There is new scrutiny over the gifts state lawmakers and statewide elected officials are allowed to receive after the Lt. Governor and Security of State were photographed attending the NBA Finals with a man who once went to prison for bribery. Should elected officials be allowed to accept gifts and should transparency and reporting requirements be beefed up? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz and Jim Merritt discuss on this week's Statehouse Happenings. 

There is new scrutiny over the gifts state lawmakers and statewide elected officials are allowed to receive after the Lt. Governor and Security of State were photographed attending the NBA Finals with a man who once went to prison for bribery. Should elected officials be allowed to accept gifts and should transparency and reporting requirements be beefed up? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz and Jim Merritt discuss on this week's Statehouse Happenings.&nbsp;

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Statehouse Happenings: New Scrutiny Over Gifts to Elected Officials After LG and SOS Appearance at Pacers Game

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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Statehouse Happenings: New Scrutiny Over Gifts to Elected Officials After LG and SOS Appearance at Pacers Game

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