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All INdiana Politics
All Indiana Politics from WISH-TV is your premier source for Indiana Politics and Policy, and now available to listen, on-demand, from the All Indiana Podcast Network. All Indiana Politics cuts through the noise to focus on the issues that matter to you, the future of the Hoosier state, and the people with the vision to take us there. Get in-depth, non-partisan coverage of the state’s top campaigns, exclusive interviews with Indiana’s political leaders, and expert analysis of critical…
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All INdiana PoliticsAdvocates worry Governor Mike Braun directive will increase uninsured
Health advocates and house Democrats are pushing back on Governor Mike Braun calling Medicaid a broken program. They're also concerned about his…
All INdiana PoliticsGovernor Mike Braun unveils first budget
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…
All INdiana PoliticsThe new year brings with it a new era in Indiana Politics
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…
All INdiana PoliticsBraun lays out detailed agenda
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…
All INdiana PoliticsPresident Jimmy Carter’s funeral set for Thursday
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…
All INdiana PoliticsVictoria Spartz won’t serve on committees in new congress
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…
All INdiana PoliticsIndiana Democrats oust Greg Taylor after new allegations
Indiana Senate Democrats have a new leader. Late Wednesday, they ousted Senator Gregg Taylor as minority leader in favor of Senator Shelley Yoder of…
All INdiana PoliticsGovernor Eric Holcomb reflects on his time in office.
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…
All INdiana PoliticsDepartment of Government Effiiency wants to cut $2 Trillion
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…
All INdiana PoliticsTrump fills remaining cabinet slots
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…
All INdiana PoliticsIndiana Senate Democratic Leader Accused of Sexual Harassment
Another top Indianapolis Democrat is embroiled in a sex scandal, three female former staffers have accused Indiana Senate minority leader, Greg Taylor, of…
All INdiana PoliticsCriticism Mounts Over Trump Attorny General Pick
President Elect, Donald Trump, faces growing backlash against his pic for Attorney General. He wants now former Florida Congressman, Matt Gaetz, to run the…
All INdiana PoliticsTrump Reelected in Historic Win
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…
All INdiana Politics2024 Election Enters Final Days
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…
All INdiana PoliticsIndiana Party Chairs Talk About The Upcoming Election
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…
All INdiana PoliticsThree Compete to Succeed Holcomb
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…
All INdiana PoliticsDonald Rainwater, Libertarian candidate for Indiana governor
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…
All INdiana PoliticsJennifer McCormick, Democratic candidate for Indiana governor
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…
All INdiana PoliticsMike Braun, Republican candidate for Indiana governor
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…
All INdiana PoliticsThree Compete for Open Senate Seat
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…
All INdiana PoliticsAndrew Horning, Libertarian candidate for Indiana's U.S. Senate seat
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…
All INdiana PoliticsJim Banks, Republican candidate for Indiana's U.S. Senate seat
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…
All INdiana PoliticsValerie McCray, Democratic candidate for Indiana's U.S. Senate seat
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…
All INdiana PoliticsWells Challenges Rokita in Attorney General Race
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…
All INdiana PoliticsDestiny Wells, Democratic Candidate for Indiana Attorney General
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…
All INdiana PoliticsTodd Rokita, Republican Candidate for Indiana Attorney General
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…
All INdiana PoliticsThree Compete to Succeed Greg Pence
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…
All INdiana PoliticsCinde Wirth, Democratic candidate for Indiana's Sixth Congressional District
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…
All INdiana PoliticsJames Sceniak, Libertarian candidate for Indiana's Sixth Congressional District
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…
All INdiana PoliticsJefferson Shreve, Republican candidate for Indiana's Sixth Congressional District
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…
All INdiana PoliticsJarrad Lancaster, Libertarian candidate for Indiana's Third Congressional District
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…
All INdiana PoliticsKiley Adolph, Democratic candidate for Indiana's Third Congressional District
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…
All INdiana PoliticsThree Running to Succeed Banks
Congressman Jim Banks is vacating his northeast Indiana seat in the US House to run for Senate. Three names will appear on the ballot: Republican Marlin…
All INdiana PoliticsErik Hurt, Democratic Candidate for Indiana's 8th Congressional District
Voters in Indiana’s largest congressional district will pick a new member of congress this fall. Congressman Larry Bucshon is retiring after 14 years in…
All INdiana PoliticsRichard Fitzlaff, Libertarian Candidate for Indiana's 8th Congressional District
Voters in Indiana’s largest congressional district will pick a new member of congress this fall. Congressman Larry Bucshon is retiring after 14 years in…
All INdiana PoliticsAll Indiana Politics Talks to 8th District Candidates
Today we launch our series of interviews with some of the key candidates on your ballot. We begin today with Indiana’s 8th congressional district in southwest…
All INdiana PoliticsLibertarian Presidential Candidate Talks to All Indiana Politics
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris aren’t the only names on Hoosiers presidential ballots this fall. Chase Oliver is carrying the banner for the Libertarian party…
All INdiana PoliticsChase Oliver, Libertarian Candidate for U.S. President
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are not the only candidates Hoosiers will see on their presidential ballots this fall. Chase Oliver is carrying the Libertarian…
All INdiana PoliticsGovernor Eric Holcomb visits Ukraine
On Thursday, Governor Eric Holcomb became the first sitting governor of any state to visit Ukraine since Russia’s full scale invasion of that country two and a…
All INdiana PoliticsFormer Reagan Lawyer Endorses Harris
An Indiana lawyer who worked in the Reagan White House has endorsed Kamala Harris for President. Peter Rusthoven was an Associate Council to President Ronald…
All INdiana PoliticsPeter Rusthoven, former Reagan lawyer who is endorsing Kamala Harris
Garret Bergquist, WISH-TV Government Reporter, sits down with Peter Rusthoven. After Vice President Kamala Harris was nominated for President at the Democratic…
All INdiana PoliticsHarris Accepts Democratic Presidential Nomination
The 2024 presidential election is now entering the home stretch. Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democratic nomination for President on…
All INdiana PoliticsIndianapolis Mayor Joe Hogestt Faces Call for Resignation
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett still is refusing to answer question about sexual harassment allegations involving his former Chief of Staff. At least on member…
All INdiana PoliticsRepublicans attack Walz’s military record
The knives are coming out for Tim Walz. Republicans are attacking Kamala Harris’ running mate over his military career. Walz served 24 years in the National…
All INdiana PoliticsButtigieg Ducks VP Question
Transportation Secretary and former South Bend mayor, Pete Buttigieg, is ducking questions about a possible Vice-Presidential bid. He’s on Vice President…
All INdiana PoliticsIndy among Harris’ First Campaign Stops
Vice President, Kamal Harris, is already making abortion rights and gun violence prevention central to her presidential campaign. Those were central themes to…
All INdiana PoliticsDonald Trump nominated after assassination attempt
One week after barely surviving a would be assassin’s bullet, former President Donald Trump is the official Republican nominee and back on the campaign trail…
All INdiana PoliticsIU professor Steven Webster talks about political polarization
The attempted assignation of former president Donald Trump threw a spotlight on America’s harsh political rhetoric. WISH-TV Government Reporter talked to IU…
All INdiana PoliticsDonald Trump Shot at Rally
For the only the second time int U.S. history a former president on the campaign trail narrowly survives a would be assassin’s bullet. Former President Donald…
All INdiana PoliticsBiden Tries to Reassure Democrats
President Biden tried to contain the fallout following the fallout inside the Democratic party following his debate against Donald Trump. CNN’s Pricilla…
All INdiana PoliticsMcCormick Makes the Case for Goodin
Democratic governor candidate Jennifer McCormick has barely 2 weeks to convince party delegates to endorse her preferred running mate, Terry Goodin. WISH-TV…
All INdiana PoliticsMcCormick wants Terry Goodin for Running Mate
We now know Jennifer McCormick’s preferred running mate. Former State Representative Terry Goodin will run to be her Lieutenant Governor at the Indiana…
All INdiana PoliticsSouthern Baptists Meet in Indianapolis
The Crossroads of America found itself at the crossroads of religion and politics last week. The Southern Baptist Convention held t’s annual meeting in…
All INdiana PoliticsFinkam marks six months in office
It’s been a busy first 6 months in office for Camel Mayor, Sue Finkam. She says she’s already gotten a lot of engagement on housing, community surveys, and…
All INdiana PoliticsDonald Trump convicted of 34 felony charges
For the first time in U.S. history, a former President of the United States has been convicted of a felony. A Manhattan jury convicted former President, Donald…
All INdiana PoliticsMicah Beckwith, insurgent candidate for Indiana Lieutenant Governor
A fight is brewing at the Indiana Republican Party convention over the state’s second highest office. By law, convention delegates pick party nominees for…
All INdiana PoliticsIndiana Nearly Doubles Israel Bond Purchases
Since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th, Indiana has nearly doubled it’s investment in Israeli bonds. Phil Sanchez sits down with Indiana Treasurer…
All INdiana PoliticsBraun wins Republican primary for Governor
Mike Braun and Jennifer McCormick are gearing up for a tough general election. Mike Braun talked to WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, shortly…
All INdiana PoliticsSecretary of State launches new poll safety effort
Secretary of State Diego Morales says he’s launching a new effort to keep the polls safe. Our Political Team takes stock of the historic protests rocking…
All INdiana PoliticsMike Speedy, Candidate for U.S. representative for Indiana's 6th congressional district
A state lawmaker wants voters to promote him to Congress. Mike Speedy has served in the Indiana House of Representatives for more than a decade. He’s also…