https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radioJon Schwantes takes you behind the closed doors of the Indiana Statehouse.en-usStreamGuys Recast2024 WFYI Public MediaWFYI Public MediaJon Schwantes takes you behind the closed doors of the Indiana Statehouse.Only in production during the Indiana General Assembly’s sessions, this show keeps Hoosiers updated on the hottest issues being debated by the state’s legislators. Host Jon Schwantes and legislative analyst Ed Feigenbaum take you behind the closed doors of the Statehouse. Indiana's governor, state senators, representatives, as well as industry experts weigh in on topics ranging from education to heathcare.falseepisodicWFYI Public Mediaviewerswfyi@wfyi.orghttps://wfyi-rss.streamguys1.com/inlm/20251126102423-indiana-lawmakers-2024-square.jpghttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radioPolitical professors discuss the crowded Secretary of State race ahead of the 2026 midterms.c4c37220-247f-11f1-8a5d-b7a2555ece1cfull00:28:45Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:07:00 -0400Top journalists discuss the 2026 legislative session, and how it will affect Hoosiers.e28b78a0-1eff-11f1-aa64-95b907766399full00:28:46Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:01:00 -0400State lawmakers reflect on which bills passed this legislative session, ahead of the midterms.ec8cd880-1998-11f1-b899-214cdbf5c78afull00:28:45Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:23:00 -0500State lawmakers and local officials discuss bills aiming to merge townships to increase efficiency.1e6eb150-141b-11f1-9210-11197130af49full00:28:45Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:07:00 -0500While crime is down in Indiana, state lawmakers continue their efforts to improve public safety.46284750-0e9e-11f1-a732-6bd221390e85full00:28:45Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:52:00 -0500As housing costs continue to rise, lawmakers & experts lay out possible solutions.e4e75170-091a-11f1-bb51-41cc9314e8f8full00:28:46Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:29:00 -0500Lawmakers and experts discuss current new gaming legislation in the state.26acfa30-038a-11f1-9754-e52077a89f9dfull00:28:45Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:08:00 -0500Lawmakers and experts discuss current childcare funding issues in the state.78f1e100-fe26-11f0-b08c-d9c86ab1ce25full00:28:45Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:51:00 -0500Key players of energy policy discuss solutions to soaring utility bills in Indiana.83fe4020-fbaa-11f0-a53e-51eb40953348full00:28:27Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:01:00 -0500Key players of energy policy discuss solutions to soaring utility bills in Indiana.52375890-f7dd-11f0-b3b8-1d441c5e79d1full00:28:27Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:49:00 -0500Following his State of the State Address, Gov. Mike Braun is focused on affordability for Hoosiers.b1e410b0-f323-11f0-b714-b777c240e0e1full00:28:45Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:33:00 -0500From the recent redistricting fight to childcare, state legislative leaders discuss the issues.9fc1b3d0-ed9f-11f0-9389-f56e28df3714full00:28:48Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:09:00 -0500A projected budget shortfall leads to eleventh-hour changes.aa879bf0-278c-11f0-8462-237c2e9b41c4full00:28:46Fri, 02 May 2025 15:35:00 -0400Lawmakers discuss new property tax legislation.33855a20-2210-11f0-9dc6-8797a0bacd8efull00:28:46Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:01:00 -0400Lawmakers discuss Indiana’s potentially crippling childcare shortage.cbeb1220-1c89-11f0-95f8-17e0252003fcfull00:28:46Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:16:00 -0400What is the balance of responsibilities and power between local and state government?bb2a73e0-170b-11f0-b096-5bcec7a05746full00:28:46Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:31:00 -0400Lawmakers discuss efforts to recalibrate the state’s economic-development strategy.d105bbc0-118b-11f0-b746-9f4f2daec630full00:28:46Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:13:00 -0400Indiana's infrastructure is in need of repair...but how do we pay for it?5b0be300-0bed-11f0-8ce2-bbdae470b096full00:28:46Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:54:00 -0400Indiana’s public colleges and universities are balancing autonomy and the legislature’s expectations.b12a1b60-0680-11f0-9782-f50a37ecd995full00:28:46Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:14:00 -0400Indiana is coal country. But is that changing? Learn about the state’s energy future in this episode.4ffc98a0-00ef-11f0-96f3-add36f7c7c10full00:28:46Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:07:00 -0400Is the American dream of home ownership still possible for Hoosiers?97705540-fb8b-11ef-bc76-030fc456c3e8full00:28:46Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:36:00 -0500Experts analyze the first eight weeks of the legislative session and the debates that lie ahead.ae702ee0-f5fa-11ef-89b2-31c26a09b31efull00:28:46Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:35:00 -0500Legislators on both sides of the aisle have made the reduction of healthcare costs a top priority.8118c180-f084-11ef-96a9-d57769f43534full00:28:46Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:47:00 -0500Our panel discusses funding, access, and deregulation in education.26f1d1f0-eb05-11ef-bc24-7558ab8efafcfullfalse00:28:46Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:52:00 -0500Indiana’s Governor, Republican Mike Braun, talks about immigration, January 6th, DEI and much more.4fdaa500-e58e-11ef-b11f-31bf61e8da0ffullfalse00:28:46Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:59:00 -0500The governor changes DEI—Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to MEI—Merit, Excellence, and Innovation.04503730-e009-11ef-98e5-5b8a57d38e3dfullfalse00:28:46Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:18:00 -0500The state budgeting process is, as they say, complicated. Host Jon Schwantes, sits down with four of the General Assembly’s key budget architects,46ac0790-da71-11ef-986e-4b27f2f2e5a4fullfalse00:28:46Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:26:00 -0500Host Jon Schwantes welcomes House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate Pro Tem Rodric Bray along with Minority Leaders Shelli Yoder and Phil GiaQuinta in part 2 of Indiana Lawmakers legislative leadership show.a7430510-d511-11ef-b48a-33b26c90b7fcfullfalse00:28:46Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:21:00 -0500Host Jon Schwantes speaks with Indiana's legislative Leadership, Speaker Todd Huston, Senate Pro Tem Rodric Bray, Minority Leaders Shelli Yoder and Phil GiaQuinta on the first episode of Indiana Lawmakers in 2025.489e9c00-cf88-11ef-9c36-152045d344b6fullfalse00:28:46Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:20:00 -0500As always, the last word on Indiana's legislative session goes to the people who follow it closest. Take one last look at the bills that sparked major debate among legislators — and those with which Gov. Holcomb took issue — with Statehouse reporters Brandon Smith and Niki Kelly, as well as Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson, a political science professor with the University of Indianapolis.dddb4440-e881-11ee-8149-3d881eb5fad4fullfalse00:28:46Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:23:00 -0400At the outset of the Indiana 2024 short session, the leadership of Republican supermajorities predicted a “quiet” session devoted to “fine-tuning.” What followed may offer new definitions of those words, with major debates in both chambers around education, technology, and more. This week we’ll review the just-concluded legislative session with Indiana's caucus leaders.467a5250-e2f9-11ee-94dd-cfc5aef2af4cfullfalse00:28:46Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:21:00 -0400This month, "March Madness" might not necessarily refer to basketball, but to the battle over who will control what can be taught or said at Indiana’s public colleges and universities.7b88de20-ddb4-11ee-a0f9-731548152fe1fullfalse00:28:46Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:28:00 -0500Green comes in many shades, but they don't always go together. Take, for example, the seeming incompatibility of “nature's hue” and the “color of money” — a clash that’s on near-constant display at the Indiana Statehouse. This week, we’ll examine the tension between two shades of policy priorities with Rep. Matt Pierce, Dr. Gabriel Filippelli of IUPUI, and Dr. Nick Soltis from UIndy.984ce9e0-d840-11ee-87e0-27bf20d474a9fullfalse00:28:46Fri, 01 Mar 2024 21:52:00 -0500According to the latest edition of the Indiana Civics Health Index, our state ranked 50th in the nation in voter turnout for the 2022 midterm election. What accounts for our state’s chronic — and, by most measures, worsening — civic engagement issues? We look for answers with Sen. J.D. Ford and Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson, a political science professor with the University of Indianapolis.9436c0a0-d2a3-11ee-80c3-edfe76339dccfullfalse00:28:46Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:29:00 -0500Over the years, the Indiana General Assembly has passed numerous measures to advance technology and promote its use. This session, however, the focus has shifted to reining in technology that might be detrimental, if not downright dangerous. We explore what measures our state legislature is taking to protect Hoosiers from data breaches and dystopian developments with artificial intelligence.07f384d0-cd0c-11ee-b2d3-6b300e9b773bfullfalse00:28:46Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:37:00 -0500Indiana ranks towards the bottom of states when it comes to the accessibility, affordability, quality, and efficacy of healthcare. That’s bad news indeed for a state that already has one of the unhealthiest populations in the country. How did we get here and what can we do to fix the problem? We discuss with Sen. Shelli Yoder and John Ruckelshaus with the Indiana State Medical Association.02982f00-c775-11ee-9576-cb594601bc39fullfalse00:28:49Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:58:00 -0500See if Indiana makes the grade when it comes to improving our state’s education outcomes. We'll explore current reform efforts, including addressing low literacy rates, chronic absenteeism, and more.d96e1f60-c21f-11ee-95f7-0b675e2276fcfullfalse00:28:46Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:45:00 -0500A complicated economy and an unprecedented level of competition for high-wage employers are causing a lot of Hoosiers to perceive “economic development” differently. State Senator Spencer Deery, a West Lafayette Republican from the Commerce and Technology Committee, and State Representative Renee Pack, an Indianapolis Democrat from the Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee.20b5df00-bcb4-11ee-a261-570e0f271e86fullfalse00:28:46Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:31:00 -0500 Time flies when you’re having fun. It also flies when you’re serving as the governor of a state that’s struggling to improve public health, deal with deeply entrench suspicions of government, and become a player in a 21st-century global economy. This week, we sit down for our final post-State of the State interview with Gov. Eric Holcomb to reflect on his time in office and the future. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/our-final-post-state-of-the-state-interview-with-indiana-gov-eric-holcombhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/our-final-post-state-of-the-state-interview-with-indiana-gov-eric-holcombviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Jon Schwantes sits down for his final post-State of the State interview with Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to reflect on his time in office and about the future for Hoosiers and the United States.00:28:48Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:09:00 -0500 This week on Indiana Lawmakers, we’ll chart the course for the remainder of the 2024 short session with the General Assembly’s four caucus leaders. Host Jon Schwantes is joined by House Speaker Todd Huston, House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta, Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray, and Senate Minority Leader Greg Taylor.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/caucus-leadership-2024https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/caucus-leadership-2024viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, we’ll chart the course for the remainder of the 2024 short session with the General Assembly’s four caucus leaders. Host Jon Schwantes is joined by House Speaker Todd Huston, House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta, Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray, and Senate Minority Leader Greg Taylor. 00:28:47Fri, 12 Jan 2024 18:38:00 -0500https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/two-statehouse-insiders-share-their-predictions-for-2024https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/two-statehouse-insiders-share-their-predictions-for-2024viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes talks with two statehouse insiders about the effects of 2023's legislature and gets their predictions for the upcoming short session. 00:28:43Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:46:00 -0500 On this week’s “Indiana Lawmakers” we take a final look back at the Indiana General Assembly’s eventful 2023 session. Host Jon Schwantes welcomes back to the table four nonpartisan journalists who chronicled the session’s every twist and turn. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/statehouse-journalists-assess-the-2023-general-assembly-sessionhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/statehouse-journalists-assess-the-2023-general-assembly-sessionviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this week’s “Indiana Lawmakers” four nonpartisan journalists discuss the twists and turns of the Indiana General Assembly’s 2023 session.00:28:46Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The Indiana General Assembly’s 2023 session wrapped up last week. How will lawmakers’ decisions impact you and your fellow Hoosiers? Join host Jon Schwantes and the caucus leaders for the next “Indiana Lawmakers” for their assessments.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/the-caucus-leaders-assess-the-2023-general-assembly-sessionhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/the-caucus-leaders-assess-the-2023-general-assembly-sessionviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The 2023 General Assembly session wrapped up last week. On the next “Indiana Lawmakers” we discuss how legislators’ decisions may impact you.00:27:53Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/alcohol-sales-in-indianahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/alcohol-sales-in-indianaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On the next Indiana Lawmakers we discuss government oversight versus consumer choice regarding regulatory reforms on alcohol sales to Hoosiers.00:28:46Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 On this week's “Indiana Lawmakers” we’ll bring home the issue of affordable housing in Indiana - or more accurately, the lack thereof. What’s the problem? Post-pandemic inflation? Burdensome regulation? Soaring mortgage rates? The short answer: YES! https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/affordable-housinghttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/affordable-housingviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On the next “Indiana Lawmakers” the issue of affordable housing in Indiana. We’ll ask legislators and experts how to address the problem. 00:28:45Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on “Indiana Lawmakers” - examining some of the nearly 20 “anti-trans” bills introduced this session. Critics refer to such measures as the “slate of hate”. Supporters say they’re motivated by a sincere interest in the health & wellbeing of kids. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/gender-affirming-carehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/gender-affirming-careviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On “Indiana Lawmakers” - examining “anti-trans” bills from the session. Are the bills motivated by interest in the health & wellbeing of kids?00:28:46Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Final negotiations over the state’s biennial budget are fast approaching. On the next “Indiana Lawmakers”, we preview the House passed budget, the Senate's fiscal plan, and the spending priorities of the Governor. What priorities will win out?  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/the-biennial-budgethttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/the-biennial-budgetviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Final negotiations over the state’s biennial budget are fast approaching. On the next “Indiana Lawmakers” we preview the spending priorities. 00:28:46Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Next on Indiana Lawmakers, a “universal voucher” proposal may double the amount Hoosier taxpayers spend on vouchers. Backers say it’s a wise investment in our children and in the state’s future. Opponents say it would signal the end of public education. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/school-vouchershttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/school-vouchersviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media) Next on Indiana Lawmakers, a “universal voucher” proposal may double the amount Hoosier taxpayers spend on vouchers. Backers say it’s a wise investment in our children and in the state’s future. Opponents say it would signal the end of public education. 00:28:46Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Frustrated by the apparent failure of past attempts to contain healthcare costs, Indiana legislators are weighing potential remedies. What “is" the right approach? On the next “Indiana Lawmakers” we invite you to scrub in for some “level-one drama”! https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/healthcare-costshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/healthcare-costsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indiana legislators are weighing potential remedies for healthcare costs. What is the right approach? Scrub in on the next “Indiana Lawmakers”!00:28:47Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 As virtually every Hoosier family can attest, the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness is a critically important issue. On the next “Indiana Lawmakers” we discuss legislation calling for an expansion of mental health services statewide.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/mental-health-legislationhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/mental-health-legislationviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Diagnosing and treating mental illness is important. Next on Indiana Lawmakers, legislation seeking to expand mental health services statewide. 00:28:46Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Next on Indiana Lawmakers, we examine the state of voting in Indiana. Is anti-voter-fraud legislation now pending a sincere effort to secure election integrity or just the latest cynical attempt to gain, and/or maintain, power through voter suppression?  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/is-pending-anti-voter-fraud-legislation-for-securing-election-integrity-or-an-attempt-at-voter-suppressionhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/is-pending-anti-voter-fraud-legislation-for-securing-election-integrity-or-an-attempt-at-voter-suppressionviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Is pending anti-voter-fraud legislation for securing election integrity or an attempt at voter suppression? 00:28:46Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Indiana Lawmakers, we examine legislation that could, in theory, send K-through-12 teachers and librarians to prison for distributing books or staging performances that feature “matter harmful to minors.” And who decides what is harmful?  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/could-legislation-currently-being-considered-at-the-statehouse-send-k-12-teachers-and-librarians-to-prisonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/could-legislation-currently-being-considered-at-the-statehouse-send-k-12-teachers-and-librarians-to-prisonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Could legislation currently being considered at the Statehouse send K-12 teachers and librarians to prison? 00:28:46Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Is it time in Indiana to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis? What ‘is’ the current attitude of state legislators toward the longstanding ban on pot? We’ll take up the issue on the next Indiana Lawmakers. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/is-it-time-in-indiana-to-decriminalize-the-possession-of-small-amounts-of-cannabishttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/is-it-time-in-indiana-to-decriminalize-the-possession-of-small-amounts-of-cannabisviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On the next edition of Indiana Lawmakers, Is it time in Indiana to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis? 00:28:48Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 On the next “Indiana Lawmakers” we examine whether the legislature should ban state investments made on the basis of fostering environmental, social, or governance (ESG) goals, and instead focus only on the express fiduciary duty to maximize returns? https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/should-the-state-make-investments-in-funds-on-the-basis-of-fostering-environmental-social-or-governance-esg-goalshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/should-the-state-make-investments-in-funds-on-the-basis-of-fostering-environmental-social-or-governance-esg-goalsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Next on “Indiana Lawmakers”, should legislators ban state fund investments that consider only environmental, social, or governance (ESG) goals?00:28:46Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 On the next “Indiana Lawmakers”, should Hoosiers seeking election to a local public-school board be forced to run as Republicans, Democrats, or Independents? Or should our state do everything possible to keep partisan politics out of our schools? https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/keep-partisan-politics-out-of-our-schoolshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/keep-partisan-politics-out-of-our-schoolsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media) On the next “Indiana Lawmakers”, should Hoosiers seeking election to a local public-school board be forced to run as Republicans, Democrats, or Independents? Or should our state do everything possible to keep partisan politics out of our schools? 00:28:46Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 On the next Indiana Lawmakers, we welcome Governor Eric Holcomb. Host Jon Schwantes will discuss the governor’s 2023 agenda. Some of those proposals include increased funding for education, economic development, and public health.   https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/governor-eric-holcombs-2023-agendahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/governor-eric-holcombs-2023-agendaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On the next Indiana Lawmakers, Governor Eric Holcomb’s 2023 agenda: increased funding for education, economic development, and public health. 00:28:47Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 On the next Indiana Lawmakers, we discuss a proposed state constitutional amendment for Bail. Would it protect Hoosiers by allowing judges to deny bail for suspects thought to pose a threat to the public? Or would it erode bedrock civil liberties? https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/state-constitutional-amendment-for-bailhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/state-constitutional-amendment-for-bailviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)A state constitutional amendment for Bail? Greater protection for Hoosiers or an erosion of civil liberties? On the next Indiana Lawmakers. 00:28:46Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 It's 2023 and that means our Indiana Lawmakers are back to work and so are we. Join us as we kick off this legislative session with caucus leadership on next and first episode. Indiana Lawmakers from the State House to your house.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/caucus-leaders-discuss-the-legislative-agenda-for-the-2023-general-assembly-sessionhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/caucus-leaders-discuss-the-legislative-agenda-for-the-2023-general-assembly-sessionviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)00:28:46Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 On the next “Indiana Lawmakers” - the last show of the 2022 season - host Jon Schwantes is joined by four of the state’s most respected Statehouse journalists to assess the just-concluded General Assembly session. Joining host Jon Schwantes: IndyStar Education Reporter, Arika Herron IndyStar Statehouse Reporter, Kaitlin Lange IPB Reporter and Host of Indiana Week in Review, Brandon Smith The Journal Gazette Statehouse Reporter, Niki Kelly   https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/general-assembly-reporters-recaphttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/general-assembly-reporters-recapviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On the next “Indiana Lawmakers” host Jon Schwantes and Statehouse journalists will assess the just-concluded 2022 General Assembly session.00:28:46Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Which bills from the Indiana legislature might have the greatest impact on Hoosiers in the years to come? On the next Indiana Lawmakers, the four caucus leaders join host Jon Schwantes to review the General Assembly’s 2022 session. The panel joining host Jon Schwantes is: House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D) Fort Wayne Senate Minority Leader Greg Taylor (D) Indianapolis Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R) Martinsville House Speaker Todd Huston (R) Fishers https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2022-general-assembly-session-reviewhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2022-general-assembly-session-reviewviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this edition of Indiana Lawmakers, the four caucus leaders join host Jon Schwantes to review the General Assembly’s 2022 session.00:28:46Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Who is better equipped to shape the state’s regulatory landscape - members of the part-time General Assembly or full-time government employees who, while unelected, may have spent decades of expertise in a given field? On the next Indiana Lawmakers. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indianas-regulatory-landscapehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indianas-regulatory-landscapeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Who is better equipped to shape the state’s regulatory landscape, state legislators or government employee experts? Next, Indiana Lawmakers.00:28:46Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Indiana Lawmakers - our state’s energy future. We discuss transitioning from coal to natural gas, and increasingly to energy sources like wind, solar, and possibly small modular nuclear reactors! Join us for an electric discussion! https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indianas-energy-futurehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indianas-energy-futureviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On Indiana Lawmakers we discuss our state’s energy future from coal, natural gas, wind, solar, and organic waste to small nuclear reactors! 00:28:47Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The Second Amendment is just 27 words. On the next “Indiana Lawmakers” we discuss the 34-page bill being considered at the Indiana Statehouse that would allow most adults to carry a handgun without a permit. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/handgun-carry-permitshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/handgun-carry-permitsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On the next “Indiana Lawmakers” we discuss a Statehouse bill that would allow most adults to carry a handgun without a permit. 00:28:46Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 On this week’s edition of Indiana Lawmakers we look at Indiana’s ongoing debate over the legalization — or at least decriminalization — of marijuana. Host Jon Schwantes and his panel of experts will venture into the policy weeds of weed. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/decriminalization-of-marijuanahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/decriminalization-of-marijuanaviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On the next Indiana Lawmakers we look at Indiana’s ongoing debate over the legalization — or at least decriminalization — of marijuana. 00:28:46Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 On this week’s edition of Indiana Lawmakers we look at the spike in violent crime which has left the public, police, and policymakers asking TWO fundamental questions: HOW did we get to this point, and, more importantly, WHERE do we go from here? https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/the-spike-in-violent-crimehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/the-spike-in-violent-crimeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On the next Indiana Lawmakers we discuss at the spike in violent crime: HOW did we get to this point and WHERE do we go from here?00:28:47Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 On this week’s edition of Indiana Lawmakers we look at how hot-button social issues have dominated the General Assembly session and are impacting the highly charged education debate. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/this-sessions-hot-button-issueshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/this-sessions-hot-button-issuesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this week’s edition of Indiana Lawmakers we look at how hot-button social issues have dominated the General Assembly session and are impacting the highly charged education debate. 00:28:46Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 On this week’s edition of Indiana Lawmakers we look at how the Covid-19 vaccine mandates might play out in the Hoosier state, and what it means, both short term and long term, for our healthcare facilities, our schools, and our workplaces. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/covid-19-vaccine-mandateshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/covid-19-vaccine-mandatesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this week’s edition of Indiana Lawmakers we look at how the Covid-19 vaccine mandates might play out in the Hoosier state, and what it means, both short term and long term, for our healthcare facilities, our schools, and our workplaces. 00:28:47Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 On this edition of “Indiana Lawmakers” host Jon Schwantes welcomes Governor Eric Holcomb for a one-on-one interview. The governor discusses his State of the State message and his vision for the state of Indiana. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indiana-governor-eric-holcomb-2022https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indiana-governor-eric-holcomb-2022viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this edition of “Indiana Lawmakers” host Jon Schwantes welcomes Governor Eric Holcomb for a one-on-one interview. The governor discusses his State of the State message and his vision for the state of Indiana.00:28:48Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The 2022 legislative session is picking up pretty much where the 2021 session left off, and not surprisingly, the same goes for this week’s “Indiana Lawmakers”. Join host Jon Schwantes and the four caucus leaders as they discuss the session. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2022-session-previewhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2022-session-previewviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The 2022 legislative session is picking up pretty much where the 2021 session left off, and not surprisingly, the same goes for this week’s “Indiana Lawmakers”. Join host Jon Schwantes and the four caucus leaders as they discuss the session.00:28:46Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 We’ve heard from the Governor. We’ve heard from legislative leadership. And we’ve heard from lawmakers — in both chambers and on both sides of the aisle. As we take stock of the Indiana General Assembly’s unprecedented 2021 session, it’s time we heard from the people who chronicled lawmakers’ actions, day in and day out, for the past four months. On this week’s show, our last of the season, we’ll do just that, as we sit down with three highly respected members of the Statehouse press corps. Joining host Jon Schwantes to assess the just-completed 2021 legislative session will be Brandon Smith, Statehouse reporter for Indiana Public Broadcasting and host of Indiana Week in Review; Lindsey Erdody, WFYI digital editor for education and health; and Arika Herron, education reporter for The Indianapolis Star. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2021-session-recaphttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2021-session-recapviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, host Jon Schwantes talks with Brandon Smith, Statehouse reporter for IPB, Lindsey Erdody of WFYI and Arika Herron of The Indianapolis Star to assess the past four months of work of the 2021 General Assembly.00:28:46Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Every other year, as the Indiana General Assembly’s biennial budget session comes to a close, legislative leaders — especially those in the majority — are wont to describe whatever they’ve accomplished as “HISTORIC.” This time around, it would be tough to find anybody who would argue with such an assessment. Despite existential health concerns and day-to-day logistical challenges created by the pandemic, lawmakers passed a sweeping policing reform package, reined in the authority of the Governor and local officials, and crafted a 38.6-billion-dollar budget that includes unprecedented funding increases for schools and infrastructure improvements. What's more, in another first, lawmakers decided not to adjourn, but rather to recess, so they can return this fall to redraw congressional and legislative district maps, a process that’s on hold pending updated population figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. Joining host Jon Schwantes on this week’s show to assess the 2021 legislative session will be the leaders of the General Assembly’s four caucuses, House Speaker Todd Huston, a Fishers Republican; House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta, a Fort Wayne Democrat; Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, a Martinsville Republican; and Senate Minority Leader Greg Taylor, an Indianapolis Democrat. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2021-session-discussionhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2021-session-discussionviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon Schwantes sits down with House Speaker Todd Huston, House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta, Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray and Senate Minority Leader Greg Taylor to discuss the 2021 session. 00:28:46Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 One of the reasons Georgia's new election law has created such a national stir is that similar measures have been introduced in at least 46 other states, Indiana among them. On this week's show we look at the increasingly heated debate over proposals that, depending on your point of view, are designed either to enhance election security or facilitate voter suppression. Joining host Jon Schwantes to talk about voting laws - in this state and others - are Democratic Senator J.D. Ford of Indianapolis, the ranking minority member of the Senate Elections Committee; Republican Representative Tim Wesco of Osceola, Chair of the House Elections and Apportionment Committee; and Indianapolis attorney Bill Groth, who specializes in election law and is currently asking the U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate Indiana's restrictions on absentee voting. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indiana-election-lawhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indiana-election-lawviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon Schwantes sits down with Sen. J.D. Ford, Rep. Tim Wesco and Indianapolis attorney Bill Groth to discuss election law proposals from the Indiana legislature. 00:28:46Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 With all due respect to Simon and Garfunkel, forget about that troubled water under the bridge. Here in Indiana, the water’s just fine, aside from some antiquated treatment plants and miles and miles of aging pipes, including some made of lead. Here, as in many parts of the country, the more troubling problem, or at least more visible problem, is the condition of the bridges over the water, not to mention the roads that run between them. On the next edition of Indiana Lawmakers, we’ll focus on infrastructure, in all its manifestations. The issue is front and center, thanks to the two-year state budget that’s now being crafted by the General Assembly and the two-trillion-dollar infrastructure plan that’s now being promoted by the White House. Joining host Jon Schwantes to talk about Indiana’s ongoing effort to maintain and build upon its longstanding reputation as the “Crossroads of America” will be Republican Senator Eric Koch of Bedford, chair of the Senate Utilities Committee; House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta of Fort Wayne; Jamie Palmer, senior policy analyst at the Indiana University Public Policy Institute; and Gary Langston, President of the Indiana Motor Truck Association. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indianas-infrastructurehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indianas-infrastructureviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon Schwantes sits down with Sen. Eric Koch, Rep. Phil GiaQuinta, Jamie Palmer of the I.U. Public Policy Institute and Gary Langston of the Indiana Motor Truck Association to discuss Indiana's infrastructure. 00:28:46Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 In every odd-numbered year, members of the Indiana General Assembly face one task that cannot be avoided or deferred — at least not without serious consequences. Unless they want state government to shut down for lack of funding, legislators have to craft a two-year budget. In theory, the process unfolds over months, as agency requests are reviewed, budget committee recommendations are rendered, revenue projections are compiled, and spending plans are drafted and dissected. Of course stakeholders and taxpayers provide input during a series of formal public hearings. Usually, in practice, though, the final budget is hammered out in the session’s closing hours, mostly behind closed doors, by a House-Senate conference committee. On this week’s show, we’ll explore one of the General Assembly’s most structured, yet most arcane processes. Joining host Jon Schwantes to make sense of all the hubbub over dollars and cents will be Republican Representative Tim Brown of Crawfordsville, Chairman of the budget-writing House Ways and Means Committee; Democratic Representative Greg Porter of Indianapolis, the ranking minority member on that committee; Republican Senator Eric Bassler of Washington, the ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Democratic Senator Eddie Melton of Gary, the ranking minority member of that panel. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/state-budget-2021https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/state-budget-2021viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indiana legislators are currently crafting a two-year budget for the state. How will the funds be allocated? Join us this week on Indiana Lawmakers as host Jon Schwantes asks our legislative panel how Hoosiers may be impacted. 00:28:46Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Most of us would be pleased to lighten our loads but not the trucking industry’s biggest movers and shakers. They're driving legislation that would effectively raise the weight limit for many of the semis that traverse Indiana’s roadways. They say the permit overhaul they favor would boost the state’s economy, generate more money for road repairs and level the playing field for all freight carriers, regardless of their cargo. Under current law, exceptions to Indiana’s 80,000-pound weight limit are available only to haulers of agricultural commodities or steel. Critics argue that the proposed changes would wreak havoc on the state’s roads and bridges, lead to deadlier crashes, and undermine the rail industry. On this week’s show, Jon Schwantes and his panelists will, ahem, weigh in on the debate. So buckle up for what promises to be a pedal-to-the-metal discussion. Our panelists this week will be Republican Representative Jim Pressel of Rolling Prairie, first-year chairman of the House Roads and Transportation Committee; Republican Representative Tom Saunders of Lewisville, a member of that panel; Peter Mills, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Indiana Rail Road Company; and Kendell Culp of Rensselaer, President of the Jasper County Commissioners and immediate past president of the Indiana Association of County Commissioners. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indiana-roadway-tractor-trailor-weight-limitshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indiana-roadway-tractor-trailor-weight-limitsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers the panel will discuss legislation that would effectively raise the weight limit for many of the semis that traverse Indianas roadways.00:28:46Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 The congressional and legislative district boundaries are redrawn every 10 years, based on data gleaned from the U.S. Census. Over the years — in Indiana and elsewhere — these lines have been drawn to diminish the electoral clout of racial minorities and/or keep a dominant political party in power. The result: noncompetitive districts that resemble the inkblots used in a Rorschach test, millions of frustrated voters, and a whole bunch of legal challenges, including some that have gone all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. On this week’s show, we’ll examine the long-running debate over how Hoosiers’ congressional and legislative district maps take shape. Joining Host Jon Schwantes this week to talk about Indiana’s redistricting process will be Senator Tim Lanane, a Democrat from Anderson, Julia Vaughn, policy director of Common Cause Indiana and Jay Yeager, an Indianapolis attorney who’s been at the forefront of several recent legal battles over gerrymandering. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/redistrictinghttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/redistrictingviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers Jon is joined by Sen. Tim Lanane, Julia Vaughn of Common Cause Indiana and Indianapolis attorney Jay Yeager to discuss redistricting and the debate over how Hoosiers congressional and legislative district maps take shape.00:27:46Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 The debate over efforts to boost the state's tax on cigarettes is filled with statistics on both sides. Actually, there are more than two sides in this debate, but we'll get to that in our show this week.  Two of the most pertinent stats are these: Indiana, according to the CDC has the fourth highest smoking rate in the country. On the other hand, the state's current cigarette tax ranks 39th nationwide. On the next edition of Indiana Lawmakers, we'll explore whether changing the latter can alter the former and if so, by how much. Joining host Jon Schwantes to talk about the push to increase Indiana's cigarette tax will be Republican Representative Julie Olthoff of Crown Point; Republican Representative Ann Vermillion of Marion; Mike Ripley, Vice President of Healthcare Policy and Employment Law at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce; and Bryan Hannon, Indiana Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indianas-cigarette-taxhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indianas-cigarette-taxviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Julie Olthoff, Rep, Ann Vermillion, Mike Ripley of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Bryan Hannon of the American Cancer Society to will discuss Indianas Cigarette Tax.00:28:46Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Some people argue they cannot live without them. Others insist they cannot live with them - at least not without constant fear. We're talking about guns, especially easily concealed or open carry handguns. The right to bear a handgun might be the subject of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, but it's vying to become number one on the list of hot-button issues dividing our nation, and increasingly our policymakers. On the next edition of Indiana Lawmakers, we'll explore the push for “constitutional carry”- that is, the elimination of virtually ALL limits on carrying a handgun, including the state's existing licensing process. Joining host Jon Schwantes to discuss the concept - and potential consequences of “constitutional carry” - are Republican Representative Ben Smaltz of Auburn, chairman of the House Public Policy Committee; Democratic Representative Ed DeLaney of Indianapolis; Republican Representative Jim Lucas of Seymour; and Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears, a Democrat. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Handgun-Lawshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Handgun-Lawsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Ben Smaltz, Rep. Ed DeLaney, Rep. Jim Lucas and Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears for a lively discussion on Constitutional Carry and whether all licensing for carrying a concealed or open carry handgun should be eliminated in Indiana.00:28:46Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes is joined by Brandon Smith of IPBS, Lindsey Erdody of the IBJ, Arika Herron of the Indianapolis Star and Whitney Downard of publisher CNHI to assess the first half of the 2021 General Assembly. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2021-General-Assembly-Halfway-Reviewhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2021-General-Assembly-Halfway-Reviewviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes is joined by Brandon Smith of IPBS, Lindsey Erdody of the IBJ, Arika Herron of the Indianapolis Star and Whitney Downard of publisher CNHI to assess the first half of the 2021 General Assembly.00:28:46Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:55:14 -0500 For a material that started out as rotting vegetation at the bottom of primordial swamps, coal has made quite a name for itself. By fueling the industrial revolution, coal “lifted the burden of drudgery from the shoulders of workers,” as one author put it, thereby altering the course of human history and setting the stage for modern society. Although its use has declined in recent decades, coal continues to supply about one-fourth of the nation’s electricity and more than half the power consumed by Hoosiers. On the downside, coal combustion releases millions of tons of carbon dioxide into Indiana’s skies and produces ash, laden with heavy metals that threaten the state’s groundwater. Coal also generates a lot of sparks and a good deal of heat at the Indiana Statehouse as policymakers clash over the pace of the state’s all-but-inevitable transition to natural gas and renewable energy. On the next edition of Indiana Lawmakers, we’ll fire up the debate over the state’s energy future. Joining host Jon Schwantes for what promises to be a high-energy discussion will be Republican Representative Ed Soliday of Valparaiso, Chair of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee and Co-Chair of the state’s 21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force; Democratic Representative Matt Pierce of Bloomington, the ranking minority member of the House Utilities Energy and Telecommunications Committee and a member of the aforementioned energy policy task force; former state Representative Matt Bell, now a Statehouse lobbyist who serves as chief executive officer of Reliable Energy, a trade association created late last year to promote Indiana’s coal industry; and Jesse Kharbanda, Executive Director of the Hoosier Environmental Council, which bills itself as Indiana’s largest environmental policy organization. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Coal-and-Alternative-Energyhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Coal-and-Alternative-Energyviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on "Indiana Lawmakers;" coal vs. alternative energy. Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Ed Soliday, Rep. Matt Pierce, Matt Bell of Reliable Energy, and Jesse Kharbanda of the Hoosier Environmental Council to discuss Indiana's energy future.00:28:46Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:21:03 -0500 This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Bob Behning, Rep. Vernon Smith. Betsy Wiley of Hoosiers for Quality Education and Keith Gambill of the ISTA to discuss the latest push to expand Indiana's school voucher program. Our panelists for this week, socially distancing in our studio: Host Jon Schwantes Representative Bob Behning (R) Indianapolis Representative Vernon Smith (D) Gary Betsy Wiley President, Hoosiers for Quality Education Keith Gambill President, Indiana State Teachers Association https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indianas-School-Voucher-Programhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indianas-School-Voucher-Programviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Bob Behning, Rep. Vernon Smith. Betsy Wiley of Hoosiers for Quality Education and Keith Gambill of the ISTA to discuss the latest push to expand Indiana's school voucher program.00:28:46Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:58:42 -0500 This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Matt Lehman, attorney Dan Evans and former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan Jr. to discuss HB1123 and revising the powers of the Governor during statewide emergencies. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Governors-Statewide-Emergency-Powershttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Governors-Statewide-Emergency-Powersviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Matt Lehman, attorney Dan Evans and former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan Jr. to discuss HB1123 and revising the powers of the Governor during statewide emergencies.00:28:46Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:54:47 -0500 This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Greg Steuerwald, Rep. Robin Shackleford, Rep. Mitch Gore and Samantha Buran to discuss House Bill 1006, a law enforcement reform bill being considered by state legislators. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Law-Enforcement-Reform-Bill-1006https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Law-Enforcement-Reform-Bill-1006viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Greg Steuerwald, Rep. Robin Shackleford, Rep. Mitch Gore and Samantha Buran to discuss House Bill 1006, a law enforcement reform bill being considered by state legislators.00:28:46Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:34:44 -0500This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes welcomes Governor Eric Holcomb who will share his plans for leading the state through a series of unprecedented challenges. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Governor-Eric-Holcomb-01-22-2021https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Governor-Eric-Holcomb-01-22-2021viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on "Indiana Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes welcomes Governor Eric Holcomb who will share his plans for leading the state through a series of unprecedented challenges. 00:28:46Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:07:32 -0500 This week on "Indiana Lawmakers", host Jon Schwantes is joined by Senator Mark Messmer, Senator David Niezgodski, Barbara Quandt with the NFIB, and Kathy Farinas, representing the ITLA. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Covid-19-Liability-Challengeshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Covid-19-Liability-Challengesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on "Indiana Lawmakers", host Jon Schwantes is joined by Senator Mark Messmer, Senator David Niezgodski, Barbara Quandt with the NFIB, and Kathy Farinas, representing the ITLA.00:28:46Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:52:18 -0500 This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Indiana's Legislative Caucus leaders discuss the issues that are up for debate in the 2021 Session. Joining host Jon Schwantes are Todd Huston, Phil GiaQuinta, Rodric Bray and Greg Taylor. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indianas-Legislative-Caucus-Leadershttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indianas-Legislative-Caucus-Leadersviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Indiana's Legislative Caucus leaders discuss the issues that are up for debate in the 2021 Session. Joining host Jon Schwantes are Todd Huston, Phil GiaQuinta, Rodric Bray and Greg Taylor.00:28:46Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:15:45 -0500 On this edition of Indiana Lawmakers - Will the pandemic and its mounting economic toll force Hoosier lawmakers to return to Indianapolis before the 2021 Session? Host Jon Schwantes is joined journalists Brandon Smith & Niki Kelly to wrap up the 2020 season. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Special-Sessionhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Special-Sessionviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this edition of Indiana Lawmakers - Will the pandemic and its mounting economic toll force Hoosier lawmakers to return to Indianapolis before the 2021 Session? Host Jon Schwantes is joined journalists Brandon Smith & Niki Kelly to wrap up the 2020 season.00:28:46Fri, 20 Mar 2020 18:08:45 -0400 "Indiana Lawmakers", host Jon Schwantes is joined by Speaker Todd Huston, Leader Phil GiaQuinta, Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray and Leader Tim Lanane as they review the just-concluded session. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2020-Session-Recaphttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2020-Session-Recapviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)"Indiana Lawmakers", host Jon Schwantes is joined by Speaker Todd Huston, Leader Phil GiaQuinta, Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray and Leader Tim Lanane as they review the just-concluded session.00:28:46Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:15:14 -0400 Fifteen years ago no one in the US used e-cigarettes, but by 2024 the U.S. e-cig market is expected to reach 16.5 billion dollars. Indiana Legislators are taking action to curb the devices' use among young Hoosiers. On the next Indiana Lawmakers. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/E-cigarette-Legislationhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/E-cigarette-Legislationviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Fifteen years ago no one in the US used e-cigarettes, but by 2024 the U.S. e-cig market is expected to reach 16.5 billion dollars. Indiana Legislators are taking action to curb the devices' use among young Hoosiers. On the next Indiana Lawmakers.00:28:46Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:52:28 -0500This week, the Indiana Senate voted 43-to-4 in favor of legislation meant to discourage distracted driving, by limiting how cell phones can be used. Join us for the discussion on what it means for Hoosier motorists, on the next "Indiana Lawmakers".https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Distracted-Driving-Legislationhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Distracted-Driving-Legislationviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, the Indiana Senate voted 43-to-4 in favor of legislation meant to discourage distracted driving, by limiting how cell phones can be used. Join us for the discussion on what it means for Hoosier motorists, on the next "Indiana Lawmakers".00:28:46Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:19:18 -0500How should society deal with people who do bad things? That question has been up for debate ever since "an eye for an eye" gave way to "turn the other cheek." Which direction is the pendulum swinging in the Statehouse? On the next "Indiana Lawmakers".https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Criminal-Penaltieshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Criminal-Penaltiesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)How should society deal with people who do bad things? That question has been up for debate ever since "an eye for an eye" gave way to "turn the other cheek." Which direction is the pendulum swinging in the Statehouse? On the next "Indiana Lawmakers".00:28:46Fri, 21 Feb 2020 18:22:51 -0500In Indiana, should we force the transition from coal to natural gas, and then presumably to renewables such as wind, solar, and biomass? Or allow the open market to decide without government intrusion? Joining host Jon Schwantes to weigh in on the issues are Republican Representative Ed Soliday of Valparaiso, assistant majority floor leader and chairman of the House Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunication; Democratic Representative Matt Pierce of Bloomington, the ranking minority member of that committee; and Bruce Stevens, President of the Indiana Coal Council, a trade association representing coal producers, coal-reserve holders, and other entities associated with the state's coal industry.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Energy-Policyhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Energy-Policyviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)In Indiana, should we force the transition from coal to natural gas, and then presumably to renewables such as wind, solar, and biomass? Or allow the open market to decide without government intrusion? Joining host Jon Schwantes to weigh in on the issues are Republican Representative Ed Soliday of Valparaiso, assistant majority floor leader and chairman of the House Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunication; Democratic Representative Matt Pierce of Bloomington, the ranking minority member of that committee; and Bruce Stevens, President of the Indiana Coal Council, a trade association representing coal producers, coal-reserve holders, and other entities associated with the state's coal industry.00:28:46Fri, 14 Feb 2020 17:15:02 -0500 Indiana has the dubious distinction of ranking among the nation's Top 10 states for smoking, physical inactivity, air pollution, unvaccinated children, cancer deaths, infant mortality, and preventable hospitalizations. Need some good news? Indiana has the seventh lowest incidence of - salmonella! Clearly Hoosier lawmakers have good reason to target a long list of health woes, some of which have life and death implications to so many of our fellow citizens. Infant mortality, underage smoking and vaping, soaring insulin costs, easily detectable but often overlooked childhood afflictions, unexpected charges from out-of-network providers, and what at least one national study found to be some of the highest hospital costs in the country, are a sampling of the healthcare issues that Indiana legislators are focused on. We hope you will tune in to the next discussion of “Indiana Lawmakers” as host Jon Schwantes welcomes Democratic Senator Jean Breaux of Indianapolis; Democratic Representative Vanessa Summers of Indianapolis; Brian Tabor of the Indiana Hospital Association; and Andrew Berger of the Indiana Manufacturers Association. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Poor-Indiana-Health-Rankingshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Poor-Indiana-Health-Rankingsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indiana ranks in the Top 10 states for smoking, physical inactivity, air pollution, unvaccinated children, cancer deaths, infant mortality, and preventable hospitalizations. Can we fix the problems? We discuss the issues on the next Indiana Lawmakers.00:28:46Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:14:17 -0500 Over ten weeks have passed since thousands of teachers converged on the Statehouse for the "Red for Ed Action Day" rally, but their chants continue to resonate. On "Indiana Lawmakers" find out what's at stake regarding education legislation this session. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Education-Legislationhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Education-Legislationviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Over ten weeks have passed since thousands of teachers converged on the Statehouse for the "Red for Ed Action Day" rally, but their chants continue to resonate. On "Indiana Lawmakers" find out what's at stake regarding education legislation this session.00:28:46Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:31:25 -0500 This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon Schwantes sits down with Republican Governor Eric Holcomb to discuss legislation being considered by the 2020 General Assembly. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Governor-Eric-Holcombhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Governor-Eric-Holcombviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon Schwantes sits down with Republican Governor Eric Holcomb to discuss legislation being considered by the 2020 General Assembly. 00:28:46Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:47:30 -0500 This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Indiana's Legislative Caucus leaders discuss the issues that are up for debate in the 2020 Session. Joining host Jon Schwantes are Brian Bosma, Phil GiaQuinta, Rodric Bray and Tim Lanane. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/issues-being-debated-in-the-2020-sessionhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/issues-being-debated-in-the-2020-sessionviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Indiana's Legislative Caucus leaders discuss the issues that are up for debate in the 2020 Session. Joining host Jon Schwantes are Brian Bosma, Phil GiaQuinta, Rodric Bray and Tim Lanane.00:28:46Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:46:07 -0500 A new season of Indiana Lawmakers begins and joining host Jon Schwantes with perspectives on the 2020 Legislative session are four political journalists; Mary Beth Schneider, Eric Berman, Lindsey Erdody, and Brandon Smith. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/The-Upcoming-2020-Legislative-Sessionhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/The-Upcoming-2020-Legislative-Sessionviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)A new season of Indiana Lawmakers begins and joining host Jon Schwantes with perspectives on the 2020 Legislative session are four political journalists; Mary Beth Schneider, Eric Berman, Lindsey Erdody, and Brandon Smith.00:28:46Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:40:21 -0500How will the results of the 2019 Indiana Legislative Session affect you and your fellow Hoosiers? Indiana Lawmakers host John Schwantes will pose those questions, not to partisans but to journalists who covered this year's session, day in and day out.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2019-Indiana-Legislative-Session-Recaphttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2019-Indiana-Legislative-Session-Recapviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)How will the results of the 2019 Indiana Legislative Session affect you and your fellow Hoosiers? Indiana Lawmakers host John Schwantes will pose those questions, not to partisans but to journalists who covered this year's session, day in and day out.00:28:46Fri, 03 May 2019 17:03:29 -0400What will be the results of the 2019 Indiana Legislative Session? Host John Schwantes will ask House Speaker Brian Bosma, House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta, Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, and Senate Minority Leader Tim Lanane.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2019-Session-Outcomeshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2019-Session-Outcomesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)What will be the results of the 2019 Indiana Legislative Session? Host John Schwantes will ask House Speaker Brian Bosma, House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta, Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, and Senate Minority Leader Tim Lanane.00:28:46Fri, 26 Apr 2019 17:40:13 -0400What surprises await in the Indiana Budget? Senators Karen Tallian and Eric Bassler, along with Representatives Greg Porter and Mike Karickhoff, will debate the options, as they join host Jon Schwantes this week on Indiana Lawmakers. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Budget-Surpriseshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Budget-Surprisesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)What surprises await in the Indiana Budget? Senators Karen Tallian and Eric Bassler, along with Representatives Greg Porter and Mike Karickhoff, will debate the options, as they join host Jon Schwantes this week on Indiana Lawmakers. 00:28:46Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:07:48 -0400Are changes coming for Indiana Gaming Laws? Host Jon Schwantes discusses the issue with Senator Eddie Melton of Gary; Senator Jon Ford of Terre Haute; Representative Earl Harris Jr. of East Chicago; and Representative Terri Austin of Anderson.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Gaming-Lawshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Gaming-Lawsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Are changes coming for Indiana Gaming Laws? Host Jon Schwantes discusses the issue with Senator Eddie Melton of Gary; Senator Jon Ford of Terre Haute; Representative Earl Harris Jr. of East Chicago; and Representative Terri Austin of Anderson.00:28:46Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:00:53 -0400Should Marijuana be legalized in Indiana for medicinal, and even recreational use? Joining host Jon Schwantes to discuss the issue are Representative Jim Lucas, and Dr. John McGoff, immediate past president of the Indiana State Medical Association.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Marijuana-Legalizationhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Marijuana-Legalizationviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Should Marijuana be legalized in Indiana for medicinal, and even recreational use? Joining host Jon Schwantes to discuss the issue are Representative Jim Lucas, and Dr. John McGoff, immediate past president of the Indiana State Medical Association.00:28:46Fri, 05 Apr 2019 18:10:35 -0400How should society deal with people who do bad things? Lawmakers host Jon Schwantes and his guests Senator Jim Merritt, Madison County Sheriff Scott Mellinger, David Powell of IPAC, and Bernice Corley, with IPDC will discuss the options.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Criminal-Code-Reformhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Criminal-Code-Reformviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)How should society deal with people who do bad things? Lawmakers host Jon Schwantes and his guests Senator Jim Merritt, Madison County Sheriff Scott Mellinger, David Powell of IPAC, and Bernice Corley, with IPDC will discuss the options.00:28:46Fri, 29 Mar 2019 17:59:03 -0400This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. John Ruckelshaus, Representatives Jerry Torr and Justin Moed, & Julia Vaughn, with Common Cause Indiana to discuss talks redistricting laws.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Redistricting-Lawshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Redistricting-Lawsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. John Ruckelshaus, Representatives Jerry Torr and Justin Moed, & Julia Vaughn, with Common Cause Indiana to discuss talks redistricting laws.00:28:46Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:35:31 -0400Will convention and sports facility expansions in Indianapolis benefit all Hoosiers? Lawmakers host Jon Schwantes will ask Senator Jack Sandlin, Representative Robin Shackleford, Chris Gahl, of Visit Indy, and Dave Sibley, of White Lodging Services.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Convention-and-Sports-Facility-Expansionshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Convention-and-Sports-Facility-Expansionsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Will convention and sports facility expansions in Indianapolis benefit all Hoosiers? Lawmakers host Jon Schwantes will ask Senator Jack Sandlin, Representative Robin Shackleford, Chris Gahl, of Visit Indy, and Dave Sibley, of White Lodging Services.00:28:46Fri, 15 Mar 2019 17:57:11 -0400Should payday loan laws change in Indiana? Host Jon Schwantes will ask Senator Greg Walker, Representative Matt Lehman, Erin Macy, with the Indiana Institute for Working Families, and Matt Whetstone, founder of the lobbying firm 1816 inc.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Payday-Loan-Lawshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Payday-Loan-Lawsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Should payday loan laws change in Indiana? Host Jon Schwantes will ask Senator Greg Walker, Representative Matt Lehman, Erin Macy, with the Indiana Institute for Working Families, and Matt Whetstone, founder of the lobbying firm 1816 inc.00:28:46Fri, 08 Mar 2019 16:41:08 -0500What might be changing for Indiana's schools? Lawmakers host Jon Schwantes will ask Representatives Bob Behning and Greg Porter, both of Indianapolis, Teresa Meredith, President of ISTA, and Chris Himsel, Superintendent of Northwest Allen County Schools.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Education-Issues-for-Indiana-Schoolshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Education-Issues-for-Indiana-Schoolsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)What might be changing for Indiana's schools? Lawmakers host Jon Schwantes will ask Representatives Bob Behning and Greg Porter, both of Indianapolis, Teresa Meredith, President of ISTA, and Chris Himsel, Superintendent of Northwest Allen County Schools.00:28:46Fri, 01 Mar 2019 14:38:37 -0500What might change for Indiana's abortion laws? Host Jon Schwantes will ask Indiana Solicitor General Thomas Fisher, Representative Sue Errington, and Shruti Rana of Indiana University's Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Abortion-Lawshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Abortion-Lawsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)What might change for Indiana's abortion laws? Host Jon Schwantes will ask Indiana Solicitor General Thomas Fisher, Representative Sue Errington, and Shruti Rana of Indiana University's Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies.00:28:46Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:12:13 -0500What's next for Indiana's Gaming industry? "Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes will ask, Rep. Sean Eberhart - Shelbyville, Matt Bell, with the Casino Association of Indiana, Gretchen Gutman, for Cook Group, and John Keeler, for Spectacle Entertainment.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indianas-Gaming-Industry-59https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indianas-Gaming-Industry-59viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)What's next for Indiana's Gaming industry? "Lawmakers" host Jon Schwantes will ask, Rep. Sean Eberhart - Shelbyville, Matt Bell, with the Casino Association of Indiana, Gretchen Gutman, for Cook Group, and John Keeler, for Spectacle Entertainment.00:28:46Fri, 15 Feb 2019 16:11:10 -0500Should gun laws in Indiana be modified? Catch this week's spirited discussion with host Jon Schwantes, Rep. Ed DeLaney (D), Rep. Jim Lucas (R), Rep. Carey Hamilton (D), and attorney and firearms instructor Guy Relford.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Gun-Lawshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Gun-Lawsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Should gun laws in Indiana be modified? Catch this week's spirited discussion with host Jon Schwantes, Rep. Ed DeLaney (D), Rep. Jim Lucas (R), Rep. Carey Hamilton (D), and attorney and firearms instructor Guy Relford.00:28:11Fri, 08 Feb 2019 17:12:33 -0500Indiana - one of five states without a Bias Crime Law. Catch a lively "Lawmakers" discussion with Curt Smith of the Indiana Family Institute, Senator Greg Taylor, Senator Mike Bohacek, and Mike O'Connor of Eli Lilly and Company.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Bias-Crime-Lawhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Bias-Crime-Lawviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indiana - one of five states without a Bias Crime Law. Catch a lively "Lawmakers" discussion with Curt Smith of the Indiana Family Institute, Senator Greg Taylor, Senator Mike Bohacek, and Mike O'Connor of Eli Lilly and Company.00:28:46Fri, 01 Feb 2019 17:15:34 -0500Indiana has struggled to protect at-risk children. This week on Lawmakers Jon Schwantes welcomes Rep. Greg Steuerwald, Rep. Ryan Hatfield, Sen. Andy Zay, and IU Researcher Dr. Demetrees Hutchins to discuss how more funding will affect the Indiana DCS.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indianas-At-Risk-Childrenhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indianas-At-Risk-Childrenviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indiana has struggled to protect at-risk children. This week on Lawmakers Jon Schwantes welcomes Rep. Greg Steuerwald, Rep. Ryan Hatfield, Sen. Andy Zay, and IU Researcher Dr. Demetrees Hutchins to discuss how more funding will affect the Indiana DCS.00:28:16Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:53:30 -0500Will Governor Holcomb's proposal to dip into state's reserves help local school districts cover their pension liability? Will it free up money that could be put toward raises for teachers? Host Jon Schwantes will ask the Governor on this week's show.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Governor-Holcombs-Proposalhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Governor-Holcombs-Proposalviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Will Governor Holcomb's proposal to dip into state's reserves help local school districts cover their pension liability? Will it free up money that could be put toward raises for teachers? Host Jon Schwantes will ask the Governor on this week's show.00:28:46Fri, 18 Jan 2019 16:27:40 -0500How will this year's legislative agenda affect Hoosiers? Host Jon Schwantes asks Senator Rodric Bray, Senator Tim Lanane, Representative Phil GiaQuinta, and Representative Brian Bosma as they join him on this edition of Indiana Lawmakers. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Legislative-Leadership-Panelhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Legislative-Leadership-Panelviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)How will this year's legislative agenda affect Hoosiers? Host Jon Schwantes asks Senator Rodric Bray, Senator Tim Lanane, Representative Phil GiaQuinta, and Representative Brian Bosma as they join him on this edition of Indiana Lawmakers. 00:28:46Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:49:27 -0500What will be the most significant proposals and debates of the 2019 General Assembly? For an in depth discussion join host Jon Schwantes along with panelists Eric Berman, veteran political reporter for WIBC radio in Indianapolis, Niki Kelly, Statehouse reporter for the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, former Indianapolis Star political reporter and current editor for the Statehouse File, Mary Beth Schneider, and Brandon Smith, Statehouse reporter for Indiana Public Media and host of Indiana Week in Review.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2019-General-Assembly-Previewhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2019-General-Assembly-Previewviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)What will be the most significant proposals and debates of the 2019 General Assembly? For an in depth discussion join host Jon Schwantes along with panelists Eric Berman, veteran political reporter for WIBC radio in Indianapolis, Niki Kelly, Statehouse reporter for the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, former Indianapolis Star political reporter and current editor for the Statehouse File, Mary Beth Schneider, and Brandon Smith, Statehouse reporter for Indiana Public Media and host of Indiana Week in Review.00:28:46Fri, 04 Jan 2019 16:59:02 -0500For our final show of the season, host Jon Schwantes is joined by Hayleigh Colombo, Niki Kelly, Brandon Smith and Eric Berman to discuss the still-evolving plot that is the 2018 Statehouse Legislative Session.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Final-Show-for-the-Seasonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Final-Show-for-the-Seasonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)For our final show of the season, host Jon Schwantes is joined by Hayleigh Colombo, Niki Kelly, Brandon Smith and Eric Berman to discuss the still-evolving plot that is the 2018 Statehouse Legislative Session.00:29:48Fri, 23 Mar 2018 18:45:55 -0400It was a late night for Lawmakers on the last day of the 2018 legislative session. On this edition of Indiana Lawmakers, host Jon Schwantes and panelists Sen. Rodric Bray, Sen. Tim Lanane, Rep. Matt Lehman and Rep. Ed Delaney review this year's session.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2018-Legislative-Session-Wraphttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2018-Legislative-Session-Wrapviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)It was a late night for Lawmakers on the last day of the 2018 legislative session. On this edition of Indiana Lawmakers, host Jon Schwantes and panelists Sen. Rodric Bray, Sen. Tim Lanane, Rep. Matt Lehman and Rep. Ed Delaney review this year's session.00:28:47Sat, 17 Mar 2018 17:49:41 -0400Indiana has close to 17-thousand kids in out-of-home care. What is the DCS doing to improve the situation? Lawmakers host Jon Schwantes and panelists Dr. Demetrees Hutchins, Sen. Eddie Melton, Sen. Andy Zay and Tami Silverman discuss the topic.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Department-of-Child-Services-Reformhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Department-of-Child-Services-Reformviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indiana has close to 17-thousand kids in out-of-home care. What is the DCS doing to improve the situation? Lawmakers host Jon Schwantes and panelists Dr. Demetrees Hutchins, Sen. Eddie Melton, Sen. Andy Zay and Tami Silverman discuss the topic.00:28:45Sat, 10 Mar 2018 16:58:34 -0500On this edition of Indiana Lawmakers, exploring the changes in Indiana since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion in 1973. Host Jon Schwantes and panelists Rep. Sean Eberhart, Dr. Katherine McHugh, Sen. Jean Breaux and Curt Smith discuss the topic.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Abortion-Legislationhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Indiana-Abortion-Legislationviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On this edition of Indiana Lawmakers, exploring the changes in Indiana since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion in 1973. Host Jon Schwantes and panelists Rep. Sean Eberhart, Dr. Katherine McHugh, Sen. Jean Breaux and Curt Smith discuss the topic.00:28:46Sat, 03 Mar 2018 16:59:01 -0500Examining the General Assembly's first stab at navigating a landscape for which there is no map - driverless cars, buses and trucks. Host Jon Schwantes and panelists Anna Gremling, Sen. Karen Tallian, Warren Mathies and Andrew Berger discuss the topic.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Self-Driving-Car-Truck-and-Bus-Legislationhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Self-Driving-Car-Truck-and-Bus-Legislationviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Examining the General Assembly's first stab at navigating a landscape for which there is no map - driverless cars, buses and trucks. Host Jon Schwantes and panelists Anna Gremling, Sen. Karen Tallian, Warren Mathies and Andrew Berger discuss the topic.00:28:46Fri, 23 Feb 2018 16:20:12 -0500 Are our schools being eroded by a rising tide of mediocrity that threatens our very future as a nation? Lawmakers host Jon Schwantes and panelists Jennifer McCormick, Eddie Melton, and Teresa Meredith discuss the topic. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/School-Medicrityhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/School-Medicrityviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Are our schools being eroded by a rising tide of mediocrity that threatens our very future as a nation? Lawmakers host Jon Schwantes and panelists Jennifer McCormick, Eddie Melton, and Teresa Meredith discuss the topic.00:28:46Fri, 16 Feb 2018 17:21:51 -0500Last fall, with great fanfare, President Donald Trump declared the opioid epidemic a "public health emergency." Just last month, in his annual State of the State address, Governor Eric Holcomb identified the fight against opioid abuse as a top priority for this year's legislative session. Sadly, most Hoosiers didn't need any such formal pronouncements to recognize or appreciate the severity of the problem. They've seen firsthand the terrible toll that opioid addiction has taken on their communities and, far too often, on their own families. It's claimed thousands of lives, stretched public-health resources to the breaking point, and dealt a multibillion-dollar blow to the economy. Those battling the epidemic have employed a wide variety of weapons, including public-awareness campaigns more stringent guidelines for prescribers, tighter controls on wholesale drug distributors and, for users, increased access to both overdose intervention and long-term treatment. On this edition of Indiana Lawmakers Host Jon Schwantes sits down with Senator Jim Merritt of Indianapolis, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill and Larry Landis of the Indiana Public Defender Council.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Opioid-Abusehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Opioid-Abuseviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Last fall, with great fanfare, President Donald Trump declared the opioid epidemic a "public health emergency." Just last month, in his annual State of the State address, Governor Eric Holcomb identified the fight against opioid abuse as a top priority for this year's legislative session. Sadly, most Hoosiers didn't need any such formal pronouncements to recognize or appreciate the severity of the problem. They've seen firsthand the terrible toll that opioid addiction has taken on their communities and, far too often, on their own families. It's claimed thousands of lives, stretched public-health resources to the breaking point, and dealt a multibillion-dollar blow to the economy. Those battling the epidemic have employed a wide variety of weapons, including public-awareness campaigns more stringent guidelines for prescribers, tighter controls on wholesale drug distributors and, for users, increased access to both overdose intervention and long-term treatment. On this edition of Indiana Lawmakers Host Jon Schwantes sits down with Senator Jim Merritt of Indianapolis, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill and Larry Landis of the Indiana Public Defender Council.00:28:46Fri, 09 Feb 2018 14:15:16 -0500Indiana is one of just five states without a hate-crime law. So how does Indiana law define hate-crime, or bias crime, as it is also known? Join host Jon Schwantes and panelists Senator John Ruckelshaus, R - Indianapolis; Senator Greg Taylor, D - Indianapolis; Aliya Amin, Executive Director of the Muslim Alliance; and Curt Smith, President of the Indiana Family Institute, as they discuss a topic that impacts so many Hoosiers. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Hate-Crime-Lawshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Hate-Crime-Lawsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indiana is one of just five states without a hate-crime law. So how does Indiana law define hate-crime, or bias crime, as it is also known? Join host Jon Schwantes and panelists Senator John Ruckelshaus, R - Indianapolis; Senator Greg Taylor, D - Indianapolis; Aliya Amin, Executive Director of the Muslim Alliance; and Curt Smith, President of the Indiana Family Institute, as they discuss a topic that impacts so many Hoosiers. 00:28:46Fri, 02 Feb 2018 17:08:53 -0500 This week Hoosier lawmakers moved closer to legalizing the sale of alcohol on Sundays. Could this week’s lopsided votes in favor of Sunday sales mean the end of a long-brewing fight over Indiana’s Prohibition-era alcohol restrictions? Hear all sides of the issue with host Jon Schwantes and panelists Jay Ricker, founder and chairman of the Ricker’s retail chain; former Republican Senator Bev Gard, chairwoman of the Alcohol Code Revision Commission; Democratic Representative Terri Austin of Anderson; and Grant Monahan, President of the Indiana Retail Council. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Sunday-Alcohol-Sales-98https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Sunday-Alcohol-Sales-98viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Alcohol sales on Sundays? Host Jon Schwantes, Jay Ricker, of Ricker's retail chain, Bev Gard, of the Alcohol Code Revision Commission, Rep. Terri Austin - D, Anderson, and Grant Monahan, President of the Indiana Retail Council discuss the issue.00:28:46Sat, 27 Jan 2018 16:12:03 -0500 Workforce development ... how will those words affect you? The Indiana General Assembly and Hoosiers across the state are trying to figure that out. Join Jon Schwantes for an in-depth discussion on this important issue for our state's economy. Senator Doug Eckerty R - Yorktown, Representative Todd Huston R - Fishers, Teresa Lubbers from the Commission on Higher Education, and Stephanie Wells from the Indiana Manufacturers Association will discuss how Indiana workers can be in the right place, at the right time, and with the right skills. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/workforce-development-2018https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/workforce-development-2018viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Workforce development ... how will those words affect you? The Indiana General Assembly and Hoosiers across the state are trying to figure that out. Join Jon Schwantes for an in-depth discussion on this important issue for our state's economy. Senator Doug Eckerty R - Yorktown, Representative Todd Huston R - Fishers, Teresa Lubbers from the Commission on Higher Education, and Stephanie Wells from the Indiana Manufacturers Association will discuss how Indiana workers can be in the right place, at the right time, and with the right skills. 00:28:46Fri, 19 Jan 2018 17:28:17 -0500From the opioid epidemic to training students for the jobs of the future, Governor Eric Holcomb believes the big issues of concern to Hoosiers can be handled with transparency and a focus on Indiana's citizens. The governor joins Indiana Lawmakers host Jon Schwantes this week in a traditional one-on-one interview at a time when the legislative session is short and important topics are on the table. The governor speaks frankly about the budget and leadership for the embattled Department of Child Services, the future of Sunday alcohol sales, the legalization of marijuana and more.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Governor-Eric-Holcomb-30https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Governor-Eric-Holcomb-30viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)From the opioid epidemic to training students for the jobs of the future, Governor Eric Holcomb believes the big issues of concern to Hoosiers can be handled with transparency and a focus on Indiana's citizens. The governor joins Indiana Lawmakers host Jon Schwantes this week in a traditional one-on-one interview at a time when the legislative session is short and important topics are on the table. The governor speaks frankly about the budget and leadership for the embattled Department of Child Services, the future of Sunday alcohol sales, the legalization of marijuana and more.00:28:46Fri, 12 Jan 2018 17:10:01 -0500Indiana's legislators have just ten weeks to manage some important issues facing Hoosiers until next year's budget session. Caucus leaders join host Jon Schwantes to talk about everything from the state's addiction crisis to cold beer sales to funding concerns at the Department of Child Services. Our guests are Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma, R - Indianapolis; Representative Terry Goodin, D - Austin; Senator David Long, R - Fort Wayne; and Senator Tim Lanane, D - Anderson. Will medical marijuana and CBD laws see a change this session? Where to redistricting efforts stand? These questions and more are on the table as we kick off Season 37 of Indiana Lawmakers - from the Statehouse to your house.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Caucus-Leadershiphttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/Caucus-Leadershipviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indiana's legislators have just ten weeks to manage some important issues facing Hoosiers until next year's budget session. Caucus leaders join host Jon Schwantes to talk about everything from the state's addiction crisis to cold beer sales to funding concerns at the Department of Child Services. Our guests are Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma, R - Indianapolis; Representative Terry Goodin, D - Austin; Senator David Long, R - Fort Wayne; and Senator Tim Lanane, D - Anderson. Will medical marijuana and CBD laws see a change this session? Where to redistricting efforts stand? These questions and more are on the table as we kick off Season 37 of Indiana Lawmakers - from the Statehouse to your house.00:28:46Fri, 05 Jan 2018 17:18:07 -0500The Indiana legislature's majority leadership called the 2017 session "monumental," but how will history see it? This week on Indiana Lawmakers, host Jon Schwantes wraps up the season with the traditional visit by journalists who covered the session gavel to gavel and beyond. Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Eric Berman of WIBC, Hayleigh Colombo of the Indianapolis Business Journal and Kaitlin Lange of the Evansville Courier and Press look back at this budget session and everything that went with it, from roads funding to education funding to the issue that seemed to surprise everyone, alcohol sales.https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2017-Legislative-Wraphttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2017-Legislative-Wrapviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Jon Schwantes looks back on this session with the journalists who covered it. Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Eric Berman of WIBC, Hayleigh Colombo of the Indianapolis Business Journal and Kaitlin Lange of the Evansville Courier and Press.00:28:47Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Brian Bosma, Rep. Scott Pelath, Sen. Brandt Hershman and Sen. Tim Lanane to discuss everything from alcohol sales to taxes as well as struggling schools, needle exchange programs and infrastructure funding. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/legislative-sessions-big-issueshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/legislative-sessions-big-issuesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon sits down with the caucus leaders to assess the big issues from this year's General Assembly session.00:28:47Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Fiscal leaders from the state legislature join host Jon Schwantes this week on Indiana Lawmakers to discuss the state budget. Rep. Tim Brown, R - Crawfordsville; Rep. Greg Porter, D - Indianapolis; Sen. Luke Kenley, R - Noblesville; and Sen. Karen Tallian, D - Portage continue to work with other officials to hash out important questions on funding infrastructure repairs and education, as well as revenue generating sources such as taxes and tolling. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/mid-session-state-budgethttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/mid-session-state-budgetviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon sits down with the fiscal leaders from the state legislature to discuss the state budget.00:28:45Fri, 14 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Cold beer sales suddenly became a hot topic at the Indiana legislature when a convenience store chain figured a legal route to sell the product at two of its locations. Are cold beer sales a moral issue or a market issue? Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Matt Lehman, R- Berne; Rep. Terri Austin, D - Anderson; Grant Monahan, president of the Indiana Retail Council; and Matt Bell of the Catalyst Public Affairs Group. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/cold-beer-herehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/cold-beer-hereviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Are cold beer sales a moral issue or a market issue? Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Matt Lehman, Rep. Terri Austin, Grant Monahan of the Indiana Retail Council and Matt Bell of the Catalyst Public Affairs Group for a lively debate00:28:47Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The issue of school prayer arises during almost every session of the Indiana General Assembly, and 2017 is no different. This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Terry Goodin, D - Austin; Sen. Mark Stoops, D - Bloomington; Dr. J.T. Coopman of the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents; and David Sklar of the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council. The thoughtful conversation covers everything from what constitutes prayer, where school prayer lines should be drawn, and even whether a measure mandating more guidelines is even necessary in Indiana right now. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/prayer-in-schoolhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/prayer-in-schoolviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Prayer in school. This week Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Terry Goodin, Sen. Mark Stoops, Dr. J.T. Coopman of the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents; and David Sklar of the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council.00:28:47Fri, 31 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The annual session of the Indiana General Assembly always brings some surprises, and this year it may just be the interest in legislation affecting solar net metering. Solar energy questions and more are addressed by this week's expert panel on Indiana Lawmakers with Jon Schwantes - Sen. Brandt Hershamn, R - Buck Creek; Rep. Matt Pierce, D - Bloomington; Mark Maassel, president of the Indiana Energy Association; and Jesse Kharbanda, executive director of the Hoosier Environmental Council. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/solar-energy-net-meteringhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/solar-energy-net-meteringviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Jon Schwantes and his panel shine the proverbial light on solar power. He is joined by Sen. Brandt Hershman, Rep. Matt Pierce, Mark Maassel, of the Indiana Energy Association; and Jesse Kharbanda of the Hoosier Environmental Council.00:28:49Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Indiana colleges and universities are graduating more students on time, graduating more at-risk students, and achieving higher numbers of critical certifications. But are state monies being utilized as effectively as possible? Host Jon Schwantes moderates a panel of experts who come at the issue from many angles: Rep. Todd Huston, R - Fishers; Rep. Sheila Klinker, D - Lafayette; Commissioner of Higher Education Teresa Lubbers; and IUPUI Chancellor Nasser Paydar discuss tuition rates, credentialing for high-wage jobs in advanced manufacturing and getting graduation rates up with the right bang for the buck. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/funding-for-higher-educationhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/funding-for-higher-educationviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Jon Schwantes and his panel tackle higher education. He is joined by Rep. Todd Huston, Rep. Sheila Klinker, Teresa Lubbers and Chancellor Nasser Paydar.00:29:47Fri, 17 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Legislators will decide on many gun-related measures in this last half of the 2017 Indiana General Assembly. Should citizens with protective orders get a pass on gun purchase rules? Should state licensing measures simply go by the wayside in favor of "Constitutional carry?" Host Jon Schwantes moderates opposing viewpoints and insights from guests Rep. Jim Lucas, R - Seymour; Rep. Ed DeLaney, D- Indianapolis; Senator Jim Tomes, R - Wadesville; and Troy Riggs, formerly the Indianapolis public safety director and police chief, now with the Sagamore Institute. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/gun-related-legislationhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/gun-related-legislationviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week Jon Schwantes moderates an expert panel to address the issue of gun control and possible new legislation. He is joined by Rep. Jim Lucas, Rep. Ed DeLaney, Sen. Jim Tomes and Troy Riggs of the Sagamore Institute.00:28:46Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Should the position of Superintendent of Public Instruction be an elected one or an appointed one in Indiana? Panel members: Representative Robert Behning, R - Indianapolis; Representative Melanie Wright, D - Yorktown; attorney Joel Hand, formerly with the IDOE and now with the Indiana Coalition for Public Education; and Shaina Cavazos, who covers education for Chalkbeat Indiana discuss a history that's led to this question as well as taking a look at the future of government in Indiana. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/superintendent-of-public-instructionhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/superintendent-of-public-instructionviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Should the position of Superintendent of Public Instruction be an elected one or an appointed one in Indiana?00:28:46Fri, 03 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Legislation to increase the tax on cigarettes in Indiana is pulling members of the General Assembly in different directions. Is it a tax issue, from which revenue could be used to back-fill the state's budget to address roads and infrastructure, or a health issue, whose monies could rebuild Indiana's smoking cessation program? Guests Representative Cindy Kirchhofer, R - Beech Grove; Representative Charlie Brown, D - Gary; Professor Matt Will of the University of Indianapolis; and staunch Libertarian Mark Rutherford discuss everything from where the money goes to whether the burden will rest most heavily on the poor to the Smokers' Bill of Rights." https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/possible-new-tax-on-cigaretteshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/possible-new-tax-on-cigarettesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)With a possible new tax on cigarettes on the horizon, host Jon Schwantes talks with Rep. Cindy Kirchhofer, Rep. Charlie Brown, Dr. Matt Will and Libertarian Mark Rutherford about the surrounding issues and how the revenue should be handled.00:28:47Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Each year, abortion-related legislation is presented during the Indiana General Assembly. Before this year's session was gaveled in, a proposed bill that would totally ban abortion gained a great deal of media attention. While that measure has fallen by the wayside, others remain, including one that focuses on reversing the effects of the medication referred to as the abortion pill. Jon's guests are well-versed on the topic: Representative Sue Errington, D - Muncie; Representative Ron Bacon, R - Chandler; and Patti Stauffer, Vice President of Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/abortion-related-legislationhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/abortion-related-legislationviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes leads a civil and informative discussion on the topic of abortion-related legislation. His panel is Rep. Sue Errington, Rep. Ron Bacon and Patti Stauffer of Planned Parenthood.00:28:46Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Indiana is experiencing an opioid addiction crisis, and with it myriad connected issues in terms of public health and criminal activity. The spike of HIV cases in Scott County attracted national and international attention. How best to tackle all of these effects is the topic of a compelling discussion this week on Indiana Lawmakers. Host Jon Schwantes moderates a panel comprised of some of Indiana's leading voices in the opioid battle: Senator Jim Merritt, R - Indianapolis; Representative Ed Clere, R - New Albany; Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill; and Indiana Health Commissioner Jerome Adams. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/opioid-addiction-crisishttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/opioid-addiction-crisisviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon is joined by the leading voices in the battle of Indiana's opioid addiction crisis.00:28:47Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Indiana Lawmakers, tackling one of the biggest priorities before legislators, educators and even the governor: workforce development. Headlines shout about the need to fill thousands of Hoosier jobs with capable workers over the next few years, but developing those applicants is still a work in progress.  Commissioner Steve Braun of Indiana Workforce Development; Rep. Holli Sullivan, R - Evansville; Dr. Chuck Johnson, president of Vincennes University; and Claudia Cummings, vice president of workforce and education for Conexus Indiana join host Jon Schwantes for the discussion. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/workforce-developmenthttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/workforce-developmentviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, tackling one of the biggest priorities before legislators, educators and even the governor: workforce development. Headlines shout about the need to fill thousands of Hoosier jobs with capable workers over the next few years, but developing those applicants is still a work in progress.00:27:46Fri, 27 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Indiana Lawmakers, anyone who drives Indiana's highways can appreciate the push for improved roads and infrastructure. After all, potholes and bridge crises make headlines around the state. Paying for those improvements, however, has long been the place where the rubber meets the road. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/improving-roads-and-infrastructurehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/improving-roads-and-infrastructureviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, anyone who drives Indiana's highways can appreciate the push for improved roads and infrastructure. After all, potholes and bridge crises make headlines around the state. Paying for those improvements, however, has long been the place where the rubber meets the road.00:28:46Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Indiana Lawmakers, host Jon Schwantes sits down with Indiana's newly-inaugurated governor, Eric Holcomb to discuss Holcomb's surprising career shift in the wake of Mike Pence's nomination for Vice President, as well as Holcomb's vision for Indiana. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/governor-eric-holcombhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/governor-eric-holcombviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, host Jon Schwantes sits down with Indiana's newly-inaugurated governor, Eric Holcomb to discuss Holcomb's surprising career shift in the wake of Mike Pence's nomination for Vice President, as well as Holcomb's vision for Indiana.00:28:47Fri, 13 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Indiana's legislative leaders sat down once again with host Jon Schwantes to launch the 36th season of Indiana Lawmakers. House Speaker Brian Bosma, R - Indianapolis; Representative Scott Pelath, D - Michigan City; Senator Brandt Hershman, R - Buck Creek; and Senator Tim Lanane, D - Anderson engaged in a spirited - and sometimes combative - discussion on the hot topic of funding during this budget year. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/legislative-leaders-discussionhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/legislative-leaders-discussionviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indiana's legislative leaders sat down once again with host Jon Schwantes to launch the 36th season of Indiana Lawmakers.00:28:47Fri, 06 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Another session of the Indiana General Assembly is in the books. Journalists who covered the session join host Jon Schwantes. Chelsea Schneider, Claire McInerny, Zach Osowski and Shaina Cavazos talk about their impressions of proceedings. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indiana-general-assembly-session-is-in-the-bookshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indiana-general-assembly-session-is-in-the-booksviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Another session of the Indiana General Assembly is in the books. Journalists who covered the session join host Jon Schwantes. Chelsea Schneider, Claire McInerny, Zach Osowski and Shaina Cavazos talk about their impressions of proceedings.00:28:46Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400 The 2016 short session of the Indiana General Assembly has drawn to a close. Host Jon Schwantes sits down with Speaker Brian Bosma, Rep Scott Pelath, Sen. Brandt Hershman and Sen. Tim Lanane for a lively discussion on what happened - and didn't happen. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/general-assembly-session-concludeshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/general-assembly-session-concludesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon Schwantes and caucus leadership discuss on the 2016 session of the Indiana General Assembly.00:28:46Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Is legislation surrounding abortion and related procedures a matter of protection or privacy - or both? Sen. Jean Breaux and Patti Stauffer join host Jon Schwantes to discuss how questions of fetal protection and maternal health will play out? https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/abortion-legislationhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/abortion-legislationviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon Schwantes hosts a panel discussing legislation surrounding abortion and related procedures.00:28:48Fri, 04 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 How can Hoosier health and the environment be balanced against the needs of the state's manufacturers, farms, and other employers? Host Jon Schwantes discusses environmental legislation with Rep. David Wolkins, Rep. Matt Pierce, and Tim Maloney.   https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/environmental-legislationhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/environmental-legislationviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon Schwantes hosts a panel discussing environmental legislation.00:28:48Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Body cameras for police officers raise many questions. This week Jon Schwantes hosts a panel whose members represent key sides of the issues – Rep. Kevin Mahan, R; Rep. Cherrish Pryor, D; IMPD Chief Troy Riggs and Steve Key. Media files https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/police-body-camerashttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/police-body-camerasviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon Schwantes hosts a panel who's members represent key sides of the issues surrounding police body cameras.00:28:56Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 This week panelists Rep Randy Head, Rep Ben Smaltz, David Powell and Grant Monahan join host Jon Schwantes for a passionate yet thoughtful discussion on legislation designed to curb the damage being done to Hoosier families and communities by meth labs. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/impact-of-illegal-methamphetamines-on-hoosier-familieshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/impact-of-illegal-methamphetamines-on-hoosier-familiesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon Schwantes is joined by a panel discussing legislation to limit home-grown meth labs.00:28:47Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 This week, our expert panel breaks down daily fantasy sports or DFS. What it is - and what it isn't. How should it be regulated? And, how should it be taxed? Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep Alan Morrison, Matt Bel, Matt Whetstone and Jerry Long. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/daily-fantasy-sportshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/daily-fantasy-sportsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon Schwantes is joined by a panel discussing daily fantasy sports or DFS. What it is and what it isn't.00:28:46Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 What's the best way to fund the rebuilding of crumbling roads from one end of the state to the other? Host Jon Schwantes tackles this and more with panelists Rep. Ed Soliday, Rep. Dan Forestal, Mayor Scott Fadness and Justin Stevens. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/paying-for-roadway-infrastructure-improvementshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/paying-for-roadway-infrastructure-improvementsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon Schwantes is joined by a panel discussing roadway infrastructure and how to pay for it.00:27:47Fri, 29 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 The quandary over ISTEP test results, related assessments, vendor problems, as well as teacher shortage concerns take center stage this week. Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Earline Rogers, Sen. Jim Banks, Daniel Altman and Dr. Richard Arkanoff. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/outcomes-of-education-decisionshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/outcomes-of-education-decisionsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The quandary over ISTEP test results, related assessments, vendor problems, as well as teacher shortage concerns take center stage this week. Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Earline Rogers, Sen. Jim Banks, Daniel Altman and Dr. Richard Arkanoff.00:26:46Fri, 22 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 While Governor Pence opted out of the traditional post-State-of-the-State address visit, a panel of veteran political journalists weigh in on the address. Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Brandon Smith, John Krull, John Ketzenberger and Chelsea Schneider. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/governors-state-of-the-state-addresshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/governors-state-of-the-state-addressviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)While Governor Pence opted out of the traditional post-State-of-the-State address visit, a panel of veteran political journalists weigh in on the address. Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Brandon Smith, John Krull, John Ketzenberger and Chelsea Schneider.00:26:47Fri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 The 35th season of Indiana Lawmakers is off to a roaring start discussing the most pressing issues of 2016. This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by caucus leaders Speaker Brian Bosma, Rep. Scott Pelath, Sen. Brandt Hershman and Sen. Tim Lanane. Media files https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/top-issues-of-2016https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/top-issues-of-2016viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The 35th season of Indiana Lawmakers is off to a roaring start discussing the most pressing issues of 2016. This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by caucus leaders Speaker Brian Bosma, Rep. Scott Pelath, Sen. Brandt Hershman and Sen. Tim Lanane. Media files00:26:46Fri, 08 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 We wrap up our Indiana Lawmakers season with a panel of four journalists to dissect the 2015 General Assembly. This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Lesley Weidenbener, Brandon Smith, Niki Kelly and Chelsea Schneider. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/legislative-session-wraphttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/legislative-session-wrapviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, Jon Schwantes is joined by four journalists to recap the 2015 General Assembly.00:26:46Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400 This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Brian Bosma, Rep. Scott Pelath, Sen. David Long, and Sen. Tim Lanane to talk about fallout, progress, and yes, the budget. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/progress-of-this-years-sessionhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/progress-of-this-years-sessionviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Brian Bosma, Rep. Scott Pelath, Sen. David Long, and Sen. Tim Lanane to talk about fallout, progress, and yes, the budget.00:26:46Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 This week host Jon Schwantes addresses the state budget with his guests Rep. Tim Brown, Rep. Greg Porter, Sen. Luke Kenley, and Sen. Karen Tallian. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/state-budgethttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/state-budgetviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes addresses the state budget with his guests Rep. Tim Brown, Rep. Greg Porter, Sen. Luke Kenley, and Sen. Karen Tallian.00:26:46Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Brandt Hershman, Sen. Mark Stoops, Rep. Jud McMillin, and Rep. Karlee Macer to discuss what issues need to be addressed before this year's session ends. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/midsession-outstanding-issueshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/midsession-outstanding-issuesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Brandt Hershman, Sen. Mark Stoops, Rep. Jud McMillin, and Rep. Karlee Macer to discuss what issues need to be addressed before this year's session ends.00:26:46Fri, 10 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. David Ober, Rep. Dan Forestal, Mayor Jim Brainard of Carmel and Michael Huber of the Indy Chamber to discuss the impact of Indiana's RFRA on the state's economy. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/economic-impact-of-rfrahttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/economic-impact-of-rfraviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. David Ober, Rep. Dan Forestal, Mayor Jim Brainard of Carmel and Michael Huber of the Indy Chamber to discuss the impact of Indiana's RFRA on the state's economy.00:26:46Fri, 03 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Indiana's Commissioner for Higher Education, Teresa Lubbers, Rep. Sheila Klinker, Sen. Randy Head and IUPUI Vice Chancellor & Chief Academic Officer Dr. Nasser Paydar to discuss higher education funding. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/higher-education-fundinghttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/higher-education-fundingviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Indiana's Commissioner for Higher Education, Teresa Lubbers, Rep. Sheila Klinker, Sen. Randy Head and IUPUI Vice Chancellor & Chief Academic Officer Dr. Nasser Paydar to discuss higher education funding.00:26:48Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400 This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Rep. Tim Brown, Sen. John Broden, Sen. Ryan Mishler and Mike Shafer of the Zionsville Community Schools to discuss the issue of school funding. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/school-fundinghttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/school-fundingviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Rep. Tim Brown, Sen. John Broden, Sen. Ryan Mishler and Mike Shafer of the Zionsville Community Schools to discuss the issue of school funding.00:26:46Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400 This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Rep. Jerry Torr, Rep. David Niezgodski, Kevin Brinegar of the Indiana Chamber and Jeff Hagerman of the Indiana Building Contractors Alliance to tackle the topic of Indiana's Common Construction Wage. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/common-construction-wagehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/common-construction-wageviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Rep. Jerry Torr, Rep. David Niezgodski, Kevin Brinegar of the Indiana Chamber and Jeff Hagerman of the Indiana Building Contractors Alliance to tackle the topic of Indiana's Common Construction Wage.00:26:46Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400 This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Sen. Ed Charbonneau, Retired State Senator Beverly Gard, Julia Vaughn of Common Cause Indiana and Retired State Senator Murray Clark to discuss the reworking of Indiana's legislative ethics code. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/legislative-ethics-codehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/legislative-ethics-codeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Indiana Lawmakers, host Jon Schwantes and his panel discuss the reworking of Indiana's legislative ethics code.00:26:46Fri, 06 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Host Jon Schwantes is joined Sen. Jim Merritt, Rep. Matt Pierce and Indianapolis Public Safety Director Troy Riggs for a powerful conversation on the overhaul of Indiana's criminal code. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indianas-criminal-codehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indianas-criminal-codeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Jon Schwantes is joined Sen. Jim Merritt, Rep. Matt Pierce and Indianapolis Public Safety Director Troy Riggs for a powerful conversation on the overhaul of Indiana's criminal code.00:26:46Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Rep. Tom Dermody, Sen. Earline Rogers, Mike Smith of the Casino Association of Indiana and Jon Bond of the Switzerland County EDC to discuss Indiana's gaming industry. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indianas-gaming-industryhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indianas-gaming-industryviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Rep. Tom Dermody, Sen. Earline Rogers, Mike Smith of the Casino Association of Indiana and Jon Bond of the Switzerland County EDC to discuss Indiana's gaming industry.00:26:46Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Rep. Todd Huston, Rep. Ed Delaney, Micah Vincent of the Indiana Office of Management & Budget and Andrew Berger of the Indiana Manufacturers Association to discuss the issue of tax reform. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/tax-reformhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/tax-reformviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Rep. Todd Huston, Rep. Ed Delaney, Micah Vincent of the Indiana Office of Management & Budget and Andrew Berger of the Indiana Manufacturers Association to discuss the issue of tax reform.00:26:46Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Sen. Scott Schneider, Sen. Lonnie Randolph, Curt Smith of the Indiana Family Institute and Jane Henegar of ACLU-IN to discuss the issue of religious freedoms. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/religious-freedomhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/religious-freedomviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Sen. Scott Schneider, Sen. Lonnie Randolph, Curt Smith of the Indiana Family Institute and Jane Henegar of ACLU-IN to discuss the issue of religious freedoms.00:26:46Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Rep. Tom Dermody, Sen. Ron Alting, Grant Monahan of the Indiana Retail Council and Patrick Tamm of the Indiana Association of Beverage Retailers to discuss the issue of Sunday alcohol sales in Indiana. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/sunday-alcohol-saleshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/sunday-alcohol-salesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Rep. Tom Dermody, Sen. Ron Alting, Grant Monahan of the Indiana Retail Council and Patrick Tamm of the Indiana Association of Beverage Retailers to discuss the issue of Sunday alcohol sales in Indiana.00:26:46Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Travis Holdman, Rep. Terry Goodin, Teresa Meredith and Brad Oliver to discuss the relationship of government and education. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/relationship-between-government-and-educationhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/relationship-between-government-and-educationviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Travis Holdman, Rep. Terry Goodin, Teresa Meredith and Brad Oliver to discuss the relationship of government and education.00:26:46Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500 This week host Jon Schwantes sits down with Governor Mike Pence to discuss the topics he covered in his third State of the State address. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/governor-mike-pencehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/governor-mike-penceviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes sits down with Governor Mike Pence to discuss the topics he covered in his third State of the State address.00:26:46Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500 The leadership of the Indiana General Assembly kicks off the new season of Indiana Lawmakers with Jon Schwantes with a vow to collaborate on a non-partisan redistricting plan. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indiana-general-assembly-leadershiphttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indiana-general-assembly-leadershipviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The leadership of the Indiana General Assembly kicks off the new season of Indiana Lawmakers with Jon Schwantes with a vow to collaborate on a non-partisan redistricting plan.00:26:46Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500 This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by a team of veteran Statehouse reporters who break down the March win/loss bracket. Jon is joined Ed Feigenbaum, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener, Niki Kelley and Brandon Smith. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/march-legislative-winloss-bracket-march-21-2014https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/march-legislative-winloss-bracket-march-21-2014viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by a team of veteran Statehouse reporters who break down the March win/loss bracket. Jon is joined Ed Feigenbaum, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener, Niki Kelley and Brandon Smith.00:26:00Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400 This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by a panel to talk about wins and losses and where will the historical significance of this session will lie. Jon is joined House Speaker Brian Bosma, Rep. Kreg Battles, Sen. David Long, and Rep. Tim Lanane. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/legislative-session-wrap-march-14-2014https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/legislative-session-wrap-march-14-2014viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by a panel to talk about wins and losses and where will the historical significance of this session will lie. Jon is joined House Speaker Brian Bosma, Rep. Kreg Battles, Sen. David Long, and Rep. Tim Lanane.00:22:00Fri, 14 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400 This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by a panel to talk about regulation, public opinion, and the future of Hoosier alcohol sales. Jon is joined by Sen. Ron Alting, Sen. Jim Merritt, Scot Imus and Patrick Tamm. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/hoosier-alcohol-laws-march-7-2014https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/hoosier-alcohol-laws-march-7-2014viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by a panel to talk about regulation, public opinion, and the future of Hoosier alcohol sales. Jon is joined by Sen. Ron Alting, Sen. Jim Merritt, Scot Imus and Patrick Tamm.00:22:00Fri, 07 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by a panel on the front lines of environmental issues battling Hoosiers. Jon is joined by Rep. David Wolkins, Rep. Matt Pierce, Justin Schneider and Jesse Kharbanda. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indiana-environmental-issues-february-28-2014https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/indiana-environmental-issues-february-28-2014viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by a panel on the front lines of environmental issues battling Hoosiers. Jon is joined by Rep. David Wolkins, Rep. Matt Pierce, Justin Schneider and Jesse Kharbanda.00:23:00Fri, 28 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Drones, data mining and digital privacy. This week Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Brent Waltz, Rep. Eric Koch, David Powell and David Orentlicher to discuss the issue of privacy. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/privacy-february-21-2014https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/privacy-february-21-2014viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Drones, data mining and digital privacy. This week Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Brent Waltz, Rep. Eric Koch, David Powell and David Orentlicher to discuss the issue of privacy.00:21:30Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 When it comes to transportation in Indiana, all roads, rails, and runways lead through the Statehouse. This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Ed Soliday, Rep. Dan Forestal, Troy Woodruff from INDOT and Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/transportation-february-14-2014https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/transportation-february-14-2014viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)When it comes to transportation in Indiana, all roads, rails, and runways lead through the Statehouse. This week host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Ed Soliday, Rep. Dan Forestal, Troy Woodruff from INDOT and Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear.00:20:00Fri, 14 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Peter Miller, Gordon Hendry; Dr. David Dresslar and David Harris discuss the state of education in Indiana - everything from Common Core standards to preschool vouchers to snow days. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/state-of-education-february-7-2014https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/state-of-education-february-7-2014viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Host Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Peter Miller, Gordon Hendry; Dr. David Dresslar and David Harris discuss the state of education in Indiana - everything from Common Core standards to preschool vouchers to snow days.00:26:47Fri, 07 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 This week, host Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Brandt Hershman, Sen. John Broden, Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett and Bill Waltz of the Indiana Chamber to discuss the pros and cons of scaling back the Business Personal Property Tax. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/business-personal-property-tax-january-31-2014https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/business-personal-property-tax-january-31-2014viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, host Jon Schwantes is joined by Sen. Brandt Hershman, Sen. John Broden, Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett and Bill Waltz of the Indiana Chamber to discuss the pros and cons of scaling back the Business Personal Property Tax.00:22:00Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 After a controversial move in the Indiana House of Representatives, host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Ed DeLaney, Curt Smith of the Indiana Family Institute and attorney Peter Rusthoven to discuss the same-sex marriage amendment debate. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/same-sex-marriage-amendment-january-24-2014https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/same-sex-marriage-amendment-january-24-2014viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)After a controversial move in the Indiana House of Representatives, host Jon Schwantes is joined by Rep. Ed DeLaney, Curt Smith of the Indiana Family Institute and attorney Peter Rusthoven to discuss the same-sex marriage amendment debate.00:21:00Fri, 24 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 This week host Jon Schwantes sits down with Governor Mike Pence to discuss the topics he covered in his second State of the State address. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/governor-mike-pence-january-17-2014https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/governor-mike-pence-january-17-2014viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week host Jon Schwantes sits down with Governor Mike Pence to discuss the topics he covered in his second State of the State address.00:20:27Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500 In the year's first installment of Indiana Lawmakers, host Jon Schwantes is joined by Brian Bosma, Scott Pelath, David Long and Tim Lanane for a spirited conversation on what Hoosier legislators will focus on in this short legislative session. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2014-season-premiere-january-10-2014https://www.wfyi.org/programs/indiana-lawmakers/radio/2014-season-premiere-january-10-2014viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)In the year's first installment of Indiana Lawmakers, host Jon Schwantes is joined by Brian Bosma, Scott Pelath, David Long and Tim Lanane for a spirited conversation on what Hoosier legislators will focus on in this short legislative session.00:23:30Fri, 10 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500