Indiana Week in Review

Democrat's Roads Plan

The Democrats create a road plan. Eric Holcomb's super PAC. Survey results regarding gun control and needle exchanges, Amos Brown remembered plus IKEA is coming and more.

Joe Hogsett Run Away Win

Joe Hogsett runs away with the mayor's race. Democrats lose a key council race. A GOP upset in Lawrence. Mike Pence's approval rating. A statewide Civil Rights Act plus winners and losers and more.

Gun Control

The President talks gun control. Crime remains the top mayoral issue and Joe Donnelly visits a high crime neighborhood. Plus the governor's new position on teacher pay, Mitch Daniels stopped for speeding election predictions and more.

Paying Back a Federal Loan

Mike Pence uses the surplus to pay back a federal government loan. Susan Brooks questions Hillary Clinton, a mayoral debate, council candidates air TV ads, ballot selfies, a million dollar potato chip recipe and more.

Governor's Billion Dollar Plan

The governor's 21st Century Crossroads plan to preserve roads and bridges. The money race in the 2016 Senate battle. The legal fight over ballot selfies, Jeb Bush visits Indianapolis plus the Fever fall one game short of a championship and more.

Carmel's Human Rights Ordinance

A New Sex Scandal at the Statehouse

A new sex scandal at the Statehouse. Why Jud McMillin resigned, what it means for Brian Bosma. Democrats in the General Assembly endorse John Gregg, Chuck Brewer puts out a jobs plan, tributes to Bill Crawford, the Fever in the finals and more.

Major Jobs Announcement

A major jobs announcement. Tech companies team up to battle for civil rights, John Gregg appears to lock up the Democratic nomination, another high-profile FBI raid, plus Presidential candidates on the way to Indiana and more.

Hogsett Sets Debate Terms

Joe Hogsett sets debate terms in race for Mayor of Indianapolis, Chuck Brewer releases first ad. Todd Young ad for 2016 Senate race, a union launches TV attack on Pence, a celebration featuring uni-gov mayors and Miss America calls Tom Brady a cheater.

Pence's Take on the Iran Nuclear Deal

Mike Pence weighs in on the Iran Nuclear deal. Tom Sugar makes a decision on a potential bid for governor, Freedom Indiana launches a new campaign, Greg Ballard calls for mandatory minimums for gun crimes, and Josh McNary's second chance and more.

New Drug Task Force

The governor names a drug task force. Was he slow to react? Senator Donnelly continues his push for a federal drug task force. Poll results for Indy mayor's race, the BlueIndy launch, and deflategate. That, plus Venus Williams graduates from IU East.

Indianapolis Crime Wave

An Indianapolis crime wave - will it affect the race for mayor? Body cameras and police - who should see the video? Mike Pence to Japan, Democrats hold a drag show fundraiser, the mayor of Batesville steps down and remembering Justin Wilson.

Changes in the Race for Governor

Karen Tallian drops out of the race. John Dickerson enters the race - will he pose a challenge to Baron Hill? Joe Donnelly and the Iran Nuclear deal, Jared Fogle, Carmel considers gay rights protections plus the chimneys at the White House.

Indianapolis Casino Proposal

The proposal for an Indianapolis casino. The latest crisis at DCS, how a broken bridge has the governor looking for road money, and a big bill for Statehouse Security. That plus a mayor arrested, Tom Brady insulted on beer cans and more.

Another Democrat in Race for Governor

Yet another Democrat looks to run for governor. Mike Pence and Greg Zoeller sue to protect coal, Joe Donnelly votes to defund Planned Parenthood, and the governor takes a trade mission to New York. Plus a boy band and a Colts star.

RFRA Remains Dominant Issue

Religious Freedom Restoration Act. A dominant issue that's not going away. This week, a special rebroadcast of our April 3rd show from the peak of the RFRA crisis.

RFRA Crisis is Over?

Governor Pence indicates the RFRA crisis is over. Is it? The U.S. Conference of Mayors is coming to Indianapolis, Greg Zoeller for Congress, euchre tournaments at senior centers, arming National Guard recruiters, Brickyard picks and more.

Todd Young Enters 2016 Race

Todd Young enters the 2016 race for the US Senate. John Gregg has a better fundraising quarter than Mike Pence. The state budget surplus grows, Charles Harrison says "no" to a run for mayor, the U.S. Attorney General visits Indiana plus an honor for Tamika Catchings.

FBI Raids Jared Fogle's Home

FBI raids home of Subway's Jared Fogle. Is his reputation ruined? A child advocate and a state lawmaker are calling for stiffer penalties for child porn. The governor on Porter Novelli contract, Todd Young , Charles Harrison & 3 Colts players pose naked.

First Church of Cannabis

The First Church of Cannabis bans pot, at least for now. How the threat by police worked. Tax amnesty again, Supreme Court redistricting decision, and Sue Ellspermann. That, plus the Indianapolis race for mayor, & an Indiana mayor turned vigilante.

Supreme Court Rulings

The Supreme Court rules on gay marriage and Obamacare. What's the Indiana reaction? Hillary in Indy, Joe Hogsett's plan to hire more cops, a new reservoir for Central Indiana plus the chance to win a house by writing an essay and more.

Pence's Re-Election Bid

Mike Pence announces his bid for re-election while a Republican opponent releases a damaging poll. The mayor of South Bend comes out, a trial on BMV overcharges, and a second county requests a needle exchange. That, plus layups for Lauren and more.

Pence Put On Notice

Emily's List puts Mike Pence on notice, praises Glenda Ritz. And a key Democrat criticizes the Ritz candidacy. Why Indiana is targeting Connecticut jobs, advertising for HIP 2.0, the First Church of Cannabis plus the Walmart fight and more.

Glenda Ritz for Governor

Glenda for governor. Can Superintendent Glenda Ritz win the Democratic nomination? Pence sends welcome letter to Pride festival, Hillary plans an Indy fundraiser, Baron Hill makes Senate run official and a Hoosier loses job at TSA. Plus, a 94-year old pitcher.

RFRA Fallout Continues

The RFRA fallout continues. Good economic news from GM and the unemployment office. Paula Cooper dies, Joe Donnelly's helping veterans, and a new speeding law. That, plus naming a state insect and more.

Mike Pence's Announcement

Mike Pence makes an announcement about an announcement. We'll explain. The effort to avoid a BMV lawsuit, a needle exchange extended, and Joe Hogsett called for higher ethics standards. That, plus David Letterman, 500 picks and more.

Karen Tallian Bid For Governor

Karen Tallian for governor. The Democrats head toward a contested primary. Marlin Stutzman for U.S. Senate. Bob Thomas threatens to challenge Mike Pence plus the governor in China, efforts to ditch "Honest to Goodness Indiana," Deflategate and more.

Primary Election Recap

A primary election recap. Disappointing voter turnout, mixed results in school referendums, a bill signed by the governor, Deflategate, and more.

Close to the 2015 General Assembly

The end of the 2015 General Assembly. What are the big accomplishments? The beginning of the 2016 campaign. Who's in? RFRA, The stadium bill, and a primary election preview. Plus winners and losers and more.

Debate Over Needle Exchanges

The debate over needle exchanges. Live dealers at table games, a new plan for a new soccer stadium, and Susan Brooks says no to a Senate run. That, plus a fight over a Pence Must Go sign, Andrew Luck in the General Assembly and more.

Governor's Approval Rating

A big drop in the governor's approval rating. RFRA is to blame. The Pence Must GO movement, the CEO of Angie's List promises to become politically active, the common wage bill heads to the governor plus the education power grab, a promposal and more.

Reaction after RFRA

After RFRA. What local communities are doing and how a key supporter severed ties with a downtown law firm? The common wage law, the Illinois governor, a cancelled tour of the Capitol Dome plus a Final Four report card.

Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA)

Religious Freedom Restoration Act; the backlash, the governor's reversal, and the GOP fix. That, plus Eric Miller, winners and losers and more.

Religious Freedom Bill

The Religious Freedom bill. Is it a liability for the governor? Dan Coats says no to re-election. Eric Holcomb, Baron Hill, and the governor declares a public health emergency plus the kids who helped create the floor for the Final Four.

Religious Freedom Reformation Act

The battle over the Religious Freedom Reformation Act. Calls for more DCS funding, problems for a soccer stadium bill, Justin Moed returns, Statehouse Security, the Rolling Stones and more.

Statehouse Sexting Scandal

A sexting scandal at the Statehouse. Another VA controversy. A new state GOP chairman, Dan Coats and the "waste of the week," a Twitter storm aimed at the state Board of Ed. plus the Colts in free agency and more.

Students Who Don't Want to Take ISTEP

The students who don't want to take ISTEP. Is suspension warranted? The attorney general and fenced hunting, how Indiana and Obamacare, the Right to Try bill plus the daylight savings time, the Gridiron Dinner and more.

Sunday Alcohol Sales Bill Dies

The Sunday sales bill dies. Who should consumers be mad at? The governor wades in to the debate over gambling, The A big vote for a soccer stadium, some students in New Castle side with Glenda Ritz plus Mike Pence at CPAC, Miss Watermelon and more.

Removing Ritz

The state Senate votes to remove Glenda Ritz as chair. How a teacher rally failed to prevent it. Finding more money for schools, repealing the common wage and a vote in favor of a new soccer stadium plus Bill Belichick at IU.

ISTEP Problems

The governor blames Glenda Ritz for ISTEP problems. The House passes the bill aimed at reducing Ritz's power, ethics reform advances and Sunday alcohol sales plus the fight that ended the basketball season for two Indiana schools and more.

The President in Indianapolis

The President in Indianapolis. New problems in the BMV, the ongoing effort to grab power from Glenda Ritz, the governor talks education on Capitol Hill plus the HIP 2.0 signup and a community rallies behind an injured teenager.  

A State-Run News Service

A state-run news service. What was it meant to be and why is it gone? HIP 2.0. Is it a Medicaid expansion? The governor's mom talks 2016, Glenda Ritz fights a power grab, the plans for a new soccer stadium plus No Tie Thursday at the Statehouse.

New Candidates for Indy's Mayoral Race

Two Republicans jump into Indy's mayor's race. Will either mount a serious challenge? Joe Hogsett stays mum on the competition. Bob Behning wants to lobby and be a lawmaker. Extending the statute of limitations for rape plus Deflate-Gate.

The Governor's Budget

The governor's budget; does it have enough school spending? A new session and new bills plus the State Treasurer defends her turf and a drug test for Adam Vinatieri.

Repeat of the Dec. 26 Show

A repeat of the Dec. 26 show.  The top stories of 2014 in government and politics. A look back on the year in Indiana. Plus our end of the year roundtable, winners, losers, memorable moments and more.

2014 Recap

The top stories of 2014 in government and politics. A look back on the year in Indiana. Plus our end of the year roundtable, winners, losers, memorable moments and more.

Tax Revenue Predictions

State tax revenues predictions. The governor claims a record year for job creation. Jim Merritt will not run for mayor, Joe Donnelly gets a bill passed and Amanda Banks makes history in the state Senate. Plus holiday lights with a charitable goal.

Governor's Israel Trip

The governor heads to Israel. The court of appeals hears from Charlie White, an Indianapolis native shares Time's Man of Year, and there's still no answer on HIP 2.0. Plus David McIntosh and Indy as a top destination.

Governor Attempts Power Grab - December 5, 2014

The governor attempts a power grab. New questions about Tony Bennett, a changing field in the race for Mayor of Indianapolis and the state joins an immigration lawsuit plus holiday decorations at the Statehouse and a new book about Mitch Daniels.

BMV Refunds - November 28, 2014

The BMV wants some motorists to give back their refunds. Immigration in Indiana and how the President's order will affect immigrants here. Gary Varvel, a battle over public school busing, charter schools plus honors for Lauren Hill and more.