With multiple offenders with violent pasts getting out and allegedly committing more violent crimes, the way bail is being handled in Marion County is drawing all sorts of attention. Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz do a deep dive on who is to blame and what the solutions might be on this week’s Statehouse Happenings. https://omny.fm/shows/the-rob-kendall-show/indys-big-bail-embarrassment […]
The Indiana Legislature had plans to remove the governor’s Emergency Declaration and provide relief to workers related to vaccine mandates. But those plans blew up in their face as the Indiana Chamber pushed back against the proposal and some conservatives felt it didn’t go far enough. On this week’s Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim […]
As he has done throughout the entire pandemic, Eric Holcomb continues to control the Indiana Legislature, and dictate the terms of just about everything. Republican Super Majorities in the House and Senate are set to meet next Monday to give the governor everything he wants to “end” the Emergency Declaration. At the heart, ensuring all […]
Senator Mike Braun is under fire for alleged improper donations to his campaign. Braun’s camp has largely placed the blame on poor performance by his Treasurer. Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz debate how much trouble Braun might be in, and what the political ramifications in Indiana might be on this week’s Statehouse Happenings. https://omny.fm/shows/the-rob-kendall-show/brauns-bad-bookkeeping Photo […]
With no statewide office holders, super minorities in the State House and Senate, and only two US Congressional Representatives, Democrats in Indiana are in shambles. But party may have bottomed out, and is taking steps to be more competitive in 2022. Coupled with the rise of the Libertarian Party, could the Republicans start to see […]
Former Speaker of the House Brian Bosma is returning to Indiana politics. This time as a lobbyist. Bosma will join a high profile firm with another member very close to Governor Eric Holcomb. Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss his return to the Statehouse, and if regular citizens and their causes have a fair shake […]
Wednesday produced another entry to the Republican battle to be the next State Treasurer. That brings the total vying for the position to five. Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss why so many people are suddenly taking an interest in a job that usually flies under the radar on this week’s Statehouse Happenings. https://omny.fm/shows/the-rob-kendall-show/why-is-everyone-running-for-treasurer Photo […]
Attorney General Todd Rokita once again garnered negative headlines. This time over banning Abdul-Hakim Shabazz from a press conference regarding robocalls. Rob Kendall and Abdul discuss why the veteran reporter and commentator was banned, what steps he’s taking to seek remedy, and the dangerous precedent Rokita is attempting to set on this week’s Statehouse Happenings. […]
A judge has ruled in favor of the Indiana Legislature over Governor Eric Holcomb in his lawsuit to prevent them from being able to call an Emergency Session. Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz break down what the loss means for the governor, what’s next, and will the legislature’s new ability make any difference in public […]
Radio personality and former basketball coach Dan Dakich is pondering a run for Mayor of Indianapolis. Rob Kendall and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss what hurdles Dakich is likely to encounter and things any person running for public office for the first time should consider on this week’s Statehouse Happenings. https://omny.fm/shows/the-rob-kendall-show/dakich-for-mayor Photo Credit: Icon Sportswire/Getty Images