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Jon Schwantes takes you behind the closed doors of the Indiana Statehouse.

  1. 20 mrt

    2026 Election Preview

    With the general assembly's failed attempt at redistricting setting the stage for a variety of primary challenges, Indiana is in for one of the most interesting midterm elections in years. Gain insight into key races across the Hoosier state from political science professors Laura Merrifield Wilson from the University of Indianapolis, and Martin Sweet from Purdue University.

    29 min.

  2. 13 mrt

    Statehouse Reporters

    Between redistricting, utility affordability, and township consolidation this session will certainly go down in history. But what passed, what failed, and what's next? Gain insight into the future of the state with Caroline Beck of WFYI, Arika Herron of Axios, Kayla Dwyer from the Indianapolis Star, and Niki Kelly from the Indiana Capital Chronicle.

    29 min.

  3. 6 mrt

    Legislative Leaders

    Indiana's legislative leaders discuss what bills made it to the finish line, as well as the impact they will have on Hoosiers. Hear key takeaways from this year's legislative session from Speaker of the House Todd Huston (R), Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R), House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D), and Senate Minority Leader Shelli Yoder (D).

    29 min.

  4. 27 feb

    Local Government

    The General Assembly has been working on several bills this session regarding local governments. SB 270 which would require townships to merge if they do not meet certain performance criteria, passed the house this week, and has now moved to the senate. Gain insight into the future of Indiana's townships from Sen. Rick Niemeyer (R), Rep. Ed DeLaney (D), and Wayne Township Trustee Jeb Bardon (D).

    29 min.

  5. 20 feb

    Public Safety

    The General Assembly has been working on several bills this session regarding law enforcement, from anti-doxing legislation to the expansion of judicial powers to deny bail. Gain insight into the future of public safety in Indiana from Rep. Mitch Gore (D), Sen. Aaron Freeman (R), Courtney Curtis of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, and Zach Stock of the Indiana Public Defender Council.

    29 min.

  6. 13 feb

    Housing

    HB 1001 focuses on reducing barriers to home construction by curbing local governments' zoning authority. The bill would allow many housing projects to be approved in residential zones without a public hearing. This would accelerate development by increasing supply,  and in turn, affordability. However, some local officials worry about the potential pitfalls of bypassing local-level planning.

    29 min.

  7. 6 feb

    Gaming

    The General Assembly has been working on several gaming bills this session, HB 1038 which would create a 14th casino district in Indiana just passed the house this week. Gain insight into the future of gaming in Indiana from Sen. Ron Alting (R), Rep. Kyle Miller (D), and Ed Feigenbaum of Hannah News Service.

    29 min.

  8. 30 jan

    Childcare

    A new study by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Early Learning Indiana suggests that a lack of affordable childcare is costing the state more than $4.2 billion a year in lost “economic potential.” Gain insight from Rep. Danny Lopez (R), Rep. Carey Hamilton (D), Sam Snideman of United Way of Central Indiana and Vanessa Green Sinders of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce on these findings.

    29 min.
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Jon Schwantes takes you behind the closed doors of the Indiana Statehouse.

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    WFYI Public Media
  • Jaren actief
    2019 - 2026
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