Tag Archives: Politics in Indiana

Bill Authorizing Death Penalty by Firing Squad Rejected in Indiana House

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 2:52 — 4.0MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreA bill that would legalize execution by firing squad in Indiana will not move forward.  On January 28th, the Indiana House of Representatives failed to pass House Bill 1119, falling short of the required majority vote. This bill, authored by State Representative Jim Lucas, would have expanded …

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Indiana Senate Rejects Mid-Decade Redistricting

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 11:46 — 16.2MB)Subscribe: RSSThe Indiana Senate rejected the controversial mid-decade redistricting effort on Thursday. The proposal followed a push by Republicans in Washington, D.C. to redraw congressional maps in several states ahead of the midterm election. In today’s feature report, WFHB News speaks with State Senator Shelli Yoder who says the fight …

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Michelle Higgs on Indiana’s Redistricting Effort

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 11:55 — 16.4MB)Subscribe: RSSOn Monday, the Indiana Senate Elections Committee voted 6-3 to advance a controversial proposed map of congressional seats. This is part of a broader GOP push to redistrict states ahead of the midterm elections. In today’s featured interview, WFHB Correspondent Catherine Terwilliger speaks with Community Organizer Michelle Higgs, who …

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Review of Redistricting: Inside Indiana’s Proposed Congressional Districts

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 6:49 — 9.4MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreEarlier this month, Indiana lawmakers proposed a mid-cycle redistricting map. This proposal caused a spectrum of reactions from members of the state government as well as citizens. Although it is not unconstitutional, there are a tremendous number of people with varying levels of power who oppose this …

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WFHB Local News – December 9th, 2025

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:00 — 41.3MB)Subscribe: RSSThis is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, December 9th, 2025. In today’s newscast, we speak with FIRE – the free speech organization that ranked IU the worst public college for free speech in the nation. That’s coming up in today’s featured interview. Also coming up in the next …

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City Councilmember Sydney Zulich on Indiana’s Mid-Cycle Redistricting Proposal

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 13:07 — 18.1MB)Subscribe: RSSThis week, Indiana lawmakers proposed a mid-cycle redistricting map that would guarantee the GOP nine out of nine districts in the U.S. Congress. Redistricting occurs every ten years to redraw congressional districts in order to represent the constituents of that district. Indiana has voted “No” towards this proposal, but …

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WFHB Local News – December 3rd, 2025

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 27:58 — 38.5MB)Subscribe: RSSThis is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. In today’s newscast, City Councilmember Sydney Zulich speaks about Indiana’s redistricting effort with WFHB Politics Reporter Camdyn Glover. That’s coming up in our feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, “Keeping Holidays Happy” on Better …

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Sen. Shelli Yoder on Indiana’s Mid-Decade Redistricting Fight

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 13:56 — 19.2MB)Subscribe: RSSToday, December 1st, Indiana lawmakers proposed a mid-cycle redistricting map. This proposal caused a spectrum of reactions from members of the state government as well as citizens. Although it is not unconstitutional, there are a tremendous number of people with varying levels of power who oppose this mid-cycle redistricting. …

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WFHB Local News – December 1st, 2025

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:00 — 41.3MB)Subscribe: RSSThis is the WFHB Local News for Monday, December 1st, 2025. In today’s newscast, Indiana lawmakers will convene today, moving further along with the redistricting effort happening across the state. Correspondent Camdyn Glover speaks with State Senator Shelli Yoder in today’s feature report. That’s Laynie Pitts from Royal Encounters, …

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Is Democratic Socialism Here to Stay?

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 5:44 — 7.9MB)Subscribe: RSSEarlier this month, Zohran Mamdani became the New York City mayor-elect. With this election and new ideologies growing in popularity, Americans are left to wonder – is Democratic Socialism here to stay?  Democratic Socialism has been a growing movement amongst voters, especially amongst the younger generations. According to a …

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