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Back to school and back to recalls

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Attorney General Todd Rokita raises awareness for consumers of
harmful household products recalled in

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in August. The office encourages consumers to take advantage of opportunities available for those who purchase recalled items that could be harmful to their families.

“Even though fall is around the corner, house projects are a year round task,” Attorney General Rokita said. “That means making sure household products are working correctly. Hoosiers shouldn’t have to deal with faulty items. If you have one of the recalled products, stop using it immediately and pursue resolution from the manufacturer.”

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following consumer products were recalled in August:

If you believe you recently purchased a recalled product, stop using it, and check its recall notice (linked above for all products). Then follow the notice’s instructions, including where to return the product, how to get the product fixed, how to dispose of the product, how to receive a refund for the product, or what steps must be taken to receive a replacement product.

Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions

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Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions.

All Payer Claims Data Base Advisory Board

The governor made three new appointments to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2025:

  • Kathryn Brown (McCordsville), state compliance director for Elevance Health
  • Gary Shearer (Hudson), president & CEO of PHP
  • Susan Brock Williams (Indianapolis), associate vice president for state government relations with Eli Lilly & Company

Artificial Intelligence Task Force

The governor made four appointments to the new task force, who will serve until June 30, 2025:

  • William Barrett (Greenwood), partner with Williams Barrett & Wilkowski, LLP
  • Doug Hutchinson, captain with the Indiana State Police
  • Cody Rivers (Zionsville), consulting director with Reveal Risk
  • Cari Sheehan (Carmel), assistant general counsel with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP and adjunct professor at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

Board of Mines & Mining

The governor made three reappointments to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2028:

  • Tim Emmons (Monroe City), owner/trainer with TGEmmons Consulting LLC
  • Paul Lake (Winslow), former executive director of the Pike County Economic Growth & Development Council
  • Chris Whitehead (Vincennes), mining engineer at Five Star Mining, Inc.

The governor also made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until May 31, 2025:

  • Terry Marsh (Newburgh), director of government affairs for Illinois Basin with Alliance Coal

Board of Trustees of Purdue University

The governor made one reappointment to the board, selected by the members of the Purdue Alumni Association, who will serve until June 30, 2027:

  • Vanessa Castagna (Naples, Florida), representing alumni of Purdue University

CHOICE Board

The governor made two new appointments to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2028:

  • Stephanie Anderson (Avon), COO of Mental Health America of Indiana
  • Jovanna Warr (Indianapolis), director of operations with Indy Superb Care Agency

Cybersecurity Council

The governor made one new appointment to the council, who will serve at the governor’s pleasure:

  • Stephen Scofes (Lansing, MI), chairman & CEO of Scofes & Associates Consulting, Inc.

Early Learning Advisory Committee

The governor made two reappointments to the committee, who will serve until June 30, 2027:

  • Maureen Weber (Indianapolis), president & CEO of Early Learning Indiana
  • Lisa Johnson (Hammond), CEO of Lisa’s Safe Haven Child Care

The governor also made two new appointments to the committee, who will serve until June 30, 2027:

  • Stacy Atkinson (Westfield), chancellor at Ivy Tech Indianapolis
  • Sam Snideman (Indianapolis), vice president of government relations at United Way of Central Indiana

Economic Enhancement District Board

The governor made four appointments to the new board, who will serve until December 31, 2025:

  • Bill Browne, Jr. (Indianapolis), president and founding principal of RATIO Architects
  • James Dora, Jr. (Indianapolis), owner and CEO of General Hotels Corporation
  • Thomas McGowan (Indianapolis), president and COO of Kite Realty Group Trust
  • Michael Wells (Indianapolis), president of REI Investments, Inc.

Fire Prevention & Building Safety Commission

The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve until July 31, 2027:

  • Craig Burgess (Indianapolis), former State Building Commissioner

Governor’s Workforce Cabinet

The governor made two new appointments to the cabinet:

  • Jon Kulaga (Marion), president of Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Ryan Willerton (South Bend), associate vice president for Career & Professional Development at the University of Notre Dame

Indiana Finance Authority Board of Directors

The governor made three reappointments to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2028:

  • Bill Hanna (Valparaiso), executive director of the Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation, Inc.
  • Harry McNaught (Carmel), president/CEO of Denison Properties
  • Kurt Zorn (Bloomington), former acting vice provost for undergraduate education and professor in the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana School for the Blind & Visually Impaired Board

The governor made three new appointments to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2025:

  • Matthew Butler (Indianapolis), senior policy advisor for education & workforce with the Office of the Governor
  • Adam Rodenbeck (Indianapolis), senior engineer, accessibility with Salesforce
  • Julie Thacker (Fishers), executive director of student services with Noblesville Schools

Indiana Stadium & Convention Building Authority Board of Directors

The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until December 31, 2025:

  • Christopher Russell (Zionsville), general counsel with the Indiana Department of Revenue

Indiana State Commission on Aging

The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve until June 30, 2028:

  • Stephen McCaffrey (Knightstown), president & CEO of Mental Health America of Indiana

Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council

The governor made three reappointments to the council, who will serve until June 30, 2027:

  • Leslie Huckleberry (McCordsville), director of FSSA’s Division of Aging
  • Gary Olsen (Indianapolis), longtime advocate and former executive director of the National Association of the Deaf
  • Kacie Weldy (Brownsburg), deaf blind specialist with the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults

The governor also made two new appointments to the council, who will serve until June 30, 2027:

  • Amy Browning-Varble (Vevay), CEO of SIILC
  • Amy Luellen (Brownsburg), program director with FSSA’s Division of Disability & Rehabilitative Services

Midwestern Higher Education Commission

The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve until February 28, 2025:

  • Chuck Johnson (Vincennes), president of Vincennes University

Motor Vehicle Sales Advisory Board

The governor made eight reappointments to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:

  • Ken Eckstein (Greenfield), representing the recreational vehicle industry
  • Mark Fuson (Terre Haute), representing franchised new motor vehicle dealers
  • Mike Hamilton (Danville), representing used motor vehicle dealers
  • Rachel Hazaray (Zionsville), representing automobile manufacturing
  • Mike Hierholzer (Amboy), representing automobile salvage & recycling
  • Robert Hockett (Carmel), representing used motor vehicle auctions
  • Thomas Kelley (Fort Wayne), representing franchised new motor vehicle dealers
  • Fritz Kreutzinger (Fishers), representing used motor vehicle dealers

The governor also made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:

  • Bill Salin, representing the general public

Patoka Lake Regional Water & Sewer District Board

The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2028:

  • John Noblitt (Orleans), publisher of the Progress Examiner

Retirement Home Guaranty Fund Board

The governor made four reappointments to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2026:

  • John Datillo (Zionsville), president & CEO of BHI Senior Living
  • Steven Johnson (Indianapolis), vice president, real estate with OneAmerica
  • Doris Brauman-Moore (Avon), attorney with the Brauman Moore & Harvey Law Offices
  • Robert Reynolds (Carmel), representing residents

The governor also made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2026:

  • Douglas Bosworth (Carmel), representing residents

State Board of Cosmetology & Barber Examiners

The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2028:

  • Seth Harrold (Terre Haute), co-owner/vice president of J. Michael Harrold Beauty Academy Inc.

State Board of Dentistry

The governor made four reappointments to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2028:

  • Robert Findley (Vevay), Switzerland County dentist
  • Richard Nowakowski (Muncie), owner of Innovative Dental Care of Muncie
  • Roger Sheline (Granger), owner of Complete Family Dentistry
  • Annette Williamson (Crown Point), owner of Annette Williamson DDS & Associates

The governor also made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until November 30, 2025:

  • Kevin Ward (Noblesville), founder and president/owner of Fishers Dental Care

State Employee Appeals Commission

The governor made three reappointments to the commission, who will serve until June 30, 2028:

  • Thomas Hanahan (Indianapolis), partner at Frost Brown Todd
  • Veronica Hubartt (Indianapolis), associate with IceMiller
  • Stefanie Krevda (Zionsville), former member of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission

Unemployment Insurance Review Board

The governor made two reappointments to the full-time board, who will serve until August 31, 2027:

  • Lawrence Dailey (Zionsville)
  • Gabe Paul (Carmel), who will continue his service as chair of the board

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions.

All Payer Claims Data Base Advisory Board

The governor made three new appointments to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2025:

  • Kathryn Brown (McCordsville), state compliance director for Elevance Health
  • Gary Shearer (Hudson), president & CEO of PHP
  • Susan Brock Williams (Indianapolis), associate vice president for state government relations with Eli Lilly & Company

Artificial Intelligence Task Force

The governor made four appointments to the new task force, who will serve until June 30, 2025:

  • William Barrett (Greenwood), partner with Williams Barrett & Wilkowski, LLP
  • Doug Hutchinson, captain with the Indiana State Police
  • Cody Rivers (Zionsville), consulting director with Reveal Risk
  • Cari Sheehan (Carmel), assistant general counsel with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP and adjunct professor at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

Board of Mines & Mining

The governor made three reappointments to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2028:

  • Tim Emmons (Monroe City), owner/trainer with TGEmmons Consulting LLC
  • Paul Lake (Winslow), former executive director of the Pike County Economic Growth & Development Council
  • Chris Whitehead (Vincennes), mining engineer at Five Star Mining, Inc.

The governor also made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until May 31, 2025:

  • Terry Marsh (Newburgh), director of government affairs for Illinois Basin with Alliance Coal

Board of Trustees of Purdue University

The governor made one reappointment to the board, selected by the members of the Purdue Alumni Association, who will serve until June 30, 2027:

  • Vanessa Castagna (Naples, Florida), representing alumni of Purdue University

CHOICE Board

The governor made two new appointments to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2028:

  • Stephanie Anderson (Avon), COO of Mental Health America of Indiana
  • Jovanna Warr (Indianapolis), director of operations with Indy Superb Care Agency

Cybersecurity Council

The governor made one new appointment to the council, who will serve at the governor’s pleasure:

  • Stephen Scofes (Lansing, MI), chairman & CEO of Scofes & Associates Consulting, Inc.

Early Learning Advisory Committee

The governor made two reappointments to the committee, who will serve until June 30, 2027:

  • Maureen Weber (Indianapolis), president & CEO of Early Learning Indiana
  • Lisa Johnson (Hammond), CEO of Lisa’s Safe Haven Child Care

The governor also made two new appointments to the committee, who will serve until June 30, 2027:

  • Stacy Atkinson (Westfield), chancellor at Ivy Tech Indianapolis
  • Sam Snideman (Indianapolis), vice president of government relations at United Way of Central Indiana

Economic Enhancement District Board

The governor made four appointments to the new board, who will serve until December 31, 2025:

  • Bill Browne, Jr. (Indianapolis), president and founding principal of RATIO Architects
  • James Dora, Jr. (Indianapolis), owner and CEO of General Hotels Corporation
  • Thomas McGowan (Indianapolis), president and COO of Kite Realty Group Trust
  • Michael Wells (Indianapolis), president of REI Investments, Inc.

Fire Prevention & Building Safety Commission

The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve until July 31, 2027:

  • Craig Burgess (Indianapolis), former State Building Commissioner

Governor’s Workforce Cabinet

The governor made two new appointments to the cabinet:

  • Jon Kulaga (Marion), president of Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Ryan Willerton (South Bend), associate vice president for Career & Professional Development at the University of Notre Dame

Indiana Finance Authority Board of Directors

The governor made three reappointments to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2028:

  • Bill Hanna (Valparaiso), executive director of the Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation, Inc.
  • Harry McNaught (Carmel), president/CEO of Denison Properties
  • Kurt Zorn (Bloomington), former acting vice provost for undergraduate education and professor in the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana School for the Blind & Visually Impaired Board

The governor made three new appointments to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2025:

  • Matthew Butler (Indianapolis), senior policy advisor for education & workforce with the Office of the Governor
  • Adam Rodenbeck (Indianapolis), senior engineer, accessibility with Salesforce
  • Julie Thacker (Fishers), executive director of student services with Noblesville Schools

Indiana Stadium & Convention Building Authority Board of Directors

The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until December 31, 2025:

  • Christopher Russell (Zionsville), general counsel with the Indiana Department of Revenue

Indiana State Commission on Aging

The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve until June 30, 2028:

  • Stephen McCaffrey (Knightstown), president & CEO of Mental Health America of Indiana

Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council

The governor made three reappointments to the council, who will serve until June 30, 2027:

  • Leslie Huckleberry (McCordsville), director of FSSA’s Division of Aging
  • Gary Olsen (Indianapolis), longtime advocate and former executive director of the National Association of the Deaf
  • Kacie Weldy (Brownsburg), deaf blind specialist with the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults

The governor also made two new appointments to the council, who will serve until June 30, 2027:

  • Amy Browning-Varble (Vevay), CEO of SIILC
  • Amy Luellen (Brownsburg), program director with FSSA’s Division of Disability & Rehabilitative Services

Midwestern Higher Education Commission

The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve until February 28, 2025:

  • Chuck Johnson (Vincennes), president of Vincennes University

Motor Vehicle Sales Advisory Board

The governor made eight reappointments to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:

  • Ken Eckstein (Greenfield), representing the recreational vehicle industry
  • Mark Fuson (Terre Haute), representing franchised new motor vehicle dealers
  • Mike Hamilton (Danville), representing used motor vehicle dealers
  • Rachel Hazaray (Zionsville), representing automobile manufacturing
  • Mike Hierholzer (Amboy), representing automobile salvage & recycling
  • Robert Hockett (Carmel), representing used motor vehicle auctions
  • Thomas Kelley (Fort Wayne), representing franchised new motor vehicle dealers
  • Fritz Kreutzinger (Fishers), representing used motor vehicle dealers

The governor also made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2027:

  • Bill Salin, representing the general public

Patoka Lake Regional Water & Sewer District Board

The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2028:

  • John Noblitt (Orleans), publisher of the Progress Examiner

Retirement Home Guaranty Fund BoardThe governor made four reappointments to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2026:

  • John Datillo (Zionsville), president & CEO of BHI Senior Living
  • Steven Johnson (Indianapolis), vice president, real estate with OneAmerica
  • Doris Brauman-Moore (Avon), attorney with the Brauman Moore & Harvey Law Offices
  • Robert Reynolds (Carmel), representing residents

The governor also made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2026:

  • Douglas Bosworth (Carmel), representing residents

State Board of Cosmetology & Barber Examiners

The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2028:

  • Seth Harrold (Terre Haute), co-owner/vice president of J. Michael Harrold Beauty Academy Inc.

State Board of Dentistry

The governor made four reappointments to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2028:

  • Robert Findley (Vevay), Switzerland County dentist
  • Richard Nowakowski (Muncie), owner of Innovative Dental Care of Muncie
  • Roger Sheline (Granger), owner of Complete Family Dentistry
  • Annette Williamson (Crown Point), owner of Annette Williamson DDS & Associates

The governor also made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until November 30, 2025:

  • Kevin Ward (Noblesville), founder and president/owner of Fishers Dental Care

State Employee Appeals Commission

The governor made three reappointments to the commission, who will serve until June 30, 2028:

  • Thomas Hanahan (Indianapolis), partner at Frost Brown Todd
  • Veronica Hubartt (Indianapolis), associate with IceMiller
  • Stefanie Krevda (Zionsville), former member of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission

Unemployment Insurance Review Board

The governor made two reappointments to the full-time board, who will serve until August 31, 2027:

  • Lawrence Dailey (Zionsville)
  • Gabe Paul (Carmel), who will continue his service as chair of the board

Inflation, Taxes, and Tariffs: A Comparative Impact on the Middle Class

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Inflation, Taxes, and Tariffs: A Comparative Impact on the Middle Class

The middle class, often considered the backbone of any economy, faces an ongoing battle with three financial forces: inflation, taxes, and tariffs. These factors shape the daily lives of millions, influencing their purchasing power, cost of living, and overall economic security. While each element has its unique mechanism and impact, together, they paint a comprehensive picture of the challenges the middle class confronts today.

Inflation: The Silent Erosion of Purchasing Power

Inflation, the gradual increase in prices over time, is one of the most pervasive economic forces affecting the middle class. As inflation rises, the value of money diminishes, meaning the same dollar buys less than it did before. This loss of purchasing power affects everyone, regardless of their income level, but it can be particularly devastating for the middle class, who often rely on fixed incomes or modest wage growth.

Currently, inflation has eroded purchasing power by approximately 11%, a hit that feels permanent unless wages rise correspondingly. Unlike other economic factors that may be reversible, the impact of inflation compounds over time, slowly chipping away at savings, eroding the value of pensions, and increasing the cost of everyday essentials like food, housing, and healthcare. For many in the middle class, this means tightening budgets, delaying major purchases, and cutting back on discretionary spending.

The only real defense against inflation is income growth, which often requires upgrading skills, taking on additional work, or seeking higher-paying jobs. However, not everyone has the means, time, or opportunity to do so, making inflation a relentless force that continues to widen the gap between the middle class and financial security.

Taxes: The Unavoidable Burden

Taxes are an inescapable part of life, impacting the middle class from every angle—income, sales, property, and even in death through inheritance taxes. While taxes fund essential public services like education, infrastructure, and healthcare, they also represent a significant financial burden, often hitting the middle class harder than the wealthy due to the proportional nature of tax rates.

For many middle-class households, income taxes are a constant concern. The tax code, with its myriad deductions, credits, and loopholes, often seems more favorable to the wealthy, who have access to sophisticated tax planning strategies. Meanwhile, payroll taxes such as Social Security and Medicare take a bigger chunk out of paychecks, often without corresponding increases in benefits.

Sales and property taxes also weigh heavily on the middle class. These regressive taxes disproportionately impact those who spend a larger share of their income on essentials, leaving less room for savings and investment. And while tax cuts are often touted as relief, they frequently provide more significant benefits to higher-income earners, leaving the middle class with only marginal gains.

Ultimately, taxes are an unavoidable cost that reduces disposable income and limits financial flexibility, perpetuating the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck for many middle-class families.

Tariffs: Targeted Pain with Collateral Damage

Tariffs, essentially taxes on imported goods, are a less direct but still impactful factor on the middle class. Designed as economic tools to protect domestic industries or penalize foreign competitors, tariffs often lead to higher prices on targeted goods. While the intent might be to shield local jobs or retaliate against unfair trade practices, the costs often trickle down to consumers.

For example, tariffs on steel or electronics might initially seem to affect only specific industries, but they result in higher prices on a wide range of products, from cars to household appliances. These increased costs ultimately land on the consumer, with the middle class bearing the brunt since they spend a larger proportion of their income on these goods.

Unlike inflation or taxes, the impact of tariffs is more selective, hitting those who buy the tariffed products. However, as supply chains are interconnected globally, the ripple effects can lead to broader price increases, further straining middle-class budgets.

Conclusion: A Confluence of Challenges

Inflation, taxes, and tariffs each uniquely erode the financial stability of the middle class. Inflation diminishes purchasing power, taxes siphon away income at every turn, and tariffs raise the costs of specific goods. Together, these forces create a challenging economic landscape where the middle class must constantly adapt, often with limited options.

To mitigate these impacts, individuals can seek higher wages, pursue additional education, or explore tax-efficient investment strategies. However, the broader solution lies in policy reform that considers the cumulative effect of these factors on the middle class, ensuring that economic growth benefits not just the few but the many.

Hoosier History Highlights

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September 8 – September 14

This Week in Indiana History
Kennedy

September 8, 1972 Kennedy (Lisa Kennedy Montgomery), television personality, born in Indianapolis.

September 8, 2003 Indiana Governor Frank O’Bannon suffered a stroke at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. He died five days later at age 73 and was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Corydon.

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Sanders September 9, 1890 Harland Sanders was born near Henryville. He developed a popular recipe for frying chicken in a pressure cooker, becoming famous as the Kentucky Colonel of KFC restaurants.

September 10, 1914 Robert Wise, American Award-winning film director (The Day the Earth Stood Still; West Side Story; The Sound Of Music), born in Winchester.

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Lincoln Highway September 10, 1913 The route of the Lincoln Highway was revealed. The idea of Indiana’s Carl Fisher, it was the first coast-to-coast paved road. In Indiana, the Lincoln Highway went through Elkhart, South Bend, and LaPorte.

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken of Olympia Candy Kitchen in Goshen.

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Indiana Department of Administration

Guided Tours of the Indiana Statehouse are offered Monday through Saturday.  For more information, contact us.

(317) 233-5293
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Indiana Quick Quiz

1. What year was Indiana’s first round barn built?

2. What Indiana city is known as the Limestone Capital of the World?

3. Where can you find the largest anatomically correct sculpture of the human brain?

4. How many men from Indiana have been elected as the vice president of the United States?

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1. 1874

2. Bedford

3. Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University.

4. 6

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“And I was like, ‘Oh, we’re going to have to run today. Like, there’s no messing around….’ And I told myself, ‘Don’t be soft. You got to go with it or you’re going to regret this for the rest of your life if you don’t go with it.’ ”

– Indianapolis native Cole Hocker on his thrilling come from behind effort on the final laps to set an Olympic record of 3:27.65 and win the 1,500m at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

A wonderful statement of Hoosier character and grit!

DEATH REPORT LIST

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Weekly Death Report Aug 5 to August 11, 2024

EPD MERIT COMMISSION MEETING

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, September 9th, 2024

4:15 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  1. An executive session will be held prior to the open session.
  1. The executive session is closed as provided by:
  1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
  2. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
  3. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.  This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER:
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS:
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
    1. August 26th, 2024 (Sutton, Thompson)
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:
    1. Update for probationary officers in SWILEA and Field Training. 
  1. APPLICANTS:
    1. 24-119
  1. RESIGNATIONS:
    1. Officer Stephan Alexander Welcher, badge number 1541, resigning effective September 4th, 2024, after serving two years, seven months, and eleven days with the Evansville Police Department.
  1. RETIREMENTS:
    1. Officer Jarrod Heath McConnell, Badge Number 1175, retiring effective September 12th, 2024, after serving twenty-nine years and one day with the Evansville Police Department. 
  1. REMINDERS:  
    1. The next schedule meeting is Monday, September 23rd, 2024, at 4:15pm.
  1. ADJOURNMENT:

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

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EPA and Forest Service Release Updated AirNow Fire and Smoke Map

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Updated map loads more quickly, includes additional information to help protect people from wildfire smoke

WASHINGTON –  Sept. 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service released an updated version of the popular AirNow Fire and Smoke Map to provide millions of people in the U.S. with more information they can use to protect themselves from wildfire smoke.

“As millions of Americans have experienced, wildfire smoke can travel for hundreds of miles, including from Canada, affecting people anywhere in the U.S.,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation Joseph Goffman. “The updated AirNow Fire and Smoke Map makes even more information available about wildfire smoke and air quality – information anyone across the country can use to reduce their exposure and protect their health.”

“As we continue the important work to confront the wildfire crisis, we are committed to working with federal, state, tribal and local health departments and air quality agencies to protect public health,” said Forest Service Chief Randy Moore. “This updated map is a valuable resource for people taking action to protect themselves and their families from smoke impacts.”

The updated Fire and Smoke Map has a new look and feel, is designed to load more quickly, and includes information not available in the previous versions, such as:

  • Air quality monitoring information on coarse particle pollution and ozone, both of which can increase because of wildfire smoke.
  • More information on individual wildland fires, including the type of fire and level of fire activity, when available.
  • Information from low-cost fine particle sensors in Canada, in cooperation with Environment and Climate Change Canada.

The new version of the map allows users to see activity recommendations at a glance – or to expand the information to see more, including more information on actions to take to protect your health, charts showing how air quality has changed over the past week, and whether there are other fires within 30 miles of their locations. The map makes Smoke Outlook alerts more prominent and links to these forecasts, where available, to help the public better understand the possible impacts of smoke over the next several days. The Forest Service-led Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program issues Smoke Outlooks for certain large fires.

EPA and the Forest Service made a beta version of the map available for public review in July; the new version reflects changes the agencies have made to date in response to public feedback.

EPA and the Forest Service developed the Fire and Smoke Map to provide the public information on fire locations, smoke plumes, near real-time air quality, Smoke Outlooks for large U.S. wildfires, and protective actions to take — all in one place. To give users the most localized air quality information possible, the map pulls data from monitors that regularly report to AirNow, temporary monitors such as those the Forest Service and air agencies have deployed near fires, and crowd-sourced data from nearly 15,000 low-cost sensors that measure fine particle pollution, the major harmful pollutant in smoke. The map shows this data in the familiar color-coding of the U.S. Air Quality Index.

You can view the Fire and Smoke Map on the AirNow website or select the smoke icon on the bottom right of the AirNow smartphone app. To view the map in Spanish or to select a modified AQI color scale for users with certain color vision deficiencies, click the settings icon at the top right corner of the map.

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FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

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