Indiana Lawmakers

What's the best way to fund the rebuilding of crumbling roads from one end of the state to the other? Host Jon Schwantes tackles this and more with panelists Rep. Ed Soliday, Rep. Dan Forestal, Mayor Scott Fadness and Justin Stevens.

The quandary over ISTEP test results, related assessments, vendor problems, as well as teacher shortage concerns take center stage this week. Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Earline Rogers, Sen. Jim Banks, Daniel Altman and Dr. Richard Arkanoff.

While Governor Pence opted out of the traditional post-State-of-the-State address visit, a panel of veteran political journalists weigh in on the address. Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Brandon Smith, John Krull, John Ketzenberger and Chelsea Schneider.

The 35th season of Indiana Lawmakers is off to a roaring start discussing the most pressing issues of 2016. This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by caucus leaders Speaker Brian Bosma, Rep. Scott Pelath, Sen. Brandt Hershman and Sen. Tim Lanane. Media files

We wrap up our Indiana Lawmakers season with a panel of four journalists to dissect the 2015 General Assembly. This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Lesley Weidenbener, Brandon Smith, Niki Kelly and Chelsea Schneider.

This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Brian Bosma, Rep. Scott Pelath, Sen. David Long, and Sen. Tim Lanane to talk about fallout, progress, and yes, the budget.

This week host Jon Schwantes addresses the state budget with his guests Rep. Tim Brown, Rep. Greg Porter, Sen. Luke Kenley, and Sen. Karen Tallian.

This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Brandt Hershman, Sen. Mark Stoops, Rep. Jud McMillin, and Rep. Karlee Macer to discuss what issues need to be addressed before this year's session ends.

This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. David Ober, Rep. Dan Forestal, Mayor Jim Brainard of Carmel and Michael Huber of the Indy Chamber to discuss the impact of Indiana's RFRA on the state's economy.

This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Indiana's Commissioner for Higher Education, Teresa Lubbers, Rep. Sheila Klinker, Sen. Randy Head and IUPUI Vice Chancellor & Chief Academic Officer Dr. Nasser Paydar to discuss higher education funding.

This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Rep. Tim Brown, Sen. John Broden, Sen. Ryan Mishler and Mike Shafer of the Zionsville Community Schools to discuss the issue of school funding.

This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Rep. Jerry Torr, Rep. David Niezgodski, Kevin Brinegar of the Indiana Chamber and Jeff Hagerman of the Indiana Building Contractors Alliance to tackle the topic of Indiana's Common Construction Wage.

This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Sen. Ed Charbonneau, Retired State Senator Beverly Gard, Julia Vaughn of Common Cause Indiana and Retired State Senator Murray Clark to discuss the reworking of Indiana's legislative ethics code.

Host Jon Schwantes is joined Sen. Jim Merritt, Rep. Matt Pierce and Indianapolis Public Safety Director Troy Riggs for a powerful conversation on the overhaul of Indiana's criminal code.

This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Rep. Tom Dermody, Sen. Earline Rogers, Mike Smith of the Casino Association of Indiana and Jon Bond of the Switzerland County EDC to discuss Indiana's gaming industry.

This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Rep. Todd Huston, Rep. Ed Delaney, Micah Vincent of the Indiana Office of Management & Budget and Andrew Berger of the Indiana Manufacturers Association to discuss the issue of tax reform.

This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Sen. Scott Schneider, Sen. Lonnie Randolph, Curt Smith of the Indiana Family Institute and Jane Henegar of ACLU-IN to discuss the issue of religious freedoms.

This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Rep. Tom Dermody, Sen. Ron Alting, Grant Monahan of the Indiana Retail Council and Patrick Tamm of the Indiana Association of Beverage Retailers to discuss the issue of Sunday alcohol sales in Indiana.

Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Travis Holdman, Rep. Terry Goodin, Teresa Meredith and Brad Oliver to discuss the relationship of government and education.

This week host Jon Schwantes sits down with Governor Mike Pence to discuss the topics he covered in his third State of the State address.

The leadership of the Indiana General Assembly kicks off the new season of Indiana Lawmakers with Jon Schwantes with a vow to collaborate on a non-partisan redistricting plan.

This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by a team of veteran Statehouse reporters who break down the March win/loss bracket. Jon is joined Ed Feigenbaum, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener, Niki Kelley and Brandon Smith.

This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by a panel to talk about wins and losses and where will the historical significance of this session will lie. Jon is joined House Speaker Brian Bosma, Rep. Kreg Battles, Sen. David Long, and Rep. Tim Lanane.

This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by a panel to talk about regulation, public opinion, and the future of Hoosier alcohol sales. Jon is joined by Sen. Ron Alting, Sen. Jim Merritt, Scot Imus and Patrick Tamm.

This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by a panel on the front lines of environmental issues battling Hoosiers. Jon is joined by Rep. David Wolkins, Rep. Matt Pierce, Justin Schneider and Jesse Kharbanda.