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On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” State lawmakers and Gov. Mike Braun said a cigarette tax hike and several spending cuts will close a revenue gap state budget analysts discovered last week.The majority of Statehouse Democrats opposed the 2025 budget — crafted over four months and passed by Republicans early Friday morning — decrying unvetted last-minute additions and cuts.Gov. Mike Braun will have the sole power to hire and fire the Indiana University Board of Trustees under the budget bill approved in the early morning hours of Friday.News 8's Phil Sanchez brings in two members of Indiana's best political team, Democrat Lara Beck and Republican Whitley Yates, to discuss lawmakers changing the Indiana University governance, higher education making cuts to operations and repairs, local public health being cut to $40 million per year, nonprofit hospitals facing new rules, lawmakers approving the DEI ban, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” The state revenue forecast released Wednesday shows Indiana taking in $2.4 billion less over the next three years than had been forecast in December, when lawmakers prepared to create a fiscal budget for the next two years.Lawmakers said they will try to avoid cutting the most critical services to close a multibillion-dollar revenue gap.A small school corporation in Randolph and Henry counties is one step closer to dissolution following the Senate's approval of a plan to overhaul property taxes.Two members of Indiana's best political team on Friday said they suspect lawmakers will find a way to avoid cutting K-12 funding to close a revenue gap.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” A new deal for Indiana property tax relief has been made between Gov. Mike Braun's office, the House, and the Senate.An Indiana University professor and former mayor said most local governments would have very little money to spare if lawmakers approved a property tax overhaul.Despite President Donald Trump reducing the size of his sweeping tariffs, prices for U.S. consumers are still expected to rise. News 8's Garrett Bergquist brings in two members of Indiana's best political team, Democrat Kip Tew and Republican Tom John, to discuss the property tax relief plan and homeowners, Braun's political strategy, and the impact of the tariff fight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All Indiana Politics,” President Donald Trump's tariffs are now in effect and they're already having an impact on Indiana.Stellantis said Thursday it was temporarily laying off 900 workers, including employees at its Kokomo facilities, due to President Trump's new auto tariffs.Indiana's most senior member of Congress on Friday said President Donald Trump's new tariffs especially threaten low-income families and farmers.Gov. Mike Braun said he doesn't think the tariffs mean guaranteed higher prices.A U.S. senator from Indiana had a message for a former Health and Human Services employee, among up to 10,000 to be fired or laid off.News 8's Phil Sanchez brings in two members of Indiana's best political team, Democrat Dana Black and Republican Ali Bartlett, to discuss Indiana manufacturers responding to Trump's tariffs, the tariffs' impact on consumers, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” News 8's Garrett Bergquist speaks with Sen. Todd Young, who says he's confident President Donald Trump will take steps to prevent a repeat of an airstrike plan being leaked on the Signal app.Jail personnel and sheriffs would be responsible for alerting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement if someone was potentially in the country illegally under a bill the Indiana Senate approved Monday afternoon.Bergquist brings in two members of Indiana's best political team, Democrat Arielle Brandy and Republican Whitley Yates, to discuss the Signal app war plan leak, Mayor Hogsett's fundraiser fueling speculation that he might run for a fourth term, and state lawmakers pushing an immigration enforcement bill.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Donald Trump's secretary of defense and his national security advisor both face calls to resign. The magazine The Atlantic revealed National Security Advisor Mike Waltz inadvertently added its editor in chief to a group chat on the Signal app concerning planned air strikes in Yemen. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth posted specific information about the timing of those strikes in that chat.Senator Todd Young serves on the Senate Intelligence Committee and received a classified briefing on the matter. WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, spoke with him shortly after the story broke. They also discussed the decision to award Boeing the contract for America's next fighter and an op-ed in which Young called for a national economic security strategy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” News 8's Garrett Bergquist sits down with Congressman Marlin Stutzman, who says cutting government waste and abuse should provide enough savings to eliminate any need to cut entitlements.Bergquist also sits down with new Indiana Democratic Party Chair Karen Tallian, who says her vision for the Indiana Democratic Party is to “put all of our people back together.”Bergquist brings in two members of Indiana's best political team, Democrat Lara Beck and Republican Mario Massillamany, to discuss President Donald Trump signing an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, the Indiana Democratic Party's new management, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

INDIANA DEMOCRATS HAVE A NEW LEADER.PARTY INSIDERS ELECTED FORMER STATE SENATOR KAREN TALLIAN AS THE NEW CHAIR EARLIER THIS MONTH.TALLIAN TAKES CONTROL OF A PARTY THAT HAS NOT WON ANY STATEWIDE ELECTION SINCE 20-12... AND HAS BEEN ROCKED BY TWO RECENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT SCANDALS INVOLVING ELECTED OFFICIALS OR THEIR AIDES.GARRETT BERGQUIST, GOVERNMENT REPORTER FOR WISH TV SAT DOWN WITH HER AND TALKED ABOUT HER PLANS TO REBUILD THE PARTY AND APPEAL TO NEW VOTERS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ALTHOUGH CONGRESS ONCE AGAIN AVERTED A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AT THE LAST MINUTE EARLIER THIS MONTH... THE GOVERNMENT IS ONLY FUNDED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30-TH.INDIANA CONGRESSMAN MARLIN STUTZMAN IS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE BUDGET COMMITTEE... SO HE'S IN THE THICK OF THOSE NEGOTIATIONS.GARRETT BERGQUIST, GOVERNMENT REPORTER FOR WISH TV, SAT DOWN WITH HIM TO TALK ABOUT WHICH CUTS ARE ON THE TABLE AND WHICH ARE NOT.WE ALSO TALKED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S CIVILIAN JOB CUTS... AND A BILL HE'S FILED TO PUT A TIME LIMIT ON ALL FEDERAL REGULATIONS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” Indiana lawmakers are floating a new property tax plan that could save money for homeowners.News 8's Garrett Bergquist speaks with U.S. Rep. Jim Baird, who says the tariff war is necessary to counter China.News 8's Melea VanOstrand shares the story of Sen. Vaneta Becker, one of Indiana's longest-serving lawmakers. Becker reflects on her legacy in Indiana's General Assembly history.News 8's Phil Sanchez brings in two members of Indiana's best political team, Democrat Kip Tew and Republican Tom John, to discuss the House's new property tax proposal, the trade war heating up, and the United States Department of Agriculture ending pandemic-era programs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” U.S. Rep. André Carson says cutting the federal workforce would result in major losses of services for little gain in savings.Congressman Jim Banks defends reported plans to cut more than 80,000 jobs from Veterans Affairs would return it to the 2019 staffing levels.Rep. Rudy Yakym, a Republican who represents north central Indiana, says Republicans plan to continue current funding levels through Sept. 30.News 8's Phil Sanchez brings in two members of Indiana's best political team, Democrat Dana Black and Republican Ali Bartlett, to discuss federal building being listed for disposal, the Indiana Statehouse beginning debates on property taxes, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Sunday's edition of “All INdiana Politics,” it's now up to a joint legislative panel on whether Congress makes trillions of dollars in spending cuts.News 8's Garrett Bergquist speaks with Congresswoman Victoria Spartz, who says the budget Republicans approved this week won't lead to cuts in Medicaid or other benefits.I-Team 8's Kody Fisher reports that the ACLU of Indiana is concerned about some of the bills making their way through the Statehouse.Bergquist speaks with a professor who studies severe weather. The professor says that congressional backing could help existing efforts to improve storm warnings.News 8's Phil Sanchez brings in two members of Indiana's best political team, Democrat Lindsay Haake and Republican Whitley Yates, to discuss the budget showdown in Congress, the tax cut extension, the property tax fight resuming, and the second half of the session.“All INdiana Politics” airs at 9:30 a.m. Sundays on WISH-TV.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” Gov. Mike Braun is threatening to veto the bill that contains his property tax plan.Indiana Senate members approved a measure that could take more than a quarter of a million people off Medicaid.A Hamilton County mother calls on Indiana leaders to rethink making abortion records public after her unborn baby was given a fatal diagnosis.News 8's Garrett Bergquist brings in two members of Indiana's best political team, Democrat Lara Beck and Republican Mario Massillamany, to discuss the property tax fight, Senate Republicans pushing Medicaid caps, budget hits and misses, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's edition of "All INdiana Politics," News 8's Phil Sanchez brings in two members of Indiana's U.S. House delegation, who both say the federal government needs austerity measures, though they split on the methods employed by Elon Musk and DOGE.News 8's Garrett Bergquist sits down with Gary Mayor Eddie Melton, who says the city must focus on delivering basic services before growing.Sanchez brings in two members of Indiana's best political team, Democrat Kip Tew and Republican Tom John, to discuss questions over DOGE, property tax plan changes, lawmakers advancing the college transgender athlete ban bill, and more.“All INdiana Politics” airs at 9:30 a.m. Sundays on WISH-TV.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Governor Mike Braun's property tax plan could save you tens or hundreds of dollars, but cost your local government millions. That's the message that came out of the first hearing on the proposal. It's the top priority for both the Braun administration and Senate Republicans this session. WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, shows us the numbers.An exclusive interview as a fight among Indianapolis Democrats spills into the open.And, Indiana's most political team tackles Governor Braun's property tax plan and a DEI ban moving through the legislature.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thousands of suspected undocumented immigrants are either in federal custody or have been deported. The sweep began as soon as President Donald Trump took office. And Governor Mike Braun has ordered state law enforcement agencies to assist whenever possible.We turn to Indiana's Best Political Team as immigration comes to the forefront.And we'll turn to Governor Mike Braun's State of the State speech and the protests that accompanied it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Health advocates and house Democrats are pushing back on Governor Mike Braun calling Medicaid a broken program. They're also concerned about his administration's directive to stop advertising services. I-Team 8's Tim Spears has been tracking the impacts every step of the way.A bill in the general assembly could force more cooperation between law enforcement and immigration officials. We break down the circumstances that could lead to an arrest under this bill.And we check in with Indiana's Best Political Team on the flurry of executive orders from Mike Braun and from Donald Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Governor Mike Braun wants to cut 700 million dollars in state operational spending and get rid of the wait list for childcare vouchers. Those are some of the highlights from the budget proposal that he released on Thursday. The governor also wants to raise teacher pay and cap property taxes. Here's some of what he had to say as he rolled out his budget.Also, Indiana's Best Political Team discusses Braun's first few days in office, the federal ban on Tik Tok, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just days into the legislative session Mike Braun was sworn in as the 52nd governor of Indiana.That comes amid intense debate over how to address Indiana's property tax system and how to fix its ongoing Medicaid funding shortfall.Those issues are ultimately up to the Indiana General Assembly.In an exclusive joint interview with All Indiana Politics, House Speaker Todd Huston and House Minority Leader Phil Giaquinta both tell WISH-TV Government Reporter Garrett Bergquist we can expect some kind of property tax solution this session.They also talked about the prospect of working with the Braun administration and a controversial bill to dissolve Indianapolis Public Schools.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In less than 26 hours, Indiana will officially be under new management. Governor-elect Mike Braun will take the oath of office at 11 o'clock Monday morning. He's already laid out an elaborate policy agenda.WISH-TV Government reporter, Garrett Bergquist, previews what we can expect on property taxes, Medicaid, and other issues.Some legislation is already moving at the state house. We'll tell you about a measure to require parental permission if your kids want to use social media.And Indiana's best political team looks ahead to the inauguration of Mike Braun and takes stock of the first week of the session.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In four days, America will say goodbye to its 39th president. Jimmy Carter died one week ago today at the age of 100. Preparations are underway for his state funeral in Washington. Carter will lie in repose at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta until Tuesday. He then will be transferred to the U.S. Capitol where he will lie in state until Thursday morning. The national funeral service will be at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday. He will be interred at his residence in Plains, Georgia, Thursday evening.Indiana's best political team assesses Jimmy Carter's legacy and looks ahead to the 2025 legislative session. Plus, we'll address property taxes and much more coming down the pike for 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A member of Indiana's congressional delegation says she won't serve on any committees. Congresswoman Victoria Spart says she will sit out the committee process and party conference functions when the new Congress is sworn in on January 3rd. She explained her decision to WISH-TV's Phil Sanchez.Evansville's mayor explains how parks factor into her strategy for her city.And Indiana's best political team takes on the biggest headlines of 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indiana Senate Democrats have a new leader. Late Wednesday, they ousted Senator Gregg Taylor as minority leader in favor of Senator Shelley Yoder of Bloomington. This came after three more former Senate staffers accused Taylor of sexual harassment. WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist sat down with Yoder shortly after she took the reins.Fort Wayne's mayor tells us about the moment that led her into politics.And Indiana's best political team assesses the ongoing sexual harassment scandal at the state house, and whether lawmakers can trust the revenue numbers they're seeing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Governor Eric Holcomb will end his time in office in one month. He reflects on his eight years in office with News 8's, Tim Spears.Indiana's next governor says, farewell to the Senate, what he says he accomplished during his time in Congress.And Indiana's best political team debates Governor Holcomb's legacy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elon Musk, and Vivek Ramaswamy made the rounds on Capitol Hill to discuss their department of government efficiency or DOGE. They met with House and Senate Republicans. They want to cut $2 trillion from government spending.The Indiana Supreme Court hears arguments in a historic case that could impact the lives of transgender teens.And Indiana's best political team debates President Joe Biden giving a pardon to his son.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Elect Donald Trump has now filled out his cabinet, at least for the time being. His last few major nomination came in over the last few days.A northwest Indiana mayor tells us how density and walkability play into her plans to revitalize her city.And Indiana's Best Political Team takes stock of President Elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks and a looming trade war.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another top Indianapolis Democrat is embroiled in a sex scandal, three female former staffers have accused Indiana Senate minority leader, Greg Taylor, of sexually harassing them. Senate Democrats re-elected Taylor to his leadership post after the allegations became public. Our government reporter, Garrett Bergquist, was in the Senate chamber for Taylor's first public remarks on that matter.County level voting data reveals some interesting trends. And Indiana's best political team takes stock of the sexual harassment scandal at the State House and changes to President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Elect, Donald Trump, faces growing backlash against his pic for Attorney General. He wants now former Florida Congressman, Matt Gaetz, to run the Department of Justice. Gaetz faced a criminal probe over allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use. He has never faced any charges. Gaetz resigned from the House as soon as Trump made the announcement. A House ethics probe against his has been discontinued since he resigned. We talk with elected officials and other experts about Gaetz and Trump's other announced nominees.Indiana's Best Political Team weighs in on Trump's cabinet picks and the latest from Governor Elect Mike Braun.And, Indiana has a record number of black mayors. We talk to one of them about how his military service affects his approach to politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a comeback for the history books. Donald Trump, now only the second person ever to win non-consecutive terms in the White House. He's the first since Grover Cleveland defeated Indiana's own Benjamin Harrison back in 1892. Trump swept all of the battleground states unlike his 2016 win. Trump won both the electoral vote and the popular vote. He also made major inroads among traditional democratic groups, particularly Hispanic voters. He says his term will usher in a new golden age.Our Political Team breaks down what happened, including whether this represents a realignment election. And we'll look at the statewide results, as well.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Pre-Election edition of All Indiana Politics, in just 2 days you, the voters, will decide our next governor, US senator, and President. Election officials in many Indiana counties already report high voter turnout. WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, recently sat down with the chairs of Republican and Democratic parties. They talked about the state of the election and what races they're watching on Tuesday night. And we turn to Indiana's best Political Team to find out what they're watching for on election night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whitley Yates and Samantha Douglas join Cameron to talk Indiana Politics on the Sunday Morning before Election Day.

After more than a year of campaigning, Election Day is finally almost here! On Tuesday, you, the voters, will decide who will be Indiana's next governor, its next U.S. Senator, its next attorney general and, of course, the next president of the United States.WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, sat down with the chairs of Indiana's Republican and Democratic parties. They talked about how they're feeling going into Election Night, the controversies that have surrounded the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, and perhaps most important, which races to keep an eye on after the polls close on Tuesday.If you haven't voted yet, early voting continues until noon on Monday. On Tuesday, the polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. If you are in line when the polls close at 6 p.m. Tuesday, you will be allowed to cast a ballot.Make sure you get out and vote, and then tune in to WISH-TV throughout Tuesday night for all of the latest election results and remarks from the candidates.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the marquee political race of the year in Indiana. Who will succeed Governor Eric Holcomb? Holcomb is term-limited and cannot run for another term. All three of the candidates on your ballot should be familiar to you. Republican Mike Braun has represented Indiana in the United States Senate for the past six years. Democrat Jennifer McCormick was Indiana's final elected superintendent of public instruction. Libertarian Donald Rainwater is making an encore appearance from the 2020 race.WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist spoke to all three candidates about how they plan to serve you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the marquee political race of the year in Indiana. Governor Eric Holcomb is term-limited and the Republican, Democratic and Libertarian parties are pulling out all the stops to claim the governor's chair.All three of the candidates on your ballot should be familiar to you. Republican Mike Braun has represented Indiana in the United States Senate for the past six years. Democrat Jennifer McCormick was Indiana's final elected superintendent of public instruction. Libertarian Donald Rainwater is making an encore appearance from the 2020 race.Braun is vacating his Senate seat to run for governor. He says he believes he can do more for Indiana in Indianapolis than in Washington.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the marquee political race of the year in Indiana. Governor Eric Holcomb is term-limited and the Republican, Democratic and Libertarian parties are pulling out all the stops to claim the governor's chair.All three of the candidates on your ballot should be familiar to you. Republican Mike Braun has represented Indiana in the United States Senate for the past six years. Democrat Jennifer McCormick was Indiana's final elected superintendent of public instruction. Libertarian Donald Rainwater is making an encore appearance from the 2020 race.McCormick was a Republican when she held office. She switched parties in 2021. She's built her campaign around education and around working across party lines. If she is elected, she would be the first Democrat to serve as governor since the late Joe Kernan left office in 2005.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the marquee political race of the year in Indiana. Governor Eric Holcomb is term-limited and the Republican, Democratic and Libertarian parties are pulling out all the stops to claim the governor's chair.All three of the candidates on your ballot should be familiar to you. Republican Mike Braun has represented Indiana in the United States Senate for the past six years. Democrat Jennifer McCormick was Indiana's final elected superintendent of public instruction. Libertarian Donald Rainwater is making an encore appearance from the 2020 race.Rainwater is a software developer and a Navy veteran. He took home 11 percent of the vote four years ago. He says the Republican and Democratic parties have not delivered on their promises.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's up to you who will succeed Mike Braun in the US Senate. Braun could have run for a second term this year, instead, he's running for governor. Republican Congressman Jim Banks launched his campaign for the Senate nearly two years ago. He faces Democrat Dr. Valerie McCray, a clinical psychologist, and longtime Libertarian Andrew Horning. All three candidates sat down with WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's up to you who will represent Indiana in the U.S. Senate beginning next year. Current Senator Mike Braun is running for governor rather than seeking a second, six-year term. That announcement scrambled Hoosier politics. Running to succeed him are Republican Jim Banks, Democrat Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning.Dr. Valerie McCray is a clinical psychologist based in Indianapolis. She says what Congress really needs is someone who understands how people work and the struggles they face.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's up to you who will represent Indiana in the U.S. Senate beginning next year. Current Senator Mike Braun is running for governor rather than seeking a second, six-year term. That announcement scrambled Hoosier politics. Running to succeed him are Republican Jim Banks, Democrat Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning.Horning is no stranger to Indiana ballots. He's a longtime Libertarian who has run for governor and for Senate in previous years. He tells /wish-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, he's running against what he calls an unconstitutional two-party system.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's up to you who will represent Indiana in the U.S. Senate beginning next year. Current Senator Mike Braun is running for governor rather than seeking a second, six-year term. That announcement scrambled Hoosier politics. Running to succeed him are Republican Jim Banks, Democrat Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning.Banks has represented Indiana's third Congressional district since 2017. He's vacating his own set to run for the Senate. He tells WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, he sees the Senate as a place where he can build on his work in Congress to date.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we turn our attention to the statewide races on your ballot. Republican Todd Rokita is running for a second term as attorney general. He faces a challenge from Democrat Destiny Wells. She ran unsuccessfully for Secretary of State 2 years ago. This is the only statewide election this year without a third-party candidate. WISH-TV Government reporter, Garrett Bergquist, talked to both of them about their plans for the office.And Indiana's Best Political team discusses the Attorney General's race, the politics of disaster, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Todd Rokita, a Republican, is running for a second term as attorney general. He faces a challenge from Democrat Destiny Wells. This is the only statewide election this year without a third-party candidate. It's also the only statewide race with an incumbent candidate.The attorney general represents the state in legal matters and provides consumer protection services. Rokita has gotten the state involved in numerous lawsuits against the Biden Administration over matters ranging from the border to vaccine mandates. WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, talked to him about his decision to get involved in those cases and his plans for a second term if elected.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Destiny Wells, a Democrat, is challenging Republican Todd Rokita in his bid for a second term. You might remember Wells from her campaign for secretary of state two years ago. She worked briefly as a deputy attorney general under then-Attorney General Curtis Hill.Wells has sharply criticized Rokita's involvement in national-level lawsuits, saying it diverts resources from the state's own needs. WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, talked to her about her plans for the office if elected.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Voters in Indiana's Sixth Congressional District will pick a new member of Congress this fall. Congressman Greg Pence is not running for reelection.The sixth district runs from southern Indianapolis to the Ohio state line. Three people are running to succeed Pence, and you might recognize their names. Republican Jefferson Shreve ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Indianapolis last year. Democrat Cinde Wirth ran against Pence two years ago and Libertarian James Sceniak ran for the Senate in 2022.WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, spoke with all three.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your day ahead forecast, domestic argument leads to gunfire, IN Task Force #1 update, port workers back on the job, Caitlin Clark named Rookie of the Year (officially), Garth Brooks accusations, Zoo Boo and more...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Voters in Indiana's Sixth Congressional District will pick a new member of Congress this fall. Congressman Greg Pence is not running for reelection.The sixth district runs from southern Indianapolis to the Ohio state line. Three people are running to succeed Pence, and you might recognize their names. Republican Jefferson Shreve ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Indianapolis last year. Democrat Cinde Wirth ran against Pence two years ago and Libertarian James Sceniak ran for the Senate in 2022.WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist sat down with Shreve to discuss his reasons for running.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Voters in Indiana's Sixth Congressional District will pick a new member of Congress this fall. Congressman Greg Pence is not running for reelection.The sixth district runs from southern Indianapolis to the Ohio state line. Three people are running to succeed Pence, and you might recognize their names. Republican Jefferson Shreve ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Indianapolis last year. Democrat Cinde Wirth ran against Pence two years ago and Libertarian James Sceniak ran for the Senate in 2022.WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist sat down with Wirth to discuss her reasons for running.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Voters in Indiana's Sixth Congressional District will pick a new member of Congress this fall. Congressman Greg Pence is not running for reelection.The sixth district runs from southern Indianapolis to the Ohio state line. Three people are running to succeed Pence, and you might recognize their names. Republican Jefferson Shreve ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Indianapolis last year. Democrat Cinde Wirth ran against Pence two years ago and Libertarian James Sceniak ran for the Senate in 2022.WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist sat down with Sceniak to discuss his reasons for running.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congressman Jim Banks' decision to vacate his seat and run for the Senate touched off a scramble in northeast Indiana. Three candidates are running for his seat this fall: Republican Marlin Stutzman, Democrat Kiley Adolph and Libertarian Jarrad Lancaster. We invited all three candidates to appear on All INdiana Politics. Stutzman's campaign did not respond to multiple requests for an interview but Adolph and Lancaster did.Phil Sanchez, sat down with Adolph to discuss her run for office.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congressman Jim Banks' decision to vacate his seat and run for the Senate touched off a scramble in northeast Indiana. Three candidates are running for his seat this fall: Republican Marlin Stutzman, Democrat Kiley Adolph and Libertarian Jarrad Lancaster. We invited all three candidates to appear on All INdiana Politics. Stutzman's campaign did not respond to multiple requests for an interview but Adolph and Lancaster did.WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, sat down with Lancaster to discuss his run for office.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.