On this edition of Indiana Issues, we look at the impact COVID-19 has had on the state of Indiana for the past year. Our guests include Brian Tabor of the Indiana Hospital Association, Patrick Tamm of the Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association, and Ball State economist Mike Hicks. The program runs for one hour.
In the latest Indy Politics/Change Research poll of the Governor’s race, Eric Holcomb has lost ground and the main benefactor is Libertarian Donald Rainwater. In April, Holcomb was 20 points ahead of Dr. Woody Myers, the Democrat nominee. Now that number is down to 6 points, but oddly enough, picking up the slack is Libertarian Donald Rainwater. The breakdown was […]
Governor Eric Holcomb made a stupid mistake, and he admitted it. This weekend, while at the Governor’s residence in Brown County, he went to go pick up food and forgot to put his mask on and while inside took a picture with a couple of people who were happy to see him. The photo went up […]
Here are a few political items from across the state that you might find somewhat interesting, do with them what you will. Keep May 20th on your calendar. Why? It’s the filing deadline for Attorney General candidates who want to run for the GOP nomination at this summer’s state convention (if they actually have one). We bring […]
A poll conducted last week of more than 1,000 likely Hoosier voters by Indy Politics and Change Research has a lot of good news for President Donald Trump and Governor Eric Holcomb and a little good news for their respective challengers, Joe Biden and Dr. Woody Myers. The Indy Politics/Change Research poll showed Trump with a 13-point lead over Biden and Holcomb, with a 20 point […]
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced Monday new measures to protect Hoosiers and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. In a new Executive Order, the administration is mandating that retail businesses not listed as essential must operate the same way as restaurants and bars, and must not allow any foot traffic, except by appointment only, and only in […]
State officials are taking a measured response to a national report that shows positive news for Indiana’s efforts to combat COVID-19, the coronavirus. Last week the University of Washington’s Institute for Health and Metrics and Evaluation (IMHE) stated Indiana’s COVID-19 cases would peak on April 14, the state was short an estimated 2,000 hospital beds and it […]
We sat down this week with our panel of political pundits and talked about a variety of issues. Our topics included Part 1 – The latest news in the race for Indiana Governor Part 2 – Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s presidential prospects Part 3 – The changing Democratic Presidential debate stage Part 4 – The latest […]
On this edition of Indiana Issues, we talk state, local and national politics with our panel of political experts . Our topics include… 1:00 – Holcomb’s Primary challenger 9:00 – The AG and the BMV – 16:00 – New Legal Trouble for Dan Forestal 20:00 – Democrat Thursday night debates 29:00 – Predictions & Prognostications […]
A poll of 400 likely Indianapolis voters surveyed last week for Indy Politics by Mason Strategies shows high marks for Governor Eric Holcomb. The survey, conducted Aug 11-14, shows Marion County voters give Holcomb a 60 percent approval rating, while only 24 percent disapprove of the job he is doing. Sixteen percent have no opinion. This is in-line with the 53 […]
