The Indiana House approves a bill to roll back child care regulations for unlicensed providers. A tenant protection bill failed in a Senate committee, with at least one senator arguing that it does not contain protections for landlords. A bill to update state Medicaid policy was not called down for a House floor vote, failing to meet a deadline to advance. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Elis Shrock, Republican Mike O’Brien, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

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 in order 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. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Republican Mike O’Brien, Democrat Ann DeLaney, Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle, and Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers to debate and discuss some of this week’s top stories.

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.

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.

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 at the 2024 elections. Mike Braun, Brad Chambers, Eric Doden, Curtis Hill, and Jamie Reitenour compete for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Jim Banks, John Rust, Marc Carmichael, and Valerie McCray seek their party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate race. Todd Rokita faces a challenge from Democrat Destiny Wells in the Attorney General’s race.

A look back at 2023. A big budget session delivers major investments to public and mental health and creates near universal access to school vouchers. Mike Braun, Brad Chambers, Suzanne Crouch, Eric Doden, Curtis Hill, and Jamie Reitenour compete for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. The Indiana Supreme Court rules the near-total abortion ban does not violate the state constitution, and more. Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Mike O’Brien, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss this year's top stories.

Democrat Keith Potts drops out of the U.S. Senate race, citing “new professional opportunities.” GOP gubernatorial candidates Mike Braun, Brad Chambers, Suzanne Crouch, Eric Doden and Curtis Hill participate in a panel discussion to lay out their positions on key issues. Indiana shows improvement in most economic areas, but is outpaced by other states. Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Jennifer Hallowell, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Ebony Chappel of Free Press Indiana to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

The IDOE says too many third-grade students who fail the I-READ-3 exam are advanced to fourth grade. A Marion County judge rules in favor of John Rust and his primary challenge against Congressman Jim Banks after local GOP leaders refused to allow him on the ballot. A legislative task force recommends new policies and procedures to weaken the rulemaking ability of government agencies.

The Indiana Attorney Disciplinary Commission launches a new investigation into Todd Rokita following comments he made after a public reprimand by the state Supreme Court. Democrat Destiny Wells launches her campaign for Indiana Attorney General. Republican and Democratic lawmakers signal a quieter legislative session in 2024, focusing on small changes to existing policies.