House Republicans have already said they will focus on Indiana’s poor performance on reading scores and school attendance. WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, talked to the House Minority leader, Phil Giaquinta, about what his caucus will prioritize. Congressman Jim Banks tells us why he won’t support any budget deal without a border security package. And our panel talks about what they’re watching for in the 2024 Indiana legislative session.

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WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, sits down with Indiana Congressman Jim Banks. They talk about the budget standoff over border security, former President Donald Trump's use of dehumanizing language to describe his opponents, potential legislation on artificial intelligence and a Congressional probe into a recent V-22 Osprey crash in Japan.

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Evansville will make history in 2024 as they swear in Stephanie Terry as that city’s first female and first black mayor. WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, sits down to talk with her about her plans for her first few months in office. Another incoming mayor faces a big clean up when he takes office. We talk with the new mayor of Richmond. And our panel looks back on the biggest stories of 2023 and looks ahead to 2024.

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WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, sits down to talk with Governor Eric Holcomb as he heads into his final legislative session. And our political panel talks about the controversial Colorado Supreme Court ruling.

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Governor Eric Holcomb is entering his final year in office. He is unable to run for reelection due to term limits. The 2024 legislative session is not a budget session, but Holcomb says he still has ambitious plans. WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, sat down with Governor Holcomb in his office at the statehouse to talk about his plans for the final legislative session of his term. They also discuss one of the biggest controversies surrounding one of his biggest projects, the LEAP district.

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WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, sits down with Senator Mike Braun about the Israel aid package and a new impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden. What the 5 candidates for governor had to say about a controversial technology park, and our panel assesses the governor field and potential further trouble for Attorney  General Todd Rokita.

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WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, sits down with Senator Todd Young, State Comptroller outlines vision for office, and our panel discuses the fourth GOP debate, the Hunter Biden indictments, and A.I. regulation.

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WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, sits down with the United Way’s, Same Snideman to talk about big changes for the Indiana childcare system that are expected to be presented in the upcoming legislative session. One of Indiana’s longest serving Mayors, Jim Brainard of Carmel, looks back at his 3 decasdes in office. And our panel discusses new grievances against Todd Rokita, childcare in the next session and Jim Brainard’s career.

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It’s the end of an era in Indianapolis politics. Jim Brainard, the mayor of Carmel, is retiring at the end of the month after 28 years in office. He’s one of the longest serving mayors of any city in Indiana’s history. During that  time, Carmel grew from a quiet suburb of 25,000 people to one of the largest cities in Indiana with more than 100,000 people. Brainard’s tenure was marked by large scale infrastructure projects and by a number of environmental initiatives. Garret Bergquist, WISH-TV Government Reporter, sits down with him to talk about his time in office.

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Next year’s Attorney’ General’s race is coming into focus. Destiny Wells says she will seek the Democratic nomination for that office. She’s challenging Republican incumbent, Todd Rokita, who is seeking a second term. She sat down with WISH-TV Political Reporter, Gerrett Bergquist, for her first television interview after her campaign launch. Also, the new mayor of Marion makes history, and our panel discusses Destiny Wells’ chances and lawmakers education proposal to hold back nearly all third graders who can’t read at a fourth grade level.

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