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Indiana Lawmakers
Statehouse Journalists Discuss The Session
Indiana Lawmakers is now in its 42nd 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 to keep you in the know.
Indiana Lawmakers is a co-operative production of WFYI Public Media and the other member stations of IPBS (Indiana's Public Broadcasting Stations).
Full Episodes
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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Statehouse Journalists Assess the 2023 General Assembly Session
May 12, 2023
On this week’s “Indiana Lawmakers” four nonpartisan journalists discuss the twists and...
The Caucus Leaders Assess the 2023 General Assembly Session
May 5, 2023
The 2023 General Assembly session wrapped up last week. On the next “Indiana Lawmakers”...
Alcohol Sales in Indiana
April 27, 2023
On the next Indiana Lawmakers we discuss government oversight versus consumer choice regarding...
Affordable Housing
April 21, 2023
On the next “Indiana Lawmakers” the issue of affordable housing in Indiana. We’ll ask...
Gender Affirming Care
April 13, 2023
On “Indiana Lawmakers” - examining “anti-trans” bills from the session. Are the bills...
The Biennial Budget
April 7, 2023
Final negotiations over the state’s biennial budget are fast approaching. On the next “Indiana...
Healthcare Costs
March 24, 2023
Indiana legislators are weighing potential remedies for healthcare costs. What is the right...
Mental Health Legislation
March 17, 2023
Diagnosing and treating mental illness is important. Next on Indiana Lawmakers, legislation...
Is pending anti-voter-fraud legislation for securing election integrity or an attempt at voter suppression?
March 10, 2023
Is pending anti-voter-fraud legislation for securing election integrity or an attempt at voter...
Could legislation currently being considered at the Statehouse send K-12 teachers and librarians to prison?
March 3, 2023
Could legislation currently being considered at the Statehouse send K-12 teachers and librarians...
Is it time in Indiana to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis?
February 24, 2023
On the next edition of Indiana Lawmakers, Is it time in Indiana to decriminalize the possession...
Should the state make investments in funds on the basis of fostering environmental, social, or governance (ESG) goals?
February 17, 2023
Next on “Indiana Lawmakers”, should legislators ban state fund investments that consider...
Governor Eric Holcomb's 2023 Agenda
February 3, 2023
On the next Indiana Lawmakers, Governor Eric Holcomb’s 2023 agenda: increased funding for...
State Constitutional Amendment for Bail
January 27, 2023
A state constitutional amendment for Bail? Greater protection for Hoosiers or an erosion of...
Governor Holcomb’s push for a sweeping overhaul of the state’s public health system
January 20, 2023
Senator Ed Charbonneau, Representative Ann Vermilion, Dr. Kristina Box & Dr. Virginia Caine...
Caucus Leaders Discuss the Legislative Agenda for the 2023 General Assembly Session
January 13, 2023
Indiana Lawmakers are back to work and so are we. Join us as we kick off this legislative session...
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