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Attorney General Todd Rokita & Comptroller Elise Nieshalla tell IU’s Kinsey Institute to follow State law
Attorney General Todd Rokita & Comptroller Elise Nieshalla tell IU’s Kinsey Institute to follow State law
Attorney General Todd Rokita and State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla are calling on Indiana University (IU) to show proof of compliance with a clear and unambiguous state law, whichprohibits the Kinsey Institute from using taxpayer funds.
“My office works tirelessly to protect Hoosiers’ hard-earned tax dollars and Indiana law is clear – no state funds may be used to fund the Kinsey Institute,” Attorney General Rokita said. “More than a year has passed since IU assured the public and state officials that it would follow the law, yet we have seen no indication that any serious actions have been taken. IU is not above the law, and Hoosiers deserve answers.”
An Indiana law passed by the General Assembly prohibits state funding of the Kinsey Institute in any way. The 2023 law cites more than a dozen potential funding loopholes which must now operate using zero taxpayer dollars. A joint letter sent this week by Attorney General Rokita and Comptroller Nieshalla demands IU’s President and Trustees confirm compliance with the state law that went into effect on July 1 – of last year – more than ample time to provide such proof.
“As the state elected leader responsible for the accounting and reporting of state funds, I take seriously my responsibility to document and provide complete transparency for tax dollars spent within state government,” stated Comptroller Elise Nieshalla. “With the absence of evidence per state law that tax dollars are no longer supporting the Kinsey Institute, we are calling for necessary financial information to prove adherence to state statute.”
Indiana University issued a press release in April of 2023 promising a “thorough legal review to ensure the University follows state law.” But rather than show simple proof of compliance, the administrators of Indiana’s largest public university school system voted to table and ultimately declined to separate the controversial sex research center from the University itself. Instead, IU proposed a plan to use accounting methods to ensure compliance, yet two quarterly meetings have passed since this proposal with no public update as to the implementation of an appropriateaccounting plan. Now, another semester is set to begin and Indiana taxpayers deserve answers.
The law passed by our General Assembly uses succinct language forbidding state funds frombeing used in the administration, operation, or any programs of the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction.
Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for the 87th Recruit Academy
Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for the
87th Recruit Academy
AUGUST 2, 2024
The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 87th Recruit Academy for traditional and lateral applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com. This website provides a detailed synopsis of the application process and information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police. Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm (EST) on Sunday, October 13, 2024.
Probationary Troopers graduating from the 87th Recruit Academy, who successfully complete their Field Training Officer (FTO) program, receive a $5,000.00 dollar one-time cash bonus (taxable) in addition to their regular salary.
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Included Benefits:
- Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits during the academy and probationary year.
- Military and Law Enforcement service purchase options. Service Purchase Calculator
- NEW take-home patrol vehicle issued after completing the FTO period (includes off-duty use).
- Uniforms and over $9,000 of NEW equipment are issued at no cost.
- 3 hours of on-duty physical training per week.
- 40 paid days of leave annually and 150 hours of New Parent Leave per qualifying event.
- Health/Vision/Dental and Life Insurance options for actives and retirees.
- Lifetime pension and deferred compensation w/State matching.
- Endless Opportunities and Career Advancement.
Basic Eligibility Requirements and Consideration Factors for an Indiana State Trooper:
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a police employee. (Appointment date for traditional applicants is July 17, 2025)
- Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate an automobile.
- Must be willing, if appointed, to reside and serve anywhere within the State of Indiana as designated by the Superintendent.
- Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED or HSE).
Current Law Enforcement Officers:
Current Law Enforcement Officers must be full time merit law enforcement officers with a minimum of three continuous years of law enforcement service as of December 11, 2024, and if they choose, they will be assigned to the district where they currently reside.
Current Out of State Law Enforcement Officers with a minimum of three continuous years of merit full time law enforcement service as of December 11, 2024, if they choose, may be afforded their district of choice if their home state certification is determined equivalent to the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board standards.
Recruits in the lateral academy will have periodic structured performance reviews with the Training Academy staff. Performance expectations for graduation on June 5, 2025, will be continually monitored. If your performance does not meet the criteria for graduation as determined by the Superintendent, you will have the option to continue in the traditional recruit academy with a graduation date of July 17, 2025.
*Note: Lateral Police Officers must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a police employee on June 5, 2025.
Recruits of the 87th Recruit Academy are offered an excellent health care plan, including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage for current and retired employees, along with their families, until reaching age 65. The Indiana State Police pension program provides a lifetime pension after 25 years of service. Additionally, the Indiana State Police Department provides comprehensive disability coverage and a life insurance program. Student loan forgiveness programs are being offered at this time through the following: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Interested applicants can obtain additional information about an Indiana State Trooper career by visiting IndianaTrooper.com. Applicants can also contact a recruiter at isprecruiting@isp.in.gov.
Dylan Anderson named Head Track and Field/Cross Country Coach
Dylan Anderson named Head Track and Field/Cross Country Coach
Anderson joins the Purple Aces following six years at Erskine College
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville has tabbed Dylan Anderson as its Head Coach of Track and Field/Cross Country.
“The search process for the new leader of our Track and Field/Cross Country was very important for our department, and I am confident we found the right person for the job in Dylan Anderson!” exclaimed Director of Athletics Dr. Ziggy Sigfried. “We were impressed with Anderson’s knowledge, experience as a head coach, attention to detail, and his reputation in having an unmatched work ethic. Please join me in welcoming Coach Anderson to UE!”
“I am honored for the opportunity to be the next leader for the University of Evansville Cross Country and Track and Field program,” says Anderson. “I would like to thank Dr. Siegfried for granting me this incredible opportunity. At every step of the process, I knew that I fit in here at UE and I can’t wait to join this close-knit and hard-working athletic department and University.”
“I would like to thank Mark Peeler and Erskine College for an incredible six-year run that gave me so much room and grace to fail and grow as both a coach and a leader. My experiences there have uniquely prepared me for this role. I am ready to bring sustained excellence to a program that already has a rich history and tradition to build upon.”
Anderson comes to the Purple Aces after spending the past six years at Division II Erskine College in Due West, S.C. While with the Fleet, Anderson started the track and field programs before the 2019-20 season while taking over the cross country programs. In his six years, Anderson coached nine Conference of the Carolinas track and field champions, a conference runner-up cross country team, and a national qualifier in the men’s mile.
In Erskine’s inaugural indoor track and field conference championship, Anderson coached 2 All-Conference performances in the 3000-meter and 5000-meter races. The following year, he coached an individual cross-country Conference Champion, a conference champion in the 3000-meter and 5000-meter races during the indoor season, a conference champion in the 5000-meter race, an All-Conference performance in the 10,000-meter race, and an All-Conference performance in the 3000-meter steeplechase during the outdoor season.
In the 2021-2022 season, he coached one women’s All-Conference performer in cross country and one All-Conference performer in the outdoors men’s steeplechase. In the 2022-2023 season, Anderson coached one men’s All-Conference performer in cross country, and three All-Conference performers in outdoor track and field (400-meter hurdles, 1500m, and 3000m Steeplechase).
In his final season with the Fleet, Anderson coached the Male Track Athlete of the Year during the outdoor season and earned conference champions in the men’s 1500 meter, 500 meter, and 10,000 meter. He also coached a men’s conference championship in the 3000-meter steeplechase and All-Conference performances in the men’s 500-meter, 1500-meter, discus throw, and the women’s 800-meter and 1500-meter races during the outdoor season.
During the indoor season, Anderson coached a conference champion in the men’s mile race, and a conference champion in the women’s 800-meter race, all-conference performances in the men’s 3000-meter race and the distance medley relay along with all-region performances in the men’s 800-meter race and the distance medley relay.
Prior to his time at Erskine, Anderson was the Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach at the College of Charleston. In his Division I stop, Anderson assisted with the cross country team while also being the event coach for the team’s sprint and hurdle runners. During that time, Anderson coached the 400-meter hurdle school record holder for the Cougars.
Anderson came to the College of Charleston following a year and a half as the Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach at Division II Anderson University in Anderson, S.C. With the Trojans, Anderson coached an All-American in the 200-meter race and a national qualifier in the 100-meter dash while supervising the sprints, hurdles, and jumps events.
Anderson began his coaching career as an Assistant Cross Country Intern with Division II Francis Marion University. With the Patriots he interned with the cross country team while also serving as their strength and conditioning coach.
A native of Fort Pierce, Florida, Anderson earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management from North Greenville University while being a distance runner from 2013 to 2015. Anderson lives in Evansville with his fiancé Jayla, their two cats Snuggles and Slate, and their snake, Buddy. In his free time, Anderson enjoys running, watching the Miami Heat, and playing chess.
Kathryn Tyler taking part in Summer Undergraduate Research Training
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville women’s soccer player Kathryn Tyler has earned a prestigious opportunity that she has been participating in throughout the Summer of 2024.
Set to begin her junior campaign with the Purple Aces, Tyler was accepted into the Summer Undergraduate Research Training (SMART) program at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. The SMART Program is recognized throughout the nation as an excellent research program with unique educational components.
“One of my neuroscience teachers suggested that I apply for a summer research program and I wanted to find something closer to home in Texas,” Tyler said. “With this program, you are basically put in a lab that aligns with your interests. This experience allows you to work in lab while going through different seminars.”
Many educational and career development opportunities include: research seminar series specifically for SMART students encompassing a range of topics, graduate school application workshop series, one-on-one advising, tours of biomedical facilities, career professional development workshops, seminars, and panels, meet and greet with the MD/Ph.D. program director, social events sponsored by the graduate council and much more.
Her experience will be at Jiang Lab at the Baylor College of Medicine. This lab specializes in multiple facets of brain circuits and he goals of the project center around the type of research they perform.
“My main goal is to study brains with different types of diseases (cerebellar ataxia’s) to see how a specific genetic mutation changes how cells behave. Specifically I am looking at cells within the cerebellum to understand why this mutation causes some cells types to die and stop functioning correctly.”
Tyler has been working an average of 45 hours per week on research and program activities. The program provides frontier-level, biomedical summer research projects for undergraduates in a supportive environment with supplemental educational activities. The length of the program is set for nine weeks and has gained nationwide recognition from students, their advisers, and granting agencies as one of the most successful ever created due to the incomparable resources in the Texas Medical Center and people who truly believe in opening doors of opportunity to college students.
“I never thought the opportunity would come up to do this in undergrad,” she stated. “I only read about this type of research in textbooks.”
Baylor College of Medicine has multiple specializations and one that Tyler is especially interested in is their Space Medicine Program. With the school being located near NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, the school has the unique chance to work within that industry. Growing up in Texas, Tyler had a lifelong interest in astronomy and looks to get a glimpse of what the school does within that program. She has an interest in studying how astronauts live in isolation and confined space and how to help them survive in those conditions. As a whole, the experience has been beneficial in giving her a new focus for life after college.
“This program has helped me develop a focus on my career path,” she added. “It made me realize how many opportunities there are in this field.”
Vanderburgh County Retail Food Establishment Inspection Report
