AG Rokita calls on Congress to reject measure that would force Hoosiers to pay higher energy costs
Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling on Congress to reject burdensome legislation that would increase fees on energy producers and hit American consumers, including those in Indiana, with price hikes on heating bills.
“Hoosiers are facing enough economic hardships as we work to put the pandemic behind us,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Now is the worst possible time for Congress to propose adding to our financial burdens. We deserve better leadership on Capitol Hill, and I’ll keep fighting to protect Hoosiers from those liberal tax-and-spenders.”
In a letter sent this month, he and 18 other attorneys general advised leaders of two U.S. Senate committees to oppose legislation that would charge oil and natural gas producers $1,500 to $1,800 per ton of methane emissions above certain thresholds. The attorneys general cite data from industry experts showing that the more costly proposal could impose a cost of $14.4 billion and affect as many as 155,000 jobs. Instead of imposing additional fees on oil and gas producers, the attorneys general call on the Senate’s Committee on Environment and Public Works and Committee on Energy and Natural Resources to focus on affordable energy solutions.
City Implements new Traffic Pattern on East Third Street at Mitchell
The City of Bloomington recently implemented changes to traffic patterns along East Third Street near the Indiana University campus where the road transitions from two-way to one-way traffic flow. The changes are as follows:
- One-way westbound traffic on E. Third St. now expands into two lanes at South Swain Avenue, instead of South Mitchell Street.
- The southern lane of E. Third St. is closed to traffic between S. Mitchell St. and S. Swain Ave.
- Northbound traffic on S. Mitchell St. must yield to traffic when turning onto E. Third St.
The changes have been made as an attempt to reduce the incidence of collisions in this area, and improve safety for users of all forms of transportation. The intersection of E. Third St. and S. Swain Ave. is among the top crash locations in the county. Most reported collisions at this location have occurred when westbound motorists turn left at S. Swain Ave. from the northern (right) lane of E. Third St.
Flexible delineator posts restricting traffic from the southern lane of E. Third St. between S. Mitchell St. and S. Swain Ave. minimize confusion at this location. Temporary “New Traffic Pattern Ahead” signs have been installed on S. Mitchell St. to enhance driver awareness of the recent changes. Drivers turning onto E. Third from S. Mitchell St. will encounter new “Yield” signs, and a “Begin One-Way” sign has been relocated to a prominent position in the unused lane of E. Third. St.
Big Ten Men’s Soccer tourney announced
The Big Ten Conference announced the 2021 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament bracket, with Penn State earning the No. 1 seed after securing the Big Ten Championship. The Big Ten Tournament begins on Sunday, November 7, at campus sites. With a 2-0 victory over Wisconsin in the regular-season finale, Penn State claimed its sixth Big Ten men’s soccer title and first since 2013. Senior midfielder Seth Kuhn scored both goals for the Nittany Lions to guide the team to the conference crown.
As the No. 1 seed, Penn State (6-2-0 Big Ten) will host No. 8 seed Michigan State (2-4-2) at 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 7 in quarterfinal action on Big Ten Network. Maryland earned the No. 2 seed (5-2-1 Big Ten) and will play host to No. 7 seed Northwestern (3-5-0), while No. 3 seed Indiana (5-3-0) will welcome No. 6 seed Rutgers (3-4-1) to Bloomington, and No. 4 seed Michigan (4-3-1) will host No. 5 seed Wisconsin (3-4-1). The Badgers earned the fifth seed based on their victory over Rutgers earlier this season.
The semifinals will take place on Wednesday, November 10, at the sites of the highest two remaining seeds, while the final is scheduled for Sunday, November 14, at the highest remaining seed. Both semifinal games, as well as the championship match, will be broadcast live on Big Ten Network and the FOX Sports App. For more information on the Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament, click here.
The Week in Hoosier History
1816 – The first Indiana General Assembly convened in Corydon, There were 10 senators and 29 representatives at the session. Indiana was admitted to the Union the next month (December 11.) Corydon remained the state capital until the government was moved to the new city of Indianapolis in 1825.