Indiana Week In Review

The marriage amendment has a new number. Politicians and snow removal. Will there be consequences? School snow day waivers, a risky start to the General Assembly, and GOP tax plans that rival the governor's plus comparisons to the blizzard of '78.

A private ceremony to swear in the new State Auditor. How Indiana lost its bid to be a drone test site. Mike Pence on his political future, mandatory sentences for gun crimes, Andy Jacobs remembered plus the New Year's celebration in Vincennes.

This week, in a special edition. the top Indiana political stories of 2013, winners and losers, the politician of the year and more.

The governor names a new state auditor. Is this selection better than the last one? A campaign-style sales pitch for tax reform, the state revenue forecast, and year end job numbers plus rejection from FEMA, a name change for Assembly Hall and more.

The governor's tax plan. Does it mean higher income taxes? Budget cuts to protect the surplus, an extension for people kicked off the Healthy Indiana Plan, a vote in Congress prompted by an Indianapolis murder plus the state's birthday and more.

The governor's legislative priorities. What's the price tag? Glenda Ritz on the defensive, ISTA pays a 14-million dollar bill, thousands of people kicked off the Healthy Indiana Plan. Plus drones, a tree lighting at the governor's residence and more.

Dwayne Sawyer resigns. Did the governor make a mistake? Joe Donnelly donates his shutdown salary, Indiana Congressmen criticize the nuclear deal with Iran, honors for two former governors plus the new Kokomo bypass and the game show Senator.

Controversy on Organization Day. Why the marriage amendment dominated. How lawmakers view the education battle, the governor's approval rating, a high honor for Dick Lugar plus a mass transit recommendation and a new award for teachers.

Why did Glenda Ritz shut down a meeting of the state Board of Education? The Ritz approval rating, poll numbers that support gun control, opposition to the marriage amendment plus Todd Young on Obamacare and a soldier's homecoming.

Legal battle. The state superintendent and the Attorney General square off. Beth White for Secretary of State, Don Bates for state Treasurer, Dan Coats delivers the GOP Address plus David Bisard and a new Indiana political museum.

Fixing the Obamacare website - one Indiana Congressman wants a timeline. A bi-partisan attempt to help the family of a murder victim, IU joins the marriage debate, Joann Gora is leaving Ball State plus how government changed Halloween.

The Glenda Ritz lawsuit against the Board of Education. Why did it come to this? John Gregg drops his 2016 bid for governor, Carl Brizzi avoids federal charges, both Indiana Senators complain about Obamacare plus the Peyton Manning tribute and more.

The government shutdown is over and two Indiana lawmakers win praise. Scott Pelath says an A-to-F grading investigation is taking too long, the state buys Pacers sponsorship, a proposal for gambling at the airport plus Amtrak, Jim Irsay and more.

The governor wants a repeal of the medical device tax, the state files another Obamacare lawsuit, Todd Young's role in a bi-partisan movement, Indy clears a Super Bowl hurdle plus gay marriage and John Mellencamp's musical.

Marlin Stutzman backtracks on comments. Did he give away the strategy? Democrats want to tie Mike Pence to the shutdown, the Indiana response to Obamacare, penalties in a football fight, an Indy road race and more.

Fighting Obamacare. How Susan Brooks is using taxpayer money to spread her message. Dan Coats and Joe Donnelly offer perspective, Greg Zoeller backs off a plan to drug test pregnant women plus a marriage amendment poll, Paul George, and more.

The alternative to Obamacare and Todd Rokita's role. Marlin Stutzman's food stamp bill, new requirements to get unemployment benefits, Greg Ballard's possible third term, changes coming in school grading and a political family plays Family Feud.

Right to Work found unconstitutional. Will the ruling stand? The governor in Japan, Dan Coats on Syria and Michael Claytor for state Auditor. That, plus the rehabilitation of the House Chamber, Roger Brown and more.

The Healthy Indiana Plan lives on. Is it the victory the governor says it is? Luke Messer questions John Kerry on Syria, a report on the A-to-F grading system, and a scooter summit. That, plus Mike Pence to Japan, Blue Two and more.

Can Indianapolis land a second Super Bowl, the search for jobs in Times Square, Mike Pence delivers the GOP Weekly Address, the need for the lifeline law plus Hoosiers who took part in the March on Washington and more.