Abdul-Hakim Shabazz is exploring a run for Mayor of Indianapolis, and he's about to make it official. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Abdul announces to Rob Kendall that he is forming an Exploratory Committee that will allow him to raise money. Plus, Rob and Abdul discuss the fallout from the dueling Gubernatorial announcements by Mike Braun and Suzanne Crouch. 

Abdul-Hakim Shabazz is exploring a run for Mayor of Indianapolis, and he's about to make it official. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Abdul announces to Rob Kendall that he is forming an Exploratory Committee that will allow him to raise money. Plus, Rob and Abdul discuss the fallout from the dueling Gubernatorial announcements by Mike Braun and Suzanne Crouch.

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Abdul To Take Next Step in Potential Mayoral Run

President Donald Trump is following through on a promise to do everything he can do defeat Republican Senators in Indiana who voted against redistricting. Over the past week, the president has issued a slew of endorsements to often times little known, underfunded challengers. Can Trump's blessing make the difference? And what will the fallout be for Trump if voters reject his seal of approval? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings. (1/28/26)

President Donald Trump is following through on a promise to do everything he can do defeat Republican Senators in Indiana who voted against redistricting. Over the past week, the president has issued a slew of endorsements to often times little known, underfunded challengers. Can Trump's blessing make the difference? And what will the fallout be for Trump if voters reject his seal of approval? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings. (1/28/26)

Statehouse Happenings: Trump Risks Big with Indiana Senate Endorsements

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Campaign finance reports are in and the big winner for 2026 appears to be Democrat Beau Bayh, who is running for Secretary of State. The son of former Indiana Governor and Senator Evan Bayh has pulled in a massive $1.8 million in just a few months and has blown past the totals raised by incumbent Diego Morales. Can Bayh continue the momentum to give himself and Democrats life in November? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings (1/23/26)

Campaign finance reports are in and the big winner for 2026 appears to be Democrat Beau Bayh, who is running for Secretary of State. The son of former Indiana Governor and Senator Evan Bayh has pulled in a massive $1.8 million in just a few months and has blown past the totals raised by incumbent Diego Morales. Can Bayh continue the momentum to give himself and Democrats life in November? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings (1/23/26)

Statehouse Happenings: Bayh Blows By Morales in Fundraising

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In a bombshell allegation, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz claims that Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is under a Grand Jury investigation related to a political advertisement which ran last year featuring Marion County election workers. Plus, Braun is set to deliver the State of the State, township governments are once again under fire, and much more, as Shabazz joins Rob Kendall and Jim Merritt for Statehouse Happenings. 

In a bombshell allegation, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz claims that Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is under a Grand Jury investigation related to a political advertisement which ran last year featuring Marion County election workers. Plus, Braun is set to deliver the State of the State, township governments are once again under fire, and much more, as Shabazz joins Rob Kendall and Jim Merritt for Statehouse Happenings.&nbsp;

Statehouse Happenings: Shabazz: Morales Under Grand Jury Investigation

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Abdul To Take Next Step in Potential Mayoral Run

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