INDIANAPOLIS-The monthly revenue report for Oct. 2023 state tax collections is posted online with commentary.
The state fiscal year 2024 monthly revenue reports can be found HERE.
A Timeless Holiday Tradition: “A Christmas Carol” Presented by Jasper Community Arts
JASPER, IN [November 13] – The holiday season is about to become even more magical as Jasper Community Arts proudly presents a heartwarming performance of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at the Jasper Arts Center on Friday, December 08, at 7:30 PM. This beloved holiday classic is set to enchant audiences of all ages, spreading the joy and spirit of the season.
“A Christmas Carol”: In this time-honored tale of redemption and the power of generosity, Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who discovers the true meaning of Christmas through a series of ghostly encounters. This enchanting production, brought to life by a talented cast and crew, promises to capture the essence of the original work, reminding us all of the importance of love, compassion, and the magic of the holiday season.
A Heartwarming Holiday Tradition: “A Christmas Carol” has been a cherished holiday tradition for generations, and this performance by Jasper Community Arts will be no exception. Audiences can expect a spectacular production that weaves together stunning set design, exceptional acting, and timeless storytelling to create an unforgettable experience that will leave everyone in the holiday spirit.
A Perfect Venue for a Holiday Classic: The Jasper Arts Center, with its cozy atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities, is the perfect setting for a heartwarming holiday performance. The center offers an inviting space that captures the warmth and nostalgia of the season, making it an ideal destination for families and friends to come together and celebrate the magic of Christmas.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, December 08
- Doors:Â 6:30Â PM
- Show:Â 7:30Â PM
- Location: Jasper Arts Center
- Address: 951 College Ave, Jasper, IN 47546
- Tickets: $35 for adults, $33 for seniors, $30 for students. Tickets are available now at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center or online at www.jasperarts.org/tickets
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EPA Proposes Updates to Strengthen the Safer Choice Standard
WASHINGTON (Nov. 13, 2023)Â – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced proposed updates to the Safer Choice Standard, which identifies the requirements that products and their ingredients must meet to earn EPA’s Safer Choice label or Design for the Environment (DfE) logo. The Agency is requesting public comments on the proposed updates by Jan. 16, 2024, and will hold a webinar on Dec. 19, 2023, to provide information on proposed updates to the Standard.
The Safer Choice program helps consumers and purchasers for facilities, such as schools and office buildings, find cleaners, detergents, and other products made with chemical ingredients that are safer for human health and the environment. Similarly, the DfE program helps people find disinfectants that meet high standards for human health and the environment.
“The Safer Choice program continues to encourage safer and greener chemistry in the marketplace to safeguard human health and protect the environment,â€Â said EPA Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention Jennie Romer. “These proposed updates to the Safer Choice Standard will increase transparency, safety, and sustainability in consumer and commercial products.â€
EPA’s proposed updates to the Standard include:
•  New certification for cleaning service providers that use Safer Choice- and DfE-certified products to help protect workers that use cleaning products all day as well as the people who live or work in the spaces they clean.
•  Strengthening sustainable packaging requirements in response to consumer demand and innovations in packaging materials and technologies.
•  Expanded criteria specific to pet care products to ensure such products use only the safest possible ingredients for both humans and pets.
•  Clarifying language on EPA’s process for entering product classes and exiting those that pose unexpected risks despite safer chemistry.
•  Clarifying language regarding the use of data from New Approach Methodologies during Safer Choice chemical review.
•  New, optional energy efficiency or use reduction criteria to encourage companies to reduce water use and carbon-based energy consumption.
•  Updated criteria for wipe products to help reduce damage to wastewater treatment systems.
•  Potential creation of a new alternate logo, similar to the Fragrance-Free logo, to distinguish products used outdoors that meet additional EPA criteria for environmental safety.
EPA periodically updates the Standard to keep current with the state of scientific and technological innovation; increase transparency and reduce redundancy; and expand the scope of the program as appropriate. This will be EPA’s fourth update of the Standard since its inception in 2009, and the first since 2015.
On Dec. 19, 2023, 2-3 p.m. ET, EPA will hold a webinar to provide further information on the proposed updates to the Standard. The webinar may be of interest to stakeholders interested in commenting on the updates, including manufacturers and distributors, retailers, community groups and representatives from states, Tribal Nations, non-profit organizations, trade associations, and others. Register here for the webinar.
Upon publication of the Federal Register notice, comments should be submitted to docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0520 on Regulations.gov by Jan. 16, 2024.
EPA will use the written comments to guide updates to the Standard.
COLLISION ON New Harmony Road
The victim of a collision involving an ATV and motor vehicle has been identified as Robert A. Lutz, age 49, of Vanderburgh County. The collision occurred on New Harmony Rd. in western Vanderburgh County on November 11, 2023 at 13:39 hrs. He died at the scene and was the operator of an ATV struck by a Motor Vehicle.  The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances of the collision. They can provide updates of their investigation when available.
“IS IT TRUE ” NOVEMBER 13, 2023
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IS IT TRUE that there is no greater ambassador of goodwill than a homegrown non-partisan community newspaper? Â …that local newspapers can serve as a “Community Watchdog” by sounding the alarm when the citizen’s rights are being violated? …we realize that a community can have no greater ambassador of goodwill than one that keeps its citizens informed about their accomplishments, failures, and triumphs.
IS IT TRUE that the local GOP just experienced a major political split that began when Mayor Winnecke and GOP Party Chairmen Mike Duckworth openly opposed County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave as the Republican nominee for Mayor of Evansville? …that because of their serious political misstep, there is now an active movement to oust the current Chairman of the Vanderburgh Republican Party from his position? Â …that this may be a developing story?
IS IT TRUE that we have been informed Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke tapped his friends, PAC Committee members, and associates that raised a little over one million dollars for the Republican for Natalie Rascher’s campaign for Mayor of Evansville?
IS IT TRUE that many people feel that the political strategists not allowing the well-qualified and extremely personable GOP mayoral candidate Natalie Rascher to speak directly to the voters in her TV commercials was a major political misstep?…the person who spoke in her TV ads was none other than Mayor Lloyd Winnecke instead of the extremely articulate Natalie Rascher?
IS IT TRUE that it is widely believed that if the leadership of Vanderburgh County GOP had given the appropriate amount of campaign money to several of their well-qualified City Council candidates they could have won their race, keeping a balanced ideology on the City Council?
IS IT TRUE that we are told that the leadership of Vanderburgh County GOP spent a small fortune of money trying to blunt the efforts of the Libertarian Michael Daugherty campaign from taking votes from Mayoral candidate Natalie Rashner? Â …that the GOP leadership made a big political mistake when they didn’t challenge Stephanie Terry’s County Council voting record while she was a member of the Vanderburgh County Council?…that because she went unchallenged by GOP leadership she will walk through the golden door known as the Office of the Mayor of Evansville?
IS IT TRUE that several well-known Republicans are hoping that Nattalie Rashner will get a Department Head appointment in the Terry administration? Â …if she does get an appointment we know that she will serve the Mayor well?
IS IT TRUE that we have been told by reliable sources that Michael Daughty may also be getting an appointment to a county-run board? Â …we also feel if he gets appointed to a county board he will do a good job for the taxpayers of Vanderburgh County?
IS IT TRUE that members of our current City Council recently approved a 9 million dollar “Lease/Rental Revenue Bond” to update the Ford Center by selling the naming rights of 27 city streets as collateral so they purchase bonds to renovate the Ford Center? Â …that we have been told that several local taxpayers want to know how much money has Evansville collected from the sale of naming rights of our city streets. Â …if you would like the answer to this question please contact Russ Lloyd Jr. at the City Controller’s office.
IS IT TRUE that when a City is in a serious financial bind and can’t purchase any more Municipal Bond money for future capital projects it resorts to the questionable practice of having a Building Contractor quietly fund the capital project and sign a long-term Lease/Rental Revenue Bonds contract with interest agreement with the builder? Â …that “Lease/Rental Revenue Bonds” have quietly been used on several other capital projects throughout Evansville during the last several years? Â …if you don’t think this comment is true then contact Russ Llloyd, Jr in the City Controller’s office?
IS IT TRUE that the Evansville Redevelopment Commission’s “Potential Projects Lists†for 2023 and beyond are: • 4th and Main Park and new Affordable Housing Developments • Riverside Drive Pedestrian and Transportation Improvements • Historic Lighting – continued in Arts District • Development of Bond Street property – new Affordable Housing Project • Assist with potential READI Grant Projects • Burkhardt Road TIF area infrastructure development?  …that we wonder where the Evansville Redevelopment Commission is going to get the money for these proposed projects?
IS IT TRUE that our “Readers Poll” is non-scientific but trendy? Â …our current “Readers Poll” question is: HOW DO YOU FEEL THAT MAYOR ELECT STEPHANIE TERRY IS GOING TO DO?
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