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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
Dr. Bucshon’s Statement on Government Funding Bill
Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after the House passed legislation to fund the government:
“As President Trump said, this bill is a clear win for the American people. It turns the tide of the past eight years by investing heavily in our national defense to support our operations abroad and military installations here at home like Crane. It includes the largest increase in border security technology and infrastructure in a decade, gives our troops the largest pay raise in six years, and fully funds the health benefits for retired miners that are set to expire,â€Â said Bucshon.  “While this legislation is far from ideal, it nonetheless makes progress getting our priorities in order after eight years of the failed policies of the previous administration.  I wish we could have done more in this bill, but the arcane rules of the Senate allow Senate Democrats to block our efforts to make further progress. I agree with President Trump that for us to secure major legislative accomplishments moving forward, Senate Republicans should end the legislative filibuster.â€
 BACKGROUND
 H.R. 244, the Consolidated Appropriations Act fully funds the operations of the federal government, makes significant investments to support our military, secure the border, fight the opioid epidemic, and provide certainty for retired coal miners. The bill does not include any new funds for Obamacare, nor does it provide line item funding for Planned Parenthood.
Specifically, the bill:
Supports our military operations by adding $20 billion in additional funding for our national defense, including bases like Crane.
- Supports our troops by including the largest military pay raise in six years, a 2.1% increase.
- Provides certainty for retired coal miners by permanently funding their health benefits, which were set to expire.
- Strengthens our borders by providing Customs and Border Protection $12.2 billion for more border agents and improving border infrastructure. This is the biggest increase in border security funding in a decade.
- Includes no new money for Obamacare, eliminating funding for IPAB and preventing a taxpayer-funded bailout of insurance companies.
- Maintains critical pro-life protections and includes no line item funding for Planned Parenthood.
- Cuts back the EPA by $81 million, taking the agency back to pre-Obama Administration spending levels and cut staffing levels back to that seen at the end of the Reagan Administration.
- Invests in medical research by providing the National Institutes of Health an additional $2 billion.
- Provides $156 million in new funding for rural health programs.
- Eliminates funding for radical climate change initiatives like the Green Climate Fund, the U.N. Climate Change panel, and Paris Climate Change institutions
- Provides $650 million to combat the opioid epidemic.
- Expands the school choice program.
- Supports an all of the above energy strategy with specific focus on coal, oil, natural gas, and increasing our nuclear capabilities.
Police Merit Commission Meeting Agenda.
EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 8, 2017
2:00 p.m. Room 307, Civic Center Complex
- EXECUTIVE SESSION:
- An executive session and a closed hearing will be held prior to the open session.
- The executive session and hearing are closed as provided by:
- I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
- 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.
- 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.
- OPEN SESSION:
- CALL TO ORDER
- ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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- April 24, 2017 (Hegeman, Cook, and Scott)
- APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
- PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:
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- Sergeant Steve Kleeman – 4 officers in field training
- Sergeant Brian Talsma – 5 officers in SWILEA
- APPLICANT REVIEW:
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- 16-084
- NEW DISCIPLINARY MATTER: Personnel Order 17-PO-06: Officer Jeff Breivogel, Badge Number 1141 – 3 day suspension – no appeal filed.
- PENDING DISCIPLINARY MATTERS: Personnel Order 16-PO-27: Officer Marcus Craig, Badge Number 1250 – 21 day suspension, with a further recommendation that the Merit Commission consider termination. Appeal hearing to be set at later date pending disability hearing per motion at February 21st meeting.
- REMINDERS:Â The next meeting will by Monday, May 22, 2017 with the Executive Session beginning at 2:00pm.
- ADJOURNMENT
Funding Our Priorities
This session, we passed an honestly balanced budget, which funds state operations including education, public safety, veteran’s programs, substance abuse prevention and workforce development.
With over half of the state’s $32 billion biennial budget dedicated to education, legislators supported substantial increases to the base funding for each K-12 student and modest increases for higher education. We also increased state funding for Indiana’s high-quality pre-K pilot program, which helps low-income children and rural communities.
To strengthen our support for public safety, Indiana’s hard-working state law enforcement officers will receive a 24-percent pay increase. The budget also provides increased funding to support veteran service organizations and homeless veterans. In addition, we established a hyperbaric treatment pilot program to help those struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. The state income tax deduction for military pensions was also increased to help those who have selflessly defended our nation.
In order to address the state’s opioid and heroin epidemic, legislators supported expanding and investing in statewide addiction treatment options.
Indiana has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, with nearly 30,000 job positions still unfilled. To help close the skills gap, Workforce Ready Grants will be made available to help cover any remaining tuition and fees for working-age adults seeking certifications in high-wage fields after they receive any state and federal assistance. We also passed legislation aligning career and technical education programs with current and future employer needs.
The U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Indiana as the best-run state in the nation based in large part on our proven dedication to fiscal responsibility. Unlike Washington, D.C., Indiana doesn’t spend more than it takes in and we work together to ensure critical government services and priorities are funded without passing on debt to future generations.
Adopt A Pet
This handsome devil is 5-year-old Boone. He’s a male brown tabby with a white tuxedo. Boone and his friends are large & in charge in the Cat Lounge, and he does great with other cats! His adoption fee is $30 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
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BREAKING NEWS: Semi Collides Into Two Stopped Vehicles
Semi Collides into Two Stopped Vehicles on US 41 at CR 100 West Gibson County – This afternoon at approximately 3:08 p.m.,  Indiana State Police and several other law enforcement agencies responded to a three vehicle crash on US 41 at CR 100 West that critically injured one driver. Preliminary investigation revealed two vehicles were stopped at a traffic signal on US 41 southbound at CR 100 West. A tractor-trailer driven by Kent Hayenga, 66, of Linn Grove, IA, was traveling southbound when for unknown reasons failed to stop and collided into the rear of the two stopped vehicles. The tractor-trailer initially collided into a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor and then into a 2016 Ford Fiesta. Devin Cyr, 20, of Remington, IN, was driving the Mitsubishi. Cyr was trapped inside his vehicle and had to be extricated by Princeton Fire Department. Cyr was taken to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville where he is currently being treated for life threatening injuries. Dylan Barnes, 22, of Mt. Carmel, IL, was driving the Ford Fiesta. He was taken to St. Vincent Hospital where he is currently being treated for non-life threatening injuries. The Ford Fiesta and Mitsubishi Endeavor were totaled. Hayenga was not injured. US 41 southbound was closed for approximately three hours while troopers investigated this crash. The investigation is continuing. Investigating Officer: Master Trooper Gary Goodman, Indiana State Police Assisting Agencies: Gibson County Sheriff’s Department, Princeton Police, Ft. Branch Police and Princeton Fire Department |
BREAKING NEWS: STATE SENATE CANDIDATE BRADY HALL WINS “RIVER RUN” 10 MILE RACE
BREAKING NEWS: STATE SENATE CANDIDATE BRADY HALL WINS “RIVER RUN” 10 MILE RACE
Brady Hall who is running for State Senate District 49, won a different type of race this Saturday- the 2017 River Run. The River Run is a 10-mile race which starts in Henderson, crosses the twin bridges, and finishes in downtown Evansville. Hall was a cross country and track standout at F.J. Reitz High School, which lead him to join the NCAA Division I cross country program at the University of Evansville.
When asked how the race went, Hall said “Running is just like everything else in life, if you are willing to put in the hard work, you will get results.†Hall won with a time of 57 minutes and 47 seconds. “I am just glad it didn’t pour down rain the whole time.†Hall added with a laugh. This could be the last year of the historic race due to a long term infrastructure project to update the bridges.
MAY 6, 2017 “READERS FORUM”
Whats on your mind today?
Todays “READERS POLL†question is†Are you disappointed in the Evansville City Council for not being more concerned with the contract between Thunderbolts/VenuWorks and the City?
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