Governor Holcomb And Governor Lamont Place Friendly Wager On The NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Game

04/09/2024

(INDIANAPOLIS) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut have placed a friendly wager on the outcome of tonight’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament championship game.

Governor Holcomb is wagering root beer from Triple XXX Family Restaurant, sugar cream pie from Mrs. Wick’s Restaurant & Pie Shop and a pork tenderloin from Harry’s Chocolate Shop if the Purdue Boilermakers take the title.

“It all comes down to this, Boiler Up and Hammer Down. I’m confident the NCAA trophy is coming to the Hoosier state, where we grow basketball,” said Gov. Holcomb. “It’s going to be a great match up of the best of the best.”

Governor Lamont is betting a case of beer from Athletic Brewing Company, a box of chocolates from Munson’s Chocolates and a New Haven-style pizza from Sally’s Apizza if the UConn Huskies claim victory.

“The Huskies have been a dominating force, and I have no doubt that they have what it takes to win the championship title and claim back-to-back victories,” Governor Lamont said. “The Boilermakers are a talented team and have done well this season, which makes tonight’s game even more exciting. I appreciate Governor Holcomb’s confidence in Purdue, but I’m pretty sure that a shipment of Indiana goods will soon be on its way to Hartford.”

Tip-off for tonight’s game is at 9:20 p.m. ET.

EPA Launches New Website to Improve Transparency in Permitting

04/09/2024

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WASHINGTON –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the launch of a new website, epa.gov/permits, a centralized web-based platform for information about federal environmental permitting. It highlights EPA’s permitting and environmental review programs and shares information on related statutes and environmental justice initiatives. In support of EPA’s commitments under Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST-41), it also displays the status of EPA permits for large scale infrastructure projects covered by this statute. The website is a resource for the public, permit applicants and federal agency partners.

“EPA’s new website is making it easier for the public and stakeholders to learn about the agency’s permitting process and our programs,”said EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe. “This new, comprehensive website provides a one-stop portal for the public, permit applicants and colleagues from other federal, state and local agencies to quickly find information about EPA’s permitting program and how these permits are helping to protect public health and the environment in communities across our nation.”

“EPA has been working diligently to increase the transparency of information regarding our permitting resources, requirements and timelines, especially as we implement President Biden’s ambitious Investing in America Agenda. We are pleased to launch this site available to all,” said Vicki Arroyo, Associate Administrator for EPA’s Office of Policy, which oversees permitting and environmental review work for EPA.

The new website provides:

Centralized information about all EPA permitting programs, information on delegations of authority to states and descriptions of other requirements that are often applicable (such as Endangered Species Act and National Historic Preservation Act consultation).
Public-facing reports and resources, including environmental justice and civil rights in permitting information.
FAST-41 information, including an explanation of EPA’s roles under the Act and a table that shows the status of EPA permits needed for FAST-41 projects and project tracking.
Inflation Reduction Act information regarding funding allocated to EPA for improving efficiencies in permitting.

EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water and Drinking Water Infrastructure Projects

04/09/2024

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WASHINGTON – Today, April 3, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized 32 clean water and drinking water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation. These projects were funded in part by the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. EPA’s AQUARIUS and PISCES national recognition programs highlight exemplary water infrastructure projects. They showcase improvements in water quality and public health protection as a result of strong partnership at the federal, state, and local level. With funding from the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, more projects like these will be possible in the future.

“Communities across the country are tackling water infrastructure challenges ranging from removing lead pipes to improving infrastructure resilience to climate change to addressing emerging contaminants. I am thrilled to recognize innovative infrastructure projects that are delivering cleaner, safer water for communities while providing insights that can be replicated across the country,” said EPA Acting Assistant Administrator for Water Bruno Pigott. “I look forward to seeing more projects break ground as we continue to invest $50 billion through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.”

EPA’s AQUARIUS program celebrates Drinking Water State Revolving Fund projects that are innovative, sustainable, and protect public health. Twelve projects by state or local governments and drinking water utilities were recognized by the 2023 AQUARIUS program, including the following exceptional projects:

Excellence in Innovative Financing: City of Harrington, Delaware – Water Main System Improvements.
Excellence in System Partnerships: Duck Lake Water Association, Washington – Johnson Creek-Duck Lake Consolidation Project.
Excellence in Community Engagement: White Mountain Apache Housing Authority, Arizona – Apache Pine Housing Project.
Excellence in Public Health Protection: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Authority, New Mexico – South Valley Drinking Water Project, Phases 7B, 7C, and 7D.
Excellence in Climate Change Mitigation and Resiliency: City of Homer, Alaska – Seawall Armor Rock Project.
Excellence in Creative Solutions: City of Benton Harbor, Michigan – City-Wide Lead Service Line Replacements.

EPA’s PISCES program celebrates innovative CWSRF programs implemented by assistance recipients. Twenty projects by state or local governments, public utilities, and private entities were recognized by the 2023 PISCES program, including the following exceptional projects:

Excellence in Innovative Financing: Athens County, Ohio — Athens County Commissioners US 50 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Phase six and seven.
Excellence in System Partnerships: Town of Carlisle, South Carolina — Carlisle/Union Regional Sewer Extension.
Excellence in Community Engagement: City of Newark, Delaware — Rodney Dormitory Site Storm Water Management Park.
Excellence in Environmental and Public Health Protection: City of Ripley Sanitary Board, West Virginia — Ripley Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Excellence in Creative Solutions: Spokane Conservation District, Washington — Farmed Smart Certification & Direct Seed Loan Implementation Program.

See the full list of recognized projects and learn more about the AQUARIUS and PISCES Programs.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

04/09/2024

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

04/09/2024

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, April 10^th, 2024

4:30 p.m. Room 307, Civic Center Complex

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

An executive session will be held prior to the open session.

The executive session is closed as provided by:

I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees. This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.

OPEN SESSION:

CALL TO ORDER:

ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

1. March 25^th, 2024 (Sutton, Thompson)

APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:

PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:

1. Update for officers in SWILEA/Field Training.

NEW DISCIPLINE:

1. 24-PDO-02 – Officer Michael Rose – Badge Number 1522 – Written Reprimand (Not Appealed)

APPLICANTS:

1. 24-003
2. 23-131
3. 24-011
4. 24-017

RESIGNATIONS:

1. Officer Timothy Brigman, Badge Number 1580, resigned effective April 7^th, 2024, after serving eight months and twenty-seven days with the Evansville Police Department.

REMINDERS:

1. The next scheduled meeting is April 22^nd, 2024, at 4:15pm.

ADJOURNMENT:

USI drops second OVC match on Senior Day

04/08/2024

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Southern Indiana Women’s Tennis (7-10) fell to a talented Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (14-3) squad Sunday, 6-1. USI drops to 3-2 in the Ohio Valley Conference.

The Screaming Eagles celebrated senior day after the match for Rachel McCorkle (Tulsa, Oklahoma) and Lauren Rowe (Terre Haute, Indiana) who played pivotal roles in the past four years. The USI community congratulates the two on their achievements and looks forward to what the rest of the season holds.

Doubles
The Eagles dug themselves into a hole early in the match losing all three doubles competitions. Junior Madison Windham (Clarksville, Tennessee) and Rowe battled to the Cougars number doubles team to the end but fell just short.

Singles
USI was victorious in one of the six singles matches. Freshman Antonia Ferrarini (Caxias do Sul, Brazil) earned the lone victory clawing out a gritty 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 win in the singles three matchup.

What’s Next
Both the men’s and women’s Eagles are back at the USI Tennis courts on Saturday taking on Tennessee State University. The men start at 11 a.m. with the women following at 2:30 p.m.

Women’s golf leads the field at ISU Invitational

04/08/2024

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Petrova and Grankina lead the individuals

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – An impressive start to the Indiana State Invitational has the University of Evansville women’s golf team in the lead on the team side while Kate Petrova and Jane Grankina lead the individual standings at The Country Club of Terre Haute.

Petrova and Grankina each recorded scores of 71, one under the par of 72. The duo pace the individual standings as they are four in front of their nearest competition entering Monday’s final round.

Allison Enchelmayer is third for the Purple Aces and tied for 12^th overall with a 79. Destynie Sheridan was one behind her with an 80 while Carly Frazier carded an 81. Sheridan and Frazier are tied for 16^th and 20^th, respectively.

Evansville’s team score finished at a 301, three in front of Purdue Fort Wayne. Indiana State is third with a 311. UE looks to keep the momentum going in Monday’s final 18 holes in Terre Haute.

Romashkin and Rodriguez lead UE men in final day at IU

04/08/2024

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UE in Tennessee on Monday

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Daniil Romashkin and Andres Rodriguez paced the University of Evansville men’s golf team on the final day of the Hoosier Collegiate at Pfau Course.

Romashkin posted a 78 in the third round after carding an 82 in round two. His final tally of 234 tied him for 58^th place. Andres Rodriguez has the top effort in the final two rounds. After posting an 80 to complete the second round, he notched a 7-over 78 to finish the event with a 235. He tied for 63^rd.

Caleb Wassmer was third for the Purple Aces and tied for 65^th in the tournament with a 236. Wassmer carded a 76 in the opening round before identical scores of 80 in the final two rounds. Carson Parker completed the event with a 243 (T-81^st) while Masatoyo Kato registered a 246 (85^th). Parker’s low score was a 78 in the first round while Kato tallied a 76 in the first 18 holes.

Evansville came home in 14^th place with a 945. They finished six in front of 15^th-place Eastern Kentucky. Indiana took the team championship by 17 strokes over Notre Dame and Michigan State. The Hoosiers completed the three rounds with an 867. Edouard Cereto of Southern Illinois was the medalist with a 212.

UE is back on course Monday at the Big Blue Intercollegiate in Hermitage, Tenn.