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Braun Gives His Second State of the State
January 16, 2026
Governor Braun gives his second State of the State address, focusing this year on affordability issues ranging from utilities to the cost of housing. A ban on teenager social media use drums up large support from school leaders. Republicans push a bill to deregulate zoning in order to reduce the costs of new homes. Host Jill Sheridan is joined by Republican Chris Mitchem, Political Strategist Elise Shrock, Laura Merrifield Wilson of the University of Indianapolis, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.
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Lawmakers Return for Part 2 of Session
January 9, 2026
Lawmakers return to Indy for part 2 of the 2026 session after defeating redistricting proposals...
A Look Ahead at Indiana in 2026
December 30, 2025
We look ahead at some of the biggest themes emerging in 2026. Lawmakers will attempt to tackle...
A Look Back at 2025 in Indiana Politics
December 26, 2025
A look back at 2025 in Indiana politics. Governor Braun makes significant changes to state...
Gov. Braun Names New Members to the IURC
December 19, 2025
Governor Braun names three new members to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Recommended...
GOP Redistricting Map Passed by Committee
December 5, 2025
The House GOP passes a new redistricting map through committee with a goal of diluting Democratic...
A Look Back at Immigration Policy
November 25, 2025
A look back at immigration policy changes in 2025. A push from Attorney General Todd Rokita...
A Peek at the 2026 Legislative Session
November 21, 2025
Organization Day offers a peek at the 2026 legislative session. Indiana University considers...
Outside Groups Push for Redistricting
November 14, 2025
National conservative interest groups launch pro-redistricting campaign in Indiana. Local leaders...
Uncertainty for Hoosiers on SNAP
November 7, 2025
Uncertainty for the 570,000 Hoosiers who rely on SNAP. Todd Rokita sues Indianapolis Public...
A Special Session on Redistricting
October 31, 2025
Governor Braun calls a special session to redraw congressional maps in favor of Republicans....
Data Center Opposition
October 24, 2025
Data centers generate opposition across the state. Competing political rallies draw thousands...
Federal Shutdown Threatens Food Aid
October 17, 2025
The shutdown threatens food programs. U.S. border czar Tom Homan visits the statehouse and...
V.P. Vance Returns in Redistricting Push
October 10, 2025
V.P. Vance returns to Indiana in a renewed push for redistricting. Governor Braun blamed Democrats...
The Indiana Impact of the Federal Shutdown
October 3, 2025
The impact of the federal shutdown on Indiana’s 24,000 federal employees. Health care...
Professor Sues For Wrongful Termination
September 26, 2025
A Ball State professor sues for wrongful termination on first amendment grounds after being...
Buttigieg Speaks Against Redistricting
September 19, 2025
Pete Buttigieg speaks at a rally against redistricting. Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith proposes a...
A Women and Minority Contracts Waiver
September 12, 2025
Indiana seeks a waiver to women and minority contracts rules. Secretary of Public Safety Jennifer-Ruth...
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