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PASSED THE SENATE: BRAUN/SINEMA BILL TO IMPROVE HEALTH & WELFARE FOR FEDERAL WORKING DOGS

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WASHINGTON — The Working Dog Health and Welfare Act – introduced by Senator Mike Braun and Senator Kyrsten Sinema – has passed the U.S. Senate. The bill will support the safe and humane treatment of federal working dogs.

This bill is the first bill to pass the U.S. Senate in 2024.

“Working dogs” are used for the detection of explosives, narcotics, and missing persons, as well as serving in patrol and navigation capacities.

  This legislation includes programs that detect abuse and neglect of these animals, as well as ensuring emergency medical care, exercise, food and water, rest and off-duty time, and medical needs after retirement.

“Federal working dogs, who work diligently alongside their human companions, risk their lives daily to ensure the safety of Americans. As both a leader in the Senate for animal welfare and a dog owner, I am proud that this bipartisan legislation to ensure these animals are protected has passed the Senate.” — Senator Braun

“Our commonsense legislation protects Arizona working dogs from inhumane treatment – ensuring they are strong and healthy enough to keep Arizonans safe and secure.” — Senator Sinema

“Senate passage of the Working Dog Health and Welfare Act is a strong step towards improving the health and welfare of animals. Working dogs within our government agencies operate alongside human partners to perform invaluable services—including helping to sniff out threats, sense dangerous substances, and rescue those in peril. We rely on these amazing animals for help, and it is past time we treat them with the respect they deserve. I applaud the action in the Senate and look forward to the legislation’s continued forward momentum.” —American Humane, President and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert

 “Animal welfare issues often bridge political divides. The bipartisan Working Dog Health and Safety Act prioritizes the welfare and safety of working dogs across the federal government. This bill will help our canine friends receive the best care when they are in the line of duty.” – Sara Amundson, President, Humane Society Legislative Fund

 “We applaud Senator Braun for his outstanding leadership on this widely-supported bill to protect dogs purchased with taxpayer dollars. We’ve previously recognized Senator Braun for his exceptional work to defend dogs from abuse and he continues to lead the way as a champion for animals and taxpayers.” –White Coat Waste Project Senior Vice President Justin Goodman

The American Kennel Club lauds passage of the Working Dog Health and Welfare Act. This measure, championed by Senator Braun, will ensure implementation of important recommendations for protections and standards of care for U.S. Government working dogs [as outlined in the January 2022 Government Accountability Office report, “Working Dogs: Federal Agencies Need to Better Address Health and Welfare”. ] Government working dogs do extraordinary work every day in protecting Americans at home and abroad. These dogs deserve our efforts to provide them quality care and the protections too.” – Sheila Goffe, AKC Vice President, Government Relations & Member, AKC Detection Dog Task Force

 

Aces and Bears meet up on Saturday inside the Ford Center

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Two home games are on the slate for this week for the University of Evansville men’s basketball team beginning with a match-up against Missouri State on Saturday evening at the Ford Center.  Tip is set for 6 p.m. CT with ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network having the coverage.

Last Time Out

– Bradley jumped out to an 11-2 lead and never looked back, taking an 86-50 win over the Purple Aces on Wednesday evening in Peoria

– Chuck Bailey III was the lone double figure scorers for UE, scoring 18 points while converting 10 of his 13 free throw tries

– Tanner Cuff registered 9 points and 2 assists while Tyler Myers connected on his first 3-pointer of the season

 

Back in Form

– Chuck Bailey III put forth an 18-point effort at Bradley on Wednesday after averaging 5.5 PPG in the prior two contests

– Bailey missed the game at Cincinnati and struggled in the ensuing two games before erupting for 18 against the Braves; he connected on 10 of his 13 free throw tries, both career highs

– He remains third on the squad with a season average of 10.5 points per contest

Back to the Top

– With two assists and no turnovers at Bradley, Tanner Cuff has retaken the MVC lead in assist-to-turnover ratio at 2.53

– Over his last six games, Cuff is averaging 8.3 points per game

– After scoring a total of five points against Indiana State and Murray State, Cuff recorded 9 tallies at Bradley

Scouting the Opponent

– Missouri State comes into Saturday’s game with a 9-7 mark while going 1-4 through their first five MVC games

– Last time out, MSU lost to Murray State by a final of 77-53

– UE and MSU met in the league opener on Nov. 29 with the Bears taking the game by a final of 90-78 in Springfield

– Alston Mason leads a trio of double figure scorers with 17.1 points per game

– Donovan Clay and Chance Moore average 13.6 and 12.3 PPG, respectively

– On the glass, N.J. Benson holds the team lead with 6.8 per contest

 

Evansville Vanderburgh County Convention & Visitors Commission Board Meeting Notice

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Evansville, IN – January 12, 2024 – Meetings of the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Convention & Visitors Commission, Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., Evansville Events, Inc., Evansville-Vanderburgh County Convention & Visitors Commission Building Corporation, and Evansville-Vanderburgh Convention & Visitors Commission Sports Complex Operations Corporation (collectively “Commission”) will meet on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 3:30 pm. The meeting will be held in Room 301 of the Evansville Civic Center Complex, 1 NW Martin King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN.

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 About Explore Evansville (Evansville-Vanderburgh County Convention & Visitors Bureau)

Explore Evansville (ECVB) is a 501(c)(3) destination management organization that serves as the official sales and marketing agency for tourism in Evansville, Indiana and Vanderburgh County.  Explore Evansville is dedicated to marketing and supporting local hotels and attractions and enhancing the area’s economy by selling the region as a premier destination for conventions, meetings, sports events, leisure, and business.  Additionally, Explore Evansville operates the Evansville Sports Complex, a state-of-the-art, multi-use sports facility, home to Deaconess Sports Park and Goebel Soccer Complex.    For more information, visit exploreevansville.com.

Indiana State Police Accepting Applications for Forensic Scientist-Digital Forensics Unit

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(Indianapolis, IN)- The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a Forensic Scientist III position to serve in the Digital Forensics Unit at the Indianapolis Regional Laboratory.

Primary responsibility is to support the laboratory’s responsibilities in forensic digital evidence examinations with associated court presentation and to continue training in the examination of routine digital evidence.

A bachelor’s degree or higher in digital/cyber forensics or computer science is required. Five years of experience as a Digital Forensic Examiner may substitute for a Baccalaureate degree. Basic knowledge of theory and practical operation of various forensic digital evidence examination applications and analytical techniques is desirable.

Pay starts at $63,869.00 per year, and may be adjusted based on education, experience, and training. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued time off.

*Applications are only accepted electronically via the ISP online portal. Deadline for application submission is Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (EST). 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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MAGISTRATE MOLLY BRILES ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR VANDERBURGH CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE

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 Vanderburgh Superior Court Magistrate Molly E. Briles has announced her candidacy for Vanderburgh Circuit Court Judge. Currently, Magistrate Briles presides over civil, criminal, and family law matters and serves as a judicial officer with Vanderburgh County’s adult treatment court. 

Magistrate Briles says of her candidacy: “I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for Vanderburgh Circuit Court Judge. Serving as a Vanderburgh Superior Court Magistrate for the last four years, I have gained invaluable experience as a judicial officer in Vanderburgh County’s highest volume courts. I have dedicated my professional life to improving the justice system, and I plan to continue those efforts if elected. I am dedicated to working with all community stakeholders to ensure a transparent, impartial, and just legal system for Vanderburgh County. The citizens of Vanderburgh County deserve that and more. I hope you will consider supporting me for Vanderburgh Circuit Court Judge.” 

During her tenure, the Indiana Supreme Court has appointed Magistrate Briles to serve on various committees to improve the court system. She is currently serving her second term with the Indiana Innovation Initiative, a committee created by the Indiana Supreme Court to develop and implement innovative solutions to challenges faced by those who interact with the court system. Magistrate Briles was recently appointed to Indiana’s delegation to the National Courts and Sciences Institute to evaluate the use of artificial intelligence in the legal system. She also serves on the Indiana Supreme Court’s Domestic Relations Benchbook Committee. 

Magistrate Briles is an active member of the Evansville Bar Association (EBA) and currently serves as the chair of the EBA’s Bench and Bar Committee. She is a past chair of the EBA’s Family Law Section and a past co-chair of the EBA’s Access to Justice Committee. Magistrate Briles previously served on the EBA’s Taskforce on Racial Equality, Equity, and Inclusion. Magistrate Briles currently serves as a board member of the Evansville Bar Foundation and the Vanderburgh Law Library Foundation and was a past President of the Parenting Time Center board of directors. 

Magistrate Briles was a judicial law clerk for the Honorable John G. Baker of the Indiana Court of Appeals and was in private practice with Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP where she focused on family law, civil litigation, appellate law, and mediation. She also served as a deputy city attorney, providing guidance and counsel to various local government departments. 

For the majority of her time in private practice, Magistrate Briles also administered a pro bono program recruiting local attorneys to provide free representation to alleged victims of domestic violence in protective order hearings. This program provided invaluable support to some of our community’s most vulnerable citizens at a crucial high-risk point in time. She was honored for these efforts with the Indiana Bar Foundation’s Pro Bono Publico Award and the EBA’s Susan B. Helfrich Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service. 

Magistrate Briles graduated from USI, where she was a student-athlete on the Track & Field team. Magistrate Briles met her husband, Evansville native and Harrison High School graduate Arrick Briles, while they both attended USI. They have two children together. 

If elected, Magistrate Briles would be the first female Circuit Court Judge in Vanderburgh County history and only the second elected female Judge in Vanderburgh County history. She will be officially filing her declaration of candidacy in Indianapolis on Wednesday. 

Campaign donations may be sent to the Magistrate Molly Briles for Judge Committee c/o Jean Blanton at One Main Street, Suite 201, Evansville, Indiana 47708. Questions may be directed to campaign chairperson Jean M. Blanton at (812) 483-7583, campaign treasurer Dan Carwile at (812) 204-2385, or via email to mollybrilesforjudge@gmail.com. 

USI To Host CADCA President, CEO For Annual MLK, Jr. Memorial Celebration Luncheon

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The University of Southern Indiana will host a presentation by retired Major General Barrye L. Price, honoring the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as part of its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Celebration Luncheon at 11 a.m. Monday, January 15 in Carter Hall, located in University Center East. Doors will open at 10:15 a.m. The presentation is open to the public. Tickets are required to attend.

Price presently serves as the President and CEO of the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). A 1985 distinguished military graduate of the University of Houston’s College of Business Administration, he also boasts an impressive military career. His extensive military service included a range of notable assignments, showcasing his leadership and strategic acumen. Price’s roles encompassed Executive Officer, Battalion Commander, and Deputy Commanding General, among others, with assignments spanning various locations such as Fort Polk, West Point and Washington, D.C.

Notably, he served on the President and First Lady’s Task Force on Raising Responsible and Resourceful Teenagers in 2000 and contributed to President Clinton’s Mississippi Delta Task Force from 1999-2000. Price is also a published author, with volumes examining urban unrest and federal intervention within the United States. His accolades and honors during his army career include the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, two Legions of Merit and the Bronze Star Medal.

“As we celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is befitting that we have Major General Barrye L. Price as our keynote speaker,” says Dr. Pamela Hopson, Executive Director of the USI Multicultural Center. “Both leaders represent peace and inspiration. Regardless of the circumstances in their life, they have never given up.”

Immediately following the Luncheon, there will be a screening of “Interview with a King,” created by Price, in the USI Performance Center. The short film is a portrayal of King in 2023 and touches on moments from the Montgomery Boycotts and the March on Washington. It also delves into lesser-known happenings that shaped King’s journey as the influential leader he’s remembered as today. Tickets are not required for this event.

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