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IS IT TRUE February 20, 2015 Updated

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IS IT TRUE we have discovered that the boat referred to by the Fire Chief that we interpreted to be the EFD fire boat was not the EFD fire boat?…we therefore retract and remove the previous paragraph and apologize to Chief Connolly for our misinterpretation of his words?…the CCO has always been a strong supporter of the EFD and the EPD and choose to criticize only for the purpose of stimulating improvements when they are needed?…that was not the case with respect to the Chief’s remarks yesterday?

IS IT TRUE if there is one thing that Mayor Winnecke and his Democrat opponent agree on these days, it is that downtown Evansville is the ideal location for the IU Medical School and that the State of Indiana should be looking at this with some sense of urgency with a willingness to spend more money than has been allocated?…it would be interesting to see if the two of them agree that $57 Million was the right amount of money for the City of Evansville to borrow to contribute to the project when there were two other locations that would have cost the taxpayers of Evansville nothing?…the economic impact to the Evansville region would be the same without regard to whether the IU Medical School landed downtown, on the east side, or in Warrick County?…the price being paid by the taxpayers of Evansville to choose the location of downtown Evansville seems a bit stiff to practical minds so the CCO would like very much to know what points these two disagree on with respect to this project?

IS IT TRUE if the truth emanated from the Civic Center last month (which is a very big if) then we are only one week away from seeing the renderings of the new and devolved stick built version of a downtown convention hotel?…we do remember Mayor Winnecke stating that the plans and the new quote would be available by the end of February in 2015?…it is nearly time to have a one year anniversary of the ground breaking ceremony held last March after the January scheduling was cancelled due to freezing?…we do not have our hopes up on this one as things like this have a way of leaking and we have not seen or heard of any leaks?

IS IT TRUE Mole # 6 tells us that the Evansville Police are investigating an incident that left a man with a stab wound?…this unfortunate victim was found wandering around on Columbia Street and New York Avenue around yesterday just after 5:00 pm?…reports state that the stabbing occurred somewhere on the south side of town which continues to be a hotbed of violence including a record 2014 for shootings?

IS IT TRUE another day has passed without any official disclosure about who the three anonymous boat cleaners who are credited for begin on board when the Inland Marina boat fire started?  …there are unofficial and unfounded reports about who two of them are but even those are not exactly definitive?…of all the mysteries surrounding the boat fire, we believe that the facts how the boat fire was started will soon be made public?

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Police trying to identify woman who used stolen credit card

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Evansville Police are trying to identify a woman who used a stolen credit card at the 1st Ave Target store.
The woman used the credit card on January 26th. Store video showed her walking out of the store and leaving in a mini van. Anyone with information on her is asked to call EPD at 436-7979 or 1-800-78-CRIME.user30769-1424361849-media2_dffeff_240_170_PrsMe_

RIECKEN TO MOVE QUICKLY TO HELP VANDERBURGH, OTHER COUNTIES RECOVER POTENTIAL GAMING REVENUE LOSSES

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INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Gail Riecken (D-Evansville) said today she will move quickly to pursue legislation that will enable Vanderburgh County and other local units of government to recover potentially devastating losses in revenue that would result if suggested changes in state gaming laws take place.

Riecken said she will offer an amendment to House Bill 1540 to enable local units to recoup losses that would come from provisions in the legislation that take away nearly $58 million in support to the local governments with casinos and eliminate a casino admissions tax that provided added proceeds to local units.

“If these changes come to pass, Vanderburgh County, Evansville and the Convention and Visitors Bureau together will lose approximately $4.2 million in revenue after December 31, 2016 that is critical to the ongoing needs of residents in our area,” Riecken said.

“At a time when local units are suffering under intense financial burdens that make it difficult to do things like keep our roads clear, our streets safe, and ensure that residents get the regular daily services they deserve, it is entirely unacceptable to me and many others that we should accept some of the provisions that are contained in the current version of HB 1540,” she added.

“In that light, it seems only fair to provide a means for local units to get that revenue back, and in this current atmosphere, I must say that a wagering tax appears to be the best option available,” Riecken said. “I will move as quickly as possible to provide that option.”

HB 1540 will first become eligible for amendment by Riecken and other House members on Monday.

Breaking News: Information Pertaining To The Arrest of EFD, Firefighter Ed Parker Sent Out By Today’s Mainstream Media Is Incorrect.

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newspaper-720CCO sources stated that Evansville Fire Department firefighter, Ed  Parker was supposed to appear in court today at 1:00 p.m.

CCO just found out that he wasn’t in violation of his court appearance order. We have learned that the judged revoked the arrest warrant concerning Mr. Parker’s alleged no show. The mistake concerning Mr. Parker’s court date and time was caused by the Sheriff’s Office clerical department.

The Judge acknowledged the mistake.  We have learned that Mr. Parker is was present at his court hearing date that was set at 1:00 P. M. today.

This is a developing story. More information will follow. We urge you to Continue to read the City-County Observer for true and accurate information that you can rely on.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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EPD Activity Report

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Bill Supports Funding For School Expenses

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I authored House Bill (HB) 1028 which would enable school corporations to continue to use money from their capital project fund (CPF) for insurance and utility expenses. Every two years, when the biennial budget is crafted, this bill is presented, and I was proud to author it again this year.

Currently, schools are able to use their CPF to pay the cost of insurance and utilities through Dec. 31, 2015. This legislation made it so schools could permanently use these funds instead of extending the law every two years. If schools didn’t have the ability to use their CPF for these expenses, they would be paying these costs from their general fund. These costs are nearly $200 million, across the state, every year.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s utility costs alone would create a substantial deficit in their general fund. This one of the reasons why creating legislation that would allow the process of making CPF usage permanent is better for our school corporations.

The best part of being a state representative is knowing that the bills I’m working on can make an impact in Indiana and our communities. I am delighted to have authored this legislation that  will allow schools to continue to use their CPF dollars to pay for these statewide costs.

The bill passed with a vote of 96 – 0 out of the House and now moves onto the Senate for further discussion.

Office of State-Based Initiatives Releases Annual Report

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Indianapolis – The Office of State-Based Initiatives (OSBI) recently released its annual report detailing the economic cost of federal regulations, as well as how the federal government limits the ability of the states to implement creative solutions to problems they face. The report can be found attached.

“The cure for what ails this country will come more from our states’ capitals than it ever will from our nation’s capital,” said Governor Pence. “States like Indiana are the incubators of innovation in this nation, yet burdensome federal regulations hinder economic growth and negatively impact Hoosiers. With more flexibility from the federal government to implement efficient and effective services based on the needs of our people, Indiana’s success knows no bounds.”

Governor Pence signed Executive Order 13-20 in July of 2013 to transform the Office of Federal Grants and Procurement into the Office of State-Based Initiatives. The OSBI is tasked with coordinating with state agencies to perform a cost-benefit analysis on every federal grant opportunity to measure the grant’s fiscal and regulatory effect; working with agencies to develop block grant contingency plans; tracking the costs of federal regulations by studying data, surveying businesses, and talking to Hoosiers; and publishing an annual study of the effect of federal regulations and mandates and sharing it with Indiana’s Congressional Delegation, the Governor, and the Indiana General Assembly.

2015 OSBI Annual Report

Kenny Chesney’s “Big Revival Tour” Coming to Ford Center

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Kenny Chesney
With Special Guests, Jake Owen and Chase Rice THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2015 AT 7PM TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 AT 10AM

Evansville, IN – Kenny Chesney’s “Big Revival Tour” will come to the Ford Center on Thursday, June 4. The tour, which includes special guests Jake Owen and Chase Rice, supports Kenny Chesney’s latest album of the same name. The Big Revival, Chesney’s 13th #1 Billboard Country Album debut, previously yielded his 25th #1 with the multiple week chart- topper “American Kids.”

Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 27 at 10am and will be available at the Ford Center Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

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