Indiana Week In Review

The state plans a new mental hospital, how significant is this change in policy? A record year for job creation, tax amnesty proves successful, and Indiana Muslims declare loyalty to America. That, plus the plans for an air race in Indianapolis and more.

A Syrian refugee family resettles in Indiana. Why the governor couldn't stop it. André Carson blames Donald Trump after he receives a death threat, Ben Carson campaigns in Indiana, a town board meeting turns into a fist fight, plus IU goes to a bowl game.

The governor meets with the archbishop to discuss Syrian refugees. Business leaders unite to support a non-discrimination law, the effort to give Joe Hogsett a raise, and ISTEP changes. That, plus David Letterman at Ball State and more.

The ACLU sues governor Pence. Is his immigration order unconstitutional? Dan Coats criticizes the Obama ISIS strategy. Will a sensational murder lead to changes in the system, a new casino in Evansville and no shave November.

The governor says no to Syrian refugees. A civil rights bill. Organization day rallies. Jared Fogle is off to prison. Plus Lee Hamilton is honored and more.

The Democrats create a road plan. Eric Holcomb's super PAC. Survey results regarding gun control and needle exchanges, Amos Brown remembered plus IKEA is coming and more.

Joe Hogsett runs away with the mayor's race. Democrats lose a key council race. A GOP upset in Lawrence. Mike Pence's approval rating. A statewide Civil Rights Act plus winners and losers and more.

The President talks gun control. Crime remains the top mayoral issue and Joe Donnelly visits a high crime neighborhood. Plus the governor's new position on teacher pay, Mitch Daniels stopped for speeding election predictions and more.

Mike Pence uses the surplus to pay back a federal government loan. Susan Brooks questions Hillary Clinton, a mayoral debate, council candidates air TV ads, ballot selfies, a million dollar potato chip recipe and more.

This week on IWIR - Carmel passes human rights ordinance. Proposed statewide LGBT protections. Indiana House GOP chose new leader and more.

A new sex scandal at the Statehouse. Why Jud McMillin resigned, what it means for Brian Bosma. Democrats in the General Assembly endorse John Gregg, Chuck Brewer puts out a jobs plan, tributes to Bill Crawford, the Fever in the finals and more.

A major jobs announcement. Tech companies team up to battle for civil rights, John Gregg appears to lock up the Democratic nomination, another high-profile FBI raid, plus Presidential candidates on the way to Indiana and more.

Joe Hogsett sets debate terms in race for Mayor of Indianapolis, Chuck Brewer releases first ad. Todd Young ad for 2016 Senate race, a union launches TV attack on Pence, a celebration featuring uni-gov mayors and Miss America calls Tom Brady a cheater.

Mike Pence weighs in on the Iran Nuclear deal. Tom Sugar makes a decision on a potential bid for governor, Freedom Indiana launches a new campaign, Greg Ballard calls for mandatory minimums for gun crimes, and Josh McNary's second chance and more.

The governor names a drug task force. Was he slow to react? Senator Donnelly continues his push for a federal drug task force. Poll results for Indy mayor's race, the BlueIndy launch, and deflategate. That, plus Venus Williams graduates from IU East.

An Indianapolis crime wave - will it affect the race for mayor? Body cameras and police - who should see the video? Mike Pence to Japan, Democrats hold a drag show fundraiser, the mayor of Batesville steps down and remembering Justin Wilson.

Karen Tallian drops out of the race. John Dickerson enters the race - will he pose a challenge to Baron Hill? Joe Donnelly and the Iran Nuclear deal, Jared Fogle, Carmel considers gay rights protections plus the chimneys at the White House.

The proposal for an Indianapolis casino. The latest crisis at DCS, how a broken bridge has the governor looking for road money, and a big bill for Statehouse Security. That plus a mayor arrested, Tom Brady insulted on beer cans and more.

Yet another Democrat looks to run for governor. Mike Pence and Greg Zoeller sue to protect coal, Joe Donnelly votes to defund Planned Parenthood, and the governor takes a trade mission to New York. Plus a boy band and a Colts star.

Religious Freedom Restoration Act. A dominant issue that's not going away. This week, a special rebroadcast of our April 3rd show from the peak of the RFRA crisis.