Home Blog Page 904

SENATOR BRAUN WARNS OF ‘CHINA’S PLAYBOOK’ TO BUILD POWER THROUGH INVESTMENT IN AMERICAN AGRICULTURE

0

WASHINGTON—Senator Braun, member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, warned of China’s playbook to build power though investment in American agriculture at a hearing on foreign ownership in U.S. agriculture. In his remarks, he highlighted bipartisan legislation that he introduced in March with Sen. Tester, Tuberville and Rubio to prohibit the purchase of U.S. farmland by those associated with the governments of our foreign adversaries (Iran, North Korea, China and Russia).

Watch here

On his bill, Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act

“Senator Tester and I did a bill, Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act, also sponsored by Senator Tuberville and Senator Rubio. It would prohibit persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction of China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from owning or leasing American agricultural land. It would also stop these individuals from participating in any of the USDA programs. I’ve vetted this bill carefully with the USDA, the intel community, and a handful of committees here in Congress. I would like to submit letters of support for this legislation into the record from the Agribusiness Council of Indiana, America First Policy Institute, and Heritage Action.”

On China’s playbook for American agriculture

“China has invested heavily in Belt and Road Initiatives throughout Africa, somewhat in South America, we’ve seen them steal intellectual property, manipulate currencies, just do about anything out there that would not be in the category of a handshake business partner. We’ve watched them leverage corrupt influence over the WHO, perpetuating a years-long lie about how the covid-19 pandemic started. Now China is running the same playbook on agriculture, using direct investments and regulatory capture at trusted international organizations to build power. Something has to give and I am concerned about what time we have left here this year and if these bills do not make it into the farm bill or in a way through this committee, would Madam chair and ranking member be okay with trying to maybe get them into the NDAA?”

Weekly Death Report

0

 

WEEKLY DEATH REPORT 

08.28.23-09.01.23

High school students enjoy fun activities on Vincennes University Science Fridays

0

VINCENNES, Ind., September 29, 2023 – It’s Friday morning, and goggle-wearing high school students from Indiana and Illinois measure, mix, and stir ingredients over a hot plate in a Vincennes University chemistry laboratory. They are learning to formulate soap and beauty cream.

While they stir and mix, they learn the chemistry behind soapmaking and beauty cream as part of Science Fridays, fun and educational days hosted by the Vincennes University College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.

VU will welcome nearly 400 students from high schools throughout Indiana and Illinois on Science Fridays in September and October.

“We believe hosting high school students for Science Fridays and similar hands-on learning experiences is a vital bridge between curiosity and realization,” VU College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Dean Curt Coffman said. “It’s a glimpse into the future, igniting the spark of passion for science, engineering, and mathematics. By opening our doors and sharing our cutting-edge facilities, Vincennes University hopes to inspire the next generation of professionals and innovators, fostering a love for SEM that will propel them toward meaningful and rewarding careers.”

Making soap and moisturizer are among several hands-on activities and exciting experiences high school students enjoy on Science Fridays. Through unique experiments, guided laboratory sessions, and interactions with VU professors, students are introduced to a wide range of careers and have the opportunity to envision their futures. They also tour the 200-plus-area campus and enjoy lunch in the Tecumseh Dining Center.

“This is my third year I’ve gotten to come, and it’s so much fun,” Northeast Dubois High School senior Emily Recker said.

Led by VU faculty, students learn about projectile motion by launching balls made of different materials and various sizes off a third-floor balcony of the ultra-modern Updike Hall – Center for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics. Students also conduct DNA fingerprinting using gel electrophoresis in one of the University’s state-of-the-art labs, while others explore soil health and the watershed near the outdoor fountain next to Updike. More students discover how to measure the amount of heat involved in a chemical process through the calorimetry of snack foods by lighting potato chips, corn chips, and nacho cheese chips on fire. Other students sample fish populations using electrofishing techniques off campus at Kelso Creek. Others dissect animal organs.

According to Northeast Dubois High School science and math teacher Andrea Rickelman, Science Fridays improve her students’ access to state-of-the-art technology and more.

“This is an opportunity for students to have access to equipment,” she said. “We don’t have all of this equipment. We have one fume hood and here every station has a fume hood. The availability of materials is great at VU. Plus the students get access to the university to see what it is like, and then students may come here. This also gives me ideas of things to add to my own curriculum.”

For more information about the College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics and Science Fridays, visit www.vinu.edu/web/science-engineering-and-mathematics

September 2023 Birthdays

0

Tammy Hicks

Karla Keese

Jim Stuteville

Brandon Renner

William Howard Marvin

Quablo Copeland

Jennifer Warner Mitchell

Joshua Michael Lefler

Sandra McCullough

Brenda Floyd

A.J. Naas

Jim McGillem

Pam Chaddock Doerter

Scott Evernham

Jonathan Danks

Brett Sprinkle

Timothy C Sorensen

Randy Ulrich

Grodie Crick

Mark Brand

Pamela Jeffries

Laurel Quirey Mills

Dottie Thomas

Julie Cotton-Fire Reed

Jason Pennington

Emily Seitz Freimiller

Ron Beane

Angela Madden Wilson

Joshua Thomas

Betty Young

Debbie Waters

Al Bait

Dirck H Stahl

Jackie Cosgrove

Ed Adams

Angie McGee

Jeff Parrish

Rick Winters

Morris Ragrm Epley

Lisa Robinson

Kathy Grant Murrell

Danny Hale Jones Jr.

Larry Ulrich

Kevin S Williams

Alicia Dimmett

Brad Meny

Deborah Zeller

Andrea Chessor Santarsiero

James Mcmanaway

Michael Hall

Charlie Francis

Crystal Hebner

Kendi A. Speakes

Darlene Rycroft

Michelle Mercer

Darla Goldman

Debbie Kincheloe-Fink

Michael Weir

Randy Zimmermann

                               Jayne Barnes

Rick Cory
Danna Clark
Cory Frasier
David Girton
Debbie Kuhlman
Gloria Bryant
Greg Charnes
Matt Shields
Mike Doran
Bob Stephenson
Lindsay LeDuc
Mark Messmer
Drew Glover
Debi Wolfe
Rick Riney
Linda Barth
Claire Ziemer
Lisa Rhyand Vaughan
Robert L Rickenbaugh
Josh Hedges
Jeri Utley
Michael R Johnson
Jenny Nelson Putnam
Trent Van Haaften
Mollie Timmons Gerling
Elizabeth Crickmer
Steve Suhrheinrich
Dave Wallace
Mike O’Connor
Stephanie Hayden
Steve Nussmeier
Steve Ary
Denise A. Johnson
David L Wedding
David Weyer
Brad Elpers
Tiffany Schriber Ball
Carol McClintock
Denise Shane-Cheaney
Zachary Heronemus
Donetta Epperson
David Clark
Gina Schreiber
Alan Richey
John Pritchett
Ed Bassemier
Gary Moore
Kyla Walls
Dirk Brinker
Scott Hyatt
Bill Engelbrecht
Patrick Coslett
Mike Adams
Tami Tenbarge
Anne Dudine Maas
Brian Csukas
Garrett Crawford
Marsha Johnson
Kevin Murray
Frank Elsperman
Ralph Darke-Schreiber

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

0
EPD

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

 

 

FOOTNOTE:  EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

Vanderburgh County  Commissioners Slash Residential Building Requirements, Increasing Flexibility for Property Owners 

4

 Vanderburgh Commissioners Slash Residential Building Requirements, Increasing Flexibility for Property Owners 

EVANSVILLE, IN – September 28, 2023 – In a unanimous decision today, the Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County took a significant step forward by revising residential building requirements in the unincorporated county. 

Most notably, the Commissioners abolished the minimum land size requirement for housing construction on platted lots in the unincorporated county. This action builds upon the earlier work of the Commission which reduced minimum acreage from 5 to 2.5 acres for homes reliant on septic systems, reduced the minimum square footage of homes, and allowed “mother-in-law” structures on existing lots. 

Effective upon publication in the County’s official codebook on October 3, 2023, these revisions are centered around “Table A – Standards for Principal Buildings on Individual Lots.” Key amendments include the elimination of minimum lot size and rear yard requirements, an expansion of maximum height and lot coverage allowances, and a reduction in minimum lot width requirements. 

Cheryl Musgrave, President of the Board of Commissioners, emphasized the practical impact of this revision, stating, “Simply put, this revision of ‘Table A’ signifies that families now have the opportunity to make the most use of their land whether it’s for new construction or additions to existing homes.” 

Justin Elpers, vice president, stated, “This transformative shift not only makes housing more affordable for families when constructing their homes but also gives property owners greater freedom to build on existing lots.” 

Ben Shoulders stated, “This most recent step reflects the Commissioners’ commitment to curbing urban sprawl by allowing smaller lots and without the need for time-consuming variances.” 

BACKGROUND: Under previous regulations, a home in district R-1 required a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet, restricted height to no more than 35 feet, and capped lot coverage at 30%. With the amended ordinance, the burdensome minimum lot size requirement has been completely removed, the maximum height restriction of 35 feet lifted entirely, and lot coverage expanded to 75%. 

LINK OF ORDINance

Ordinance NO. CO.07-19-017 – Ordinance Amending Section 17.38.010 (Table A – Standards for Principal Buildings on Individual

Vanderburgh County Crash Report

0

Crash Report

SENATOR BRAUN TO HELP VETERANS GET THEIR ESSENTIAL MILITARY RECORDS

0

BRAUN, OSSOFF LEAD 20 SENATORS IN BIPARTISAN LETTER TO HELP VETERANS GET THEIR ESSENTIAL MILITARY RECORDS

 WASHINGTON — Sen. Mike Braun and Sen. Jon Ossoff led 18 of their Senate colleagues in a bipartisan letter to the National Archives of the United States (NARA) seeking answers on the backlog of veterans’ record requests. Service records are often required to access critical government benefits and services, so ensuring requests are completed expeditiously is of utmost importance.

Senators Jerry Moran, Jon Tester, Bill Cassidy, Elizabeth Warren, Jacky Rosen, John Thune, John Cornyn, Tim Kaine, Jeanne Shaheen, Todd Young, Marco Rubio, Ben Ray Lujan, Tammy Baldwin, Ted Cruz, John Boozman, Bernie Sanders, Katie Britt and Rick Scott joined Sen. Braun and Sen. Ossoff on the letter.

The Senators write:

We write to express our concern regarding reports of ongoing delays in constituents receiving their military service records from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). As part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (P.L. 117-263), Congress passed the Access for Veterans to Records Act. This authorized $60 million for the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to address the records backlog and improve response times for requests from Veterans for their military service records.

The Senators continued:

While we recognize and commend NARA for the significant strides it has made to address this backlog, we must ensure all incoming requests are still met with a timely response and that this does not occur again in the future. For the sake of our constituents, we kindly request NARA respond to the following questions by Monday, October 16, 2023.

Read the full letter here. 

Senator Braun is committed to ensuring that veterans can access the benefits that they are entitled to in a straightforward and timely manner. Last year, Sen. Braun introduced bipartisan legislation with Sens. Ossoff, Rounds, and Shaheen to address the backlog of veterans’ service records nationwide when the National Personnel Records Center had a backlog of nearly half a million record requests from veterans and their families. Just this month, Sen. Braun introduced the Wounded Warrior Access Act with Sen. Padilla to allow veterans or their representatives to make requests to receive their claim files electronically.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

0

Booked Last 24 Hours

Ivy Tech Community College New Hires

0

Ivy Tech Community College New Hires

Evansville, Ind.- Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has announced its recent new hires.

Amanda Faucett is now a member of the nursing faculty at the College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Southern Indiana (USI) and is currently working toward a master’s degree in nursing and leadership from USI. Faucett most recently served as adjunct faculty for the College. She currently holds the following certifications: BLS, ACLS, and CMSRN.

Robin Mallory is now a member of the paramedic faculty at the College. She holds a master’s degree in art illustration and a bachelor’s degree in fine art painting, both from the Savannah College of Arts and Design. She holds the following credentials: AHA/BLS CPR with AHA/BLS Instructor, AHA/ACLS, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, Indiana EMS Paramedic, and National Registered Paramedic. Mallory is currently working toward multiple educator and instructor credentials. She is a retired United States Air Force Master of Liberal Arts nationally registered paramedic/firefighter.

Angela Mamat is now a member of the nursing faculty at the College. She holds an associate degree in computer information Systems from Ivy Tech, a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from the University of Southern Indiana (USI), an associate degree in nursing from Ivy Tech, a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Western Governors University (WGU), a master’s degree in nursing from WGU and is currently working toward a doctoral degree in nursing from the Indiana University School of Nursing. Mamat holds the following certifications: medical/surgical registered nurse, BLS, BLS Instructor, ACLS, ACLS Instructor and NIHSS, and is an international board-certified lactation consultant. She most recently served as staff nurse for Deaconess Health System.

Karen Oldham is now executive administrative assistant to the Chancellor at the College. She holds a master’s degree in business administration and engineering management, as well as a bachelor’s degree in radio/tv from the University of Southern Indiana (USI). Oldham most recently served as physician compensation coordinator for Deaconess Health System.

Cori Pendleton is now an accounts receivable clerk at the College. Cori holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an associate degree in accounting from Ivy Tech.

Dr. John-Morgan Phillips is now a member of thepsychology faculty at the College. He holds a doctoral degree in educational leadership and administration with psychology content specialization from the University of the Cumberlands, a master’s degree in human services counseling (marriage and family) from Liberty University, a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies – religion and social science also from Liberty University, and an associate degree in general studies from Madisonville Community College. He is a board-certified practitioner in human services. He most recently served as associate professor of human services, psychology, and addictions counseling at Jamestown Community College – State University of New York.

Carnell (CJ) Tillotson is now a member of the nursing faculty at the College. She holds a master’s degree in nursing education from Chamberlain University, a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Murray State University, and an associate degree in both science and nursing from Henderson Community College. Tillotson holds certifications in BLS, ACLS, CMSRN, and NIH Stroke Scale. She most recently served as a staff nurse for Deaconess Gateway Hospital Neurosurgical Unit.

1...903904905...7,200Page 904 of 7,200