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GREGG/HALE PROPOSE $3.2 BILLION INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN

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Proposal Puts Major Moves Dollars To Use Now
GARY, IND. – With an eye toward the future, today John Gregg, Democratic candidate for governor unveiled a comprehensive, fiscally responsible plan to invest $3.2 billion in Indiana’s infrastructure over the next 10 years, without raising taxes.
Announced at the Gary/Chicago International Airport, the Gregg/Hale Infrastructure Plan addresses both the short and long-term needs of the state’s crumbling infrastructure network and re-purposes existing state dollars to make new investments in the state’s roads, airports, railroads and maritime ports that will generate an estimated 54,600 new Hoosier jobs.
“This plan represents a long-term intermodal infrastructure strategy for Indiana,” said Gregg, a former university president and House speaker. “We have so many opportunities that we are missing. While interest rates are so low, let’s utilize some of the existing dollars the state has squirreled away to not only repair roads and bridges, but to make strategic investments that will spur business growth and improve the quality of life in communities statewide.”
Specifically, the Gregg/Hale plan includes:
• Creating the Hoosier State Infrastructure Bank to Support Local Projects.  Under the Gregg/Hale plan, $200 million from the existing $500 million Next Generation Trust Fund would be used to establish the Hoosier State Infrastructure Bank (HSIB). Modeled after New Jersey’s Local Aid Infrastructure Fund, the HSIB will act as a revolving loan fund supplying low-interest loans to support high priority local projects. Eligible projects include local roads, bridges or other infrastructure repair work, new construction, planning fees and projects that improve a community’s quality of life including bike paths, sidewalks, mass transit and building broadband access and capacity. These funds would be provided in addition to what is already distributed to local governments.
• $3 Billion in Long-Term Funding for State and Local Projects. To begin addressing Indiana’s long term infrastructure needs, the Gregg/Hale plan calls for using the remaining balance in the Next Generation Trust Fund, or $300 million, to leverage bonds of up to $3 billion for new local and state projects that are critical to future economic growth and development. The bonds will be paid by future federal highway distribution dollars.
• Establishing an Infrastructure Roundtable with Private Sector Experts. As governor, Gregg will establish a permanent board composed of industry experts and charge them with researching long-term state and local infrastructure needs. The board will develop long-term recommendations on repairs, new builds and financing options; review the Indiana Department of Transportation’s organizational structure and make recommendations for improvements; create a statewide infrastructure inventory to help prioritize future replacements and identify funding; establish a formula for deciding the optimal time for road and bridge repair and; create a statewide repair and resurfacing plan based on this information.
• Greater Transparency and an Open, Searchable Infrastructure Database. As a part of the Gregg/Hale administration commitment to open government, Gregg will instruct INDOT to include various GIS maps, databases and other related information on the state’s open data portal so Hoosiers can search by road or bridge name to see the condition of the asset.
• Increasing Intermodal Opportunities. The Gregg/Hale administration will create a temporary commission of intermodal experts to study the needs of businesses not met in other states and develop a plan for building the capacity to bring more infrastructure, economic investment and jobs to Indiana, including additional rail lines throughout and investments in the state’s ports.
• Return Local Control, Resources to Local Government. In addition to low interest loans available through the HSIB, a Gregg/Hale administration will designate a portion of the money in the HSIB for locals grants, distributed on the basis of need. It will encourage local governments to “swap” federal dollars with state dollars giving them much needed flexibility in local road and bridge budgets.
• Addressing Indiana’s Long Term Water Needs. Understanding that Indiana will need at least an additional $16 billion over the next 20 years to fix our outdated water infrastructure, a Gregg/Hale administration will begin by mapping and prioritizing the state’s needs and providing local governments access to the HSIB for water infrastructure improvement projects. The Gregg/Hale campaign will be outlining a more detailed strategy for tackling this unique crisis later this summer.
“Neglecting our infrastructure for so long has not only hurt Hoosier families that have had to foot the bill for expensive vehicle repairs, it has impacted our businesses and made Indiana a less desirable and efficient place to grow and create jobs,” added Hale, a former executive with Kiwanis International. “We can turn that around, but it’s going to take new leadership, new priorities and a willingness to work across the aisle. John Gregg and I are ready to do that.”
To view the entire Gregg/Hale Infrastructure Plan, please visit www.greggforgovernor.com/issues.
For more information on John Gregg, Christina Hale or their campaign please visit www.greggforgovernor.com or call 317-510-1876.

Trial Court Properly Reinstated Demoted Police Officer’s Rank

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IL for www.theindianalawyer.com

In a case of first impression, the Indiana Court of Appeals agreed that a judge could order a police officer’s rank returned to sergeant instead of sending the matter back to the police merit board for further proceedings.

Bradford Bentley, an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police sergeant, was demoted to patrol officer two years ago and filed a petition for judicial review after the IMPD Civilian Police Merit Board upheld the demotion. He filed his petition on Sept. 10, 2014. The city of Indianapolis as defendant, did not file the transcript from the merit board hearing within 30 days of receiving the sergeant’s summons, as required by Indianapolis Code Section 279-237(o).

A special judge was appointed because Bentley’s wife worked for the Marion Superior Court, and it wasn’t until April 27, 2015, that the city filed the transcript. The trial court struck it from the record as untimely, and also struck the city’s response to Bentley’s motion for summary judgment as untimely. This left just Bentley’s designated evidence, so the trial court ruled in his favor. It ordered the merit board to restore his rank of sergeant with retroactive back pay.

The COA noted how unusual it is for the respondent, rather than the petitioner, to bear the cost and responsibility of preparation and filing of the transcript of the administrative proceeding, but that is how the city of Indianapolis chose to pass the ordinance.

“Having decided to structure its procedure in this fashion, the City is bound to comply with it. The plain language of the Ordinance requires that the City file the transcript of the Merit Board hearing within thirty days of receipt of the summons. In this case, the thirty-day deadline passed on October 16, 2014. The City did not file the transcript until April 27, 2015 — 193 days late,” Judge James Baker wrote for the majority in City of Indianapolis v. Bradford Bentley, 49A05-1510-MI-1765. “And never once, during the course of those six months, did the City request an extension of time or in any way indicate that it was experiencing difficulty with preparation of the transcript. This tardiness was not de minimis; it was extreme. And filing a required document over six months late is not substantial compliance, as the City argues.”

The city then argued that the remedy was improper and that the trial court was only permitted to remand the case for a new hearing. But under the circumstances of this case, the judges disagreed.

“When an agency errs in its analysis, it makes sense to provide an opportunity for the agency to reconsider its decision by applying the correct analysis. Here, however, the trial court did not find that the Merit Board erred in its analysis. Instead, it found that there was no evidence supporting the Merit Board’s decision. To remand to the Merit Board under these circumstances would, in essence, offer the City a chance of a second bite of the apple.”

Judge Melissa May concurred with separate opinion, writing that she believes the reasoning from James v. Harvey, 246 Neb. 329, 518 N.W.2d 150 (1994), from the Nebraska Supreme Court, supports the Indiana court’s departure from the general rule that the trial court is required to remand a matter to the administrative agency of finding that the agency’s decision wasn’t supported by sufficient evidence or was contrary to law.

“Instead, when the governmental agency acting as the defendant does not do what it is required by law to do when an individual appeals an administrative board decision, the trial court should have authority to levy appropriate sanctions, including ordering entry of a result opposite that reached by the administrative board,” she wrote.

Power of Attorney May Trump Guardianship Order

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Power Of Attorney May Trump Guardianship Order
Marilyn Odendahl

An elaborate court ruling that sought to bring family harmony by appointing each of six siblings as co-guardians over a specific area of their elderly mother’s life may have hit a sour note because of a 12-year-old power of attorney which remains valid.

The adult children of Helen Kinney Morris, 89, divided into factions over disagreements about her need for care. Two of the children contended that despite having dementia, Morris was not incapacitated while the other four asserted her memory problems were getting worse and putting her in danger.

In 2015, the Howard Superior Court found Morris was incapacitated because she could not take care of herself or her property without assistance. Putting the woman’s best interests and welfare at the front as well as attempting to repair the family dynamic, the court appointed all the children as guardians but gave each specific duties.

Two of the children, Mary “Molly” M. Kinney and Patrick Kinney, declined to be appointed and later appealed the ruling on the grounds that the guardians are unnecessary because there is a valid power of attorney.

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed and remanded in In re the Guardianship of Hellen Kinney Morris: Mary M. Kinney and Patrick Kinney v. Paul Kevin Kinney, 34A02-1510-GU-1809.

Under Indiana Code 29-3-5, the court has the ability to appoint guardians. However, I.C. 30-5-3-4 limits a guardian’s power. The Court of Appeals found a durable power of attorney that Morris executed in 2004, which gave Mary Kinney and Paul Kevin Kinney broad powers, was still valid.

“… it does not appear that the trial court considered the effect of the power of attorney when it determined that guardians were necessary,” Chief Judge Nancy Vaidik wrote. “Accordingly, we reverse and remand this case for the trial court to determine whether any guardians are necessary in light of the 2004 power of attorney and, if so, to give due consideration to the matters listed in Section 29-3-5-5, including (Morris’s) wishes and her existing attorneys in fact (Molly and Kevin).”

MEDICARE SEMINAR  SET FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 27th    

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Senior Connection will hold a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan and medical billing seminar Wednesday, July 27th, at 9:00 a.m. at 951 S. Hebron Ave., Suite C (between Bellemeade and Washington Ave.) adjacent to the Senior Connection Office.

Drug plans, deductibles, donut holes…do you have questions or are you confused about your prescription drug plan? Are you tearing your hair out trying to make sense of the last medical bill you received?  We can help! Plan on attending our new seminar, which focuses on understanding your drug plan and medical billing questions.

This is an informational program only. No specific plans or companies will be discussed. The seminar will be presented by Jennifer Cross, Part D Sales of Senior Connection. It is free but registration is required. Call Senior Connection at 812-473-7271 or toll free at 800-258-7610 for reservations and directions.

Make A Difference For Seniors Right Here In Evansville Indiana

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SWIRCA & More is excited to be launching a fundraiser on GIVE65.org! GIVE65, a program of Home Instead Senior Care Foundation, allows nonprofit organizations like ours to raise funds online to help seniors in our local community. We are featuring a GIVE65 Project at GIVE65.orgto help our friends and neighbors age 65 and better right here in Vanderburgh County.
Our online fundraising project will be accepting donations between July 1, 2016-July 14,2016!
Donations will be accepted on our project page at the GIVE65 site:
Even a $10 donation makes a difference!
We need your help to meet (and, hopefully exceed!) our goal of $10,000. The funds we raise on GIVE65 will go towards our program, SWIRCA Wellness Center, to make necessary updates to the room and purchase new age-appropriate exercise equipment. The need for older adults to maintain their physical health is a concern SWIRCA intends to address by updating out Wellness Center. We need your help a provide a Wellness Center specifically geared toward individuals 50+.
Sincerely,
SWIRCA & More
Help us reach our goal of $10,000. Donate by clicking the link below.

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Family-Owned Consulting and Analytics Company Adding High-Wage Jobs in Indianapolis

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Indianapolis – Walker Information, a business-to-business customer experience consulting firm, announced plans today to expand its operations here, constructing a new headquarters facility and creating up to 30 new high-wage jobs by 2020.

“Here in Indiana, we have made it a top-priority to build a pro-growth business environment that offers low costs, declining taxes, reduced regulations and a skilled workforce,” said Governor Mike Pence. “With a growing number of tech companies choosing to call Indiana home, this industry continues to create quality, good-paying Hoosier jobs. As we head into Indiana’s third century, I am proud to see Indiana’s tech community thriving and witness yet another firm like Walker benefit from doing business in a state that works.”

The family-owned company, in partnership with real estate developer PK Partners, will invest $11 million to build a new 54,000-square-foot headquarters facility at 8940 River Crossing Blvd. on Indianapolis’ north side. Walker expects to complete the move by the end of 2017, relocating from its current facility at 301 Pennsylvania Parkway. The company, which uses predictive analytics and innovative solutions to help its customers grow, serves more than 100 businesses around the world, including many Fortune 1000 firms, such as EMC, Sysco, Pepsi and Avaya. Fueled by the evolving needs of its customers, Walker plans to expand its services and increase its consulting operations to better position its clients for continued growth.

Walker currently employs 127 Hoosiers at its headquarters and plans to continue hiring for consulting, analytic, information technology and project management positions. New positions are expected to offer average wages nearly 50 percent higher than the state average wage. Interested applicants may apply online at walkerinfo.hirecentric.com/jobs/.

“Indiana is the ideal place for Walker,” said Steven F. Walker, chairman and chief executive officer of Walker Information. “The business environment, the caliber of our workforce and the quality of life for our people are just a few of the reasons we choose to do business from our headquarters in Indianapolis. In addition, Indianapolis has become an important center for the emerging measured marketing industry and Walker has been an important contributor to this effort since our humble beginnings in 1939.”

Founded in Broad Ripple in 1939, Walker specializes in customer retention and growth strategies by using predictive analytics, cutting-edge technology and consulting services to help companies achieve their business objectives and grow shareholder value. In 2014, the company celebrated its 75th anniversary by collaborating with Leadership Indianapolis on a community-wide assessment of local leadership. For the fourth year in a row, the third-generation family business received the Temkin Group’s Customer Experience Vendor Excellence Award, an industry recognized award for innovation and impact.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) offered Walker Information Inc. up to $455,000 in tax credits based on the company’s job creation plans. These incentives are performance based, meaning until Hoosiers are hired, the company is not eligible to claim incentives. The city of Indianapolis will consider a property tax abatement at the request of Develop Indy, a business unit of the Indy Chamber.

“It’s exciting to see Walker Information continue to grow in Indianapolis,” said Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett. “While we celebrate anytime a business chooses to expand and invest in our community, it’s particularly gratifying to have a family-owned, decades-old institution like Walker Information find success here. Through continued innovation and adaptive strategies, I have no doubt that Walker Information will remain a stalwart presence in Indianapolis for years to come.”

Indiana’s technology sector added jobs at a rate of 18 percent from 2012 to 2014, which is three times faster than the national average. Walker’s growth follows announcements within the last year from technology companies including Salesforce, Determine, Emarsys, Blue Horseshoe Solutions, Lumavate, PolicyStat, iLAB, Appirio, Rook Security and Eleven Fifty Consulting, which together are committing to create more than a thousand tech jobs in Central Indiana.

“Walker’s headquarters expansion project, along with recent announcements like Saleforce’s new regional headquarters, are proof that Indianapolis is fast becoming a “World Class” Tech City in the Silicon Prairie,” said Sam Smith, chairman of RESOURCE Commercial Real Estate, who represented Walker in this headquarters build-to-suit transaction.

Ivy Tech to Host Express Enrollment Day

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An Express Enrollment event is planned at Ivy Tech Community College for individuals interested in enrolling in classes for Fall 2016. The free event is planned for Thursday, July 14, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 North First Avenue. This event is designed to assist interested individuals in completing the enrollment process, potentially, all in one day!

At the event students will have the opportunity to:

  • Complete the FAFSA or get their financial aid questions answered. Ivy Tech school code is 009917.  Also, students can learn more about aid such as grants, scholarships and loans.
  • Create their Campus Connect account and complete the New Student Orientation online.
  • Determine what assessments may be needed to enroll.
  • Meet with an Academic Advisor.  (First, students will need to complete orientation and assessment steps).
  • Register for classes.

For more information visit ivytech.edu/enrollmentday.

Fraudsters Pose As IT Staff To Lure Employees Into Phishing Scams 

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