More disciplinary charges filed against Attorney General Todd Rokita over statements made to the Indiana Supreme Court. Governor Braun calls on local leaders to prove their claims that his property tax proposal would harm their budgets and cut public safety dollars. A controversial education bill to promote “fostering a national identity” receives little support in committee. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Republican Mike O’Brien, Democrat Lindsay Haake, Leslie Bonilla Muñiz of the Indiana Capital Chronicle, and Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

A major expansion of the gambling industry would fully legalize online gambling and lottery. Proposed legislation would move municipal elections to presidential election years, but critics say that may bury local candidates. Governor Mike Braun directs all state law enforcement agencies to comply with Trump’s deportation efforts, though state law already requires this. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Republican Mike O’Brien, Democrat Elise Shrock, Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle, and Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

Governor Braun orders the Indiana Department of Health to resume releasing individual terminated pregnancy reports, as it did before the near-total ban took effect. A Senate bill aimed at extending individual income tax cuts contingent on state revenue secures nearly unanimous committee approval. A proposal to slash unemployment insurance benefits by nearly 50%. 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 debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

Governor Mike Braun unveiled a state budget proposal that provides nearly 700 million dollars in tax relief. He also signed a series of executive orders this week that begin to remake the administrative side of state government. Also this week, the Indiana House GOP’s 2025 legislative priorities, unveiled this week, hope to build on previous initiatives that aimed to bring down health care and housing costs. And, a cannabis legalization coalition says moving Indiana directly to full adult legal use is the best way to ensure a regulated market that also addresses public safety concerns.

A major Medicaid overhaul, including moving over 180,000 Hoosiers to a waitlist and adding work requirements for many Medicaid participants. Statehouse Democrats lay out their 2025 session priorities, including healthcare, housing and public education. State officials call for an end to funding for Indiana University over connections to the Kinsey Institute. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Mike O’Brien, Oseye Boyd of Mirror Indy, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle.

A look back at the legacy of Governor Eric Holcomb. State legislative leaders call for local communities to take action on key issues before coming to the Statehouse. Just three initiatives under the public health funding program generated nearly $100 million in savings for Indiana by preventing injuries and premature deaths. 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.

A look back at 2024. A historic presidential race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrats Kamala Harris and Joe Biden. The fight for Indiana’s open governor seat. An unusual campaign ends with Micah Beckwith edging out Julie McGuire, Mike Braun’s hand-picked lieutenant governor candidate. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Mike O’Brien, Oseye Boyd of Mirror Indy, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

Indiana Senate Democrats oust Greg Taylor from his leadership role amid mounting sexual harassment allegations. Lawmakers are cautiously optimistic after a modest revenue forecast is released. Indiana’s billion-dollar Medicaid forecasting error leads to frustration and calls for a new Medicaid forecast vendor. 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.

New high school diploma requirements approved after months of revisions. Indiana re-implements a wait list for two of its child care voucher programs after an increase in participants by over 30,000 children in two years. A report shows Secretary of State Diego Morales’ office has spent about $4 million in less than two years on no-bid IT contracts. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Mike O’Brien, Oseye Boyd of Mirror Indy, and Niki Kelly of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.

Mike Braun’s 2025 gubernatorial agenda, which features proposals for property tax relief and several changes to the health care system. Randy Head steps down as the Indiana GOP chair. The Indiana Charter Innovation Center aims to secure property tax funds for charter schools, a move opposed by the Indiana State Teacher’s Association and traditional public school advocates. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Elise Shrock, Republican Mike O’Brien, Jon Schwantes of Indiana Lawmakers, and Leslie Bonilla Muñiz of the Indiana Capital Chronicle to debate and discuss this week’s top stories.