Indiana Week In Review

A lot can happen in an Indiana week. Catch Indiana Week in Review, with host Brandon Smith, every Friday at 6 p.m. on 90.1 FM and 8:30 p.m. on WFYI 1. | READ MORE

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March 15, 2025

Former State Sen. Karen Tallian elected Indiana Democratic Party leader

Former State Sen. Karen Tallian is the new chair of the Indiana Democratic Party.

March 14, 2025

Weekly Statehouse update: Prosecutor salaries, property tax overhaul, minimum teacher salaries

A bill boosting local prosecutors’ salaries is discussed in the Senate. A House lawmaker proposes an overhaul to the property tax system. And lawmakers want to increase minimum teacher salaries.

March 14, 2025

Legislative leaders say long-term property tax system overhaul should begin this session

Republican legislative leaders said there’s enough time this session to begin a long-term overhaul of the state’s property tax system.

Public Affairs

March 13, 2025

New data shows Indiana is among the worst states for access to affordable housing

For every 100 extremely low-income renters in Indiana, there are only 38 affordable and available housing options. That’s according to a new report released by Prosperity Indiana and the National Low Income Housing Coalition.

Latino caucus, lawmakers say wave of anti-immigrant bills are 'not Hoosier hospitality'

March 13, 2025

Bill aims to protect water utilities, customers from lawsuits over pollution like PFAS

March 12, 2025

UAW union members approve a new contract with Rolls-Royce

More Public Affairs Stories

Universal curbside recycling program coming to Indianapolis in 2028

A new contract deal with Lakeshore Recycling Systems will take over solid waste collections starting next year and phase in universal recycling in 2028.