Note to the Press – State Reps. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) and Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) issued the following statements today in response to the State Budget Committee approving the release of $83 million in state funding for the University of Southern Indiana. The funds will be used to renovate the Wright Building, the oldest building on campus, and the 30-year-old Health Professions Building. The project includes the renovation of 188,000 square feet across two interconnected buildings. In addition to updating classroom spaces in the Wright Building, the project includes improvements to HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, as well as communications technology and structural updates. The Health Professions Building project includes technology upgrades, expanded simulation space and the completion of third-floor renovations to expand classroom space, study areas and instructional labs. During the 2023 legislative session, local lawmakers voted in support of the funding as part of the state budget. The State Budget Committee formally approved releasing the funds on Friday, along with funding for several other projects across the state.
STATEHOUSE (April 19, 2024) – "The University of Southern Indiana's health and nursing programs are critical in our fight against the health care worker shortage. I'm excited that these state dollars will help complete the final phase of the renovations to the Health Professions Building offering high-tech classrooms, equipment and simulation spaces to provide students with real-life scenarios. I look forward to the continued growth and success of this program and its students," said State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville).
"USI is nothing short of an economic powerhouse for Southern Indiana, so it's important to ensure their campus has the tools students and staff need to effectively learn and work. I'm pleased to see these dollars used this way, and I'm excited to see it pay dividends for our community," said State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee.
Visit in.gov/sba/budget-committee for more information about the projects approved by the State Budget Committee, as well as view agendas and archived meetings.
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State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) represents House District 76,
which includes all of Posey County and a portion of Vanderburgh County.
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State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) represents House District 78,
which includes portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.
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