Can Hoosiers still realize the American dream of home ownership? Republican Representative Doug Miller of Elkhart, Democratic Representative Earl Harris Jr. of East Chicago, and Amy Nelson, Executive Director of the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana discuss property taxes, building standards, investment properties, affordability, and more.…

On Indiana Lawmakers’ 2025 “Halftime Report”, Jon Schwantes will take advantage of the legislative break to discuss the session so far with Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson, a political science professor from the University of Indianapolis, and frequent commentator Ed Feigenbaum of the Indiana Legislative Insight Newsletter, part of Hannah News Service.…

Discussing the General Assembly’s effort to rein in Hoosier healthcare costs are Republican Tyler Johnson, a physician and member of the Senate’s Health & Provider Services Committee, Democratic Senator La Keisha Jackson, a member of that same committee, and Stephen Freeland, a Director of the Indiana Physicians Health Alliance and CEO of Cancer Care Group.…

Our panel navigates the changing landscape of education and state funding, from traditional public schools, charter schools (public schools that operate independently) and private schools that provide instruction to students bearing taxpayer-funded vouchers.

A week after his first State of the State address, Indiana’s 52nd Governor, Republican Mike Braun, has a one-on-one conversation with Jon Schwantes on Indiana Lawmakers. They discuss the governor’s resume, his views on President Trump, and recent executive orders. Mr. Braun explains his stance on issues including immigration, January 6th, and DEI.…

Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and State Senator Andrea Hunley discuss an executive order to change DEI—Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to MEI—Merit, Excellence and Innovation. Advocates of DEI maintain it is essential to counter bias against historically underrepresented groups. While supporters of MEI argue DEI singles out certain groups and fosters division and resentment instead of unity.…

The state budgeting process is, as they say, complicated. Host Jon Schwantes, sits down with four of the General Assembly’s key budget architects, Republican Representative Jeff Thompson of Lizton, Democratic Representative Gregory Porter of Indianapolis, Republican Senator Ryan Mishler of Mishawaka and Democratic Senator David Niezgodski of South Bend.…

Host Jon Schwantes welcomes House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate Pro Tem Rodric Bray along with Minority Leaders Shelli Yoder and Phil GiaQuinta in part 2 of Indiana Lawmakers legislative leadership show . Education weighs heavily on everyone's minds, but lawmakers are well aware of the struggles Hoosiers face when it comes to paying the bills. What will come of this historic budget year?…

Welcome to the first regular session of Indiana's 124th General Assembly, better known as the 2025 long session. No one, of course, can say with certainty how the session will unfold, but this much is clear: Lawmakers should buckle up for a hectic and, in all probability, historic four-month ride, thanks to a palpable hunger for change, a highly charged political climate, a dizzying array of high-stakes challenges, and a legislative agenda that would send the energizer bunny scrambling for a backup power source. Host Jon Schwantes speaks with Indiana's legislative Leadership, Speaker Todd Huston, Senate Pro Tem Rodric Bray, Minority Leaders Shelli Yoder and Phil GiaQuinta on the first episode of Indiana Lawmakers in 2025.…

As always, the last word on Indiana's legislative session goes to the people who follow it closest. Take one last look at the bills that sparked major debate among legislators — and those with which Gov. Holcomb took issue — with Statehouse reporters Brandon Smith and Niki Kelly, as well as Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson, a political science professor with the University of Indianapolis.…

At the outset of the Indiana 2024 short session, the leadership of Republican supermajorities predicted a “quiet” session devoted to “fine-tuning.” What followed may offer new definitions of those words, with major debates in both chambers around education, technology and more. This week we’ll review the just-concluded legislative session with Indiana's caucus leaders.…

This month, the buzz about “March Madness" on college campuses might not be basketball. Instead, the hubbub may center on another high-stakes competition: the battle over who will control what can be taught or said at Indiana’s public colleges and universities. We examine this multi-faceted debate with Rep. Sheila Klinker (D), Rep. Bob Behning (R), Rep. Ed DeLaney (D), and Sen. Spencer Deery (R).…

Green comes in many shades, but they don't always go together. Take, for example, the seeming incompatibility of “nature's hue” and the “color of money” — a clash that’s on near-constant display at the Indiana Statehouse. This week, we’ll examine the tension between two shades of policy priorities with Rep. Matt Pierce, Dr. Gabriel Filippelli of IUPUI, and Dr. Nick Soltis from UIndy.…

According to the latest edition of the Indiana Civics Health Index, our state ranked 50th in the nation in voter turnout for the 2022 midterm election. What accounts for our state’s chronic — and, by most measures, worsening — civic engagement issues? We look for answers with Sen. J.D. Ford and Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson, a political science professor with the University of Indianapolis.…

Over the years, the Indiana General Assembly has passed numerous measures to advance technology and promote its use. This session, however, the focus has shifted to reining in technology that might be detrimental, if not downright dangerous. We explore what measures our state legislature is taking to protect Hoosiers from data breaches and dystopian developments with artificial intelligence.…