The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things

Jason may be on renewal, but Ambre isn't flying solo. Today she is joined by co-hosts of the INside Scoop, Addison and Emily, to talk all things Livable Communities. The trio covers the 2026 Community Challenge Grants, AARP Indiana's partnership with IHCDA, and what is happening with the Indiana General Assembly this summer. You don't want to miss it!

May is always an exciting month in Indiana, and this year didn't disappoint. Ambre and Jason have lots of updates to share, including a bill signing, primary election updates, and much more! There are also some fun highlight videos in this episode. You don't want to miss it!

Ambre and Jason are back with the newest episode of LDTLT. This time they are talking about past and present ceremonies. Ambre and Ryan officially tied the  knot  and Governor Braun will be holding a ceremonial bill signing for HEA 116 V irtual Currency Kiosks. Tune in to hear it all, plus a little fast fact with Anna.  

The end of session is here,  and it was a whirlwind.  Ambre and Jason give a  rundown  of bills signed by the  Governor , including  HEA 1116 – Virtual Currency Kiosks .  Today's Fast Fact highlights the work that was done even though it was a short session ,  and Jason gives an update on the schedule.  

Jason  is not feeling  like a spry chicken anymore, updates to HB 1001 – Housing Matters and SB 163 –  Various  Property Tax Matters, and a look ahead to  life after session  ha ve  got  Ambre ready for hibernation. Get all the updates on this episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things.    

If you couldn't tell from the title, big things happened at the Statehouse this week. Ambre and Jason give you all the details about HB 1116 – Virtual Currency Kiosks, as well as HB 1001 – Housing Matters. It's been another busy week, so stick around to hear all about it!

It was a nother exciting week for the Indiana General Assembly !  There was a surprising development this week that you  don't  want to  miss,  the Legislative Team was in town, and  Ambre and Jason wish happy trails to Rep resentative  Clere.  All this and more on today's episode.  

Session continues to fly by  and even though Jason is  under the weather , there's good news to share! HB 1116 was heard in the  Senate,  HB   1002   is moving along , and Ambre shares a big update. You  don't  want to miss this episode!    

Believe it or not, halftime is already here for the 2026 legislative session.  In this episode,  there's  a quick rundown of the bills that made it to this point , a tribute to those  we lost  along the way ,  and  Anna is back with a Fast Fac t.  Tune in and  you'll   be all  set for the second half!  

It's almost halftime and things are still moving! Ambre and Jason do another quick check-in on HB 1116, give updates on HB 1001, and remind you once again to do your homework. All this and more on today's episode!

The 2026 legislative session is flying by!  Ambre and Jason do a speed run through this week's  jam-packed  agenda.  The  main focus  is still HB 1116, but some other bills are making an appearance.   If you forgot to do your homework last week, there's still time to visit  action .aarp.org/ INC ryptoFraud  and combat crypto ATMs.  

T he Ambre and Jason you know and love are back for Season 9! Some slight format changes allow you to digest  the most critical legislative content in just a few minutes of your day. Season 9 kicks off with HB 1116 – Virtual Currency Kiosks.

Another busy month for Ambre and Jason comes to a close. From the Statehouse all the way to Boston, they have been jetting all around the world to represent AARP Indiana at conferences, bill signings, and much more. Stick around to hear all the details!

T hey're back! It's been a busy month for Ambre and Jason but they are ready to give you the rundown of all their activities. From conferences to bill signings and upcoming travel, you don't want to miss these updates!    

The final episode of bill recaps is here. This time Ambre and Jason cover the bills that did NOT make it across the finish line. Ambre also recaps her appearance on a panel and the Indiana team tests out a new studio setup.

  This episode  recap s another group of bills that made it across the finish line during the 2025 session, and t his time they're all about Medicaid and healthcare. Ambre and Jason participated in a panel at the IU School of Nursing Policy Academy and Fast Facts is all about Indiana nurses . Stick around for the full episode because you might get some fashion advice near the end!  

This episode is all about money. Ambre and Jason give summaries of SEA 1: Local Government Finance and HEA 1001: State Budget, recap the last week's legislative activities, and answer trivia questions about the budget. Watch to the end to see if there's a leader change in Fast Facts!  

Session is officially over, and the team is feeling the effects. The recap of session starts with a few Senate bills that made it across the finish line. A big congrats to Ambre who also made it across the finish line...of the 2025 Indy Mini Marathon! Be sure to stick around to hear it all and for a quick programming update at the end of the episode!

  Session is still  rolling, and Ambre has her fingers crossed they are done when you are hearing this episode. Special guest Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar Statehouse Reporter, takes time out of her busy schedule to chat with us about her journalism career. Anna's Fast Facts are also Indy Star themed!  

Third reading deadline has come and gone , but things are still moving full speed. Ambre and Jason give a full rundown on the bills they've been following all session. Fast Facts is a throwback to the beginning of the season. All that and more on this week's episode!    

We're back, and the weather is starting to improve. Ambre made some big headway at the Statehouse this week, the Legislative Team was here in person, Sine Die moves ever closer, and Ambre has a twitchy eye. Hear it all on this week's episode!

This episode almost didn't get off the ground due to too much living, laughing, and loving. Spring break is here for some, but not for the Indiana General Assembly, or Ambre. Today's episode is a quick update on the legislation as we rapidly head toward Sine Die.

This week LDTLT brings you an update on the last virtual legislative team meeting, Ambre testifies on SB 1587, and Jason can't read his own handwriting. In the second half of the episode, Ambre and Jason are joined by another special guest, Niki Kelly, Editor-in-Chief of the Indiana Capital Chronicle.

It's episode 101 of LDTLT and the 100 th episode balloons are here to stay. Maybe. On today's episode special guest, Dan Spehler, host of IN Focus on Fox 59 is here to chat all things legislation and Ambre may or may not take the lead in Fast Facts. 

It's here, the big 100! This special 100th episode is jam-packed with fun. We've got legislative updates, a coffee cart recap, and some fun AARP Indiana trivia. This episode is a long one, but be sure to stick around until the end for a fun interview with some very special guests!