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Indiana Week in Review

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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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Episodes

Major New Literacy Investment

August 19, 2022 04:00 - 9.49 MB

A major new literacy investment. Curtis Hill runs for Congress. Plus, IUPUI is splitting up and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending August 19, 2022.

Indiana's Abortion Ban

August 12, 2022 04:00 - 9.49 MB

Indiana Republicans pass a near-total abortion ban. Eli Lilly and Cummins weigh in on the ban, after it became law. Plus, a massive federal climate, health care and tax bill and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending August 12, 2022.

Representative Jackie Walorski Killed

August 05, 2022 04:00 - 9.55 MB

Indiana Congresswoman Jackie Walorski is killed in a crash. State lawmakers agree on an inflation relief package. Plus, Mike Pence in northwest Indiana and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending August 5, 2022.

State Abortion Ban Changes Debated

July 29, 2022 04:00 - 9.49 MB

Senate lawmakers debate changes to the abortion ban. A Republican state senator leaves his caucus. Plus, questions about a recession and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending July 29, 2022.

GOP Total Abortion Ban

July 22, 2022 04:00 - 9.49 MB

The Senate GOP unveils a total abortion ban, with few exceptions. Republicans don’t agree on inflation relief. Plus, Indiana’s First Congressional District a toss-up and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending July 22, 2022.

ILEARN Scores Improvement

July 15, 2022 04:00 - 9.54 MB

ILEARN scores show a slight improvement. Biden administration action on abortion. Plus, Todd Rokita threatens a doctor who performs abortions and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending July 15, 2022.

Indiana Democrats Calling for More Immediate Inflation Relief

July 08, 2022 04:00 - 9.46 MB

Democrats call for immediate inflation relief. The Supreme Court hobbles the EPA’s power to address climate change. Plus, more rallies for abortion rights and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending July 8, 2022.

Special Session Delayed

July 01, 2022 04:00 - 9.49 MB

Lawmakers delay their upcoming special session. The first major federal gun bill in decades signed into law. Plus, new laws take effect and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending July 1, 2022.

Supreme Court of the United States Overturns Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022 04:00 - 9.5 MB

The Supreme Court of the United States overturned the near 50-year so-called super-precedent Roe v. Wade, opening the ban of abortion care to the discretion of states.  The Indiana GOP unseats the incumbent Secretary of State. Low-income Hoosiers left out of inflation relief. Plus, teen mental health struggles and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending June 24, 2022.

Indiana Supreme Court Pick

June 17, 2022 04:00 - 9.56 MB

Holcomb’s pick for the Indiana Supreme Court. College-going hits a new low in Indiana. Plus, Mitch Daniels leaving Purdue and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending June 17, 2022.

Inflation Relief

June 10, 2022 04:00 - 9.51 MB

The governor proposes inflation relief. The Indiana Supreme Court rules for Holcomb in his fight against lawmakers. Plus, a new tourism campaign and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending June 10, 2022.

Criticism Over Indiana’s Competitiveness

June 03, 2022 04:00 - 9.86 MB

The governor doesn’t dismiss recent criticism over Indiana’s competitiveness. Speaker Huston coy on a new Ways and Means chair. Plus, record overdose deaths again and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending June 3, 2022.

Holcomb’s Veto Overturned

May 27, 2022 04:00 - 9.55 MB

The legislature overturns Holcomb’s veto on a ban for transgender girls to play girls school sports. Cannabis decriminalization on the table for summer study. Plus, inflation relief and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending May 27, 2022.

Gas Tax Relief Push

May 20, 2022 04:00 - 9.65 MB

Democrats push for gas tax relief. Indiana tax revenues continue to surge. Plus, a baby formula shortage and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending May 20, 2022.

BMV Bad Behavior Allegations

May 13, 2022 04:00 - 9.72 MB

Allegations of bad behavior at the BMV. A lawsuit over inadequate mental health treatment. Plus, Democrats and Libertarians hold joint town halls and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending May 13, 2022.

Supreme Court Leak

May 06, 2022 04:00 - 9.63 MB

A Supreme Court leak on abortion. Indiana’s primary election results. Plus, school referendums largely successful and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending May 6, 2022.

Hoosier Housing Shortage

April 29, 2022 04:00 - 9.58 MB

Indiana has a severe housing shortage for the lowest-income Hoosiers. Looking ahead to next week’s primary. Plus, Tim Brown’s campaign finance questions and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending April 29, 2022.

Cannabis Legalization Push

April 22, 2022 04:00 - 9.72 MB

Indiana Dems push cannabis legalization. Eli Lilly makes a stark assessment of Indiana’s competitiveness. Plus, disappointing Kids Count data and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending April 22, 2022.

Graduate Workers on Strike at IU

April 15, 2022 04:00 - 9.75 MB

IU grad workers go on strike. A court OKs Indiana’s two-primary rule for party affiliation. Plus, Brent Waltz pleads guilty and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending April 15, 2022.

Indiana Senators' Votes on Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmation

April 08, 2022 04:00 - 9.58 MB

Senators Todd Young and Mike Braun vote against Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Holcomb vs. the legislature at the Supreme Court. Plus, hospitals and insurers casting blame and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending April 8, 2022.

Indiana COVID-19 Dashboard Changes

April 01, 2022 04:00 - 9.54 MB

Major changes to the state’s COVID-19 dashboard. A lawsuit against Todd Rokita over press access is over. Plus, e-learning limits and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending April 1, 2022.

Transgender Youth Sports Bill Veto

March 25, 2022 04:00 - 9.58 MB

Gov. Holcomb vetoes the trans sports bill. Sen. Braun has opinions about the Supreme Court. Plus, Holcomb signs the gun bill and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending March 25, 2022

Agency Rulemaking Measure Veto

March 18, 2022 04:00 - 9.49 MB

Gov. Holcomb vetoes an agency rule making measure. Indiana’s U-S Senators split on spending bill. Plus, permanent daylight saving time and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending March 18, 2022.

Lawmakers Wrap Up the 2022 Session

March 11, 2022 05:00 - 9.72 MB

Lawmakers wrap up the 2022 session. Final passage of the tax cut and gun bills. Plus, gas prices and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending March 11, 2022.

Employer Vaccine Mandate

March 04, 2022 05:00 - 9.85 MB

The employer vaccine mandate debate is done in the General Assembly. Gov. Holcomb gets specific on tax cuts. Plus, the school curriculum bill is likely dead and more for the week ending March 4, 2022.

Handgun License Bill Update

February 25, 2022 05:00 - 9.72 MB

A stunning turn of events on the handgun license bill. Senator Todd Young on Russia and Ukraine.Plus, Holcomb’s latest position on tax cuts and more for the week ending February 25, 2022.

Major House Bill Changes

February 18, 2022 05:00 - 9.58 MB

Senate lawmakers dramatically change major House bills. That includes measures on taxes, vaccine mandates and education. Plus, the lottery going online on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending February 18, 2022.

Mike Pence's Trump Rebuke

February 11, 2022 05:00 - 9.58 MB

Mike Pence rebukes Trump over January 6th. The ACLU sues Todd Rokita. Plus, criminal justice reform rollback and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending February 11, 2022.

Bill Creating Adjunct Teachers

February 04, 2022 05:00 - 9.63 MB

A bill creating adjunct teachers. Reducing tobacco taxes. Plus, material harmful to minors and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending February 4, 2022.

Banning Transgender Students

January 28, 2022 05:00 - 9.58 MB

Banning trans students from sports. Absentee mail-in voting restricted. Plus, changes to the school curriculum bill and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending January 28, 2022.

School Curriculum Legislation

January 21, 2022 05:00 - 9.58 MB

Is controversial school curriculum legislation dead? A Senate gun bill with a twist. Plus, a carbon capture measure and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending January 21, 2022.

School Board Elections

January 14, 2022 05:00 - 9.63 MB

Partisan school board elections. The House GOP’s tax cut package. Plus, Trey Hollingsworth bows out and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending January 14, 2022.

Governor’s 2022 Agenda

January 07, 2022 05:00 - 9.71 MB

The governor’s 2022 agenda. A controversial school curriculum bill. Plus, Todd Rokita doesn’t believe numbers and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending January 7, 2022.

A Look Ahead to 2022

December 30, 2021 05:00 - 9.7 MB

We look ahead to 2022. Tax cuts, school curriculum. Plus, elections and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending December 31st, 2021.

A Look Back at 2021

December 24, 2021 05:00 - 9.58 MB

We look back at 2021. Year 2 of COVID. Year 1 of the Biden administration. Plus, redistricting and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending December 24th, 2021.

Eye-Popping Revenue Forecast

December 17, 2021 05:00 - 9.58 MB

An eye-popping revenue forecast. Another hours-long hearing on House Republicans’ vaccine mandate bill. Plus, crime bills and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending December 17th, 2021.

Sen. Braun on Vaccine Mandates

December 10, 2021 05:00 - 9.52 MB

Sen. Braun on COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The state is holding a lot of local income tax in reserve. Plus, federal school funding transparency and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending December 10th, 2021.

Banning COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

December 03, 2021 05:00 - 9.51 MB

Banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates is the GOP’s top priority. The omicron variant. Plus, Todd Rokita and education and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending December 3rd, 2021.

COVID-19 Pandemic Goverment Powers

November 26, 2021 05:00 - 9.5 MB

We look back at this year‘s battles over government powers in the COVID-19 pandemic: vaccine mandates, local health officials and the governor suing the legislature on this special episode of Indiana Week In Review.

Organization Day

November 19, 2021 05:00 - 9.54 MB

Organization Day has eyes turning towards the 2022 session. Debates on tax cuts and vaccine mandates. Plus, marijuana legalization and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending November 19th, 2021.

Federal Infrastructure Bill Passes

November 12, 2021 05:00 - 9.63 MB

A federal infrastructure bill finally passed. Campaign finance allegations against Mike Braun. Plus, skyrocketing inflation and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending November 12th, 2021.

Vaccine Policy Suit

November 05, 2021 04:00 - 9.58 MB

The governor and attorney general suing over Biden’s vaccine policy. Winding down the public health emergency. Plus, Curtis Hill’s political future and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending November 5th, 2021.

Indiana Law Enforcement Review

October 29, 2021 04:00 - 9.58 MB

A long-awaited outside review of Indiana law enforcement. The state Supreme Court tries to help prevent evictions. Plus, student absences during the pandemic and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending October 29th, 2021.

State Senator Linked to an Extremist Group

October 22, 2021 04:00 - 9.55 MB

A state senator linked to an extremist group. Measuring student characteristics. Plus, recruiting Chicago cops who won’t get vaccinated and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending October 22nd, 2021.

Enforcing the Vaccine Mandate

October 15, 2021 04:00 - 9.5 MB

Joe Donnelly to the Vatican. Enforcing Biden’s vaccine mandate. Plus, a worrisome employer survey and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending October 15th, 2021.

Emergency Powers Legal Battle Victory

October 08, 2021 04:00 - 9.58 MB

Lawmakers score a big victory in the emergency powers legal battle. Indiana violating federal law over special education. Reproductive rights rallies across the state and country. And more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending October 8th, 2021.

Partisan Divide

October 01, 2021 04:00 - 9.5 MB

Partisan divide over raising the debt ceiling. Senate Republicans reject redistricting bill changes. Plus, banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending October 1st, 2021.

Senate Redistricting Map Released

September 24, 2021 04:00 - 9.57 MB

Republicans release their proposed Senate redistricting map. A plea for improving traffic safety. Plus, locally licensing educators and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending September 24th, 2021.

New House and Congressional District Maps

September 17, 2021 04:00 - 9.56 MB

Republicans unveil proposed Indiana House and Congressional district maps. Businesses react to Pres. Biden’s vaccine order. Plus, a significant state legislative retirement and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending September 17th, 2021.

Housing Resources Disconnect

September 10, 2021 04:00 - 9.52 MB

A disconnect with housing resources. The BMV closing offices because of staffing issues. Plus, an increasingly crowded Republican field for State Treasurer and more on Indiana Week in Review for the week ending September 10th, 2021.

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