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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
Messer Urges Senate to Heed President’s Call and Pass Full Obamacare Repeal Now
U.S. Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) urged the Senate today to heed President Trump’s call to pass a full Obamacare repeal bill now and then work on a replacement package.
President Trump tweeted last night, “Republicans should just REPEAL failing ObamaCare now & work on a new Healthcare Plan that will start from a clean slate. Dems will join in!â€
The President’s tweet follows another setback in the Senate’s efforts to pass an Obamacare repeal and replace bill.
“Hoosiers are sick and tired of endless debate on the Obamacare repeal bill, and the failure of Congress to act. This is DC politics as usual, and exactly why Americans sent the President to Washington to shake things up and get something done,†Messer said. We’ve had more than enough time to deliver on this promise to Americans, who have sent us here for three election cycles to repeal this failed law. I agree with President Trump that we must repeal Obamacare NOW and then work together on a plan to ensure Hoosiers get the health care they want and deserve.â€
The House of Representatives passed their plan to repeal and replace Obamacare back in May.
AG Hill Encourages Consumers To Act With Caution When Signing Lawn Care And Tree Trimming Contracts
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is today asking Hoosiers to be wary of potentially deceptive lawn care and tree trimming services when signing contracts this summer.
With the summer months upon us, many Hoosiers hire lawn care service providers such as mowing and landscaping companies to come to their homes once or twice a month. Many times consumers enter into contracts based on recommendations given by the lawn care service providers without reading the contracts themselves.
However, service providers at times may misrepresent services provided in order to get individuals to sign contracts with their companies. In some cases, contracts feature automatic renewal for the following season if contracts are never formally canceled, leaving Hoosiers out of money by paying for services they may no longer need.
Last week, a judgement was entered in favor of the state after two retired couples were victims of improper business practices in 2014. The two couples were offered tree trimming services from Cutter’s Tree Service. The service providers misrepresented the company in order to get the individuals to sign a contract by telling them that the company was bonded and insured — and that they were licensed arborists. In addition, the service providers told the couples they were in “good standing†on Angie’s List.
After the two couples entered into a contract with the company based on the misrepresentations, the service providers then returned to the individuals and stated that more services were needed, including cutting down the same trees that had already been trimmed. The contracts signed were also not compliant with the Home Improvement Contracts Act, nor did the service providers inform the consumers of their right to cancel the transactions within three days, as required by the Home Solicitation Sales Act.
Hill encourages both homeowners and businesses to carefully read through any contracts they may be considering and — as always – to research companies before signing into agreements. Consumers should ensure they understand the requirements and conditions listed in the event they choose to discontinue the lawn care services.
If you have experienced any contractual issues with lawn care service providers, or feel you have been charged for services you did not request or agree to, contact the Consumer Protection Division (CPD) of the Office of the Indiana Attorney General. You can reach the CPD by visiting IndianaConsumer.com or calling 1-800-382-5516.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Nathan Wayne Kirby: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Battery resulting in bodily injury (Class A misdemeanor)
Jaylen Alexander Mark: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Chase A. Flax: Possession of altered handgun (Level 5 Felony)
Paul Jason Womock II: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person with a passenger less than 18 years of age (Level 6 Felony), Leaving the scene of an accident (Class B misdemeanor), Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility (Class C misdemeanor)
Sarah Brittney Brown: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
David Abraham Browning: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)
Mary Jane Tucker: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Brandon Michael Siggers-Hess: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
David A. Drew: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor)
Adrian Lamir Bryant: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)
Vanderburgh County Commissioners July 18, 2017 Meeting Agenda
Vanderburgh County
Drainage Board Agenda
July 18, 2017
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Minutes
Blue Heron
…………………………………………. -Encroachment Agreement and Waiver Lot 21 Jaffee …………………………………. -Letter to Residents regarding waivers and encroachments
Construction in Floodway Permit
EVSC-minor revision to Final Drainage Plan
Hawthorne Estates Section 2-revision to Final Drainage Plan
Applications to affect legal drains-Nurrenbern, Boesche, Crawford Brandeis Ditch Maintenance Claims
Joint Drainage Board Meeting July 20, 2017 2 pm
Other Business
Public Comment
Adjournment
Dr. Bucshon’s Statement on Senate Inaction
| Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D.  released the following statement regarding the Senate’s inaction on healthcare:
“Obamacare is collapsing and as a result patients across the country are at risk as premiums skyrocket and insurers flee the exchanges. In Indiana, premiums have increased an average of 74 percent and two of our state’s four insurers recently announced their departure from the Obamacare exchanges. Hoosiers are being priced out of the insurance market, if they can find insurance at all. This is not the healthcare Americans were promised by President Obama and Congressional Democrats when they passed Obamacare, and certainly not what they deserve,†said Bucshon. “To me, this is personal. I spent more than a decade as a surgeon before coming to Congress. This is about the well-being of my constituents who are struggling to access quality, affordable healthcare under Obamacare. That’s why I made a promise to repeal and replace this failed law to help drive down costs, expand access, and get the federal government out of decisions that should be left up to patients and their doctors. The House did its job to fulfill our promise. I’m extremely disappointed that, thus far, the Senate has failed to live up to its commitment to the American people. It’s time for the Senate to act.†|
Young, Donnelly indicate support for legal-aid funding
Marilyn Odendahl for www.theindianalawyer.com
With the budget looming on the agenda of the U.S. Senate, Indiana’s two senators are both supportive of federal funding for legal aid, but neither are putting any dollar amount to their support.
Funding for the Legal Service Corp. is typically uncertain in Congress, but the stakes were raised this year when the budget proposal from the White House zeroed out the annual appropriation. Money for legal aid was included in the budget from the U.S. House of Representatives but the amount provided was $300 million — $85 million less than the amount provided in fiscal year 2017.
Since then the American Bar Association has called upon the upper chamber to fully fund legal services at the level the LSC has requested, $527.8 million.
“The House proposal would represent a 24 percent cut in grants from FY 2017 and result in more people shut out of legal represented when the number of Americans eligible for help (income for a family of four less than $30,750) is at an all-time high of more than 60 million,†ABA president Linda Klein said in a statement.
Sens. Todd Young, Republican, and Joe Donnelly, Democrat, are indicating they want to see funding for legal service providers included in the Senate’s budget. They have not said how much money should be given to LSC.
“As congressional appropriators make difficult decisions with regard to our nation’s spending priorities, Sen. Young supports sufficient funding for legal assistance for low-income Americans within the budget constraints,†said Jay Kenworthy, spokesman for Young.
Donnelly highlighted the work legal aid providers do and the need to sustain the service for the underprivileged.
“Across our states, seniors, veterans and those in rural communities are among the thousands of Hoosiers who rely on the Legal Services Corp. every year,†he said. “We should continue funding the Legal Services Corp. program because it is an essential part of ensuring that more Americans have access to legal representation.â€
In the Hoosier state, LSC funding supports Indiana Legal Services, which has nine offices around the state offering legal help to low-income residents. According to the LSC, Indiana Legal Services received a total of $7.23 million in fiscal year 2015, which accounted for 67 percent of the nonprofit’s total revenue. In that same year, ILS served 20,578 people and closed 9,696 cases.
Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Calendar of Events 7/18/2017
| Wednesday, July 26th |
Fundraiser | 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast with Ben: Hosted by the Shoulders for Commissioner Committee
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| Wednesday, July 26th |
Meeting | 6:00 PM | Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting
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| Friday, August 18th |
Golf Scramble | 12:00 PM | State Representative Ryan Hatfield Golf Scramble
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| Wednesday, August 30th |
Meeting | 6:00 PM | Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting
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| Friday, September 8th |
Golf Scramble | 1:00 PM | Evansville Labor Temple Golf Scramble
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| Wednesday, September 27th |
Meeting | 6:00 PM | Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting
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| Friday, September 29th |
Golf Scramble | 8:00 AM | Commissioner’s Cup Golf Scramble for Ben Shoulders for County Commissioner
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| Wednesday, October 25th |
Meeting | 6:00 PM | Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting
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| Wednesday, November 29th |
Meeting | 6:00 PM | Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting
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| Wednesday, December 27th |
Meeting | 6:00 PM | Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting
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Ivy Tech Media Opportunity – Service Camp
What: Middle School students, High School & College helpers make items for the disabled
When: Wednesday, July 19, 6 to 8pm and Tuesday, July 25, 6 to 8pm.
Where: Ivy Tech Community College Evansville, rooms 169 & 171
Background: Participating middle school students will attend a camp learning about how automation and robotics technology can help those who have disabilities. Taught by Ivy Tech Program Chair Donna Zimmerman and others, students will learn how to make two different items that will help the disabled and construct them. Items being made include making a tap light into a big button and modifying stuffed animals so they can be actuated with the buttons instead of the small buttons that come on the stuffed animals and are difficult to push if one doesn’t have the fine motor skills to do so. The tap light is wired to the toy so that the person can press anywhere on the big button to make the toy sing and dance. At the conclusion of the camps, the modified toys will be donated to local agencies. There is no cost for campers to attend camp.
Contact at the event:Â Donna Zimmerman, associate professor of Technology and program chair for Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology
Adopt A Pet
Sandy is a 3-year-old female American rabbit. She was surrendered to VHS with five other female rabbits from an owner in Vincennes with terminal cancer. Sandy is spayed & microchipped, which are two services that pet store bunnies would never come with. Her adoption fee is only $40 and she’s ready to go home today! Contact Vanderburgh Humane for adoption details!