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Economic Development
January 26, 2024
A complicated economy and an unprecedented level of competition for high-wage employers are causing a lot of Hoosiers to perceive “economic development” differently. State Senator Spencer Deery, a West Lafayette Republican from the Commerce and Technology Committee, and State Representative Renee Pack, an Indianapolis Democrat from the Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee.
Our final post State of the State interview with Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb
January 19, 2024
Jon Schwantes sits down for his final post-State of the State interview with Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to reflect on his time in office and about the future for Hoosiers and the United States.
Caucus Leadership 2024
January 12, 2024
This week on Indiana Lawmakers, we’ll chart the course for the remainder of the 2024 short session with the General Assembly’s four caucus leaders. Host Jon Schwantes is joined by House Speaker Todd Huston, House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta, Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray, and Senate Minority Leader Greg Taylor.
Two statehouse insiders share their predictions for 2024
January 5, 2024
This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes talks with two statehouse insiders about the effects of 2023's legislature and gets their predictions for the upcoming short session.
Statehouse Journalists Assess the 2023 General Assembly Session
May 12, 2023
On this week’s “Indiana Lawmakers” four nonpartisan journalists discuss the twists and turns of the Indiana General Assembly’s 2023 session.
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” we discuss how legislators’ decisions may impact you.
Alcohol Sales in Indiana
April 27, 2023
On the next Indiana Lawmakers we discuss government oversight versus consumer choice regarding regulatory reforms on alcohol sales to Hoosiers.
Affordable Housing
April 21, 2023
On the next “Indiana Lawmakers” the issue of affordable housing in Indiana. We’ll ask legislators and experts how to address the problem. 

Gender Affirming Care
April 13, 2023
On “Indiana Lawmakers” - examining “anti-trans” bills from the session. Are the bills motivated by interest in the health & wellbeing of kids?
The Biennial Budget
April 7, 2023
Final negotiations over the state’s biennial budget are fast approaching. On the next “Indiana Lawmakers” we preview the spending priorities. 
 

School Vouchers
March 30, 2023
Healthcare Costs
March 24, 2023
Indiana legislators are weighing potential remedies for healthcare costs. What is the right approach? Scrub in on the next “Indiana Lawmakers”!