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The Indiana House on Monday passed a $34.6 billion two-year budget along party lines.
The budget, authored by House Republicans, includes an additional $286 million per year requested by the Indiana Department of Child Services, covers increases in Medicaid costs, and hikes K-12 spending by 2.1 percent in fiscal year 2020 and 2.2 percent in 2021 — slightly more than the annual increase suggested by Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Under the proposal, K-12 funding would be $7.31 billion in fiscal year 2020 and $7.47 billion in fiscal year 2021. Plus, the budget calls for spending $150 million in surplus funds to pay off a teacher pension liability that schools have been gradually paying down. The one-time payment is expected to save schools $70 million per year.
None of the extra money is required to go to teacher paychecks, although that’s what Holcomb and House Republicans are recommending.
The budget, which passed 65-32, heads to the Senate for consideration and amendments.
Rep. Todd Huston, one of the key budget writers this year, emphasized the education investment during remarks on the House floor Monday.
But Democrats have criticized the budget for not specifically allocating dollars for teacher pay.
House Democrats tried to make changes to the proposed budget Thursday, introducing 27 amendments and debating the legislation for more than three hours, but Republicans shot down almost all of the proposals.
House Speaker Brian Bosma criticized Democrats on Thursday evening, saying the suggestions would add more than $1 billion in spending to the budget.
“I’m proud of my team for standing firm even though they’re tough votes,†Bosma said.
On Monday, Democratic Rep. Greg Porter of Indianapolis refuted Bosma’s comments, saying Democrats offered other streams of revenue, too. They called for stopping or delaying the scheduled phaseout of some corporate tax cuts. They also suggested looking at other ways to use the $1 billion the state is set to receive from the Indiana Toll Road rate increase.
“Our checkbook does have money,†Porter said. “We’re not that low-income.â€
The budget plan that advanced Monday would have a surplus of about $63 million in fiscal year 2020 and $55 million in fiscal year 2021.
“This budget is financially responsible,†Huston said.
Porter said the budget could have done a lot more to address issues such as pre-kindergarten funding and school safety.
“But it’s your budget,†Porter said of Republicans, who control a super-majority in the chamber. “It’s what you want to give to the state of Indiana. It’s what you want to send over to the Senate.â€
Rep. Cherrish Pryor, D-Indianapolis, criticized the budget for not doing enough to help middle class families.
“There’s nothing in the budget that’s going to help Hoosier working families,†Pryor said.
But Huston defended the budget for being fiscally responsible and making the right investments.
“When you craft a budget, you have to make tough decisions,†Huston said.
After 18 holes, the Aces sit just eight strokes back of tournament host and leader Alabama State, who finished the opening round with a team score of 298.
Leading Evansville, freshmen Dallas Koth and Tyler Roat each tallied a team-best two-over 74, placing them in a tie for sixth after the first round. Another Aces duo tied following the opening round as sophomores Spencer Wagner and Jessie Brumley carded first-round 77s as the two finished the first round in a tie for 14th.
A stroke back of Wagner and Brumley, senior Noah Reese finished with a six-over 78, good-enough to place Reece in a tie for 16th. Competing as individuals, junior Robert Waggoner (81) and senior Gabe Rohleder (84) completed the opening round tied for 29th and 35th, respectively.
The Aces take to the course for the final round of competition at Lagoon Park Golf Course on Tuesday.
Big home runs off the bats of Tanner Craig and Troy Beilsmith early led the University of Evansville to their first series victory since March of last season, outslugging Little Rock 10-5, Monday afternoon.
The Aces wasted little time jumping on Trojans pitching, as an error and freshman second baseman Danny Borgstrom in top of the first set the table for sophomore first baseman Tanner Craig , who blasted his first home run of the season, giving UE an early 3-0 lead.
In the top of the second, the Aces onslaught continued as a one-out double by sophomore shortstop Craig Shepherd was followed by back to back walks, lading up the bases for junior outfielder Troy Beilsmith, who grooved his first round tripper of the year. The grand slam put Evansville in the driver’s seat, leading 7-0.
Senior right hand pitcher Justin Hayden made his first start since missing last season rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, and after a scoreless opening frame, Little Rock would strike for a run in the second and the third. However, the Aces bats would respond in the fourth inning. The rally began with a Troy Beilsmith RBI single to left, scoring Craig Shepherd from second base. Danny Borgstrom would continue the torrid start to his collegiate career with an RBI single to right, tallying senior third baseman Sam Troyer from second. Freshman designated hitter A.J. Fritz capped the three-run rally with a sacrifice fly to right, bringing in Beilsmith, putting Evansville up 10-2.
The Trojans would tag Hayden for one more run before exiting in the fifth inning. For the day, Hayden went four frames, allowing three runs on four hits, striking out three batters, without giving up a walk. Senior southpaw Alex Weigand came in in relief and would give up one run in the fifth. Junior Jake McMahill will take over in the sixth, and was tagged for a single tally as well, as the UE lead got cut to 10-5.
However, that’s as close as the Trojans would get, as freshman right hand reliever Michael Parks would shut down Little Rock the rest of the way, allowing one hit and striking out a pair.
“Great effort from our guys this series to get the win,” said University of Evansville head coach Wes Carroll. “Justin Hayden has had a long road to recovery so to see him back on the hill competing was outstanding. He answered the call in this important rubber match. We played great defense and got a couple big blast offensively to get the series win.”
The victory moves the Aces record to 3-4, dropping Little Rock’s record to 1-6.
Evansville is back in action Friday as they take on Boston College in the first game of the EKU Challenge at Eastern Kentucky University.
WIFIA loan to help finance water infrastructure upgrades that will better protect public health
and water quality for 1.8 million Baltimore residents
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced a $202 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the City of Baltimore, Md., to help the city make system-wide upgrades to its aging wastewater infrastructure at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant. Administrator Wheeler was joined by Maryland U.S.
Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, Mayor Catherine Pugh, Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles, Baltimore County Executive John A. Olszewski Jr., Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director Rudolph Chow, and EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Cosmo Servidio.
“This WIFIA loan will help Baltimore modernize its wastewater infrastructure, protect human health, and prevent sewage and polluted runoff from entering the Chesapeake Bay,†said EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “Through WIFIA, EPA is playing a leading role in President Trump’s efforts to upgrade our nation’s infrastructure, create jobs, and safeguard public health and the environment.â€
“Maryland appreciates the support of our federal partners in helping Baltimore City promote public health and ensuring that we continue making historic progress to restore our most precious natural asset, the Chesapeake Bay,†said Governor Larry Hogan.
“This is tremendous news for the people of Baltimore. Continued federal support for water infrastructure is an investment in public health, good jobs and economic stability for our neighborhoods,†said U.S. Senator Ben Cardin. “Every community has a right to expect that water coming from their tap is safe to drink. I’m proud of our continued effort to make needed upgrades and repairs to drinking and wastewater systems that reduce the burden on consumers.â€
“Every Marylander deserves safe drinking water and wastewater treatment systems that keep our rivers and Bay clean. This major federal investment will support Baltimore City’s efforts to install pollution control technology and help prevent residents from paying even higher water bills. I was pleased to work with the EPA and Baltimore leaders to make this happen, and I will continue fighting for funding to modernize our infrastructure and improve our water quality,â€Â said U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen.
Like many urban centers, the City of Baltimore is facing the immediate challenges of aging wastewater infrastructure. With EPA’s WIFIA loan, the City of Baltimore will complete 14 projects that will include a series of repairs and upgrades across its large wastewater conveyance system, finish upgrades to the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant, and make improvements to its stormwater management system. Together, these projects improve the reliability and performance of the city’s wastewater infrastructure, reduce polluted runoff and sewage from flowing into the Inner Harbor, and safeguard the significant investments that have been made toward restoring the Chesapeake Bay.
“Our water and wastewater customers have been required to shoulder the burden of paying for these long overdue and essential improvements,†said Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh. “Making these critical investments is not only long-overdue, but vital to Baltimore becoming a truly 21st Century City. We are grateful to the EPA for this low-interest loan that will assist us in managing effectively the significant costs associated with our infrastructure improvement efforts.â€
Baltimore’s project is estimated to cost $942 million. EPA’s WIFIA loan will help finance more than twenty percent of that amount—up to $202 million. Additionally, Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) will finance approximately $280.5 million from its Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund and approximately $47.5 million from the Bay Restoration Grant Fund. The Maryland Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund receives an annual grant from EPA, including nearly $39 million in 2018. Because both the WIFIA program and the MDE loan program, offer low interest rates, the City is expected to realize significant cost savings. The WIFIA loan alone will save the City up to $40 million.
Gilda’s Club Evansville is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to serving as a community of caring individuals that provide social, emotional and educational support to all people impacted by cancer.
Southern Indiana Select Lacrosse Sponsoring STIX Against Cancer
Spring High School Kick-Off Event will Benefit Gilda’s Club Evansville
 Christine M. Barnhart – President – Southern Indiana Select Lacrosse, Inc
Angie Bakel – Clubhouse Coordinator – Gilda’s Club Evansville
Indiana Select Lacrosse (SISL) is sponsoring a spring high school kick-off, STIX Against Cancer. This will be a jamboree style tournament with junior varsity games in the morning, followed by varsity in the afternoon. All gate proceeds ($3 admission) and spirit wear profits from the event will be donated to Gilda’s Club Evansville.
North High School – Bundrant Stadium
15331 Highway 41 N.
Evansville, INÂ 47725
 Saturday, March 2, 2019 – gates open 8am – games run 8:30am-6pm
Check presentation to Gilda’s Club Evansville at 5:10pm
 Support of Gilda’s Club to provide life-enriching programs for anyone touched by cancer, including their families and friends, so that no one faces cancer alone.
DETAILS: Gilda’s Club Evansville is a free cancer support community for anyone living with cancer and their families and friends. Gilda’s Club recognizes that social and emotional support is as essential as medical care when cancer is in the family and offers a variety of workshops, classes, groups and activities in a non-residential, home-like setting.Â
A year ago, the Aces each earned top three finishes at the ASU Spring Kickoff as the women’s team captured a third-place finish, while Evansville’s men finished second in the tournament. This season’s tournament features host Alabama State, Alabama A&M, Arkansas Pine-Bluff, Chicago State, Eastern Illinois, Manhattan and Western Illinois on the men’s side and host Alabama State, Eastern Illinois, Maryland – Eastern Shore, and Western Illinois as competitors for Evansville’s women’s team.
Rami Malek graduated from the University of Evansville’s Theatre department in 2003 and the entire campus community has joined together in a congratulatory video honoring his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in the award winning film, Bohemian Rhapsody.
Set to the familiar “stomp, stomp, clap” rhythm of We Will Rock You by Queen, the video celebrates Malek’s successes in a montage of people he knew and places he frequented in his undergraduate years. Video highlights include the stage of Shanklin Theatre where Malek performed in numerous productions all the way to Harlaxton College, the school’s living learning center in Grantham, England where he spent a semester abroad.
The video was produced by current UE students, senior Gina DeLise and junior Jules Iradukunda. The effort was spearheaded by two of Malek’s closest friends, Amelia McClain and Wes Grantom. The pair also graduated from UE in 2003 and are currently serving as guest artists in the UE Theatre department.
While at the University of Evansville, Malek performed in Death and the King’s Horseman, The Kentucky Cycle, Book of Days, Much Ado About Nothing, Othello, and The Real Thing.
Malek has won big this awards season for his role in Bohemian Rhapsody, taking home a Golden Globe, SAG Award, BAFTA Award for his role. He is also up for an Academy Award on Sunday, February 24.
View the full video online here.
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