The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things

On this week's episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, Ambre and Jason dissect five bills the Indiana General Assembly is considering. And once again, there are efforts to put transit expansion in the slow lane. Where's the exit ramp for this issue?

Ambre and Jason dissect HB 1001, the main budget bill being ushered through the Indiana General Assembly. Did AARP Indiana's funding priorities survive the lawmaking process so far?   The team braces itself for the chaos that is the last few weeks of the session.

Fear and loathing infiltrate the show this week when Not the Legislative Director forgets a key task. Also, the team gives an extra glimpse into the day of a Legislative Team Volunteer.

On the latest episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, the team makes quick work as they wait for Ambre's allergy meds to start working.

Ambre and Jason are searching for synonyms on this episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things. There's good – even great – news about some of the bills we continue to watch this session.

A live show. A legislator guest. A team of volunteers at the Statehouse. Coffee AND pie. This episode has it all!

The crossover episode everyone has been waiting for! Directors of Community Engagement, Emily and Addison, join Ambre and Jason for this week's episode. They talk about what the AARP Indiana team has been up to all over the state and preview a big event next week.

There's the halftime buzzer! On this episode of the Legislator Director Talking About Legislative Things, Ambre and Jason give a lightning fast rundown on the status of a ton of bills that AARP is watching or has engaged with. Both an APRN bill and anti-transit legislation ended the first half of the session on the bench – will they get any minutes in the second half? Time will tell.

On this week's episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, Jason and Ambre talk about a couple of bills that have been stopped cold… but that doesn't mean the fight is over. We're nearing the halfway point of session, and it's too early to declare victory. It's a race against time, especially because Ambre's computer is dying.

On the latest episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, there's an in-studio guest! Andy Nielsen from the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute drops by and things get wonky! From housing to installment loans, the team takes a deep dive into legislation. And in a first-ever for the show, Jason doesn't have much to add to the conversation.

Ambre and Jason get right down to business and analyze a slew of bills. Our Legislative Team gets a shout-out for their work on behalf of Hoosier renters. Also, Jason is ready for a nap. Can someone get this guy a cup of coffee?

On this week's episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, Ambre and Jason provide updates on AARP Indiana's priorities at the Statehouse. A couple of our friends make special appearances, and... Jason, is it getting dusty in the studio? Are you OK? Let's try and keep it professional.

It's Public Health Day at the Statehouse and the Legislative Director is in attendance and chats with Indiana Health Commissioner, Dr. Box!

What is going on!? The team is back for a brand new season of The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things. And they're back in their old confines and ready for 2023 Indiana General Assembly. Sort of. Can we get two tenderloins, please?

The team takes a break from heavy legislative analysis. On this episode, Ambre and Jason take a few minutes to talk about how you can recognize volunteers in your community. The Golden Hoosier Award and the Andrus Award for Community Service are on the horizon.

On this episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, Ambre and Jason welcome two special guests that help provide analysis on the continuing battle over transit expansion in Indianapolis. It's a LDTLT first!

In this lightning round episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, the team gives a rundown on tax-related bills that will impact older Hoosiers when they become law. Buckle in!  

On this episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, the team chats about AARP Indiana's victories for healthcare access during the 2022 Indiana General Assembly. The show is back, and now with more boops and beeps!

The 2022 Indiana General Assembly has come to a close. How did AARP Indiana's Legislative Team fair at the Statehouse? Ambre and Jason give a quick overview and tee up part two of Season 5.

The team takes a moment to celebrate a big win in the housing space. Questions still remain about legislation that could impact transit.

The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things hits the road! On this episode, the team is making its way back from beautiful Fort Wayne! And we learn about two bills that can impact Hoosiers' healthcare.

The 2022 Indiana General Assembly is officially at halftime! What bills still have a chance of becoming law? Why are Ambre and Jason wearing cozy hats? Why haven't you subscribed to Producer Dan's Substack?

The 2022 Indiana General Assembly is speeding towards half-time. It is a short session, after all. And the AARP Indiana staff and volunteers are weighing in heavy on the issues. Can the team keeps things... on track?

Payday lending strikes back and with a different spin! Ambre and the team update everyone on what is going on at the statehouse. There are too many puns.

What is going on? Welcome back to The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things. The 2022 Indiana General Assembly is already proving to be a blockbuster. After a quick welcome back to the original Not The Legislative Director, the team gets down to business and talks action at the Statehouse.