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

  1. 3D AGO

    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

  2. FEB 6

    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

  3. JAN 30

    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

  4. JAN 22

    Energy and Data Centers

    Indiana’s changing energy landscape is currently characterized by increased power demand for data centers and soaring utility bills for Hoosiers. Gain insight from Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler (R) of Noblesville, Alex Burton (D) of Evansville, Andy Zay of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, and Kerwin Olson of the Citizens Action Coalition on possible solutions.

    28 min

  5. JAN 16

    Governor Braun

    Braun delivered his State of the State address this week, telling the General Assembly that affordability is his administration’s "highest priority." After ticking through what he portrayed as the biggest accomplishments of his first year in office, Braun acknowledged that Indiana families are struggling to make ends meet. On this episode, we ask the first-term Republican for more details.

    29 min

  6. JAN 9

    Legislative Leadership

    Indiana Lawmakers kicks off the 2026 season with legislative leaders, Speaker of the House Todd Huston, Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta, and Senate Minority Leader Shelli Yoder. Watch to hear their latest thoughts about the recent redistricting vote, affordability, education, and more.

    29 min

  7. 05/02/2025

    Session Wrap-Up

    Barely a week to go in the four-month legislative session, a projected budget shortfall of over 2 billion dollars upended deals hammered out during the preceding 15 weeks. On Indiana Lawmakers, caucus leaders discuss what happened. Guests include House Speaker Todd Huston, House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta, Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, and Senate Minority Leader Shelli Yoder.

    29 min

  8. 04/25/2025

    Property Tax Reform

    Leaders of Indiana’s GOP touted Senate Bill 1, the property-tax overhaul recently signed by Governor Mike Braun, as quote “historic tax relief” that will benefit most homeowners, farmers and small businesses. Democrats, however, denounced the measure as a “lose-lose” proposition that will result in higher local taxes and cuts in vital government services.

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

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  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
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