SB1 Narrowly Passes Indiana Senate — Errington, Alexander Speak Out on WMUN
We were first to report to State Rep Democrat Sue Errington yesterday Live on WMUN’s Delaware County Today about SB1…
The Indiana Senate passed the property tax reform bill early Tuesday in a 27-22 vote. Errington texted later that morning “it barely passed.” Also, “ two less yes votes and it would have been rejected…” She added “(Senator) Scott Alexander voted yes, even though Union School Corporation is in his district.” Alexander explained his position on that matter last Friday on WMUN – hear that on WMUNmuncie.com. When asked for comment, his office re-issued that same statement. Senate Democrats opposed the bill. They offered over 60 amendments, but none were accepted.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun says there’s not enough of an incentive to get married in the state.
A man allegedly high on cocaine endangered pedestrians early Sunday morning in Muncie. Fox-59 reports 27-year-old Patrick Pacheco allegedly told police he was under the influence of the narcotic after crashing his car near Riverside Cafe and being arrested at gunpoint before 4 a.m. Pacheco reportedly sped down sidewalks and past stop signs on Martin Street and University Avenue and collided with a building near Hot Box Pizza prior to the arrest.
More on a story we had first yesterday morning on WMUN’s Delaware County Today – Teachers rallied at the Statehouse, warning a new bill could defund schools, but Ryan Hedrick says the facts might tell a different story.
The state budget is expected to be tight this year. Some of your state senators want to tax your smokes and drinks to make up for it.
Indiana is one of four states affected by a U.S. Department of Agriculture health alert sparked by the discovery of wood in some soup products. The Indianapolis Star reports affected soups include frozen products sent to restaurants and other institutional locations from Campbell’s, Molly’s Kitchen and Sysco, among others. The alert does not yet cover canned soups sold in stores.
The Indiana Fever did not a have a first-round pick in Monday’s WNBA Draft, but general manager Amber Cox says the team was thrilled a Florida State prospect remained on the board at No. 19.
Automated semi-trucks are now being tested along I-70 in Indiana and Ohio, using military-grade technology adapted for commercial use. WISH TV says the trucks travel in a close formation known as “platooning,” and each truck still has a driver behind the wheel for safety, and a purple light signals when the platooning system is active. The $8.8 million project is partially funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Status of visitor restrictions at IUBMH – Dr. Jeff Bird…
the Pres. Of IU Health Eat Region says visitor restrictions are being eased.
There’s a buyer for Muncie’s historic downtown Friends Building after a year-long search. The Star Press reports Recovery Cafe has entered a purchase agreement that will allow the two organizations to combine resources and maintain existing outreach and service programs.
A Frankfort High School teacher is in trouble over a request made on Snapchat, says the Clinton County prosecutor.
Two Muncie residents suspected in a spree of storage unit break-ins around East Central Indiana were arrested last week. The Star Press reports 37-year-old Bethaney Ann Greenlee and 38-year-old Nicholas Dewayne Smith were arrested after a search warrant served at their home on South Mock Avenue uncovered stolen items from numerous local storage units. Greenlee was charged with burglary and theft in Madison County in December, and a warrant for her arrest is pending in Hamilton County on theft charges filed last month.
Three Anderson non-profits received grants from the Madison County Community Foundation as part of last week’s Women in Philanthropy Luncheon. The Herald Bulletin reports The Well – a women’s and children’s shelter – received $15,000, and Grace Horizon and Habitat For Humanity of Madison County will split the remaining $10,000.
The Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame recently announced its Class of 2025. The honorees include are Alex Daniel, Darcy Dorton, Heather Fierce, Carey (Amos) Fisher, Matt Gard, Erin (Jones) Halbert, Rick Linton, Todd Merickel, Mike Necessary, Chad Niccum, Marcus Rush, Jeff Weller, Kerry Williams and Jon Young. Steve Edwards will be awarded the James Lightbody Award of Excellence.
