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Indy federal buildings listed for disposal

March 10, 2025

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” U.S. Rep. André Carson says cutting the federal workforce would result in major losses of services for little gain in savings.Congressman Jim Banks...

Spartz explains decision to back spending plan

March 03, 2025

On Sunday’s edition of “All INdiana Politics,” it’s now up to a joint legislative panel on whether Congress makes trillions of dollars in spending cuts.News 8’s Garrett Bergquist speaks with...

Indiana General Assembly at halfway point

February 24, 2025

On this edition of “All INdiana Politics,” Gov. Mike Braun is threatening to veto the bill that contains his property tax plan.Indiana Senate members approved a measure that could take...

Indiana Representatives discuss DOGE

February 17, 2025

On this week's edition of "All INdiana Politics," News 8's Phil Sanchez brings in two members of Indiana’s U.S. House delegation, who both say the federal government needs austerity measures,...

Gov. Mike Braun and Indiana Lawmakers begin property tax push

February 10, 2025

Governor Mike Braun's property tax plan could save you tens or hundreds of dollars, but cost your local government millions. That's the message that came out of the first hearing on...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun joins Trupm immigration push

February 03, 2025

Thousands of suspected undocumented immigrants are either in federal custody or have been deported. The sweep began as soon as President Donald Trump took office. And Governor Mike Braun has...

Advocates worry Governor Mike Braun directive will increase uninsured

January 27, 2025

Health advocates and house Democrats are pushing back on Governor Mike Braun calling Medicaid a broken program. They're also concerned about his administration's directive to stop advertising services. I-Team 8’s Tim...

Governor Mike Braun unveils first budget

January 20, 2025

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 highlights from...

The new year brings with it a new era in Indiana Politics

January 17, 2025

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 property tax system and...

Braun lays out detailed agenda

January 13, 2025

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. He's already laid out an elaborate...

President Jimmy Carter’s funeral set for Thursday

January 06, 2025

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 funeral...

Victoria Spartz won’t serve on committees in new congress

December 29, 2024

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 and party conference functions when the new...

Indiana Democrats oust Greg Taylor after new allegations

December 22, 2024

Indiana Senate Democrats have a new leader. Late Wednesday, they ousted Senator Gregg Taylor as minority leader in favor of Senator Shelley Yoder of Bloomington. This came after three more former Senate...

Governor Eric Holcomb reflects on his time in office.

December 16, 2024

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 says, farewell to the...

Department of Government Effiiency wants to cut $2 Trillion

December 09, 2024

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 Republicans. They want to...

Trump fills remaining cabinet slots

December 02, 2024

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 northwest Indiana...

Indiana Senate Democratic Leader Accused of Sexual Harassment

November 25, 2024

Another top Indianapolis Democrat is embroiled in a sex scandal, three female former staffers have accused Indiana Senate minority leader, Greg Taylor, of sexually harassing them. Senate Democrats re-elected Taylor to...

Criticism Mounts Over Trump Attorny General Pick

November 18, 2024

President Elect, Donald Trump, faces growing backlash against his pic for Attorney General. He wants now former Florida Congressman, Matt Gaetz, to run the Department of Justice. Gaetz faced a...

Trump Reelected in Historic Win

November 11, 2024

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 Grover Cleveland defeated Indiana's own...

2024 Election Enters Final Days

November 04, 2024

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 officials in many Indiana counties...

Indiana Party Chairs Talk About The Upcoming Election

November 01, 2024

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 next U.S. Senator,...

Three Compete to Succeed Holcomb

October 28, 2024

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 three of the candidates...

Donald Rainwater, Libertarian candidate for Indiana governor

October 27, 2024

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 pulling out all the stops to claim...

Jennifer McCormick, Democratic candidate for Indiana governor

October 27, 2024

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 pulling out all the stops to claim...

Mike Braun, Republican candidate for Indiana governor

October 27, 2024

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 pulling out all the stops to claim...

Three Compete for Open Senate Seat

October 21, 2024

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 Congressman Jim Banks...

Andrew Horning, Libertarian candidate for Indiana’s U.S. Senate seat

October 20, 2024

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 second, six-year term....

Jim Banks, Republican candidate for Indiana’s U.S. Senate seat

October 20, 2024

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 second, six-year term....

Valerie McCray, Democratic candidate for Indiana’s U.S. Senate seat

October 20, 2024

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 second, six-year term....

Wells Challenges Rokita in Attorney General Race

October 14, 2024

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 challenge from Democrat...

Todd Rokita, Republican Candidate for Indiana Attorney General

October 13, 2024

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 election this year without...

Destiny Wells, Democratic Candidate for Indiana Attorney General

October 13, 2024

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 state two years ago. She...

Three Compete to Succeed Greg Pence

October 07, 2024

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 district runs from southern Indianapolis to...

Cinde Wirth, Democratic candidate for Indiana’s Sixth Congressional District

October 04, 2024

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 district runs from southern Indianapolis to...

James Sceniak, Libertarian candidate for Indiana’s Sixth Congressional District

October 04, 2024

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 district runs from southern Indianapolis to...

Jefferson Shreve, Republican candidate for Indiana’s Sixth Congressional District

October 04, 2024

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 district runs from southern Indianapolis to...

Jarrad Lancaster, Libertarian candidate for Indiana’s Third Congressional District

September 30, 2024

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 seat this fall: Republican Marlin...

Kiley Adolph, Democratic candidate for Indiana’s Third Congressional District

September 30, 2024

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 seat this fall: Republican Marlin...

Three Running to Succeed Banks

September 30, 2024

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 Stutzman, Democrat Kiley Adolph and...

Erik Hurt, Democratic Candidate for Indiana’s 8th Congressional District

September 23, 2024

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 congress. He represents the 8th district,...

Richard Fitzlaff, Libertarian Candidate for Indiana’s 8th Congressional District

September 23, 2024

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 congress. He represents the 8th district,...

All Indiana Politics Talks to 8th District Candidates

September 23, 2024

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 Indiana. Congressman Larry Bucshon is not...

Libertarian Presidential Candidate Talks to All Indiana Politics

September 16, 2024

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 this year. During his visit to Indiana...

Chase Oliver, Libertarian Candidate for U.S. President

September 13, 2024

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 party’s banner this year. Oliver is from...

Governor Eric Holcomb visits Ukraine

September 12, 2024

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 half years ago. Holcomb...

Former Reagan Lawyer Endorses Harris

September 03, 2024

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 Reagan. He’s one of a dozen former...

Peter Rusthoven, former Reagan lawyer who is endorsing Kamala Harris

August 30, 2024

Garret Bergquist, WISH-TV Government Reporter, sits down with Peter Rusthoven. After Vice President Kamala Harris was nominated for President at the Democratic National Convention, a dozen Republican former White House lawyers...

Harris Accepts Democratic Presidential Nomination

August 26, 2024

The 2024 presidential election is now entering the home stretch. Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democratic nomination for President on Thursday night. The state pays up millions of dollars in...

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogestt Faces Call for Resignation

August 19, 2024

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett still is refusing to answer question about sexual harassment allegations involving his former Chief of Staff. At least on member of his own party wants him to...

Republicans attack Walz’s military record

August 12, 2024

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 Guard and retired just before his...

Buttigieg Ducks VP Question

August 05, 2024

Transportation Secretary and former South Bend mayor, Pete Buttigieg, is ducking questions about a possible Vice-Presidential bid. He’s on Vice President Kamala Harris’ short list for running mates. WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett...

Indy among Harris’ First Campaign Stops

July 29, 2024

Vice President, Kamal Harris, is already making abortion rights and gun violence prevention central to her presidential campaign. Those were central themes to one of her first speeches of the campaign...

Donald Trump nominated after assassination attempt

July 22, 2024

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.The attempt on Trumps life immediately...

IU professor Steven Webster talks about political polarization

July 18, 2024

The attempted assignation of former president Donald Trump threw a spotlight on America’s harsh political rhetoric. WISH-TV Government Reporter talked to IU Political Science professor, Steven Webster, who studies political polarization. He...

Donald Trump Shot at Rally

July 15, 2024

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 Trump is recovering after a...

Biden Tries to Reassure Democrats

July 08, 2024

President Biden tried to contain the fallout following the fallout inside the Democratic party following his debate against Donald Trump. CNN’s Pricilla Alvarez has more on the President’s recent meeting with...

McCormick Makes the Case for Goodin

July 01, 2024

Democratic governor candidate Jennifer McCormick has barely 2 weeks to convince party delegates to endorse her preferred running mate, Terry Goodin. WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, sat down with both candidates...

McCormick wants Terry Goodin for Running Mate

June 24, 2024

We now know Jennifer McCormick’s preferred running mate. Former State Representative Terry Goodin will run to be her Lieutenant Governor at the Indiana Democratic Convention on July 13th. The stage is set...

Southern Baptists Meet in Indianapolis

June 17, 2024

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 Indianapolis. Former Vice President and Indiana Governor,...

Finkam marks six months in office

June 10, 2024

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 even from the...

Donald Trump convicted of 34 felony charges

June 03, 2024

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 Trump, on all 34...

Micah Beckwith, insurgent candidate for Indiana Lieutenant Governor

June 01, 2024

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 Lieutenant Governor. For the past year, Micha Beckwith...

Indiana Nearly Doubles Israel Bond Purchases

May 20, 2024

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, Daniel Elliot, to talk about his...

Braun wins Republican primary for Governor

May 13, 2024

Mike Braun and Jennifer McCormick are gearing up for a tough general election. Mike Braun talked to WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, shortly after his victory speech. Our Political Team unpacks the...

Secretary of State launches new poll safety effort

May 06, 2024

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 college campuses, including here in...

Mike Speedy, Candidate for U.S. representative for Indiana’s 6th congressional district

April 29, 2024

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 spent seven years on the...

Ryan Pfenninger, Candidate for U.S. representative for Indiana’s 5th congressional district

April 29, 2024

A tech entrepreneur says American need to make long overdue investments in healthcare and workforce training to meet its future needs. Ryan Pfenninger is one of two Democrats running in the...

Speedy runs for Pence’s seat

April 29, 2024

WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist sits down with State Representative Mike Speedy, one of several Republicans running for Congressman Greg Pence’s seat. We hear from another congressional hopeful, this time on...

Governor Holcomb talks AG and science on international trade trip

April 22, 2024

Governor Holcomb is adding 2 more countries to his itinerary as governor. We turn our attention to a Democratic primary for congress. And our panel discusses the crisis between Iran and Israel...

Deborah Pickett, US House of Representatives Candidate, District 5 Indiana

April 19, 2024

Republicans aren’t the only ones with a contested primary in the 5th congressional district. Democrats will have to choose between Ryan Pfenninger and Deborah Pickett. WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, sits down...

Group urges Democrats to vote in GOP primary

April 15, 2024

A political action group wants Democrats and Independents to vote in the Republican primary. We hear from a congressional candidate who joined the race after he lost his son to fentanyl...

Jamison Carrier, US House of Representative Candidate, District 6 Indiana

April 12, 2024

One of the candidates on the Republican ballot this year is running because he lost his son to fentanyl. Jamison Carrier is a businessman from Greenwood. In 2022 is son, Joey, died...

The Hill’s Chris Stirewalt

April 09, 2024

WISH-TV is proud to add a new show to our Sunday morning lineup, The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt. It’s a new Sunday political talk show backed by The Hill’s experienced...

Another Republican candidate for Governor

April 08, 2024

WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, sits down with Republican candidate for Governor, Jamie Reitenour. A State senator explains why he’s asking voters to promote him to the US House. And our panel...

Jeff Raatz, US House of Representative Candidate, District 6 Indiana

April 05, 2024

In January, Congressman Greg Pence announced that he would not seek another term. That set off a stampede of Republican candidates looking to succeed him. Pence’s district covers East Central Indiana from...

GOP Candidates Clash in WISH-TV Debate

April 01, 2024

How can the leading Republican candidates for Governor claim to be outsiders? That question got some interesting responses during WISH-TV’s live debate this week. Congresswoman Victoria Spartz explains her last-minute decision to...

Victoria Spartz, US House of Representative Candidate, District 5 Indiana

April 01, 2024

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz’ last minute decision to seek a third term took an already crowded Republican primary field by surprise. She tells WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garret Bergquist, that she is running...

Chuck Goodrich runs for 5th District

March 25, 2024

Victoria Spartz chief rival in this year’s primary says the 5th District needs a “work horse”, not a “show horse”. Chuck Goodrich has served in the Indiana House since 2019. He serves...

Chuck Goodrich, US House of Representative Candidate, District 5 Indiana

March 21, 2024

Phil Sanchez sits down with State Representative, Chuck Goodrich who is running for a seat in Indiana's US House of Representatives District 5.

Bill Gutrich, Indiana House District 24 candidate

March 19, 2024

Voters in much of Hamilton County will pick new State Representatives this year. In the 24th House District, Republican Donna Schaibley is retiring. Earlier, we talked to Democratic candidate, Josh Lowery. This week...

Raju Chinthala , US House of Representative Candidate, District 5 Indiana

March 19, 2024

We continue our coverage of a very crowded Republican primary in the 5th Congressional District, this time with Raju Chinthala. He’s a speech pathologist, a hospitality entrepreneur, and a senior advisor...

Raju Chinthala talks congressional run

March 18, 2024

WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, talks to Raju Chinthala who is challenging Victoria Spartz for Indiana’s 5th district seat. Phil Sanchez talks to Bill Gutrich who is running for Hamilton County’s...

Patrick Malayter, US House of Representative Candidate, District 5 Indiana

March 18, 2024

Geist are businessman Patrick Malayter has filed to run in the May republican primary for Indiana’s 5th congressional district seat. Malayter has joined a crowded field for the republican primary including...

Bipartisan votes mark most bills in 2024 session

March 11, 2024

The 2024 legislative session is in the books. Many of this year’s bills have bipartisan support. We talked to legislators after the session ended. We hear from one of the nearly a dozen...

JPMorgan Chase CEO talks to News 8

March 04, 2024

World Wars that defined the 20th century could happen again. Those comments came during an exclusive one-on-one interview with News 8’s Scott Sander. JPMorgan Chase CEO, Jamie Dimon, says that congress...

Democrats make a play for open Hamilton County seat

February 26, 2024

A Westfield foster parent says he is running for the legislature because he believes too many rights have been taken away. Phil Sanchez talked to Josh Lowry about his decision to...

Josh Lowry, Indiana House District 24 candidate

February 25, 2024

WISH-TV's Phil Sanchez sits down with a Westfield foster parent who is running for the Indiana Stat Legislature because he believes too many rights have been taken away. Josh Lowry...

Max Engling, US House of Representative Candidate, District 5 Indiana

February 23, 2024

WISH-TV's Phil Sanchez sits down with Max Engling, a Republican running for Indiana's 5th district US House seat. They spoke about why he thinks he's the right person for the...

Sid Mahant, US House of Representative Candidate, District 6 Indiana

February 23, 2024

WISH-TV's Phil Sanchez sits down with Sid Mahant who is running for US House of Representatives, District 6 Indiana. He's one of a number of Republicans running for the seat....

John Rust removed from Ballot

February 19, 2024

The Indiana Supreme Court has blocked a lower courts ruling to let John Rust remain on the ballot and challenge Jim banks in the Republican Senate race. Sid Mahant runs for...

Carmel businessman draws on personal experience in Fifth District race

February 12, 2024

WISH-TV government reporter, Garrett Bergquist sat down with a candidate for Congress who told him his experience with addiction ultimately led him to seek public office.Businessman L.D. Powell is one...

LD Powell talks congressional run

February 12, 2024

WISH-TV government reporter, Garrett Bergquist, talks to Indiana 5th District candidate LD Powell, Rethinking college degrees, and our panel discuss a potentially disastrous press conference for President Biden and more.

No more sister cities with China

February 05, 2024

WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, talks to Indiana Representative Jim Banks. We take a closer look at the impact of proposed Medicaid cuts on one central Indiana family. And our panel talks...

Candidate line up for 5th District

January 29, 2024

Phil Sanchez talks to Mark Hurt, Democratic candidate for Indiana’s 5th District congressional seat. A statehouse hopeful details how he plans to keep a key seat in Republican hands. And our panel...

Mark Hurt, Indiana Congressional Candidate 2024

January 26, 2024

Phil Sanchez sits down one-on-one for an exclusive interview with Mark Hurt, candidate for Indiana's 5th congressional district.

Beth White launches Attorney General bid

January 22, 2024

Indiana Democrats now have a contested race for Attorney General. Beth White announced that she will seek the party’s nomination at its convention this summer. WISH Government reporter, Garrett Bergquist, talked to...

Indiana Attorney General Candidate Beth White

January 19, 2024

A second Democrat has entered this year’s Attorney General’s race. WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, sits down with Beth White, a former Marion County Clerk and a former deputy prosecutor. She most...

Larry Bucshon announces retirement from congress

January 15, 2024

Congressmen Larry Bucshon and Gregg Pence both announced their retirements in the span of 24 hours. Phil Sanchez talked with Bucshon about his decision to retire and what the future holds...

Israel consul general talks about meeting Holcomb, Indiana lawmakers

January 12, 2024

Israel’s consul general to the Midwest on Wednesday sat down with News 8's Dakarai Turner to talk about the war between Israel and Hamas.Yinam Cohen, who is based in Chicago,...