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How exactly is public education being destroyed in Indiana? Find out now from someone in the trenches. Meet Cara Rothrock, a 3rd grade teacher in Floyd County Public Schools. Hear how these bills actually hurt the 90% of children who attend them. And what can we do to stop them? We can do a lot. Don't lose hope. Let's work together to identify the problems and shine a light on the issues. We can make this better.

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Why are public schools under attack across the country? What can we do to save them? Here in Harrison County, Indiana, we have local people trying to take down our schools from the inside. The can do this through their school board at North Harrison School Corporation. Through this example of one man suing these schools while also running for school board, we shine a light on how these people try to hurt public education. We can stop them if we work together. Please subscribe and send to anyone you know who also wants to save public education. Comment if you have anything similar in your area. Thank you.

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Why you shouldn't freak out about the cruise ship virus, how oats can easily lower your cholesterol and how it works, what can we learn from the blue zone, and how walking helps prevent dementia. Dr. Tim and Sarah break down solutions to make your life better.

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Corinne Straight and Sarah Blessing uncover the true, wild story of the governor of Kentucky in the year 1900. Hear about voter fraud, election denials, left handed handshakes, and more. What happened 125 years ago closely mirrors today's society. Enjoy this fascinating tale as we discuss and compare.

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Indiana elected officials are busy writing bad bills that hurt everyday working people. They want to strip away local power and dismantle township firehouses, town councils, make it harder for libraries to get funding, and hurt early voting. How can we stop these bills from seeing the light? Sarah, Scott, and guest Brian Tincher explain these terrible plans, why local is better, and give tips for fighting back. Please like and subscribe, spread the word, and let's protect our precious communities.

Senator Gary Byrne

Republican, District 47

Address

200 W. Washington StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204

Phone

800-382-9467

Senate Bill 283

Library governance.

Introduced Senate Bill (S)

Authored by:

Sen. Gary Byrne.

Digest

Eliminates the authority of public libraries to impose an ad valorem property tax as a "taxing unit". Requires a public library to prepare and submit a recommended annual budget to the fiscal body of the county in which the territory of the public library is located to provide the revenues necessary for the operation and maintenance of the public library by a special tax levy, a specific appropriation, or both. Provides that a special tax levy for public library purposes is included in the calculation of the maximum permissible property tax levy for the county.

Senate Bill 287

School board matters.

Introduced Senate Bill (S)

Authored by:

Sen. Gary Byrne, Sen. Blake Doriot.

Digest

Requires candidates for school board offices to be nominated in the same manner as candidates for all other elected offices are nominated. Repeals the current statute relating to nomination of candidates for school board offices. Repeals other superseded statutes and makes conforming changes. Modifies the annual amount that the governing body of a school corporation may pay a member of the governing body from $2,000 (under current law) to an amount not to exceed 10% of the lowest starting salary of a teacher employed by the school corporation.

House Bill 1230

School board elections.

Introduced House Bill (H)

Authored by:

Rep. J.D. Prescott.

Co-Authored by:

Rep. Doug Miller, Rep. Robert Heaton, Rep. Michelle Davis.

Digest

Provides that for school board offices, each candidate's affiliation with a political party or status as an independent candidate must be stated on the ballot.

Senate Bill 284

Early voting.

Introduced Senate Bill (S)

Authored by:

Sen. Gary Byrne.

Digest

Reduces the period during which in person absentee voting may occur at the office of the circuit court clerk or a satellite office established by the county election board to a seven day period ending at noon on the day before election day.

Representative Karen Engleman

Republican, District 70

Address

200 W. Washington StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204

Phone

800-382-9841

House Bill 1233

Local government reorganization.

Introduced House Bill (H)

Authored by:

Rep. Karen Engleman.

Digest

Provides that on January 1, 2027, in all counties except Marion County, the following occur: (1) Township government is dissolved. (2) The county executive assumes the powers and duties of township trustees with regard to fire protection and emergency services (fire services). (3) An elected county trustee assumes the powers and duties of township trustees regarding township assistance. Specifies that, on January 1, 2027, the following occur: (1) All fire protection districts and fire protection territories are dissolved. (2) Fire services are provided in accordance with a county fire protection and emergency medical services plan (county plan). (3) The county emergency management director is responsible for the day to day operations of administering the county plan. Provides that all incorporated towns with a population of less than 1,000 are required: (1) to report not later than November 1, 2025, and every November 1 every four years thereafter as to the services provided to residents, and operating costs; and (2) to be dissolved by the county legislative body if the town's operating costs exceed the expenditures for delivery of services to residents.

Larry Shickles

Company

Harrison County Parks

Address

245 Atwood St Ste 120, Corydon, Indiana, 47112, United States

Phone Number

(812) 738-8236

More Links

Indiana Two Primary Rule: https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/indianas-two-primary-rule-for-partisan-affiliation-stands-as-state-supreme-court-declines-appeal

What is a TIF? https://www.sjcindiana.gov/FAQ.aspx?QID=490

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Are you nervous about all the uncertainty of this new year? Yeah, we feel that too here at Project Next Media. Hear from our two co-founders and Corinne as we discuss easy ways to handle this anxiety and stress. We won't just survive 2025 but thrive! Please subscribe and send to any friends who may need to hear this too.

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Why do we expect parents to do so much for our children? This isn't healthy for the parents or the kids! What can we do to stop the culture that tells us to put our kids first every second of every day? Why are our kids activities so time consuming? What are some simple steps parents can do today to help lesson this pressure? Watch now to feel better about parenting. We can help.

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The mega hit book and movie, It End wish Us by Colleen Hoover, has erupted in scandal recently. Star of the film, Blake Lively, had a smear campaign towards her from the director/co-star of the movie, Justin Baldoni. Now the truth is coming out why so many of us saw negative stories attached to this popular star. We discuss all the details of the story and do a deep dive on why women in our culture have to be perfect if they want to stop bad behavior. It is time we figured this mess out.

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Corinne Straight details the MANY sexual assault allegations against several prominent figures in our Indiana government. These are both Republicans and Democrats. Then Sarah and Corinne detail how we need to create a road map to better handling this type of wrong doing. We CAN stop this. And this week in Indiana steps were taken to lessen abuse by top female Democrats. Now we need more change, and we need the good people on both sides to take action to protect our most vulnerable.

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Sarah just had thyroid surgery. Hear her describe her embarrassing day. Then Corinne and Scott share hilarious moments from their childhood. Do you share your funny mistakes with your friends?

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