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IS IT TRUE MAY 2, 2019

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We hope that todays IS IT TRUE will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way.

IS IT TRUE we congratulate Vanderburgh County Commissioners for approving the unprecedented road repairs and paving project for our county roads?  …this massive repair and paving projects that will include around 50 miles of County roads at a 5 million dollars total cost? …this is the first time in approximately two decades that a paving and repair road project of this magnitude has been attempted? …our County Commissioners and Council Council members pooled their financial resources to fund this massive road project without raising local taxes? …this project received a unanimous vote from County Commissions President-Ben Shoulders, Vice Chairmen-Jeff Hatfield, and Cheryl Musgrave? …we also want to give special credit to County Highway Superintendent Scot Wichser, County Engineer John Stoll and County Council Finance Chairman Jim Raben for helping making this project a reality?

IS IT TRUE that yesterday the County Commission extended the Anthem Health Insurance coverage for six months so that the “County Employee Health Insurance Study Committee” could finish their work? …we are told this decision was made in order to see if the county employees can get the best bang for their buck in regards to future health care coverage?

IS IT TRUE at yesterday’s Vanderburgh/Evansville Parks and Recreation meeting, the board voted in favor of hiring six people with high-powered rifles in Wesselman Park Reserve in order to reduce the overpopulation of deer? …at the last Parks and Recreation meeting, the board voted against this proposal? …we wonder if any board members contacted the Evansville Mayor, County Commissioners or County Council members to get their opinions concerning this issue? …some people hope whoever is in charge of this search and kill the project at Wesselman Park Reserve will take into consideration the highly traveled roadways and Stockwell Sports Complex adjoining this property before firing these high power rifles at running deers in the woods?…we wonder what this project will cost? …that many people wonder why the board didn’t decide to tranquilize the deer that graze at the enclosed  Wesselman Park Reserve and transport them to a rural area where they can continue to graze and raise their young? …we are told that many people feel that it is more humane to tranquilize and transport the deer instead of annihilating them with a high power rifle?

IS IT TRUE at yesterday’s Vanderburgh County Commission meeting, the Commissioners approved local #215 Teamsters to represent the employees of the County Clerk and the non-lawyers at the Prosecutors office? …the approval of these county offices to unionized are just two of the many that have been approved for collective bargaining over the last several years? …that the employees at the Vanderburgh County Clerk and Prosecutor offices will now be joining the County Auditors, Treasurers, Coroners, and the Recorders offices as the latest county Departments to be unionized? …we are told that the practice of wage disparities, favoritism, political patronage, and nepotism has taken its toll on the county employees over the years? …we are also told that employees who work for the City of Evansville are now talking about becoming members of the local #215 Teamsters? …we are also told that the practice of wage disparities favoritism, political patronage, and nepotism has also taken its toll on the city employees over the years?

IS IT TRUE yesterday a letter was sent to The CCO Editor written by a local minister from Evansville that made some serious allegations about 2nd Ward City Councilwoman Missy Mosby campaign staff? …that some of the remarks in this letter concerned us so we contacted our attorney and he advised that we shouldn’t publish it until we have confirmation and documentation of the allegations put forth in his letter? …we were also informed that Missy Mosby is now represented by legal counsel concerning this issue? …that this a developing story?

IS IT TRUE that the 2nd Ward City Council primary race is really turning out to be a political barn burner? …that political newcomer, Dr. D’Angelo Taylor campaign committee is pulling out all stops to defeat the 12-year City Council incumbent Missy Mosby? … that Missy Mosby campaign committee is also doing similar to defeat political newcomer, Dr. D’Angelo Taylor? …we are told if the election turnout in the 2nd Ward is low, the challenger will have the edge? …if the turnout is similar to years past, then the incumbent should prevail?

IS IT TRUE that all eyes will be on the Republican At-Large City Council race? …earlier this year, local GOP party Chairman, Wayne Parke, chastised Republican Alex Schmitt (R) for attending his good friend Ben Trockman’s (D) announcement filing for the 1st City Council Ward seat as a Democrat? …because of Mr. Schmitt’s attendance at Mr. Trockman’s (D) filing event, the local GOP party boss has publicly encouraged the party faithful not to vote for Alex in the upcoming primary election? …we considered this entire situation to be somewhat petty and encourage our readers to consider Mr. Schmitt’s resume and community service as the criteria to vote for him in the upcoming City Council primary election? …we don’t care if you’re a Democrat or a Republican, but we do care if you have the right qualifications to hold office? …we feel that Mr. Schmitt has the qualifications to run for public office?

IS IT TRUE that it’s obvious that the Evansville City Council should have known who would be paying the $3 million dollar costs to dismantle the dock at Marina Pointe before approving the move of the LST to the Tropicana area?

IS IT TRUE last week a bill that was designed to overhaul career and technical education across the state was signed into law. Governor Eric Holcomb? …that HB 1002 was authored by Evansville Rep. Holli Sullivan and gives the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet control of $50 million of federal funds and also creates a statewide grant for career coaching and a program to keep college graduates in Indiana? …we give 5 Cheers to Mrs. Sullivan for addressing something that should have a positive impact on career education in the future?

Todays Readers Poll question is: If the election was held today for the Evansville City Council At-Large Republican primary which three (3) candidates would you vote for?
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“IS IT TRUE” AUGUST 17, 2023

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IS IT TRUE that right after Maui and Lahania were ravaged by the deadliest wildfires in more than a century, and as residents search and wait for word about their missing loved ones, low-life looters were trying to cash in on the tragedy? …that businesses were also looted for any remaining goods in the ruins? …that CCO staff says; “Arrest the looters and thugs and throw their ass– in jail and throw away the key?
IS IT TRUE that the City Of Evansville budget hearings have begun?  … that casual observers attending the budget meetings are hearing rumors that Evansville may have some financial challenges because our City officials may have maxed out on our Municipal Bonds borrowing capacity?
IS IT TRUE that if Evansville is really in a financial bind and can’t borrow anymore Municipal bond money for future capital projects we hope that they don’t resort to the questionable practice of having a Corporation fund and build the capital project for them and in return, the City signs a long term lease agreement with the builder?
IS IT TRUE that the main responsibility of a City Controller is to make sure that the Mayor and City Council members live within their budget restraints?
IS IT TRUE that we can guarantee that the City Controllers that worked for Mayors Jonathon Wienzapfel and Frank McDonald Jr. ensured that the City officials lived within their budget restraints?
IS IT TRUE that former Evansville Mayors Jonathon Weinzapfel and Frank McDonald Jr. not only lived within their budget restraints but when they left office they had comfortable cash balances in the “Rainey Day” fund to pass on to their successors?
IS IT TRUE that it’s time for candidates running for the Mayor and City Council positions in Evansville to start openly discussing issues that are affecting our quality of life?
IS IT TRUE that its time for the Evansville Mayoral and City Council candidates to publically discuss ways to correct some of the following issues within Evansville proper: spending beyond our means, uncontrollable drug addiction problems in Evansville, low employee morale, escalating murder, and crime rates, the neglect of our City Parks, crumbing streets and sidewalks throughout Evansville proper and needc to find a way to defer unexpected increases in our water and sewer rates?
IS IT TRUE that we have been told by a couple of people in attendance at the City Of Evansville budget hearings that they are pleased with the way that City Councilmembers Mosby, Weave, and Beane involved themselves in budget discussions?
IS IT TRUE that we wish that our locally elected officials, business leaders of this region, patriots, and Veterans groups would feel similar about the Veterans Memorial Coliseum as they do the LST? …its time that the citizens of this community demand that the Veterans Memorial Coliseum receive the same media attention and public financial support as the LST does? …its time that the community brings back the “Veterans Memorial Coliseum”  to its original grandeur?
IS IT TRUE that because of the personality conflicts between certain members of the Evansville City Council it has allowed Mayor Winnecke to craft a successful political strategy that ensured that his future capital projects plans become a reality?  …we are told that divide-and-conquer political strategies most always succeed?
IS IT TRUE that Mesker Park Zoo lost over $4 million dollars in revenue in the 2022 budget year?
IS IT TRUE that we are told that the FORD CENTER was several million dollars in the red for the 2022 budget year?  …that we expect this year’s Profit and Loss statement may yield similar results?
IS IT TRUE that the Ford Center needs $8 to $9 million dollars to spend on much needed maintenance and repairs issues?  …that the City needs to find the money to purchase a new multi-million dollar interior electronic scoreboard and also an exterior electronic display banner sign?  …we wonder why the FORD CENTER didn’t have a maintenance and repair account to take care of issues like these?
IS IT TRUE that the Executive Director of the AREA PLAN COMMISSION stunned members of the Vanderburgh County Council when he requested that this board increase his 2024 salary by $26,500?
IS IT TRUE that for many years the City of Evansville has had a serious financial shortfall in the City of Evansville employee healthcare plan?  …that we hope that the newly elected Mayor of Evansville will put out a public RFP request to area insurance carriers in this area to search for more affordable employee health care plans?
IS IT TRUE that our number one supporter Mark Chandler asks us why are the new city sidewalks on corner lots of Habitat homes in the Jacobsville area being constructed without handicap ramps? …that Mark also added the comment that this sidewalks project seems to violate the ADA? …that we agree with him?
IS IT TRUE that the Regional Representative for the United States Senator Mike Braun is doing a credible job? …that Steven W. Hammer is working extremely hard to carry the message to the masses that United States Senator Braun is a man of his word by following through with his campaign promises. …we give five (5) cheers to Steve Hammer for doing a credible job for United States Senator Mike Braun?
IS IT TRUE to hear some American progressives talk about our social progress one would have to conclude that we are light years behind the Nordic countries which are capitalist economies with a stronger safety net than ours.
IS IT TRUE that we are told that several people are hoping that Democrat State Representative Ryan Hatfield will run for a Vanderburgh County Judgeship position when it becomes available? …we feel that Ryan Hatfield has the skills and ability to make a good Judge?
IS IT TRUE that our “Readers Poll” is non-scientific but trendy? …our current “Readers Poll” question is: If the general election was held today who would you vote for Mayor of Evansville”?
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Rep. O’Brien bill to protect victims of violent crime passes committee, gains community support

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STATEHOUSE (Jan. 21, 2026) — A bill authored by State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) to increase notification requirements for crime victims prior to the release of a violent felon passed through the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee today.

O’Brien said he has received overwhelming community support for House Bill 1250, legislation aimed at strengthening protections for victims of violent crime through improved communication and transparency. The bill received bipartisan support from the committee, passing with a unanimous 13-0 vote.

HB 1250 creates clearer coordination between the Indiana Department of Correction and local law enforcement agencies. The IDOC would provide a seven-day advance electronic notice when a serious violent felon is scheduled for release. This notification would be sent to the sheriff, prosecuting attorney and chief of police in both the community where the offender will be relocating and the community where the original crime occurred. A court and prosecuting attorney would then notify any victims through Indiana’s Statewide Automated Victim Information & Notification program of the felon’s release.

O’Brien said that public response to the legislation has been swift and strong, with a petition supporting HB 1250garnering more than 2,000 signatures in just over a week. O’Brien authored the legislation after Evansville real estate agent Susan Haynie was allegedly killed last fall by a convicted violent offender who was released from prison just six months earlier.

“Our community continues to feel heartbreak from Susan Haynie’s tragic death,” O’Brien said. “This issue is near and dear to those of us who knew Susan and it carries significance for victims of violent crime across the state. This was a tragic situation where perhaps a simple notification could have made a difference.”

O’Brien said that he worked closely with Haynie’s family while crafting this legislation. They joined forces with a group of the perpetrator’s other victims to form the Susan Haynie Committee, advocating for stronger public safety measures and improved victim notification across Indiana.

“I offer this bill in memory of a friend, in support of victims and in the hope that better communication can prevent future tragedies,” O’Brien said.

The bill now moves to the full House of Representatives for consideration. To learn more about HB 1250 and follow session, visit iga.in.gov.

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IS IT TRUE AUGUST 29, 2018

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We hope that todays IS IT TRUE will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?
IS IT TRUE on Monday Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke presented proposed his 2019 city budget? …his proposed budget has been increased by 15 percent over last years? …his proposed 2019 budget is over $395 million and the city plans to collect around $402 million in revenue from various taxes? …its reported by City officials that utility fees and property taxes are the largest revenue sources for the city to draw their working capital from?

IS IT TRUE it’s time that the taxpayers and members of the City Council force an open and honest dialogue with City Controller Russ Lloyd, Jr., CPA concerning the current financial status of the Evansville Thunderbolts?  … that members of City Council are the stewards of the public trust and should start acting like it?…if members of City Council don’t question the current financial status of the Evansville Thunderbolts then they can expect this will be a re-election issue in 2019?

IS IT TRUE by 2021 many miles of water and sewer pipes will be replaced and its estimated that the City of Evansville water rates may be increased by 118%? …it’s also estimated that the new pipes alone could cause a major increase in the rates for the next 3 years? …we should also be prepared for this to happen many more times as the sewer and water pipe replacement program comes to its conclusion?…while the CCO is supportive of and an advocate for these updates, we hope that some of the people who live in Evansville won’t be ruined out of town by the costs associated with this much need public works project?
IS IT TRUE over the years we have made numerous reference that the Evansville Water and Sewer Utilities Board was also used as a funding source to help the City of Evansville in their occasional financial cash flow problems? … it’s safe to say that over the last several years the Evansville Water and Sewer Utilities Board give the City of Evansville many millions of dollars in cash advances to help the city with cash shortfalls? …we must remind our city officials that the Evansville Water and Sewer Utilities Department isn’t a bank?
IS IT TRUE that the recent revelation that Evansville City Controller Russ Lloyd Jr., CPA hasn’t paid the $369,000 in Victory Theater bills for 2017 has really got the attention of many people? …he has taken $369,000 from the 2018 city budget to pay for the operating expenses of the Victory Theater for 2017?  …we wonder how City Controller Lloyd is going to find the money to pay for the Victory Theater bills for 2018? …we hope that members of the Evansville City Council will force this subject to be discussed in an open budget meeting?
IS IT TRUE after Mondays evening City Council budget meeting City Council Missy Mosby made the following post on her Facebook account?  …Ms. Mosby posted “The City administration has always provided City Council with the prior year actual expenses, the current year  budget, the current year to date, and the following yearproposed “This year, for 2019 Budget Hearings, the administration mysteriously chose not to include year to date information in the budget books. Instead, the Deputy Mayor suggested we consult a separate book with a different organization and numbering.” “He even sarcastically offered to turn the pages for us”. “The Taxpayers deserve more professionalism from its City employees.” ….all we can say about Ms. Mosby post was that it hit the mark?
IS IT TRUE that the Evansville Regional Airport has been short three (3) Airport Safety Officers for almost 2 years now?  ..there are 5 board members on the Airport Board, 3 appointed by the Mayor and 2 by the Vanderburgh County Commission? …the Airport gets $2 million in Vanderburgh County tax dollars?  …we have been told the Vanderburgh County Council has given Airport employees raies 4 of the last 5 years? …it’s been reported that the Airport Manager salary over the last 5 years went from $100K to $121K?  …if this statement is correct the Airport Manager now makes more than the Mayor of Evansville?
IS IT TRUE that the Safety Officers at Evansville Regional Airport has eight (8) different functions? …the functions are: 1) Fire Response. 2) Medical Responders: all officers are medically certified and AMR. 3) Security Responders: they patrol the airport terminal and rest of the 1400 acres of ground on foot and by a patrol car.  4) Dispatchers: The dispatch office must be manned 24/7. 5) Weather Spotters and Monitors- they call in snow removal and weather crews during bad weather. 6) Wildlife: they remove flocks of birds and mammals such as coyotes that could crash a plane. 7) Maintenance- there is no maintenance personnel after hours so they do all kinds of functions to keep the airport operating. 8) Customer Service: they assist customer 24/7 with any needs they might have.
IS IT TRUE that the Evansville Regional Airport has experienced several multi-million dollar expansion projects over the last several years?  …there has been some extensive expansion of the flight terminal and the runways and also an increase in new flight destinations to other cities during the last several years? … it’s obvious that the expansion of the Evansville Regional Airport has increased the responsibilities of the Safety Officers at Evansville Regional Airport? …we wonder why the Evansville Regional Airport Board of Directors decided to cut three (3 ) Safety Officers from their employment during a time of extensive growth? …maybe its time for our city and county officials have a serious conversation with the airport board members about this issue?
Todays Readers Poll question Is: Are you planning to attend President Trump political rally at the Ford Center?
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“IS IT TRUE” MAY 28, 2020

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We hope that today’s IS IT TRUE will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?
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IS IT TRUE we realize that a community can have no greater ambassador of goodwill than one which keeps its citizens informed about the accomplishments, failures, and triumphs of individuals, the business community, churches, hospitals, community groups, educational institutions, athletic groups and elected and appointed officials?
IS IT TRUE  we started publishing the City-County Observer about 17 years ago? …we printed the CCO for a couple of years and later on, we started publishing the CCO online for the remaining years?  …that both of the printed and online publications of the City-County Observer were complimentary and profitable?
IS IT TRUE  over the years the CCO has become the place to go to learn things that are going on in our community that other news media are reluctant to cover?
IS IT TRUE  last year we reported that we entertained a lucrative proposal from a group of successful business people from out of town that promised to take the City-County Observer to the next level? ….we also stated that after much prayerful thought, analyzation, and quietly consulting with several local community movers and shakers we decided to stay with our roots and remain a “Homegrown and Home Owned” on-line publication?
IS IT TRUE since that time we have received several inquiries concerning the future staus of the City-County Observer? …some of the more curious ask us if we are planning to stop publishing the CCO?
IS IT TRUE we have recently been approached by a couple of local business people asking us to consider publishing a printed Sunday paper? …so far the dialog between both parties has been productive?
IS IT TRUE  we discussed if the majority of advertising sold in the proposed Sunday newspaper should come from locally owned businesses? …both parties agreed that Legal Notices and Obituaries published in this proposed Sunday newspaper should be sold at an extremely affordable price? …both parties feel that the proposed Sunday publication shouldn’t be subscription-based but should be distributed in convenient locations throughout Evansville and Vanderburgh County?
IS IT TRUE the potential investors would like for the cost of a proposed printed Sunday newspaper to be $1 dollar but we would like for this publication to be complimentary?
IS IT TRUE that both parties would like to have a female Publisher to be in charge of the proposed Sunday newspaper?
IS IT TRUE  both sides concur that the City-County Observer Advisory Board and Board Of Directors positions should be held by local people? …we also agree that the make-up of these boards should represent the diverse makeup of our community? …both sides also feel that no elected political officials shall serve on either of the above boards?
IS IT TRUE  if the negotiations continue to go well we hope that in the near future the citizens of Evansville/Vanderburgh County will be able to pick up either a $1 dollar or a complimentary in print “Home Grown Non-Partisan Community  Sunday Newspaper” at a convenient location near you?
IS IT TRUE we want to stress that the dialog between the owners of the CCO and potential investors are in the beginning stages? …both parties are approaching this potential business opportunity with cautious optimism? …as things develop we shall keep you informed?
IS IT TRUE we are hearing conflicting statements concerning the dates for the 2020 live racing season at ELLIS PARK?  …we are hearing rumors that Ellis Park will not be having live races during Labor Day weekend? …if this information is correct it will be the first time since 1922 that Ellis Park would not have live racing during the Labor Day weekend?
IS IT TRUE it been alleged that Ellis Park has 28 live racing dates each year?  …it’s been rumored that Ellis Park has sold several live racing dates to several owners of other thoroughbred race tracks located in Kentucky for big bucks? … it’s been alleged that Ellis Park has sold five (5) live racing dates to Kentucky Downs,? …its also been alleged that Churchhill Down purchased five (5) live racing dates from Ellis Park?  …it has been alleged that Keeneland purchased three (3) live racing dates from Ellis Park? …if these rumors are correct that would mean that Ellis Park would only have 15 live racing days during their 2020 racing meet?  …we look forward to an aggressive mainstream media Sports reporter to verify if any of the above rumors are accurate or not?
IS IT TRUE our READERS POLLS are non-scientific but trendy?
Today’s Readers Poll question is: Would you pay $1 dollars for a printed “Home Owned and Home Grown” Sunday newspaper?
IS IT TRUE that our most recent “Readers Poll” ask the question “If the election for the Vanderburgh County Commissioner (District Three) race was held today who would you vote for? …the results of this non-scientific but trendy poll was as follows:
351 total votes were casts? ..incumbent County Commissioner Commissioner, Cheryl Musgrave (R) received a whopping 169 votes (48%)?  … Randall Chapman (R) received 85 votes (24%)? …54 (15%) people voted that they had non-idea? …that 43 (12%) people voted that they are not voting for either one?
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IS IT TRUE NOVEMBER 17, 2017

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We hope that todays IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?

IS IT TRUE it looks like the discussion if we  should expand the Vanderburgh County jail is over? …that any day now the State of Indiana will be mandating our local elected officials to start talking about and planning what kind of addition should we build to the current jail? …that Vanderburgh County now have the funds to build the addition to the jail because of the increases in the Wheel Tax and the County Income Option Tax beginning in 2018? …we hope that the committee in charge of designing the new Vanderburgh County jail expansion will build it to accommodate our needs for at least the next 25 years? …its time to serve the wine?

IS IT TRUE we have been informed that on November 27th the Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners will call a special meeting to discuss the possible expansion of the County jail? …we expect the Sheriff Wedding, attorneys for the County Council and County Commissioners to attend along with the Vanderburgh County Building Authority Director Dave Rector to discuss ways to expand the jail within the soon to be announced budget guidelines?  …we repeat that its time to serve the wine? …this is really a developing story?

IS IT TRUE that yesterday the Indiana State Board of Accounts auditors held an exit conference with the Evansville city officials?  …the audit review for the City of Evansville covered the 2016 budget year? ..we hear that some of the findings by the auditors are very interesting? …this is a developing story?

IS IT TRUE that we continue to be impressed by Jon Webb over at the Evansville Courier and Press?…while Webb has never made it a secret that he is not an adoring fan of President Donald Trump, his article communicating his doubts that President Trump colluded with any Russians was grounded in the reality of being a good judge of personality?…Webb asserted that President Trump most likely did not collude with the Russians because he first would not have had the attention span to pull something this large and drawn out off without telling someone?…he also asserted that if President Trump would have been clever enough to have essentially gamed the system and stolen the election that he would not have the discipline not to boast about his clever gamesmanship?…we find Mr. Webb’s opinion to be highly probable?…quite frankly we find Webb’s opinion to be more probable that the dream of many Democrats that President Trump was indeed smart enough and disciplined enough to pull off a heist of the White House without bragging about it?…it takes a special kind of person to see things like this and collect the dots when he doesn’t seem to like President Trump a bit, so kudos to Jon Webb for using his reporters skills to reach a highly probable conclusion?

IS IT TRUE that Webb also opined some other truths and one of them is that even if all of the collusion theories were true and President Trump boasted openly during the campaign that he would have still defeated Hillary Clinton?…most polls today conclude the same thing and that if the election were held today, even with President Trump having an approval rating in the mid 30% range, he would still defeat Hillary Clinton today?

IS IT TRUE we have  been told by credible sources that the Steve Hammer for County Commissioner campaign committee has $16,400 pledged towards his campaign so far? …this is an impressive figure since he hasn’t held one official campaign fundraising event?

IS IT TRUE that Wally Paynter the President of the TriState Alliance is doing an outstanding job in promoting equal rights?

IS IT TRUE a member of our staff recently ate at the Dapper Pig restaurant located at Haynie’s Corner? … he was very pleased with the food and service he received.  …he said that the Dapper Pig offered a farm-to-table menu with an artisanal flair?  …he was also very impressed with the on-site bakery?
IS IT TRUE some folks living in the 4th Ward are worried that the practice of gentrification may be happening the near downtown area?
Todays READERS POLL question is: Do you feel it’s time to address the expansion of the Vanderburgh County jail?
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 STATEHOUSE — Indiana House lawmakers are partnering with the Indiana Diaper Bank for this year’s 2026 philanthropy to collect diapers and diapering supplies for Hoosier families in need.

House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) and House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) announced the House will host a collection drive in support of the Indiana Diaper Bank through the end of February.

The Indiana Diaper Bank empowers families in Indiana by providing a reliable and adequate supply of diapering essentials. The nonprofit has 70 distribution partners across the state. Since 2017, the Indiana Diaper Bank has distributed 19,786,359 diapers to 294,073 babies.

“We’re proud to partner with the Indiana Diaper Bank this session to support the vital work they do for Hoosier families,” Huston said. “The cost of raising a child adds up quickly, and no baby should ever go without clean diapers. We’re grateful for the meaningful impact the Indiana Diaper Bank and its partners are making across our state.”

As part of its collection drive, the House will accept donations including new and opened packages of diapers of all sizes, pull ups, wipes, diaper cream and clean cloth diapers. Donation bins are located near the House Chamber entrance and the 4th Floor South Atrium at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.

“It’s expensive and stressful to be a new parent, and the Indiana Diaper Bank helps Hoosier parents keep their heads above water,” GiaQuinta said. “The Indiana Diaper Bank acts as a critical safety net for Hoosier families and babies, and we couldn’t be prouder to support their mission this year.”

The House is also accepting monetary donations to support the Indiana Diaper Bank. You can contribute to the House fund here.

“1 in 2 Indiana families are in diaper need. Indiana Diaper Bank distributes diapers through a partnership with other nonprofits throughout the state,” said Ashley Burns, president and CEO of Indiana Diaper Bank. “When babies have access to clean diapers, they are healthier, parents are better able to work and families are more stable. Addressing diaper need is a simple but powerful way to support the health and economic well-being of Indiana families.”

The House collection drive will run through the end of the 2026 legislative session in February

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