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Local Concerns Brings Change To School Health Care

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As a lawmaker, it is my job and top priority to meet the needs of the communities I serve. The legislative process first starts with conversations with you at places like the grocery store, county fair, town hall meetings, or phone calls and emails made to my office. This process is how one bill recently became a law after some local schools approached policymakers regarding issues with their health care.

Currently, support staff including bus drivers, cafeteria workers and maintenance crews at schools are only allowed to use health-care benefits provided by the school system. Often tailored with teachers and administrative staff in mind, these health-care options can be costly and may not be the best plan to meet the needs of the support staff.

Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 335, which I sponsored, will provide more flexibility to these employees by giving them the opportunity to opt for a health-insurance provider through their specific bargaining units. Many school corps. have multiple bargaining units representing different types of staff. This law will allow staff to opt for health coverage that best suits their needs. Before, schools were required to follow an inflexible, one-size-fits-all approach. Whatever their ultimate health insurance choice, school staff will have the added convenience of automatic paycheck deduction to pay their premiums.

This common-sense measure received unanimous, bipartisan support in both legislative chambers. It was recently signed into law by Gov. Mike Pence and will take effect July 1, 2016.

This was an example of responsive government in action where concerns were shared with local lawmakers and changes were made through the legislative process. Your input and feedback matters and helps me better serve House District 75. Please continue to reach out to me with your thoughts and ideas by emailing h75@iga.in.gov or calling 317-232-9833. Stay up-to-date with the work I am doing at the Statehouse by signing up to receive my email updates by visiting www.in.gov/h75.

OTTERS NAME BOBBY SEGAL HITTING COACH

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The Evansville Otters have hired Bobby Segal as their new hitting coach.

Segal, a former catcher at Indiana University, is in his first season as hitting coach for the Otters and second year in professional baseball.

He and his family are ready for this opportunity in Evansville. “I would like to thank Andy McCauley and the Evansville Otters ownership for the chance to return to professional baseball in a community where the tradition is so rich.  My focus on the day-to-day process will give the loyal ownership and community something they will be proud of.  My family is excited to follow Andy’s winning brand of baseball and is grateful to become a part of Otter Ball,” said Segal.

As a collegiate hitting coach over the last nine seasons, Segal has helped his teams to a 338-159 (.680) overall record and 142-60 (.703) league mark.  While making stops at Union College (2008-09), Butler University (2010), Iowa Western College (2011), Tarleton State University (2012) and Wabash Valley College (2013-16), his teams have earned six national rankings and made five appearances in national postseason tournaments.

In his five summers as a manager and coach, Segal’s teams compiled a 215-125 (.632) overall record.  His clubs recorded three first-place finishes and two second-place efforts.  Segal managed in three All-Star Games and helped his teams to four playoff appearances.  His 2015 collegiate team, the Terre Haute Rex, captured a Prospect League championship.  His 2013 professional club, the Gary RailCats, won an American Association title.

Segal was named 2015 Prospect League Manager of the Year after the Rex went 47-17 overall and captured the organization’s first league championship.  After beginning the season with a 14-1 record, the nation’s eighth-ranked team set a league record for regular-season wins (43).  While Segal served as the third base and hitting coach in Gary, the 2013 RailCats registered a 64-43 record on their way to a league title.

Segal, a native of Indianapolis, has developed and guided 70 junior college student-athletes who have moved on to play at four-year institutions and 40 other players who have signed professional baseball contracts.

A three-year letterwinner and Academic All-Big Ten selection at Indiana, Segal earned a bachelor’s degree in sport management from IU in May 2006 and master’s degree in health and physical education from Union in May 2009.  He and his wife, the former Rachel Harvey, live with their son, Asher, in Oakland City, Ind.

The Otters open the 2016 season at home against the Schaumburg Boomers on Friday, May 13, at 6:35 p.m. Tickets are on sale now by calling (812) 435-8686.

 

Tax Day

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Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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

IS IT TRUE APRIL 18, 2016

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IS IT TRUE what does Vanderburgh  County Commission candidate Alex Schmitt and Congressman Todd Young have in common?  …they both had issues concerning their property taxes?

IS IT TRUE Republican Congressman Todd Young was masterful in helping to rewrite the nation’s tax laws?  …Congressman Young violated Indiana tax law, when he claimed a property tax deduction for a house he rented?  …the County Auditor notified Congressman Todd Young that he owed about $5,300 in back taxes and penalties, which  he recently paid ?

IS IT TRUE that Vanderburgh GOP County Chairman Wayne Parks recently endorsed  Congressman Todd Young in the United States Senate primary race over Marlin A Stutsman?  …it looks like Mr. Parks just got political egg on his face because of “Residence Gate”?

IS IT TRUE we reported on SpringLeaf Financial a few months back, regarding the merger with One Main Financial? … we hear that the Evansville axe has begun to fall? … its alleged that several employees were let go in the Evansville office a few weeks back in the Marketing Department? … we were told that more than 16 people lost their jobs  because the Evansville inbound Call Center. was eliminated ? …it has also been alleged no advanced notice were given to employees?  …It appears as though One Main Financial are releasing employees in a minimal numbers to avoid publicity from the local press?

IS IT TRUE we wonder what you call an elected body that agrees on items listed on the agenda about 99% of the time? …the newly elected Evansville City Council has voted “YES” on agenda items about 99% of the time? … Mayor Winnecke and City Council President Missy Mosby calls this just getting along? …we call them “Puppet Heads”?

IS IT TRUE the City of Evansville will conduct a feasibility study on a new funding initiative and its potential in providing more high-quality early education? …Evansville was one of four communities selected by the Institute for Child Success to receive this grant?… the goal of this grant is to evaluate and analyze “Pay for Success Financing” that addresses social issues? …the study goals are to offer more access and funding to high-quality prekindergarten for at-risk and low-to moderate-income families? … Mayor Winnecke said “preparing children for kindergarten is a critical component of having qualified workers and future talent for 21st century jobs? …we wonder how does the City of Evansville have the expertise in doing an educational study? … its obvious that this study should be conducted by either EVSC, U Of E, Ivy Tech or  USI?

IS IT TRUE in yesterday “Readers Poll”  question was: Has Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and City Council been a “Good Steward of the Public Trust” ? …172 voted “NO”?  …16 people voted “Yes” and 9 voted “No Idea”?

IS IT TRUE today “Readers Poll’ question is: How would you rank 8th District Congressman Larry Bucshon job performance over the last several years?

POSITION PAPER OF ANN ENNIS CONCERNING REPRESENTATION

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When we open a water tap, local county government is involved. When an uninsured motorist hits our car, local government is involved. Whether it is sanitary practices of restaurants, a rickety bridge, rehabilitating first time drug offenders or getting married, our county governments are the underpinning that holds our communities together, keep order and assure safety.

The General Assembly directed budgeting when mixed into county and education affairs mucks it up. Big federal and state government need to stay out of local taxpayer and local government’s pocketbooks, out of schools and away from unfunded mandates.
County councils, county commissioners, town councils, and school boards are hometown heroes. With much of county and local tax money being sucked up to Indianapolis it is on a detour before coming back home. County officials then have to work long and hard to find ways to keep our communities functioning.

They do not need or want the glitz and glamor of Indianapolis. They don’t get entertained by lobbyists. The county voter knows where elected county leaders live, go to church, eat and shop. As a result, elected county leaders hear the complaints and concerns of everyday people. The party caucus does not come calling on the county councilman. The state-wide party campaign committee does not fund the councilwoman’s election. But these two catch the heat of the voter.

In District 64 at least, the five counties’ officials catch the heat that comes from actions by our remote, un-known, disconnected General Assembly. The officials tell me they are not called for advice from representatives before those reps. head up-state to vote every winter. A representative should seek input from the community served.

My experience has been that attending a county council meeting is good for a voter and taxpayer’s morale. Being a county council person is not necessarily good for the council persons’ morale! They work hard to navigate stripped down budgets after Indianapolis has taken its share and state mandates.

But what you see in town and county councils are hardworking people holding their communities in good social order, while trying to also improve services, function and quality of life. You see nickel and dimes matter – and even more so when the dollars are in Indianapolis.

That is what you see in the City Halls. Now, what we must begin to see in the General Assembly are state representatives who are more familiar with their districts’ elected leaders than they are with their respective caucus or lobbyist of the moment. I pledge to provide that type of representation.

SINCERELY,

ANN ENNIS CANDIDATE FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 64

Long Anticipated YWCA Bathroom Renovation Revealed!

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Evansville, Indiana, April 17, 2016 – The YWCA welcomes the Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County and members of the media to a special open house on Monday, April 18, 2016 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM to reveal the YWCA’s Transitional Housing Recovery Program’s (THRP) bathroom renovation made possible through the Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County and community supporters.

The THRP program serves 24 women at a time on the third floor of the YWCA. After decades of use, the YWCA needed to modernize the plumbing and water heating capabilities in the community bathroom shared by the women in this program. Previously, only one shower was working properly.

The YWCA was the recipient of a $35,000 grant from the Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County to refurbish the shower area of the bathroom. This wonderful contribution served as a catalyst that resulted in many community supporters stepping up to donate the remaining funds needed to modernize the entire bathroom area.

This renovation included the installation of a new water heater, the running of new hot water lines, demolition of the former shower set-up, installation of new stalls in a more efficient configuration, improving ventilation, upgrading and adding vanities, and an overall updated look and feel of the space.

The success of this project will affect hundreds of women well into the future! This renovation has not only been a valuable investment in the YWCA’s 90 year old facility, but in the lives of the clients served by the YWC.

For more information about this project or to schedule a media only tour at another time, please contact Erika Taylor, YWCA CEO, at 812-422-1191 or etaylor@ywcaevansville.org.

 

Moreno Honored on Senior Day as Aces Fall to UNI

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 The University of Evansville Women’s Tennis Team (8-17, 0-5) was back in action on Sunday morning as they played host to the Northern Iowa Panthers.  The Panthers were able to shut out the Aces to take the victory by a score of 7-0.  The match marked the final home match of the 2015-16 campaign.

Today marked the final home match for senior Marina Moreno.  Moreno was honored prior to the match with a senior day ceremony.  In her final home match as an Ace, Mareno put up a valiant effort but was defeated by Jieke Stroobant of UNI by a score of 6-4, 6-2.

At flight five singles, sophomore Kennedy Craig also put up a tremendous effort but also fell short in her match. Craig was topped by the Panther’s Sydney Wolfe by a score of  6-1, 4-6, 10-8.

Singles Competition

  1. Stroobant, Jieke (UNI) def. Marina Moreno (UE) 6-4, 6-2
  2. Lopez, Elvira (UNI) def. Andjela Brguljan (UE) 7-6, 6-1
  3. Santos, Astrid (UNI) def. Katie Delgado (UE) 6-3, 6-4
  4. Kemper, Gisela (UNI) def. Marina Darzyan (UE) 6-1, 6-4
  5. Wolfe, Sydney (UNI) def. Kennedy Craig (UE) 6-1, 4-6, 10-8
  6. Small, Eve (UNI) def. Leah Helpingstine (UE) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles Competition

  1. Stroobant, Jieke/Lopez, Elvira (UNI) def. Marina Darzyan/Doreen Crasta (UE) 6-0
  2. Santos, Astrid/Kemper, Gisela (UNI) def. Marina Moreno/Andjela Brguljan (UE) 6-1
  3. Kennedy Craig/Katie Delgado (UE) vs. Wolfe, Sydney/Small, Eve (UNI) unfinished

The Aces will finish up the regular season this coming weekend when they travel to Missouri State on Friday and Wichita State on Saturday.  UE will then travel back to Wichita six days later to compete in the conference tournament.

 

COUNTRY MUSIC ICON DOLLY PARTON ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2016 TOUR DATES TOUR WILL INCLUDE STOP IN EVANSVILLE IN AUGUST 

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FORD CENTER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10TH 
DOORS: 6:30 | SHOW: 7:30PM
TICKETS ON-SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 22ND AT 10AM
Ticket Prices
$125 / $75 / $55 plus applicable fees (all seats reserved)Evansville, IN – An internationally renowned superstar, the iconic and irrepressible Dolly Parton has contributed countless treasures to the world of entertainment. All-inclusive sales of singles, albums, hits collections, paid digital downloads and compilation usage during her illustrious career have topped a staggering 100 million records worldwide. Achieving 25 RIAA certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards, Dolly has had 25 songs reach No. 1 on the Billboard Country charts, a record for a female artist.Dolly has garnered 7 Grammy Awards, 10 Country Music Association Awards, 5 Academy of Country Music Awards, 3 American Music Awards and is one of only five female artists to win the Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year Award. Making her film debut in the 1980 hit comedy “9 to 5,” Dolly earned rave reviews for her performance and an Oscar nomination for writing the title tune, along with her second and third Grammy Awards. Roles in “Steel Magnolias,” “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” “Rhinestone,” and “Straight Talk” followed.
Dolly saw a cherished dream become a reality in 1986 with the opening of her own theme park, Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. In 1988, Dolly began the Dollywood Foundation which funds Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library across America and in Canada by giving every preschool child a book each month from the time he or she is born until the child reaches kindergarten. Currently 60,000,000 books are mailed to children in the US, Canada and throughout the UK.
In 1999, Dolly was inducted as a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. She has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and in 2004, the U.S. Library of Congress presented her with their Living Legend Award for her contribution to the cultural heritage of the United States. In December 2015, more than 13 million tuned into “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors” and was the most-watched film on broadcast networks since May 2012. To learn more about this American icon, visit DollyPartonEntertainment.com.Tickets can be purchased at Ford Center Ticket Office, Ticketmaster.com or by phone 800.745.3000

The GOP Smoke Filled Room

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