Indiana Week in Review

The governor attempts a power grab. New questions about Tony Bennett, a changing field in the race for Mayor of Indianapolis and the state joins an immigration lawsuit plus holiday decorations at the Statehouse and a new book about Mitch Daniels.

The BMV wants some motorists to give back their refunds. Immigration in Indiana and how the President's order will affect immigrants here. Gary Varvel, a battle over public school busing, charter schools plus honors for Lauren Hill and more.

A state lawmaker takes the oath of office from half a world away. Organization Day, ethics reform, is the Senate shifting to the right? Plus Kelly Mitchell takes office early, appointing the state school superintendent and some early holiday wishes.

Hogsett for Mayor. A misguided document goes public in Carmel. Was it humor or an attack on the mayor? The WISH-TV/Ball State Hoosier Survey looks at Pre K, crime and the governor's approval rating plus a high-priced Hot Pocket and more.

No third term for Ballard. Will the Republicans make a serious challenge for Mayor? A statewide GOP sweep, a Marion County Democratic sweep, the super majorities grow and new clout for Dan Coats plus winners and losers.

The governor says no to federal money for pre-K, again. Democrats work to energize the base, one candidate worries about apathy and Indiana preps for Ebola plus sky farming and more.

A call for more education funding produces a charge of hypocrisy. Getting a head start on ethics reform, A to F school grades in limbo, big name help for Mike Delph's opponent plus Sunday liquor sales, Jim Irsay and more.

An Indiana man threatened by ISIS. What can be done? Gay marriage is legal in Indiana, the governor fails to win approval for HIP 2.0, and Mike Pence leads a trade mission to Canada plus political ads and a monument to peace.

Barack Obama in southern Indiana and makes use of the Gary Airport. The governor's new approach to prison, gay marriage on hold at the Supreme Court, the Indy 500 blackout called into question plus, a book burning, of sorts and more.

A call for Eric Turner to take his name off the ballot. Is it even possible? The Pence Administration releases money for domestic violence programs, a pre-K kickoff, the push for HIP 2.0 plus Larry Bucshon on the Daily Show and cuddling in Carmel.

A dispute over domestic violence funding. Troubles with the Toll Road lease, more refunds from the BMV, the state senate race that pits a gay marriage opponent against an openly gay challenger plus the testimony of an Ebola survivor and more.

Evan Bayh won't run in 2016. Mike Pence talks foreign policy. Dan Coats supports the President, high tech state government, Paul George ignites a controversy plus another Pacer's tweet goes viral and more.

A gay marriage ruling. Where do things go from here? Right to Work goes to the Supreme Court. Jim Irsay punished, the Secretary of Labor in Indianapolis, Larry Bucshon delivers the GOP Address plus the 50th anniversary of the Beatles in Indiana.

Richard Mourdock resigns and the Indiana gay marriage goes to Federal Appeals Court. The mayor of Kokomo taken into custody, questioning the governor's ethics, Evan Bayh's 2016 deliberations and security at the governor's residence. Plus a new multi-state lottery game and more.

A new gay marriage ruling. How it affects the governor. The mayor embraces a commuter tax, the Mounds Reservoir debate, and Loretta Rush takes over as Chief Justice. That, plus protecting Indiana National Guardsmen and honesty in Indianapolis.

A political attack in the mayor's race. Did Joe Hogsett violate federal law? Ed DeLaney questions Greg Ballard. Is the mayor's crime plan misguided? The state and adoption subsidies, the Natatorium, André Carson's job fair plus Gen Con and more.

A new chief justice chosen. Is she a pioneer? Joe Hogsett reveals his political plans, Greg Ballard downplays the development and Todd Rokita stirs controversy plus a proposed rail line through Fort Wayne and racing sponsorships disappear.

Mike Pence inserts himself in the immigration debate. What's the motive? The governor's sales pitch for HIP 2.0 to Washington, Joe Donnelly on the VA audit in Indianapolis plus a pair of bad sheriffs, beer at the State Fair and a train scare.

Joe Hogsett resigns, will he run for mayor? A proposal calling for non-profits to help pay for police, the Indy Chamber calls for a commuter tax, a budget surplus that leads to budget cuts, the battle over cold beer, the youngest deputy and more.

Gay marriages in limbo, is it necessary? Tony Bennett fined, was it enough? The call for tougher gun penalties, a state lawmaker headed to Afghanistan, and questions about the state surplus. That, plus the governor's trip to England and more.

Developments in the gay marriage battle, will the state recognize couples who already tied the knot? The Dept of Child Services, 2 Indiana members of Congress pressure the VA, crowdfunding and high tech jobs and soccer fever in Indy.

Gay marriage in Indiana, will it last? The governor's tax summit, Jackie Walorski and the Veterans' Administration, and Mitch Daniels on the race to Mars. That, plus sports as economic development, and more.

The governor speaks out in favor of 2-parent families, Dan Coats criticizes the Obama Admin on Iraq, Marlin Stutzman loses a leadership bid, Technical Correction day, a leadership change in state government and a number 1 designation we don't want.