First Lady Karen Pence will visit and tour the Indianapolis Public School (IPS)/Butler University Laboratory School 60. Later in the evening, the First Lady will offer remarks at the Noble Arts Depot Program, which stresses the importance of therapeutic art.
Glenwood Students Going to Disney After Meeting Goals
Thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Evansville Police Department and the hard work of Glenwood Leadership Academy, 28 4th through 8th grade students will be traveling to Disney World Jan. 28-Feb. 1. The trip is designed to show students that their hard work does matter – and that they are valued members of the community, said Jason Cullum, Evansville Police Department Public Information Officer.
This is the second year that the Evansville Police Department has been involved in the trip – but this year, the EPD raised $40,000 in private donations so that students will be able to have an experience like none they have had in the past. “We hope to inspire kids to continue to make positive choices and to work hard in school,†Cullum said. “These kids are tomorrow’s leaders. All they need is a support network that helps them reach their potential.â€Â He explained that the trip is about much more than going to see Mickey Mouse. It was about goal setting, working hard to achieve goals, and knowing that good citizenship matters.
Chaperones from the Evansville Police Department, from GLA and the community will also be in attendance.
Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records
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EPD Activity Report
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Winnecke’s 2014 Campaign Financial Report Pages 89 to 119
For over a year we have been told by reliable sources that Mayor Winnecke 2014 Campaign Financial report shall be extremely interesting.  Last week we receive a complete copy of the Mayors 2014 Financial Political Contribution report.
 Starting today we shall be posting links to the entire 149 page report concerning all the income and expenses pertaining to the Mayors 2014 political income and expense reports without editing. Â
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Todays post is a link covering pages 89 to 119 of the Mayors 2014 political contribution report.  For rest of the week we shall be posting pages 46 to 149 in sections because the size of this report.  Once we have posted all 149 pages we guarantee that you shall be amazed to read how the Mayor spent his 2014 campaign contributions in an off year election.  You also shall be amazed to read how much his campaign received from outside Vanderburgh County.Â
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Pease take time and read this report and comment according.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Monday, January 26, 2015
Kendric Bradshaw        Intimidation-Level 5 Felony
Attempted Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon-Level 5 Felony
Rashad Bentley         Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator-Level 6 Felony
Herbert Breneman      Theft-Level 6 Felony
For further information on the cases listed above, or any pending case, please contact Kyle Phernetton at 812.435.5688 or via e-mail at kphernetton@vanderburghgov.org
Under Indiana law, all criminal defendants are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law
Evansville Water and Sewer Utility’s New Billing System Brings Changes
Larger bills provide additional details, option for electronic billing
The Evansville Water and Sewer Utility is partnering with a new, third-party billing and payment company to offer more enhancements and additional details on customers’ monthly bills. The vendor, First Billing Services, uses an 8 ½ x 11-inch statement in place of the postcard, allowing both traditional and electronic billing options.
The larger format will provide customers with more information, including a 12-month usage chart, comprehensive billing summary and the latest news from the Utility. An insert explaining features of the new bill will be mailed with customers’ first new statement in February.
“When we surveyed customers last year, nearly half said they preferred to hear news from the Utility on their monthly statements,†said Allen Mounts, director of the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility. “The larger format gives us flexibility to tailor our message each month and has the potential to save us tens of thousands of dollars on printing and postage for special mailings.â€
First Billing Services will also allow customers to receive electronic statements instead of paper bills for the first time. Customers can receive their electronic bills via email, mobile device, text and an online portal.
“About one-third of customers said they’d prefer electronic bills,†Mounts added. “We expect this billing option to gain popularity each year, reducing waste and expenses.â€
Customers can continue to pay online using a credit card, debit card or electronic check (e-Check). In addition to paying online, customers can now pay via text or mobile device, or by calling a First Billing agent during business hours (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST). They can also pay 24 hours a day via an automated phone service by calling (855) 384-3889.
Starting Feb. 3, customers can set up an online account at www.ewsu.com/pay-bill with First Billing Services for automatic reoccurring bill pay. Those enrolled with the Utility’s previous vendor will need to re-enroll to continue the auto-pay service. For residential customers, First Billing Services charges $2.88 for credit/debit card or $0.75 for e-Check per transaction.
All customers, regardless of how they pay, can access their recent account statements and water consumption history at www.ewsu.com/pay-bill. Anyone with questions about paying their water and sewer bill online or about any of the Utility’s new website services may call (812) 436-7846 or email EWSUcustomerservice@ewsu.com.
Click to download the EWSU New Bill Guide.
INDIANA WINS APPROVAL OF PLAN TO COVER 350,000 UNINSURED
Governor Pence Praises Healthy Indiana Plan as “Proven Model for Medicaid Reformâ€
INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Mike Pence announced today that the State has received approval from the federal government to use an updated version of the consumer-driven Healthy Indiana Plan known as HIP 2.0 instead of Medicaid to offer access to quality health care to 350,000 uninsured Hoosiers. The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) will begin taking applications immediately, and coverage will begin February 1.
“Since the beginning of my administration, we have worked hard to ensure that low-income Hoosiers have access to a health care plan that empowers them to take charge of their health and prepares them to move to private insurance as they improve their lives,†said Governor Pence. “This has been a long process, but real reform takes work.â€
HIP 2.0 participants are required to contribute to a POWER account, which they manage like a health savings account and are rewarded for using preventive care. Consequences for non-payment range from mandatory co-pays for services to loss of coverage. In addition, the plan includes a co-pay for emergency room use, designed to encourage appropriate use of the emergency room.
The plan also offers low-income Hoosiers an option to receive assistance in purchasing private-market insurance through their employers, called HIP Link. The use of a health savings account as part of a premium assistance program is the first of its kind in the nation. The plan also refers applicants to job training and job search programs offered by the State of Indiana.
With this approval, Indiana will end traditional Medicaid for all non-disabled Hoosiers between 19 and 64 and will continue to offer the first-ever consumer-driven health care plan for a low-income population. In addition, the State will reform its traditional Medicaid program by increasing reimbursement for healthcare providers, which will improve access to care. The State negotiated the rate increase as part of its agreement with the Indiana Hospitals Association, which will help fund the Healthy Indiana Plan so it can be offered at no additional cost to taxpayers.
“The expanded and updated HIP 2.0 is based on a program that has been serving 60,000 low-income Hoosiers in our state for seven years,†said Governor Pence. “It is a proven model for Medicaid reform across the nation.â€
For information on how to enroll in the Healthy Indiana Plan, visit www.HIP.IN.gov or call 1-877-GET-HIP-9.
The State submitted its formal waiver to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) on July 1, 2014.
Traveling City Hall
St. Agnes Church
1600 Glendale Ave.Â
Traveling City Hall meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at different locations in neighborhoods throughout the city. Residents are welcome to attend any session to meet one-on-one with Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and city department heads to address specific issues or simply discuss the status of our community.
Indiana State Police Polygraph Unit Receives Accreditation
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Recently, the Indiana State Police Polygraph Unit was bestowed the honor of becoming the first polygraph accredited agency in the State of Indiana. The unit was accredited by the Polygraph Law Enforcement Accreditation (PLEA).
The PLEA program ensure law enforcement agencies that their polygraph programs are employing standardized practices that provide a level of service that is ethical, professional, and offers reliable results to the jurisdictions served. The polygraph standards adopted by PLEA are taught at the National Center for Credibility Assessment, have been validated through research, and are consistent with the polygraph practices in use by the federal government.
The PLEA program is managed by local, state and federal polygraph examiners and the inspections are conducted by volunteer subject matter experts using procedures mandated in the PLEA Manual of Inspections. To undergo the PLEA inspection, an agency must agree to comply with the standards detailed in the “Polygraph Guide for Standards and Practices†and formally request to undergo the PLEA inspection process.
As part of the accreditation process, the Indiana State Police Polygraph Unit underwent an inspection and review of their procedures and casework. This process includes the examination of every polygraph test being reviewed by another polygraph examiner before the results are considered official.
“The PLEA accreditation demonstrates the Indiana State Police polygraph unit’s dedication, professionalism and service to all those we serve,†stated First Sergeant Paul Hansard. “It would not have happened without the outstanding work performed daily by the men and women of the ISP polygraph unit.â€
The Polygraph Unit is under the direction of the ISP Laboratory Division. It is staffed by five regional examiners and one supervisor.
For further information on the Indiana State Police Polygraph Unit go to www.in.gov/isp and click on the “ISP Laboratory Division†link.
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