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State Releases Revenue Report For January 2017

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INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb and State Budget Director Jason Dudich on Wednesday released the monthly revenue report for January 2017. General Fund revenues for January totaled $1,502.2 million, which is within $0.5 million (0.03 percent) of estimates based on the December 15, 2016 forecast and $58.5 million (4.1 percent) above revenues in January 2016. Year to date, General Fund revenues are $217.5 million (2.6 percent) above collections through the same time period in 2016.

“This report shows our state’s revenue outlook is in line with expectations, which is good news for Indiana lawmakers as they work through this budget session of the Indiana General Assembly,” Governor Eric Holcomb said.

The full January 2017 revenue report for state tax collections is available on the State Budget Agency website atwww.in.gov/sba/2696.htm.

Summary of Results

General Fund revenues for January totaled $1,502.2 million, which is $0.5 million (0.03 percent) less than estimate based on the December 15, 2016 forecast but $58.5 million (4.1 percent) above revenue in January 2016.

Sales tax collections totaled $731.9 million for January, which is $25.8 million (3.7 percent) above the monthly estimate and $32.2 million (4.6 percent) above revenue in January 2016.

 

  • Individual income tax collections totaled $683.6 million for January, which is $19.5 million (2.8 percent) below the monthly estimate but $54.2 million (8.6 percent) above revenue in January 2016.

 

  • Corporate tax collections totaled negative $1.5 million for January, which is $7.0 million (128.3 percent) below the monthly estimate and $27.7 million (105.9 percent) below revenue in January 2016.

 

  • Riverboat wagering collections totaled $28.4 million for January, which is $0.7 million (2.3 percent) below the monthly estimate but $0.4 million (1.5 percent) above revenue in January 2016.

 

  • Racino wagering collections totaled $8.9 million for January, which is $0.2 million (1.8 percent) above the monthly estimate and $0.9 million (11.9 percent) above revenue in January 2016.

 

Commentary 

 

  • Year-to-date General Fund collections totaled $8,570.4 million, which is $34.6 million (0.4 percent) above the December 2016 revenue forecast and $217.5 million (2.6 percent) above collections through the same period in the prior fiscal year.

 

  • Year-to-date sales tax collections totaled $4,443.8 million, which is $58.7 million (1.3 percent) above the December 2016 forecast and $139.3 million (3.2 percent) above collections through the same period in the prior fiscal year.
  • Year-to-date individual income tax collections totaled $3,205.8 million, which is $21.1 million (0.7 percent) above the December 2016 forecast and $147.9 million (4.8 percent) above collections through the same period in the prior fiscal year.

 

  • Year-to-date corporate tax collections totaled $355.3 million, which is $40.9 million (10.3 percent) below the December 2016 forecast and $50.7 million (12.5 percent) below collections through the same period in the prior fiscal year.

 

 

ORCHID ESCAPE KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND!

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Hundreds of unique South American orchids will adorn Amazonia during Orchid Escape at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden taking place February 11 – March 18. Immerse yourself in the beauty of artistically displayed orchids in the 75 degree comfort of Amazonia, the Zoo’s indoor rainforest exhibit, featuring South American animals, plants, aquatic life, and artifacts.

There will be no additional charge for Zoo visitors to enjoy Orchid Escape. Orchid experts from the Botanical Docent program will be on hand during weekends of the event to provide information about orchids and orchid care. Orchids are one of the most popular kinds of blooming plants. A selection of orchids will be available for purchase in the Zoo’s gift shop.

The Orchid Escape Preview Party, will take place on February 10.  Reservations must be made in advance online at www.meskerparkzoo.com.  Tickets are only $49 per person and include an array of South American cuisine, a specialty drink, entertainment and dessert.  Must be 21 and over to attend the preview event.

 

BREAKING NEWS: EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCILMAN JONATHAN WEAVER CHARGED WITH VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER

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FOOTNOTE:  Attached below is the link of the CASE SUMMARY concerning a Violation of A Protective Order  filed against City Councilman Jonathan Weaver by Special Prosecutor Michael Cochran from Gibson County.  The link of the CASE SUMMARY speaks for itself.  Click on this link and put in the case number and click the link.

https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/#/vw/CaseSummary/eyJ2Ijp7IkNhc2VUb2tlbiI6IllXRTNNVEV3TnpFNE1ESXdPamMwTmpBM01UWXlOakk9In19

CASE SUMMARY

State of Indiana v. Jonathan Weaver
Case Number 82D06-1702-CM-000656
Court Vanderburgh Superior Court 6
Type CM – Criminal Misdemeanor

Filed 02/03/2017
Status 02/03/2017 , Pending (active)
Parties to the Case
Show all party details
Defendant Weaver, Jonathan
State Plaintiff State of Indiana

Charges
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01 12/06/2016 35-46-1-15.1(1)/MA: Invasion of Privacy – Viol Of Protective Order Issued Under 34-26-5

Chronological Case Summary
02/03/2017

Case Opened as a New Filing
02/03/2017

Hearing Scheduling Activity
Initial Hearing scheduled for 02/23/2017 at 1:30 PM. 02/03/2017

Clerk Administrative Event
Case filed by Special Prosecutor Michael Cochran 02/03/2017

Service Issued
Serve To: Weaver, Jonathan
02/03/2017
Summons
Parties:
Weaver, Jonathan
Status: Unserved

Anticipated Method: Service by Sheriff’s Office
02/23/2017

Initial Hearing
Session: 1:30 PM, Judicial Officer: Shoulders, Jeffrey T.
Comment: Case filed by Special Prosecutor Michael Cochran of Gibson County

Man arrested for dealing synthetic marijuana

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A day after several people were hospitalized for overdosing on synthetic marijuana, Evansville police and members of the Joint Narcotics Task Force arrested 36 year old TARONE JOHNSON for dealing the substance on the north side.
As part of their ongoing investigation into the recent K-2 overdoses, police conducted a surveillance operation in the 110 block of W Florida. During the operation, police observed Johnson do hand to hand drug transactions outside of his house and at a near by business.
Johnson was stopped and arrested on an active warrant. During a search incident to the arrest, officers recovered 110.2 grams of synthetic cannabis. Additional synthetic cannabis and other items indicative to drug dealing were found in Johnson’s home.
Synthetic cannabis is believed to be involved in as many as 15-20 overdoses in recent weeks. Police continue investigating the recent cases and continue efforts to identify the people who are dealing K-2.

EPD Activity Report

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EPD Report

Sheriff’s Office Apprehends West Side Wet Bandits

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The Sheriff’s Office has caught a group of juveniles red-handed after observing them throw a water bottle at a moving motor vehicle. Dozens of victims are believed to have had their vehicles damaged as a result of the group’s activities over the past couple of weekends.

On Saturday, February 04, 2017 at approximately 6:57PM the Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of N. Red Bank Road and Upper Mount Vernon Rd upon report of criminal mischief. Victims reported that their vehicles had been struck with unknown objects. The owner of a passenger car described how the side mirror of his car “exploded” after another vehicle passed him on Upper Mount Vernon Road.

A deputy checking the area noticed liquid in the roadway. While traveling on Upper Mount Vernon Road, the deputy then observed a water bottle being thrown out of a passing SUV. The water bottle struck a vehicle in front of the deputy’s car and then struck the patrol car as well. The deputy turned around, stopped the SUV and made contact with the occupants.

Five juveniles were inside the vehicle along with an open case of water bottles. After speaking with the juveniles, deputies found out that another car load of juveniles in the area was also involved. Deputies located the second group of juveniles and learned that some had vandalized cars on previous nights. The vehicles were both equipped with CB radios for communication, with one vehicle sometimes functioning as a look-out for the other.

During the investigation other victims came forward, including one man whose vehicle mirror and fender were damaged as well as another man whose truck side mirror was completely destroyed.

The juveniles explained how the vandalism escalated over a period of a couple of weekends. The juveniles began throwing single use coffee creamer at passing cars before stepping up to water bottles. The investigation is ongoing and additional juveniles are being interviewed about their involvement. Due to the suspects all being under the age of eighteen, the juvenile division of Vanderburgh County Superior Court has jurisdiction over the case.

Sheriff Dave Wedding stated, “Throwing a sealed water bottle from a moving vehicle represents a serious threat to other motorists.” Sheriff Wedding added, “A one pound object can do considerable damage, especially if a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction is struck.”

The Sheriff’s Office recommends that parents speak with their teenagers about the risks and dangers associated with throwing objects out of a moving vehicle. As some of the juveniles learned after being interviewed at the Sheriff’s Office, over 1,100 pounds of destructive force can be generated by a mere 16 ounces of bottled of water.

Victims whose vehicles were struck may call 911 and a deputy will respond to investigate.

Picture above: Damage to side mirror struck by water bottle.

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/recent-booking-records.aspx

IS IT TRUE FEBRUARY 8, 2017

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IS IT TRUE that the Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County will be attending the City of Evansville/Vanderburgh County Computer Services annual meeting on February 16, 2017 in the Mayor’s Conference room?  …we highly recommend that members of the local mainstream make sure they attend this meeting?

IS IT TRUE that former Evansville Mayor Jonathan Wienzafpel was on local TV recently trying to take credit for all new commercial expansion of Downtown Evansville?  ,,..he was trying convince the viewers because the Ford Center was built under his watch it started major downtown commercial development to happened over the last served years?  ,,,,all we have to say about Mr. Wienzapfel claim is bull? ,,,the bottom line is that the Downtown Commercial Development is happening under the watch of Mayor Winnecke?

IS IT TRUE that the automotive supply plant behind the Eastland Mall known as SRG Industries and was formerly called Guardian Automotive has been acquired by a big international conglomerate that most people are familiar with?…Koch Industries of the famed Koch family that causes Democrats to set their hair on fire are the new owners of Guardian Industries?…that means that Evansville has a Koch Industries owned facility that employees about 700 people making plastic parts and doing electroplating right here in town?…Koch Industries very much like Guardian Industries has been built on the skill and will of a determined and honorable family?…with Guardian Industries it was the late great entrepreneur Bill Davidson who created a privately owned international industrial giant?…Koch Industries is of course run by Charles and David Koch each of whom has a net worth of $52 Billion?…we do not believe the Evansville Koch family that is also quite successful is related to Charles and David Koch?

IS IT TRUE that another Evansville employer is about to be acquired too?…Mead Johnson Nutrition is being courted by Reckitt Benckiser in an all cash deal of $90 per share or $16.7 Billion?…E. Meade Johnson immigrated to Evansville from New Jersey and started this company 102 years ago?…MJN has not been locally owned for some time and relocated it’s headquarters to Chicago roughly 8 years ago to take advantage of the flight availability at O’Hare and the City of Chicago’s attractiveness to professional employees?…in both of these cases, the companies will be in stronger financial situations which makes expansion opportunities more likely and downsizing less likely?

IS IT TRUE while higher education is on our minds, it is impossible to ignore the violence that occurred on the campus of the University of California at Berkeley last Wednesday night?…students gathered to protest a speech that was scheduled to be made by a provocative supporter of President Donald Trump?…it is most ironic that the same student body that fought hard for free speech in the late 1960s has established itself as a place where free speech is oppressed today?…the student protesters were joined by a group of violent thugs wearing black ninja costumes who proceeded to set fires and demolish three retail stores doing $100,000 of damage?…there is no information on whether the ninja clad thugs were students or not?

IS IT TRUE at last Monday night City Council meeting they voted 7-2 to give a preliminary tax abatement phase-in for 5 years to a Eastside Shopping Center?  …if approved this tax abatement means the Shopping Center would get a  property taxes phase-in of 20 percent every year for the next five year? …this tax phase-in may be worth around $80,000 dollars to the Developer?  … Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville has estimated that the economic impact/value of the newly renovated store will be $42 million dollars over the next 10 years?  …this sound similar to the prediction that Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville made during the $200,000 EARTHCARE deal several years ago? … …we found it extremely interesting that Developer of this project told members of Council that the store opening will go forward even if the council doesn’t approve abatement?  …all we can say is “forget the tax credit and go ahead and open the store””?

FOOTNOTE:  Todays ‘Readers Poll”  question is :Do you feel that the Evansville City Council should give a Developer of an existing Eastside Shopping Mall a $80,000 tax credit phase-in so he can renovate it?

University of Evansville to Offer Transfer Assistance to Displaced St. Joseph Students

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University of Evansville to Offer Transfer Assistance to Displaced St. Joseph Students

With St. Joseph’s College closing after their spring semester due to budget concerns, The University Of Evansville is offering assistance to these soon to be displaced students. UE Vice President Shane Davidson wants St. Joseph students to know…

House Supports Sullivan’s Pre-K Expansion Bill

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STATEHOUSE (Feb. 7, 2017) — State Rep. Holli Sullivan’s (R-Evansville) legislation to expand the On My Way Pre-K pilot program passed out of the Indiana House of Representatives today.

House Bill 1004 would expand the state’s On My Way Pre-K, a pilot program that was established in 2014 and currently serves nearly 2,300 students in five counties. Under this proposal, up to five more counties would be added, nearly doubling the amount of low-income families who could benefit from the program. Sullivan said only high-quality programs and providers in the new counties would be eligible to participate.

“Research shows that low-income children will often arrive at kindergarten academically behind their classmates by up to 18 months,” Sullivan said. “Offering this high-quality program to those students gives them a strong foundation to help close the achievement gap they may face during their educational career.”

In addition, this legislation co-authored by Sullivan would revise the program’s eligibility requirement and threshold from 127 percent of the federal poverty level to 150 percent of the federal free or reduced lunch program. Sullivan said priority would be given to children who are most in need.

House Bill 1004 now moves to the Senate for consideration. Visit iga.in.gov to learn more about this legislation.

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