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Governor Pence Leads Multi-Governor Letter to Speaker Boehner and Majority Leader McConnell

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Letter Encourages Congress to Provide States with Greater Flexibility, Control and Authority  

 

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence led a letter sent today to Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urging the Congress to work with governors to provide states with greater flexibility, control and authority in a number of important issue areas, such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, energy, environment and employment.  Governor Pence was joined by 24 other governors from across the nation in signing the letter.

The letter states, “We are convinced that if states would be provided greater flexibility and control of funds and regulatory authority over a multitude of programs, we would be able to better and more efficiently serve the needs of our citizens.

“I am confident that the cure for what ails this country will come more from our state capitals than it will from our nation’s capital,” said Governor Pence. “In states across this nation, people are getting back to work, budgets are being balanced and critical services are being provided.  As governors, we look forward to working with Congress to make sure states have the ability to innovate and best provide for our citizens.”

 

The governors’ letter in full can be found attached.

Governors Federalism Letter

Food Inspection Reports

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Food Inspection Reports 1-29-15

IS IT TRUE January 30, 2015

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IS IT TRUE that Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke is moving forward to use taxpayer dollars to legally challenge the interpretation of the Indiana law regarding the residence of appointed members of boards and commissions?…what this really means in full context is that Mayor Winnecke would like to appoint people to boards and commissions governed by the City of Evansville who do not live in the City of Evansville?…while it may be true that the interpretation of the law may come down either way, it is also clear that the will of the Evansville City Council is that these political appointees should be required to be residents of the City of Evansville?…when this issue first surfaced Mayor Winnecke committed to do whatever the City Council voted to do?…he then did an about face and vetoed the resolution that the City Council passed only to see his veto overridden by the City Council?…while limiting the pool of eligible appointees to the residents of the City of Evansville does reduce the pool of qualified candidates, it is pretty arrogant to assume that there are insufficient candidates in a population of over 120,000 to fill a couple of hundred vacancies?…quite frankly the shortage is only 60 or so appointees?…what this looks like is that Mayor Winnecke is working like the dickens to defy the will of the City Council and thus the will of the people?…it narrows the gene pool to exclude people from other counties, states, and even countries too, so our suggestion is that Mayor Winnecke should keep his word and find candidates among the residents of Evansville and only in extreme cases where none are available should someone who does not reside here be appointed?

IS IT TRUE yesterday’s economic development announcement by Mayor Winnecke regarding the claim that Evansville is “in the running” for a 400 job UNNAMED manufacturing facility against an UNIDENTIFIED town in Tennessee seemed a bit desperate?…it is bad enough to call a sand flipping press conference for the vapor hotel knowing full well that the financing was not in order, but making an announcement about a competition with an outcome that is still is doubt is simply pathetic?…this was nothing more than a manufactured press release with the intent to distract the public from the departure of GAGE president Debbie Dewey and the CVB ballfields manager on the same day?

IS IT TRUE that there was no press release coming from Mayor Winnecke to announce the departure of Shamrock Engineering from Evansville for the open arms of Oakland City?…while attracting a new shiny business from afar may grab more headlines it is providing support and exemplary service to the existing business base that is the foundation for sustainable growth?…this administration and the one before it do not seem to understand the value of keeping the natives content?

IS IT TRUE the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that a judge sentenced former Evansville Redevelopment Commissioner John ‘Jay’ Carter to four years in federal prison?… the former Commissioner must serve three years of supervised release after his sentence, as well as a $1,100 fine?…last October, a federal jury convicted Carter on all 11 counts in a money laundering case?…Carter was accused of laundering cash from marijuana dealers to purchase two businesses and the charges also included structuring money into a bank and two counts of providing false testimony or false documents to federal agents and a grand jury?…in two short years he may be eligible for release and ready to seek another political apointment?

IS IT TRUE that Governor Pence has come to his senses and decided to shelve his plans to have an official state news agency?…while we applaud this decision as much as we applauded Mayor Winnecke’s epiphany that Earthcare Energy was not a good deal, we recommend that our readers do not forget that the Governor wanted to do this?…this move more than any reflected the mind of Governor Pence?…the reversal was a reaction to public response to starting a state sponsored dispenser of propaganda?

IS IT TRUE the United States Senate on Thursday voted 62-36 to build the Keystone XL pipeline, delivering Republicans the first legislative victory of their new majority?…nine Democrats joined with Republicans in voting to approve the $8 billion project, five votes short of the two-thirds majority that would be needed to override a promised veto from President Obama?…the nine Democrats who voted to approve Keystone were Sens. Michael Bennet (Colo.), Tom Carper (Del.), Bob Casey (Pa.), Joe Donnelly (Ind.), Heidi Heitkamp (N.D.), Joe Manchin (W.Va.), Claire McCaskill (Mo.), Jon Tester and Mark Warner (Va.)?…Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who is traveling, missed the vote, as did Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), who is recovering from eye surgery?…it will be interesting to see what happens when the President uses his mighty pen to Veto this bill?…the spin following the imminent Veto will be even more enlightening?

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Ivy Tech Community CollegeTell City-Troy Township School Corp. & Perry Central Community School Corp. to Announce New Initiative

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Ivy Tech Community College, Perry Central Community School Corporation, and Tell City-Troy Township School Corporation will announce a new initiative at a press conference TODAY Thursday, January 29, at 2 p.m. (CST). The event will be held at the Ivy Tech Campus in Tell City, located at 1034 31st Street.

School officials from Perry Central Jr.-Sr. High School and Tell City Jr.-Sr. High School, along with Ivy Tech Community College Chancellor, Jonathan Weinzapfel, will share comments about the new initiative.

 A new site director for the Ivy Tech Tell City campus will also be announced and introduced during the event. Local officials and community leaders will be in attendance. This event is open to the public and community members are encouraged to attend.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Governor Pence to Discuss Healthy Indiana Plan 2.0 in Clark, Vanderburgh Counties today

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Governor Pence will travel to Clark and Vanderburgh counties to discuss the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) 2.0 waiver approval.

1:30 p.m. CST – Governor Pence to discuss HIP 2.0 waiver

St. Mary’s Medical Center, St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, 3700 Washington Ave., Evansville

Pet of the Week

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Atticus – Atticus is an 8-week-old male zebra finch! He was surrendered from a family that simply had too many animals, and could no longer care for all of them. He’s a sweet, lively little bird who enjoys the company of people and especially likes his wicker house! His adoption fee is $10, and does not include a cage or any supplies. Before going to buy supplies, check VHS – we have several cages and lots of gently-used bird supplies for sale! Stop by at 400 Millner Industrial Drive in Evansville on the north side, Tuesday-Saturday 12-6!

 

Dr. Bucshon Statement on HIP 2.0 Waiver

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(WASHINGTON, DC) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, a physician from Southern Indiana, issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement by Governor Mike Pence that Indiana  has reached an agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to move forward with an expansion of the Healthy Indiana Plan through HIP 2.0.

Bucshon stated:

“Today’s announcement is long-awaited news for our state.  I spent my career as a healthcare provider caring for patients regardless of their socioeconomic status or ability to pay. I know that we can do better for our patients than settling for the top-down, one-size-fits-all expansion of traditional Medicaid. Indiana has demonstrated this with the success of Healthy Indiana Plan. As I traveled the state last year with Indiana Ways and Means Chairman Dr. Tim Brown on our ‘Hoosier Healthcare Tour,’ we consistently heard the same message. 

“I’m happy to see the Department of Health and Human Services grant Indiana the flexibility to build on our progress and expand access to quality care for 350,000 low-income Hoosiers without insurance. I commend the persistent work of Governor Pence on behalf of Hoosiers.  Thanks to his leadership, Indiana will be a model for how states can implement conservative, consumer-driven solutions to innovate and meet the healthcare needs of their citizens.”

Congressman Larry Bucshon, a physician from Southern Indiana, is serving his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives. In the 114th Congress, Bucshon will serve on the influential House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  The 8th District of Indiana includes all or parts of Clay, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Martin, Owen, Parke, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Sullivan, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, and Warrick counties.

ST. MARY’S, UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE TO OFFER FINANCIAL PREPAREDNESS CLASS FOR NEW AND EXPECTANT PARENTS

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Welcoming a new baby brings a lot of joy to families – but it can also bring many questions about finances. Preparing for the expenses of the first few months of life, costs for daycare, saving for college, and the overall costs of raising a child can leave parents feeling stressed.

That’s why St. Mary’s Hospital for Women & Children and the University of Evansville are teaming up to offer a financial preparedness class for new and expectant parents – whether they are having their first child or welcoming another baby to the family. The class is set for Wednesday, February 4th from 6:30 – 8:30 PM in the St. Mary’s Gift Conference Room, located just off the lobby of the Hospital for Women and Children.

Dr. Yasser Alhenawi, Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Evansville, will address topics including:

  • Household financial planning
  • Taxes and insurance
  • Resources available for those needing assistance

The class is free, but registration is required. To reserve a spot, go to stmarys.org and click the “Class or Event” tab, or call Terry Cooper, Personal Birth Consultant, at 812.485.6016.

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