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Indiana Lawmakers
Session Wrap-Up
Indiana Lawmakers is now in its 44th season! Only in production during the Indiana General Assembly’s sessions, this show keeps Hoosiers updated on the hottest issues being debated by the state’s legislators. Host Jon Schwantes and legislative analyst Ed Feigenbaum take you behind the closed doors of the Statehouse. Indiana's governor, state senators, representatives, as well as industry experts weigh in on topics ranging from education to heathcare.
Indiana Lawmakers is a co-operative production of WFYI Public Media and the other member stations of IPBS (Indiana's Public Broadcasting Stations).
2025 Season
Session Wrap-Up
May 1, 2025
A projected two billion dollar budget shortfall leads to some eleventh hour changes.
Local Government
April 10, 2025
What is the balance of responsibilities and power between local and state government?
Economic Development
April 4, 2025
Lawmakers discuss efforts to recalibrate the state’s economic-development strategy.
Infrastructure
March 25, 2025
Indiana's infrastructure is in need of repair...but how do we pay for it?
Higher Education
March 19, 2025
Indiana’s public colleges and universities are balancing autonomy and the legislature’s...
Energy
March 13, 2025
Indiana is coal country, but is that changing? Learn about the state’s energy future in this...
Halftime Report
February 28, 2025
Experts analyze the first eight weeks of the legislative session and the debates that lie ahead....
Healthcare
February 20, 2025
Legislators on both sides of the aisle have made the reduction of healthcare costs a top priority....
Education
February 14, 2025
The panel discusses funding, access, and deregulation in the changing education landscape....
Governor Mike Braun
February 6, 2025
Indiana’s Governor, Republican Mike Braun, talks about immigration, January 6th, DEI and...
DEI or MEI
January 30, 2025
The governor changes DEI—Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to MEI—Merit, Excellence, and...
The Budget
January 24, 2025
Lawmakers discuss the budget process and priorities for the 2025 legislative session.
Caucus Leadership, Part 2
January 17, 2025
Indiana's legislative leaders are back on Indiana Lawmakers.
Caucus Leadership, Part 1
January 10, 2025
Caucus leaders discuss upcoming bills for the 2025 Indiana legislative session.
2024 Season
Session Review with Reporters and Experts
March 22, 2024
The last word on Indiana's legislative session goes to the people who follow it closest.
Session Review with Caucus Leaders
March 15, 2024
We review the Indiana 2024 legislative session with House and Senate caucus leaders.
Higher Education
March 8, 2024
Who should control what gets taught or said at Indiana's public colleges and universities?...
Environment and Energy
March 1, 2024
Examine the tension between two shades of environmental and energy policy priorities.
Elections
February 23, 2024
In 2022, Indiana ranked 50th in voter turnout. What's to blame for poor civic engagement?
AI and Data
February 16, 2024
How are lawmakers addressing issues with data privacy and dangerous developments with AI?
Public Health
February 9, 2024
How can we improve the accessibility, affordability and efficacy of Indiana healthcare?
Education
February 2, 2024
See if Indiana makes the grade when it comes to improving our state’s education outcomes....
Economic Development
January 26, 2024
Economic development has shifted, and communities are asking for more transparency.
Gov. Eric Holcomb
January 19, 2024
Our final post-State of the State interview with Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Caucus Leadership
January 12, 2024
Jon Schwantes talks with Indiana's caucus leaders about their goals for the 2024 session.
Session Primer
January 5, 2024
Explore the effects of 2023's budget session and look ahead towards 2024.
Episode Archive
Statehouse Journalists Discuss The Session
May 12, 2023
We take a final look back at the Indiana General Assembly’s eventful 2023 session.
Legislative Wrap-Up with Caucus Leaders
May 5, 2023
The Indiana General Assembly’s 2023 session wrapped up last week.
Alcohol Sales
April 28, 2023
What’s the right mix of government oversight and consumer choice regarding alcohol sales?...
Housing Affordability
April 21, 2023
This episode asks legislators about the lack of affordable housing in Indiana.
Anti-Transgender Bills
April 14, 2023
This episode examines some of the nearly 20 “anti-trans” bills introduced this session....
School Vouchers
March 31, 2023
A “universal voucher” proposal may double the amount Hoosier taxpayers spend on vouchers....
Containing Healthcare Costs
March 24, 2023
Indiana legislators are weighing potential remedies for healthcare costs.
Mental Health Services Legislation
March 17, 2023
The diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness is a critically important issue...
Secure Elections or Voter Suppression?
March 10, 2023
Is pending anti-voter-fraud legislation security or voter suppression?
Harmful Materials in School Libraries?
March 3, 2023
Could legislation currently being considered at the Statehouse send educators to prison?
Decriminalizing Marijuana
February 24, 2023
Is it time in Indiana to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis?
ESG Funds in State Investments
February 17, 2023
Should state investments focus only on maximizing returns?
Political Parties in School Board Elections
February 10, 2023
Should Hoosiers seeking election to a public-school board run with a political party?
Constitutional Amendment Addressing Bail
January 27, 2023
A proposed state constitutional amendment for bail
Governor's Push for a Sweeping Overhaul of Public Health
January 20, 2023
We’ll examine Governor Holcomb’s push for a sweeping overhaul of the state’s public health...
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Local Government
April 11, 2025
What is the balance of responsibilities and power between local and state government?
Economic Development
April 4, 2025
Lawmakers discuss efforts to recalibrate the state’s economic-development strategy. ...
Infrastructure
March 28, 2025
Indiana's infrastructure is in need of repair...but how do we pay for it?
Higher Education
March 21, 2025
Indiana’s public colleges and universities are balancing autonomy and the legislature’s...
Energy
March 14, 2025
Indiana is coal country. But is that changing? Learn about the state’s energy future...
Indiana Lawmakers Episode 4408 - Halftime Report
February 28, 2025
Experts analyze the first eight weeks of the legislative session and the debates that lie ahead....
Indiana Lawmakers Episode 4407 - Healthcare
February 21, 2025
Legislators on both sides of the aisle have made the reduction of healthcare costs a top priority....
Indiana Lawmakers Episode 4406 - Education
February 14, 2025
Our panel discusses funding, access, and deregulation in education.
Governor Braun
February 7, 2025
Indiana’s Governor, Republican Mike Braun, talks about immigration, January 6th, DEI...
DEI or MEI
January 31, 2025
The governor changes DEI—Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to MEI—Merit, Excellence,...
The 2025 Budget
January 24, 2025
The state budgeting process is, as they say, complicated. Host Jon Schwantes, sits down with...
Legislative Leadership part II
January 17, 2025
Host Jon Schwantes welcomes House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate Pro Tem Rodric Bray along...
Legislative Leadership Part I
January 10, 2025
Host Jon Schwantes speaks with Indiana's legislative Leadership, Speaker Todd Huston, Senate...
Session Review
March 22, 2024
As always, the last word on Indiana's legislative session goes to the people who follow it...
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