Indiana Week in Review

A major expansion to the gambling industry would legalize online gambling and lottery. Proposals to move municipal elections to presidential election years. Governor Braun orders agencies to comply with the Trump administration’s deportation efforts.

Governor Braun orders the Indiana Department of Health to resume releasing individual terminated pregnancy reports. Unanimous committee approval for a Senate bill to extend income tax cuts. A proposal to slash unemployment insurance benefits.

Governor Braun's Budget Proposal. Signing executive orders and remaking the state's administration. State GOP agenda released, including efforts to bring down healthcare and housing costs. Cannabis bill introduced.

A major Medicaid overhaul, including moving over 180,000 Hoosiers to a waitlist. Statehouse Democrats lay out their 2025 session priorities. State officials call for an end to funding for Indiana University over connections to the Kinsey Institute.

A look back at the legacy of Governor Eric Holcomb. State legislative leaders call for local communities to take action. Three initiatives under the public health funding program generate nearly $100 million in savings for Indiana.

A look back at 2024. A historic presidential race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrats Kamala Harris and Joe Biden. The fight for Indiana’s open governor seat. An unusual campaign ends with Micah Beckwith named as Mike Braun’s running mate.

Indiana Senate Democrats oust Greg Taylor from his leadership role. Lawmakers are cautiously optimistic after a modest revenue forecast is released. Calls for a new Medicaid forecast vendor after Indiana’s billion-dollar Medicaid shortfall.

New high school diplomas approved after months of revisions. Indiana re-implements a wait list for two child care voucher programs. A report shows Secretary of State Diego Morales’ office has spent about $4 million on no-bid contracts for IT services.

Mike Braun’s 2025 gubernatorial agenda focuses on property tax relief and Medicaid. Randy Head steps down as the chair of the Indiana Republican Party. The Indiana Charter Innovation Center aims to secure property tax funds for charter schools.

A look back at the 2024 gubernatorial race between Republican- and eventual winner- Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick, and Libertarian Donald Rainwater. November 29, 2024

Senate Democratic Leader Greg Taylor faces sexual harassment allegations. A task force that spent two years looking at Indiana’s tax system makes their recommendations. The state Medicaid task force once again issues a report with no recommendations.

Jim Banks prepares to enter the U.S. Senate. Senator Todd Young and Senator-elect Jim Banks vote for incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Pamela Whitten faces criticism over her handling of Israel-Palestine protests at Indiana University.

Novembers Local Frequency selections and a listen back to Small Studio Sessions from Wishy and The last IV.

A review of this week’s election results. Donald Trump wins the White House, Mike Braun is elected governor, Jim Banks fills Braun’s former Senate seat, and Todd Rokita retains the title of Indiana Attorney General.

Democrat Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning debate for Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat. A legislative study committee makes recommendations to tackle health care costs. Kelley School of Business projects economic optimism in 2025.

Candidates for the next Governor of Indiana debate one last time. Over half of the justices for the Indiana Supreme Court to be decided by voters. Felonies of former Sheriff prompt a proposal for new ethics reform legislation.

Attorney General candidates Todd Rokita and Destiny Wells face off in a contentious debate. Mike Braun urges that the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission reject the conversion of an AES power plant from coal-fired to natural gas. Secretary of State Diego Morales and Todd Rokita question the citizenship of over half a million registered voters about three weeks before Election Day. Host Brandon S...

Mike Braun unveils his public safety plan, including increased criminal penalties and mental health access. Jennifer McCormick’s abortion proposal includes changes to the state ban. Indiana officials refuse to disclose cost of new execution drug.

Gubernatorial candidates face off in two debates. Mike Braun’s campaign releases an attack ad against Jennifer McCormick using a doctored image. The Indiana Behavioral Health Commission releases a new report calling for improved funding for services.

Mike Braun proposes expansions to healthcare legislation targeting prior authorizations and regulations. Jennifer McCormick releases an economic development strategy focused on local input. Indiana loses over $4 billion per year due to child care costs.

Polls show vastly different views of Indiana Campaigns. A lawsuit accuses healthcare providers and hospitals of mass Medicaid fraud. Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun releases an education plan with universal vouchers.

An effort to expand access to abortion under the health exception fails. Harris and Trump face off in a presidential debate. Jennifer McCormick unveils a plan to gradually roll out legalized cannabis, focusing on medical use before recreational use.

Governor Holcomb visits Ukraine to bolster ties with a Ukrainian province. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick proposes ethics reforms covering lobbying and sexual harassment reporting. Falling vaccination rates for toddlers.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick reveals her education plan. Local governments face nearly $2 billion annually in road maintenance costs over the next 10 years. Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel pleads guilty to 27 felonies.

An improvement in third grade reading scores. A federal judge dismisses a lawsuit challenging new laws requiring university professors to teach opposing viewpoints. A proposal for a new water planning team amid fights over the LEAP district pipeline.