Indiana Week in Review

Chief Justice Loretta Rush Seeks Third Term

Hoosier Democrats, Republicans and insiders talk candidly about issues, the Indiana Statehouse and everything in between on Indiana Week In Review from WFYI Public Media. Join host Brandon Smith and political experts as they dive into the debates shaping Indiana. You'll get policy updates on policy, the state legislature and more, from the left, right and middle of the aisle.

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Chief Justice Loretta Rush Seeks Third Term
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Chief Justice Loretta Rush Seeks Third Term
July 12, 2024

Chief Justice Loretta Rush seeks a third term. Fewer Indiana students enroll in FAFSA.

Supreme Court Gives Trump Near-Total Immunity
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Supreme Court Gives Trump Near-Total Immunity
July 5, 2024

The Supreme Court gives Trump near-total immunity. Medicaid expansion waiver invalidated.

J.D. Ford Passes on Lieutenant Governor Bid
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J.D. Ford Passes on Lieutenant Governor Bid
June 28, 2024

J.D. Ford will not run for lieutenant governor. Randy Head elected chair of the state GOP....

Micah Beckwith Named Braun’s Running Mate
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Micah Beckwith Named Braun’s Running Mate
June 21, 2024

Micah Beckwith named Mike Braun’s running mate as Jennifer McCormick chooses Terry Goodin....

Nearly $100M for LEAP District Expansion
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Nearly $100M for LEAP District Expansion
June 14, 2024

More money for the LEAP district. A lawsuit over terminated pregnancy reports.

Todd Rokita Threatens to Sue Sanctuary Cities
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Todd Rokita Threatens to Sue Sanctuary Cities
June 7, 2024

Todd Rokita threatens to sue “sanctuary cities”. Gubernatorial candidates agree to debate....

Donald J. Trump Found Guilty of 34 Charges
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Donald J. Trump Found Guilty of 34 Charges
May 31, 2024

Trump found guilty of 34 charges. Final arguments on a lawsuit against the abortion ban.

Families of Medically Complex Children Sue
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Families of Medically Complex Children Sue
May 24, 2024

Families of medically complex children sue. Changes to literacy education training.

The ACLU of Indiana Sues Purdue University
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The ACLU of Indiana Sues Purdue University
May 17, 2024

The ACLU sues Purdue University’s board of trustees. Jim Banks attends Trump VP audition....

Mike Braun Wins the GOP Gubernatorial Primary
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Mike Braun Wins the GOP Gubernatorial Primary
May 10, 2024

Mike Braun wins the GOP gubernatorial primary and names Julie McGuire as his running mate....

Protests at IU Over Israel’s War in Gaza
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Protests at IU Over Israel’s War in Gaza
May 3, 2024

IU students protest Israel’s war in Gaza. Pressure mounts to legalize marijuana.

The Final GOP Gubernatorial Primary Debate
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The Final GOP Gubernatorial Primary Debate
April 26, 2024

The final GOP gubernatorial primary debate. Science of reading training for teachers.

GOP Primary Sets New State Record for Cost
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GOP Primary Sets New State Record for Cost
April 19, 2024

GOP primary sets new finance record. A vote of no confidence for IU President Whitten.

Group Asks Democrats to Vote in GOP Primary
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Group Asks Democrats to Vote in GOP Primary
April 12, 2024

ReCenter Indiana asks democrats to vote in the GOP primary. READI grant recipients named.

Appeals Court Rules Against the Abortion Ban
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Appeals Court Rules Against the Abortion Ban
April 5, 2024

An appeals court rules against the abortion ban. SK Hynix to build an Indiana chip plant.

Gov. Holcomb’s Final Veto
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Gov. Holcomb’s Final Veto
March 22, 2024

Gov. Eric Holcomb makes his eighth and final veto. Brad Chambers shares his economic plan....

The First Republican Gubernatorial Debate
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The First Republican Gubernatorial Debate
March 15, 2024

The first GOP gubernatorial primary debate. A compromise struck on the antisemitism bill.

Mike Braun Leads in GOP Primary Poll
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Mike Braun Leads in GOP Primary Poll
March 8, 2024

Mike Braun leads in GOP primary poll. Duty changes for the state public access counselor.

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Chief Justice Loretta Rush Seeks Third Term
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Chief Justice Loretta Rush Seeks Third Term
July 12, 2024

Loretta Rush seeks a third term as Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. Fewer Indiana...

Supreme Court Gives Trump Near-Total Immunity
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Supreme Court Gives Trump Near-Total Immunity
July 5, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court grants presidents near-total immunity. A judge invalidates Indiana’s...

J.D. Ford Passes on Lieutenant Governor Bid
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J.D. Ford Passes on Lieutenant Governor Bid
June 28, 2024

Senator J.D. Ford announces that he will not run for lieutenant governor. Randy Head elected...

Micah Beckwith Named Braun’s Running Mate
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Micah Beckwith Named Braun’s Running Mate
June 21, 2024

Micah Beckwith named Mike Braun’s running mate. Jennifer McCormick chooses Terry Goodin...

Nearly $100M for LEAP District Expansion
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Nearly $100M for LEAP District Expansion
June 14, 2024

The state approves nearly $100M to expand the controversial LEAP district. An anti-abortion...

Todd Rokita Threatens to Sue Sanctuary Cities
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Todd Rokita Threatens to Sue Sanctuary Cities
June 7, 2024

Todd Rokita threatens to sue Gary, East Chicago, West Lafayette and Monroe County over “sanctuary...

Donald J. Trump Found Guilty of 34 Charges
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Donald J. Trump Found Guilty of 34 Charges
May 31, 2024

Donald Trump found guilty in the New York business records case. A court hears final arguments...

Families of Medically Complex Children Sue
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Families of Medically Complex Children Sue
May 24, 2024

Families of medically complex children sue the FSSA to stop Medicaid changes that would impact...

The ACLU of Indiana Sues Purdue University
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The ACLU of Indiana Sues Purdue University
May 17, 2024

The ACLU sues Purdue University’s board of trustees over a new state law impacting tenure....

Mike Braun Wins the GOP Gubernatorial Primary
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Mike Braun Wins the GOP Gubernatorial Primary
May 10, 2024

Mike Braun wins the GOP gubernatorial primary and names political newcomer Julie McGuire as...

Protests at IU Over Israel’s War in Gaza
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Protests at IU Over Israel’s War in Gaza
May 3, 2024

Indiana University students protest Israel’s war in Gaza. Marijuana reclassification...

The Final GOP Gubernatorial Primary Debate
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The Final GOP Gubernatorial Primary Debate
April 26, 2024

The final GOP gubernatorial primary debate. A new program to train educators in the science...

GOP Primary Sets New State Record for Cost
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GOP Primary Sets New State Record for Cost
April 19, 2024

Indiana’s six-way GOP primary is now the most expensive in state history, with over $35...

Group Asks Democrats to Vote in GOP Primary
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Group Asks Democrats to Vote in GOP Primary
April 12, 2024

ReCenter Indiana asks democrats to vote in the GOP primary. New READI grant recipients announced....

Appeals Court Rules Against the Abortion Ban
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Appeals Court Rules Against the Abortion Ban
April 5, 2024

An appeals court rules the state’s abortion ban likely violates RFRA protections. SK...

Holcomb Calls Out Gubernatorial Hopefuls
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Holcomb Calls Out Gubernatorial Hopefuls
March 29, 2024

Governor Holcomb calls for details on gubernatorial candidate platforms. Controversial funding...

Gov. Holcomb’s Final Veto
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Gov. Holcomb’s Final Veto
March 22, 2024

Gov. Holcomb vetoes a bill that would define and ban antisemitism in Indiana public schools....

The First Republican Gubernatorial Debate
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The First Republican Gubernatorial Debate
March 15, 2024

The first GOP gubernatorial primary debate as Mike Braun, Brad Chambers, Suzanne Crouch, Eric...

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