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Stop Making Police Into Bad Guys!

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Government is, itself, supposed to be governed. Regulators are to be regulated. And justices are supposed to be just. That is how the police are to be policed.

Police officers can’t reasonably be expected to enforce, impose and collect counterproductive, unfair, unconstitutional rules, fines, takings, prohibitions, mandates, taxes and punishments that have already become so numerous as to be unknowable, so complex as to be uninterpretable, and so unreasonable as to be unenforceable in any fair and uniform way.

Unfortunately, our government is destructively, unsustainably, and of course unconstitutionally, corrupt.

But just as counterproductive, unconstitutional foreign policy creates problems around the world and brings them back home, bad politics made immigration a problem in a nation of immigrants. It fans the flames of race and other class divisions. And of course, bad, unconstitutional politics has destroyed our respect of important institutions and civic roles…like police.

It’s good that more communities are remembering that police forces didn’t use to be, and don’t have to be, operated by politicians. Competition is good.

But let’s all remember that the current problems with policing are with the politicians who hire, train, equip, pay, direct and discipline them.

In other words, police are taking the hit for bad politics.

No other candidate for IN08 US House has any intention or desire to regulate our government. They all want it bigger, costlier, more dangerously powerful.
I am the only candidate who wants to put a leash where it most needs to be put. On politicians!

How?
There isn’t a candidate with more written on that subject. Please see my blog at https://wedeclare.wordpress.com/, and my websites at http://andrewhorning.wix.com/horningforcongress and http://www.horning4congress.com/ for more information than you’ll find on any other candidate.

 

NEWS FROM CHANNEL 44 T V -OWENSBORO HEALTH PERFORMS FIRST FETUS ECHOCARDIOGRAM

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  by BRITNEY TAYLOR KENTUCKY, OWENSBORO

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital partnered with University of Louisville to perform the first fetal echocardiogram.

A fetal echocardiogram (echo for short) is a diagnostic tool that uses ultrasound waves to create images of a baby’s heart. These images show the structure and function of the baby’s heart. A doctor can then review the images allowing them to diagnose heart conditions and problems. The fetal echo is designed to help identify “high-risk pregnancies” and take the proper steps to care for the mother and baby.

The first fetal echo was completed June 6th at Owensboro Health by sonographers with the electrodiagnostics unit. The images were sent to a UofL doctor and other specialists. According to specialists from Owensboro Health and UofL, this enhances prenatal and newborn care in Owensboro and the surrounding region.

Manager of the Electrodiagnostics unit at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, RN, Sara Abell says, “The goal is to identify babies with cardiac defects and manage their care in the safest way possible, and for as many babies to be delivered as close to home as possible. Fetal echocardiograms can help the physicians guide the families appropriately.”

Governor Mike Pence Directs Flags Be Flown Half Staff

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Indianapolis – In accordance with a presidential proclamation issued this evening, Governor Mike Pence today directed flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff until Friday, July 22, to honor the victims of the attack on police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This directive is a continuation of a previous directive asking businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff in honor the victims of the terrorist attack in Nice, France until Tuesday, July 19.

Governor Pence also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff to honor the service and sacrifice of these police officers.

 

TROPICANA EVANSVILLE TO BREAK GROUND ON NEW ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX JULY 19

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In an ongoing commitment to give players MORE, Tropicana Evansville will break ground on a new 75,000 square foot entertainment complex Tuesday, July 19, 2016. The new development will dramatically transform the 21-year-old riverfront casino property.

“Evansville is the entertainment hub of the entire Tri-State Area. This extensive expansion project, along with Tropicana’s distinctive service program, will provide guests with a new and vibrant hospitality experience,” said John Chaszar, General Manager of Tropicana Evansville.

The ground breaking event will be held at the construction site from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on July 19. Tropicana representatives will gather with local and state officials and invited guests to officially launch the construction phase of the land-based entertainment complex.

Joining Chaszar will be Tropicana Entertainment President & CEO, Tony Rodio; Evansville Mayor, Lloyd Winnecke; and Executive Director of the Indiana Gaming Commission, Sara Tait. Media representatives are invited to attend the ground breaking event. Reserved parking will be provided for media vehicles at the construction site entrance.

The expansion project includes 45,000 square feet of new gaming space, a yet-to-be-named upscale restaurant and bar, a deli, and a combination lounge/entertainment venue. The new facility is expected to open in December of 2017. Visit the live Construction Cam feed atwww.tropevansville.com to watch the project take shape.

 

Southern District Mandatory Pro Bono Service To Start In October

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Marilyn Odendahl for www.theindianalawyer.com

Attorneys could be tapped to handle cases under the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana’s new mandatory pro bono rule before the end of this year.

The District Court has adopted Local Rule 87, which is designed to bolster the number of lawyers available to represent pro se litigants at no charge. Two pools of attorneys will be created — the volunteer panel will consist of lawyers who offer their services to the court, and the obligatory panel will be filled with lawyers who are required to provide representation.

Unrepresented litigants who have shown the court they cannot afford legal assistance and whose cases have cleared substantial hurdles, like surviving summary judgment, will be provided pro bono attorneys. If none of the volunteer attorneys take the case, the court will pull a lawyer from the obligatory pool.

Attorneys who have appeared before the court at least 10 times in civil cases during 2015 will be placed in the obligatory panel and assigned cases. The calculation is based on the number of court appearances filed, not on the length of time representing a particular client. If a lawyer files an appearance in 2015 and the case continues through 2016 and into 2017, the court will only count that as one appearance.

The new rule will take effect Sept. 1, 2016, but the first obligatory panel will not become active until Oct. 1. Lawyers chosen to be in the first round will be notified of their selection about a month in advance.

New obligatory panels will be pulled together each quarter. Similar to jury pools, attorneys who are placed in the panel but not given a case will be absolved from serving in the obligatory panels created during the next three quarters.

Malpractice insurance coverage will be available through the Heartland Pro Bono Counsel and the Indiana Pro Bono Districts.

The new rule was formulated by a court-appointed committee in response to a series of remands from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Cases were being sent back because the Chicago panel felt the District Court should have recruited counsel to represent the indigent litigants. Many of these litigants are incarcerated.

Posted for public comment in May 2016, the proposed rule brought 10 written comments which, according to the court, is a record.

In response to concerns from the Indiana State Bar Association and the Indianapolis Bar Association, the court altered the language in the Duties of Recruited Counsel section. Now an attorney tapped from the obligatory panel has seven days to file a motion to withdraw if representing the pro se litigant would conflict with an existing client.

Lawyers who provide their services pro bono to unrepresented litigants will be able to recoup some money for expenses.

According to a general order issued with the announcement of the adoption of the new rule, attorneys recruited to provide representation may petition the court for prepayment or reimbursement of certain out-of-pocket expenses.

The expenses considered appropriate for reimbursement or prepayment include deposition and transcription costs; travel expenses; fees for serving papers and appearance of witnesses; interpreter services; and costs of photocopies, photographs and telephone calls.

Attorneys must get approval in advance if the expense will exceed $1,000. Also, all requests for payment of expenses must be filed with and approved by the judge assigned to the case. No payment will be made without a court order.

The money for the expenses will be appropriated from the court’s Library Fund. Recruited counsel who are awarded fees must repay the fund for any expenses paid as part of litigating the case.

The District Court is preparing resources to help attorneys who represent these clients. It is planning a continuing legal education program for Sept. 21, and it will be making James Chapman available to attorneys who have questions about their pro bono cases. Chapman is an Illinois attorney and has worked extensively with prisoners through his organization, the Illinois Institute for Community Law and Affairs.

For more information, attorneys should visit the Southern Indiana District Court’s website and click on the “Pro Bono Opportunities & Resources” bar in the center of the screen.

ALABAMA With Special Guests “THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND”

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THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND Ford Center – October 20 – 7:30 PM

Evansville, IN – ALABAMA with special guests THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND come together for one night of legendary country music at the Ford Center in Evasnville on Thursday, October 20 at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale THIS Friday at Noon at Ford Center Ticket Office, Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

ALABAMA is the band that changed country music. With a record that remains unparalleled across any genre, the band reeled off 21 straight #1 singles; bringing a youthful energy, sex appeal and a rocking edge that broadened country’s audience and opened the door to self-contained bands for the future. Countless fans and 73 million albums later, the journey to legendary accolades continues, including the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

CHARLIE DANIELS has parlayed his passion for music into a multi-platinum career with numerous awards spanning the course of his career including an induction into the Grand Ole Opry and Musicians Hall of Fame, and most recently, becoming a Country Music Hall of Fame 2016 Inductee. He has been presented the Pioneer Award by the Academy of Country Music and was honored as a BMI Icon in recognition of his songwriting.

St. Mary’s Hospital For Women & Children Births Records

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Hailey Spore and Timothy Luzar, Patoka, Ind., daughter, Veronica Anne Ginosi, Jul. 9

Tara Ray, Henderson, KY, daughter, Amira Jade, Jul. 10

Jessica Aders-Watson and Andre Johnson, Evansville, son, Landon Michael, Jul. 11

Allyce and Jeremiah Hope, Evansville, son, Knox Alan, Jul. 11

Janel and Thomas Hawkins, Evansville, son, Kylen Ray, Jul. 11

Abby and Joshua Collins, Hazleton, Ind., son, Jett Ellison, Jul. 12

Danielle and Caleb Clark, Newburgh, Ind., daughter, Leighton Elizabeth, Jul. 12

Dora Escareno and Uriel Sarmiento, Evansville, daughter, Bella Antonella, Jul. 12

Stephanie Keneipp and Ramiro Xoca-Xolo, Crossville, Ill., son, Dominic Ramiro, Jul. 12

Mallory and Brandon Sherfield, Evansville, son, Bodhi Wyatt, Jul. 13

Heather and Joey Brown, Evansville, daughter, Elsie Mae, Jul. 13

Kristy Oglesby, Newburgh, Ind., son, Dean Anthony Douglas, Jul. 13

Bethany and Christopher Lubenow, Newburgh, Ind., son, Graham Michael, Jul. 13

Amanda and Andrew Reising, Evansville, son, Oliver Dean, Jul. 13

Maribeth and Logan Flamion, Tell City, Ind., son, Noah Michael, Jul. 14

Iesha and Nicholas Skelton, Princeton, Ind., son, Liam Anthony, Jul. 14

Katharine and Shane Voegerl, Evansville, son, Malcolm Jackson, Jul. 14

Krista and Jeremy English, Evansville, son, Henry James, Jul. 14

Brandi Cunningham and Musa Kamara, Henderson, Ky., daughter, Chloe Elaine Kamara, Jul. 14

Jennifer and Kevin Spindler, Haubstadt, Ind., son, Elliott Allen, Jul. 15

Adrianna Johnson and Andrew Miles, Evansville, daughter, Acelynn Michelle, Jul. 15

Leslie and Adam Goth, Newburgh, Ind., daughter, Anna Paige, Jul. 17

WWE Live!

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 WWE Live! will be at Ford Center Saturday, September 17.  Tickets on sale this Friday, July 22 at 10 AM and start at $15.

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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Below is a list of the felony cases filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Stephen Scott Fitzgerald Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony

Possession of marijuana, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Rashad Omar Crenshaw Strangulation, Level 6 felony

Domestic battery, Class A misdemeanor

Criminal mischief, Class B misdemeanor

Catherine Elizabeth Albert Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony

Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Steven Gene Stevens Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Unlawful possession or use of a Legend Drug, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Christopher Allen Cole Battery by means of a deadly weapon, Level 5 felony

Terry Anthony Crenshaw Domestic battery, Level 6 felony

Strangulation, Level 6 felony

Criminal mischief, Class B misdemeanor

Megan Nichole Hodges Theft, Level 6 felony

Indiana’s TinderBox Rolls Out New Brand, Plans to Hire 200+ at Global Headquarters

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Indianapolis – Indiana Economic Development Corporation President Jim Schellinger and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett joined executives of TinderBox today as the company announced plans to significantly scale up its sales and marketing software solutions operations, rebranding as Octiv and creating hundreds of new high-wage jobs in the next five years.

“Indiana has established itself as a top state for business, helping to spark increased innovation and entrepreneurship across the state,” said Governor Mike Pence. “As a state, we are committed to helping accelerate that growth by investing $1 billion over the next 10 years and by supporting and championing Hoosier start-up and scale-up companies like Octiv. Octiv’s impressive growth over the last six years is a testament to its innovative leadership, its team of hardworking Hoosier employees and the burgeoning tech community here in central Indiana.”

The company debuted its new brand today, which will reinforce its role globally as a leading provider of sales productivity solutions. As part of its growth, Octiv will invest $3.2 million to expand and equip its global headquarters in downtown Indianapolis in order to accommodate a growing team. The company, which moved into the seventh floor of the Lacy Building at 54 Monument Circle three years ago, will expand its office space to the second floor, growing its total footprint to more than 13,000 square feet. Renovations to the new space are already underway and are expected to be complete by late July.

This marks the second major expansion for Octiv, which initially operated from the Broad Ripple-based DeveloperTown building, launched in 2010 by tech industry leaders Dustin Sapp, Kristian Anderson and Mike Fitzgerald to help sales and marketing teams accelerate the customer acquisition process. In 2013, the company announced plans to hire nearly 100 Hoosiers in order to support a growing number of mid-market and enterprise customers. Octiv’s cloud-based platform, which reduces the time, inconsistency and uncertainty associated with sales proposals, now supports more than 400 customers across the world including Angie’s List, Siemens, Egencia and Relevant Solutions.

“Since our launch in 2010, we’ve been giving salespeople an advantage over their competitors by helping them measure the effectiveness of their sales documents online. We’re excited for the next phase of growth and expansion and are thrilled to be doing that right here in Indianapolis,” said Dustin Sapp, chief executive officer of Octiv. “We work with many Indy-based companies like Angie’s List and Lesson.ly, and are proud to show our continued commitment to this city and state today.”

Octiv currently employs 68 associates, including 60 in Indiana, and plans to grow its Indiana team to 332 employees by the end of 2021. New positions, which will include account management, development and sales positions, are expected to offer average salaries nearly double the Marion County average wage. Interested applicants can learn more and apply online.

“From TinderBox’s days as a startup in DeveloperTown, to their growing global operations in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, the company is truly a local success story. Today’s announcement speaks volumes to the strength of our local tech community and paves a path toward continued growth,” said Mayor Joe Hogsett. “When choosing where to invest, Octiv’s leadership recognized that Indianapolis is a truly exceptional place to live, work and play, and I look forward to more announcements like this.”

Octiv pioneers technologies that enable companies to use the information they have in CRM, CPQ, ERP and other systems to create, deliver and track sales assets online. The cloud-based platform provides insight, analytics and automation to sales teams, empowering companies to replace static, offline PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoints and other paper-based sales materials. The company was honored as the emerging tech company of the year at TechPoint’s 2015 Mira Awards, and has been named one of the best places to work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Indianapolis Star. Octiv’s board is led by former Salesforce ExactTarget Marketing Cloud CEO Scott Dorsey and, in addition to the company’s founders, includes Don Aquilano and Mark Hill.

Pending approval from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Board of Directors, the IEDC will offer Octiv up to $5,100,000 in conditional tax credits and up to $200,000 in training grants based on the company’s plans to hire 224 new jobs by 2021 after reaching its current target of 108 full-time associates in Indiana. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning until Hoosiers are hired, the company is not eligible to claim incentives. The city of Indianapolis supports the expansion in partnership with Develop Indy, a business unit of the Indy Chamber.

Today’s news comes on the heels of Governor Mike Pence’s announcement last week to invest $1 billion in innovation and entrepreneurship in Indiana over the next 10 years. During remarks at the eighth annual Innovation Showcase in Indianapolis, Governor Pence outlined a proposal to strengthen and accelerate Hoosier innovation by creating entrepreneurial cultures, leveraging strategic partnerships, and increasing support and capital for start-up and scale-up companies like Octiv. Since 2013, more than 150 tech firms have committed to locating or growing in Indiana, together committing to create more than 13,200 quality, skilled jobs for Hoosiers.