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Governor Braun Reflects on the 2026 Session
March 06, 2026
Governor Mike Braun reflects on the 2026 legislative session after a rocky start with December’s redistricting vote. Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard joins the race for Indiana Secretary of State as an independent, facing up against Diego Morales and Beau Bayh. The State Treasurer raises questions about the sale of AES Indiana to BlackRock and the Qatar Investment Authority. Host Jill Sheridan is joined by Democrat Laura Beck, Republican Whitley Yates, Caroline Beck of WFYI, and Oseye Boyd of Mirror Indy to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.
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SNAP and Medicaid bill heads to Governor
February 27, 2026
SB1, a bill tightening eligibility for Medicaid and SNAP heads to the Governor. Lawmakers call...
Changes to the Bail System on the Ballot
February 20, 2026
Changes to Indiana’s bail system will be on the ballot in November. Lawmakers create...
Hailey Buzbee’s Death Sparks Change
February 13, 2026
The disappearance and death of Fishers teenager Hailey Buzbee prompts changes to the Amber...
State Police to Enforce Federal Policy
February 6, 2026
A bill to align state and local law enforcement with federal immigration policy. Students walk...
National Guard May Expand Policing Powers
January 30, 2026
The National Guard can make arrests in certain cases. A new bill may expand these powers.
Abortion Restrictions Target Providers
January 23, 2026
New abortion restrictions target in-state and out-of-state providers and add reporting requirements....
Braun Gives His Second State of the State
January 16, 2026
Gov. Braun gives his second State of the State address, focusing this year on affordability...
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....
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