As Indiana lawmakers move forward with bias crimes legislation, the big issue is whether there will be a “list” of classes specifically spelled out in the statute (i.e., race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.) The original Senate Bill included an enumerated list of protected classes. And while that passed out of committee, the list was removed […]
Indianapolis Film Critic Matt Socey and I talk about tonight’s Academy Awards. I can assure you we will be more entertaining.
On this edition of Indiana Issues, we talk hate crimes, teacher pay, school safety, cigarette taxes and we make our political predictions. Our panel includes Mary Beth Schnieder of the Statehouse File, Democratic Strategist Lindsay Haake, Republican Jennifer Ping , nd Libertarian Mark Rutherford. 0:00 – Introduction 1:00 – Bias Crimes 9:00 – Teacher Pay […]
Indiana lawmakers might be facing an unexpected constitutional hiccup as they move forward with legislation to make the Superintendent of Public Instruction an appointed position instead of elected. Last session, lawmakers passed a bill that called for the position to be appointed in 2025, however, with incumbent Jennifer McCormick not running for re-election, legislation is […]
Indiana lawmakers have a busy week ahead as they try to meet committee deadlines for numerous bills including the budget, bias crimes, gaming, alcohol, the Indiana Pacers and variety of other issues. It is also at this point that things can get contentious in the House and Senate chambers as major legislation starts to move. […]
On this edition of Indiana Issues,we examine the President’s State of the Union address, a decision involving House Speaker Brian Bosma’s campaign fund, the abortion battle resurfaces in Indiana and “vice” makes news at the Statehouse. Our panel includes political commentary Lindsay Marie, WIBC reporter Eric Berman and political commentator Jennifer Hallowell. 0:00 – […]
