A computer error has delayed the mailing of Salem’s utility bills.
Mayor Justin Green announced the problem during the Monday, July 8, meeting of the Salem Board of Public Works and Safety.
Green said it is hoped the bills will be printed Thursday, July 11, then mailed.
The Board of Public Works voted unanimously to waive any late fees or water shutoffs that would have been imposed July 18 for the June water bills.
By overturning the so-called “Chevron deference” rule that gives outsized power to federal agencies in interpreting laws, the U.S. Supreme Court is helping restore American liberty and the proper balance of powers, Attorney General Todd Rokita said today. His office — along with 26 other states — asked the court months ago to take the critical step of overturning the Chevron rule because it created an unaccountable administrative state.
“We are seeing truly remarkable progress in dismantling an administrative state that has oppressed Americans and their liberties for far too long,” Attorney General Rokita said. “The U.S. Constitution gives authority to Congress, not unelected bureaucrats, to enact laws. For 40 years, we tolerated a precedent that turned that principle on its head.”
That precedent — Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council — became null and void with the Supreme Court’s decision Friday in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo.
When disputes arise over the meaning of laws, those disputes should be settled in the courts rather than the back rooms of federal agencies, Attorney General Rokita said.
“Hoosiers and all freedom-loving Americans can be grateful the Supreme Court is curbing the excessive power that has been given to executive-level agencies,” Attorney General Rokita said. “When we rely on the administrative state to govern us, we lose the checks and balances inherent in the system created by America’s founders.”
The Supreme Court has also indicated a willingness to trim back the powers of the administrative state in other recent cases — such as on Thursday when it stayed the EPA’s so-called “Good Neighbor Rule” that imposes extreme emissions-control measures on “upwind” states like Indiana to mitigate pollution in “downwind” states. That case will continue to be litigated in appellate and circuit courts.
Circuit court clerks who serve as voter registration officers can receive additional compensation according to a new Indiana law.
Clerk Stephanie Rockey explained the impact of the new law during the Monday, July 1, meeting of the Washington County Council.
Rockey said that Washington County’s population is too small to require a separate voter registration officer, so it remains her responsibility.
Clerks already receive a per diem compensation; however, the new law also allows the county fiscal body – which is the County Council – to provide a stipend of up to $2,500 “to a circuit court clerk who serves as a voter registration officer each year in which a general election is held.”
The stipend wouldn’t be paid during municipal election years or during special elections. The law was effective as of July 1.
Rockey said the state assigned more responsibilities to clerks, so the stipend is meant to compensate them for the extra work.
Council President Mark Abbott told Rockey discussion on the matter would be delayed until the next regular meeting since the Council continues its practice of not voting on issues at the same meeting they are raised.
The Council asked their attorney to research the new law and report back on the findings.
The Council’s next regular meeting is 9 a.m. Monday, August 5.
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
The Indiana General Assembly has pass 172 laws from the 700 bills introduced. This number maybe a blessing. Listed are a few of the laws and how they may affect you. More than 90% received bipartisan support and more than 50% received unanimous support in the senate. Some bills go into effect right away after they are signed by Governor Holcomb, others at end of the year. These bills went into effect July 1, 2024 These are written to help improve the community. More can be found on iga.in.gov/legislative.
Senate Bill 185: Requires each school corporation and charter School to adopt and implement a wireless communication devices policy that governs student use of a wireless communication devises and publish the policy on the school corporation’s school site.
SB 17: Requires Indiana residents to prove their age before accessing adult websites. This bill is aimed at protecting minors. This law has already been challenged by a lawsuit by Free Speech Coalition and porn website operators. Their contention is that this is a infringement on the first amendment and is unconstitutional.
SB 282: Requires each school system to establish a truancy prevention policy regarding students in kindergarten through six grades. Provides that a prosecuting attorney to notify each parent regarding the child’s compulsory attendance violation or if the child is a habitual truant.
HB 1104: Requires schools to establish an armed intruder protocol. The schools must develop a school safety plan.
SB 1: Reading skills. Requires retention of a student who has not achieved a passing score. School must provide summer classes to help the student to get on an acceptable level. This is a 3rd grade level.
HB 1383: Wetlands. This law lowers the number of wetlands that are eligible to receive full protection.
HB 1068: Alcoholic beverage sales in the state of Indiana. This bill allows restaurants and bars to have happy hour drink specials.
HB 1183: Deals with ownership of land. This prohibits the purchase of land within 10-mile radius of a military Installation. There are exceptions. This bill includes those who hold dual citizenship with the United States and countries like China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or any country designated as a threat. HB 1068: This bill will require written buyer agency agreements, simply a Realtor must have a written agreement with a buyer before showing them any home. This bill’s purpose is to protect the home owner from deceptive deals.
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