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Indianas Cigarette Tax
March 12, 2021
This week on Indiana Lawmakers host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Julie Olthoff, Rep, Ann Vermillion, Mike Ripley of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Bryan Hannon of the American Cancer Society to will discuss Indianas Cigarette Tax.
Indiana Handgun Laws
March 5, 2021
This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Ben Smaltz, Rep. Ed DeLaney, Rep. Jim Lucas and Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears for a lively discussion on Constitutional Carry and whether all licensing for carrying a concealed or open carry handgun should be eliminated in Indiana.
2021 General Assembly Halfway Review
February 26, 2021
This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes is joined by Brandon Smith of IPBS, Lindsey Erdody of the IBJ, Arika Herron of the Indianapolis Star and Whitney Downard of publisher CNHI to assess the first half of the 2021 General Assembly.
Coal and Alternative Energy
February 19, 2021
This week on "Indiana Lawmakers;" coal vs. alternative energy. Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Ed Soliday, Rep. Matt Pierce, Matt Bell of Reliable Energy, and Jesse Kharbanda of the Hoosier Environmental Council to discuss Indiana's energy future.
Indiana's School Voucher Program
February 12, 2021
This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Bob Behning, Rep. Vernon Smith. Betsy Wiley of Hoosiers for Quality Education and Keith Gambill of the ISTA to discuss the latest push to expand Indiana's school voucher program.
Governor's Statewide Emergency Powers
February 5, 2021
This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Matt Lehman, attorney Dan Evans and former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan Jr. to discuss HB1123 and revising the powers of the Governor during statewide emergencies.
Law Enforcement Reform Bill 1006
January 29, 2021
This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Greg Steuerwald, Rep. Robin Shackleford, Rep. Mitch Gore and Samantha Buran to discuss House Bill 1006, a law enforcement reform bill being considered by state legislators.
Governor Eric Holcomb
January 22, 2021
This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes welcomes Governor Eric Holcomb who will share his plans for leading the state through a series of unprecedented challenges.
Covid-19 Liability Challenges
January 15, 2021
This week on "Indiana Lawmakers", host Jon Schwantes is joined by Senator Mark Messmer, Senator David Niezgodski, Barbara Quandt with the NFIB, and Kathy Farinas, representing the ITLA.
Indiana's Legislative Caucus Leaders
January 8, 2021
This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Indiana's Legislative Caucus leaders discuss the issues that are up for debate in the 2021 Session. Joining host Jon Schwantes are Todd Huston, Phil GiaQuinta, Rodric Bray and Greg Taylor.
Special Session?
March 20, 2020
On this edition of Indiana Lawmakers - Will the pandemic and its mounting economic toll force Hoosier lawmakers to return to Indianapolis before the 2021 Session? Host Jon Schwantes is joined journalists Brandon Smith & Niki Kelly to wrap up the 2020 season.
2020 Session Recap
March 13, 2020
"Indiana Lawmakers", host Jon Schwantes is joined by Speaker Todd Huston, Leader Phil GiaQuinta, Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray and Leader Tim Lanane as they review the just-concluded session.