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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 Doden, Curtis Hill, and Jamie Reitenour vie for their party’s nomination. A compromise struck on the antisemitism bill removes the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s examples of antisemitism. Disqualification language for attorney general candidates was removed from the final bill. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Chris Mitchem, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.
Mike Braun Leads in GOP Primary Poll
March 8, 2024
Mike Braun leads in a gubernatorial primary poll. Indiana’s public access counselor could see a change in duties in a new bill. The state legislature seeks to limit a governor’s ability to extend statewide disaster emergency restrictions.
New Limits on Debt Protections for Hoosiers
March 1, 2024
John Rust is removed from the Republican senate primary ballot after both the Indiana Election Commission and the Indiana Supreme Court rule against him. New limits on debt protections for Hoosiers as the statute of limitations on bank charge disputes lowers from six years to two. Public pension recipients will not receive a 13th check for the second year in a row.
Lawmakers seek to enshrine new protections for gun makers and sellers
February 23, 2024
New Protections for Gun Makers and Shops
GOP Lawmakers Consider Higher Ed Changes
February 16, 2024
Republican lawmakers propose oversight of higher education and changes to tenure rules. The state Supreme Court hears arguments over John Rust’s ballot access lawsuit. The U.S. House impeaches Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
House Seeks Child Care Regulation Changes
February 2, 2024
The Indiana House seeks to roll back childcare regulations. A tenant protection bill fails in committee amid arguments that it does not support landlords. A bill to update state Medicaid policy fails to advance before the deadline.
Bill to Allow Chaplains in Public Schools
January 26, 2024
State Senate committee advances legislation that would allow religious chaplains to serve as public school counselors. House lawmakers consider legislation to scale back child labor laws to bring them in-line with federal regulations. Three virtual school administrators arrested for alleged scheme to defraud the Indiana Department of Education of over $44 million.
House Lawmakers Advance Antisemitism Ban
January 19, 2024
Beth White announces a bid for Indiana attorney general, challenging incumbent Todd Rokita and fellow Democrat Destiny Wells. A new bill aimed at defining and banning antisemitism in public educational institutions advances from the Indiana House to the Senate. A Senate committee advances legislation limiting the use of prior authorization by insurance companies.
Gov Holcomb’s Final State of the State
January 12, 2024
Governor Holcomb announces that his READI 2.0 initiative will receive a $250 million boost from the Lilly Endowment. Larry Bucshon and Greg Pence will not seek reelection in 2024, joining Victoria Spartz and Jim Banks, who is running for Mike Braun’s open U.S. Senate seat. Republicans in the House and Senate lay out their agendas, focusing on education and workforce development.
Error Causes $1 Billion Medicaid Shortfall
January 5, 2024
An Indiana Medicaid error leads to a $1 billion shortfall in the state budget, with the issue largely centered on home and community-based long-term care services. Governor Holcomb teases his final legislative agenda. Outgoing Republican mayors Duke Bennett of Terre Haute and Jim Lienhoop of Columbus say local officials need fewer state restrictions in running municipalities.
A Look Ahead to the 2024 Elections
December 29, 2023
Braun, Chambers, Crouch, Doden, Hill, and Reitenour compete for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Competition for both parties in the U.S. Senate race. Todd Rokita faces a Democratic challenger for Attorney General.
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