hold a series of hikes on nature preserves. We hope you can join us to see some of Indiana’s finest natural areas.

Attendance is free – but registration required. For more information or to register for a hike, go to the hike below.

For more preserve information, go to our interactive map.

 

Guided Field Day Hikes

Lt. Governor Crouch: Public schedule for May 4

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Below is Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch’s public schedule for May 4, 2019. Saturday, May 4 What: Crouch delivers commencement speech for Trine University Host: Trine University When: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., ET Where: 1101 Thunder Dr., Angola, IN 46703

Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for May 4

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Saturday, May 4: Ball State University Commencement Ceremony

INDIANAPOLIS – Below find Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for May 4, 2019.

 

WHO:              Gov. Holcomb

 

WHAT:            The governor will deliver the commencement address.

 

WHEN:            10 a.m., Saturday, May 4

 

WHERE:          Ball State University

Arts Terrace
2000 W. University Ave.

Muncie, IN 47306

 

Inclement weather location: Worthen Arena

 

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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May is National Stroke Awareness Month

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From the National Stroke Association
In May alone, some 65,000 Americans will experience a stroke with many unaware that they were even at risk. Less than a third will arrive in the emergency room within three hours, the optimal time period for better outcomes.
May marks National Stroke Awareness Month, and this year the National Stroke Association is turning the spotlight on the 10 modifiable risk factors that account for 90% of strokes globally. Hypertension remains the single most important modifiable risk factor, accounting for nearly 48% of strokes. With eight in 10 people experiencing their first stroke having hypertension, getting your blood pressure checked is an important first step in controlling your stroke risk.
Research has shown that unhealthy behaviors such as physical inactivity, poor diet, and smoking have an adverse effect on health and increase your stroke risk. For example, smokers have an increased risk of stroke, up to two to four times, compared to a nonsmoker or those who have quit for longer than 10 years.
During National Stroke Awareness Month, the National Stroke Association is urging the public to look at their stroke risk factors, and pledge to make at least one change to reduce their stroke risk.
Here’s how much stroke would be reduced if each were eliminated:
  • Hypertension 47.9%
  • Physical inactivity 35.8%
  • Lipids (blood fats) 26.8%
  • Poor diet 23.2%
  • Obesity 18.6%
  • Smoking 12.4%
  • Heart causes 9.1%
  • Alcohol intake 5.8%
  • Stress 5.8%
  • Diabetes 3.9%
Beyond reducing your risk for stroke, knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke are equally important. Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke, and around 800,000 people will have a stroke in the United States this year alone.
“Learning how to recognize a stroke is just as important as reducing your risk factors,” says Robyn Moore, CEO of the National Stroke Association. “We know that recognition of stroke symptoms leads to receiving medical attention faster, which results in better outcomes. Knowing the signs of stroke, how to prevent it, and how to help others around you, just might save a life.”
Sadly, however, fewer than half of 9-1-1 calls for stroke are made within one hour of symptom onset and fewer than half of callers correctly identify stroke as the reason for their call. The acronym FAST is an easy way to identify the most common symptoms of a stroke:
F – Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A – Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S – Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Is their speech slurred?
T – Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.
A common misconception is that strokes occur only in older adults. Although, your stroke risk increases with age, a stroke can happen to anyone at any time. About 15% of ischemic strokes occur in young adults and adolescents.
The need for public awareness surrounding stroke prevention and awareness has never been greater. Despite being a leading cause of adult long-term disability, and the fifth leading cause of death, less than one in five Americans can correctly classify all four stroke symptoms. The time to take action is now. This May, during National Stroke Awareness month, get to know your stroke risk factors and learn to better identify the signs and symptoms of stroke. The life you save just might be your own.

OBITUARY  OF JULIA F. “JUDY” WAGNER

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OBITUARY OF JULIA F. “JUDY” WAGNER

by Koehler Funeral Home-Boonville and Chandler

Boonville, IN. – Julia F. “Judy” Wagner, 76, of Boonville, Indiana was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
Judy was born in Spencer County, Indiana on July 28, 1942, to the late Robert William and Reva Elizabeth (Houston) Utzman.

She was a beautifully sweet and kind soul that loved everyone. She loved hummingbirds, butterflies and was an avid gardener. She also enjoyed sewing and made many outfits for children throughout the family. Judy loved to travel and visit new places. She loved the Lord and her family. Judy was a lifelong member of the Hatfield Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Jim Wagner; son, Jimmy Wagner; sister, Volean Sutton; brothers, Floyd Utzman, Jack Utzman.

Judy is survived by her children, Kathy Granderson, Penny Wagner, Keith Wetzel, Tracey Buchanan; Joseph Pfingston; grandchildren, Chris Granderson (Stephanie); Alec Granderson (Tina); Tabitha Hutson (Sam); Travis Buchanan; Kayla Klug (Eric); Heather Schievella; Eric Wetzel; great-grandchildren, Halie, Emily, Madison, Alison, Autumn, Gauge, Beau, Rory, Mickey, Lilly, Autumn; siblings, Laurel Leslie, Gaylin Utzman (Freeda); several nieces and nephews.

Services will be 10 A.M. on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville, Indiana with Pastor Aaron Franz officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Indiana.

Visitation will be from 3 P.M. until 8 P.M. on Monday, May 6, 2019, and again from 9 A.M. until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

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