The final GOP gubernatorial primary debate. A new program to train educators in the science of reading draws criticism from the Indiana State Teachers Association. The state’s largest teachers union endorses Democrat Jennifer McCormick for governor.

Indiana’s six-way GOP primary is now the most expensive in state history, with over $35 million spent by candidates so far. Indiana University’s Bloomington faculty have overwhelmingly voted no confidence in IU President Pamela Whitten. An IndyStar report claims the state Democratic Party largely ignored sexual harassment allegations against state Senator Niezgodski

ReCenter Indiana asks democrats to vote in the GOP primary. New READI grant recipients announced. New measures aimed at reining in the state’s Medicaid spending make it harder for Hoosiers to receive an Aged and Disabled waiver from the FSSA.

An appeals court rules the state’s abortion ban likely violates RFRA protections. SK Hynix to build its first U.S. semiconductor plant in West Lafayette. Mike Braun’s U.S. Senate campaign to pay $159,000 fine for financial disclosure irregularities.

Governor Holcomb calls for details on gubernatorial candidate platforms. Controversial funding changes for the gaming commission. Todd Rokita claims the state used “faulty” data to justify policies at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Holcomb vetoes a bill that would define and ban antisemitism in Indiana public schools. Gubernatorial candidate Brad Chambers unveils his economic plan. Fellow candidate Jamie Reitenour decries her exclusion from televised debates.

The first GOP gubernatorial primary debate as Mike Braun, Brad Chambers, Suzanne Crouch, Eric Doden, Curtis Hill, and Jamie Reitenour vie for their party’s nomination. A compromise struck on the antisemitism bill removes the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s examples of antisemitism. Disqualification language for attorney general candidates was removed from the final bill. Host Brandon Smith is joined by Democrat Ann DeLaney, Republican Chris Mitchem, Jon Schwantes of Indiana...

Mike Braun leads in a gubernatorial primary poll. Indiana’s public access counselor could see a change in duties in a new bill. The state legislature seeks to limit a governor’s ability to extend statewide disaster emergency restrictions.

John Rust is removed from the Republican senate primary ballot after both the Indiana Election Commission and the Indiana Supreme Court rule against him. New limits on debt protections for Hoosiers as the statute of limitations on bank charge disputes lowers from six years to two. Public pension recipients will not receive a 13th check for the second year in a row.

New Protections for Gun Makers and Shops

Republican lawmakers propose oversight of higher education and changes to tenure rules. The state Supreme Court hears arguments over John Rust’s ballot access lawsuit. The U.S. House impeaches Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Victoria Spartz Flips on Reelection

The Indiana House seeks to roll back childcare regulations. A tenant protection bill fails in committee amid arguments that it does not support landlords. A bill to update state Medicaid policy fails to advance before the deadline.

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 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.

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.

Braun, Chambers, Crouch, Doden, Hill, and Reitenour compete for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Competition for both parties in the U.S. Senate race. Todd Rokita faces a Democratic challenger for Attorney General.

The state budget, 2024 gubernatorial race, abortion ban and more as we look back at 2023.

Democrat Keith Potts drops out of the U.S. Senate race. GOP gubernatorial candidates participate in a panel discussion to lay out their positions on key issues. Indiana improves in major economic areas, but is outpaced by other states.

Students advance despite failing I-READ-3, prompting a new tool from the IDOE. A judge rules in favor of John Rust’s primary challenge to Jim Banks. A legislative commission recommends policies and laws to weaken agency rulemaking.

Another disciplinary investigation into Todd Rokita. Destiny Wells announces her campaign for Indiana Attorney General. Democratic and Republican legislators signal a quiet legislative session for 2024.

On this special holiday episode, we look back at previous discussions on the 2024 governor’s race. Curtis Hill and Brad Chambers launch their campaigns, Suzanne Crouch backs income tax elimination, and the presumptive democratic nominee Jennifer McCormick shows competitiveness in a self-funded poll.

Mike Johnson’s temporary spending plan passes with unanimous support. Former state lawmaker Sean Eberhart pleads guilty to federal corruption charges. Eric Doden releases an ad attacking Mike Braun over qualified immunity legislation.