Friday, 6/10/2022 WBR Morning News
More of your money being returned to you – Governor Holcomb says he wants to provide you with some financial relief
By the way, in 2018 a Special Session cost taxpayers $30,000 per day.
The Governor visited Muncie Wednesday for that ceremony marking the progress of construction for CANPACK – here’s Regional Manager Tom Johnson on WLBC yesterday morning
High gas prices are making things tough at the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office. WTHI reports that the sheriff’s office has less money in its fuel budget this year because gas prices were a lot lower. The office is expected to ask the county council for more fuel money later this year.
A million kilowatt hours saved annually by those new LED street lights you’ve seen in Muncie and beyond
That’s Indiana Michigan Power spokesman Corey Ohlenkamp yesterday, at a ceremonial installation of one of the new fixtures – by Mayor Ridenour – SEE the video HERE.
The Anderson Soap Box Derby is coming back for its third year following a two-year pandemic shutdown. Weather-permitting, this all-day event will take place Saturday at Derby Downs, located off of Madison Avenue near the White River. It is slated to begin around 10 a.m.
Special Session coming – As Kim Morris told you first yesterday on WLBC, Governor Eric Holcomb announced a plan to return $1 billion of state reserves to Hoosier taxpayers, following higher than expected revenue performance this fiscal year
Each taxpayer would collect about $225 in addition to $125 Hoosiers are currently receiving from the state’s automatic taxpayer refund (ATR). Still needs to be approved. By the way, in 2018 a Special Session cost taxpayers $30,000 per day.
The Indiana Democratic Party says “the Indiana GOP is responsible for the state’s high gas prices across the state,” in a press release yesterday morning. They say the solution is for Indiana Republicans should lower the state’s gas tax. US News says the Indiana June tax is expected to be 56 cents per gallon.
Marion county is dangerous, with shootings and murders almost daily – but Downtown Indy wants you to come back, and feel safe
Last year Senator Todd Young introduced the Drive Safe Act that eventually became law to help address the shortage of truck drivers in the U.S
Young wanted assurances from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that the pilot program would be kept.
Indiana is rolling out a new statewide marketing campaign:
CenterPoint Energy’s moratorium on disconnections for Indiana residents will end Monday, June 13, according to the company. The utility encourages customers with past-due balances to contact the company to discuss payment options and other ways to avoid service disruption.
More than $470 grand raised – Meridian Health Services’ Rialzo charity gala in May drew more than 700 attendees at the Scheumann Family Indoor Practice Facility on Ball State University’s campus, after being canceled for two years because of COVID.
He wants to give you some of your money back – Governor Holcomb says he has heard your concerns about inflation and high gas prices, so he’s doing something about it. John Herrick reports.
By the way, in 2018 a Special Session cost taxpayers $30,000 per day.
More from those storms from Wednesday – In Madison County, the Town of Summitville had to shut down briefly after the storm hit around 6 pm. Madison County Emergency Management Agency said at least four homes had damaged windows and damage from trees. An RV was overturned and a mobile home was also destroyed. The roof was blown off Summitville Elementary School. No injuries have been reported.
Addressing the shortage of truck drivers was a big part of Senator Todd Young’s Drive Safe Act last year. It was passed into law to start a pilot program to quickly train younger people in a career in logistics, which he says is critical post-pandemic
In questioning President Biden’s nominee to take over as head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Young wanted assurances from Robin Hutchenson that the program would continue under her watch.
SkyZone indoor trampoline park is coming to Muncie, according to the Company’s website. Owners told the Star Press they are scouting locations to either buy, or build.
Minnesota Public Radio has received a $56 million anonymous cash gift, the largest in the media organization’s 55-year history. According to The Star Tribune the money will go toward YourClassical, MPR’s classical music network, as well as efforts to advance new media technologies.
