The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things

You can fry an egg on the sidewalk outside the Statehouse, but inside the General Assembly's summer study committees is where the real cooking is happening. The team gets updates from Ambre about these committees, and we give a special shout-out to a partner organization in Indianapolis. 

Let's talk about the American Rescue Plan, housing and utility assistance, and our recent letters to Governor Holcomb.

AARP Indiana invited the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority's executive director, Jacob Sipe, onto the show to answer literally every question we could think of about Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance. This podcast is nothing but critical information for anyone having challenges with their rent, and in some cases, utilities.

Not the Legislative Director Jason Tomcsi joins us to discuss the Emergency Broadband Benefit. Learn how you or someone you know can help get better Internet with some financial assistance.

Most of the business of the 2021 Indiana General Assembly has concluded. What does that mean for the 50+? Ambre, Mandla, and Addison talk about the state's budget, the outcome of the highly publicized transit battle, high speed internet, and much more.

What does the last month of the 2021 Legislative Session hold for AARP Indiana? Let's check in with Ambre, Mandla, and Addison. 

What's going on at the Indiana Statehouse? Transit is on our minds. Let's check in with the Legislative Director to see what's going on. 

It's the season premiere! We catch up with the Legislative Director and AARP Indiana's community engagement team. But where is Jason? We'll find out what "Not the Legislative Director" is up to, as well as what is going on at the Statehouse.

It's the season finale! In this episode there's discussion on Indiana's latest COVID-19 response in long-term care facilities, the upcoming 2021 General Assembly, and some friends of the show come by to chat about the 2020 elections.

In this episode: discussion on the latest letter that AARP Indiana sent to the Governor around CARES Act money, new home office setups, and a brief interruption during recording.

In this episode: new long-term care data is released, upcoming telephone town halls, and Producer Dan makes an appearance...kind of.

In this episode: an update around COVID-19 reporting in long-term care facilities and attempts to shake off some rust.

In this episode they discuss a letter that AARP Indiana sent to the governor about COVID-19 transparency in long-term care facilities. There's also some shout outs to some Southern Indiana fans.

In this episode: a discussion on communication requirements for nursing homes during this health crisis, an update on Indiana's upcoming primary, Fannie speaks up, and a shout out to our educators.

Part 2 of our 2020 General Assembly recap is here! In this episode the remaining wins from the past session are reviewed and some special shout outs!  

It's Part 1 of the session recap! Also included in this episode: more coronavirus resources, discussion of the word y'all, and a guest appearance from a canine fan of the show.

The Governor has vetoed a bill and AARP has a lot of information available to help during COVID-19.

Session is OVER! The Legislative Director is here to quickly chat about some Legislative Things before taking a much-deserved break. The show will be back in a few weeks to dig deeper into what transpired this session, but in the meantime listen to the Sine Die episode!

A large guest requires an extra large show. The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things is here to give you the latest updates from the Statehouse as well as the triumphant return of your favorite dinosaur.

It's been a week. With session winding down, good and bad things are happening at the Statehouse.

Back from the road and in studio for the latest episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things! In this episode there's bill updates, special testimony about Rx transparency, and a tease about a future format for the show.

A SPECIAL REPORT from Community Engagement Director Mandla Moyo on several last-minute amendments that are impacting transit in Indianapolis and tenants across the state.

The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things...while driving? That's right. This show has special guests, a fun discussion, and a car ride. It's time for a ROAD TRIP!!!

It's halftime at the Indiana General Assembly and that requires an update on the latest happenings... as well as some new uniforms.

Our Legislative Director couldn't let a little work travel get in the way of her update about what's happening at the Statehouse. A special Saturday episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things is coming in for a landing!