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Trump Approves the Sale of U.S. Steel
May 30, 2025
President Trump approves the sale of U.S. Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel for $14.9 billion. Secretary of State Diego Morales investigated over footage used in a campaign launch video. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins defended the Trump administration’s planned 15% cut to the VA during a visit to Indianapolis’ Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Mike O’Brien, Leslie Bonilla Muñiz of the Indiana Capital Chronicle, and Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.
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Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP Passes in the House
May 23, 2025
Major cuts to Medicaid and SNAP pass in the U.S. House. Advocates split on Duke Energy’s...
Todd Rokita Threatens to Sue Notre Dame
May 16, 2025
The IEDC puts two properties associated with the LEAP district up for sale in Boone County....
A Bill Targeting Non-profit Hospital Systems
May 9, 2025
A bill threatening the non-profit status of several hospital systems over the cost of care....
Governor Braun Reflects on the 2025 Session
May 2, 2025
Governor Braun reflects on the 2025 legislative session. Micah Beckwith faces blowback over...
Taxes and Cuts in the Indiana State Budget
April 25, 2025
A $2 cigarette tax and cuts to both public health and higher education in the state budget....
A $2.4 Billion Loss in Revenue
April 18, 2025
State Revenue Forecasts project a $2.4 billion loss in revenue, the worst forecast since the...
House GOP Passes Property Tax Overhaul
April 11, 2025
The House GOP passes a major property tax overhaul. Differences between the House and Senate...
Partisan School Board Election Bill Advances
April 4, 2025
A partisan school board elections bill advances. The Indiana House guts a bill eliminating...
A Possible Primary Challenge for Sen. Young
March 28, 2025
A possible primary challenger for Senator Todd Young. A democratic property tax proposal.
Hundreds Rally for Property Tax Relief
March 21, 2025
Hundreds rally at the statehouse for property tax relief. Former State Senator Karen Tallian...
A Major Property Tax System Overhaul
March 14, 2025
Proposals for a major property tax system overhaul to completely change how property taxes...
LEAP District Spending Approaches $1 Billion
March 7, 2025
LEAP district spending nears $1 billion, with only Eli Lilly so far signed on. The Senate approves...
The Midpoint of the Legislative Session |
February 28, 2025
The midpoint of the 2025 legislative session. The Indiana Senate approves a bill to ban DEI...
House GOP Advance Their Budget Proposal
February 21, 2025
The House GOP advances their budget proposal with new money for DCS and the Department of Corrections...
The Property Tax Reform Bill Overhauled
February 14, 2025
The property tax reform bill sees a major overhaul, focusing savings on older Hoosiers and...
More Charges Against AG Todd Rokita
February 7, 2025
New disciplinary charges filed against AG Todd Rokita. Governor Braun calls on local community...
A Major Expansion for Online Gambling
January 31, 2025
A major expansion to the gambling industry would legalize online gambling and lottery. Proposals...
Gov. Braun Orders Abortion Report Release
January 24, 2025
Governor Braun orders the Indiana Department of Health to resume releasing individual terminated...
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