There appears to be a new trend at Indiana Republican functions: The media isn't welcome. From an outright ban at the State Fall Dinner to only allowing media if they purchased a ticket at an event in Owen County, it appears Republicans don't want the media covering their events. The question is why? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings. 

There appears to be a new trend at Indiana Republican functions: The media isn't welcome. From an outright ban at the State Fall Dinner to only allowing media if they purchased a ticket at an event in Owen County, it appears Republicans don't want the media covering their events. The question is why? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings.&nbsp;

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Statehouse Happenings: Why Are Indiana Republicans Banning the Media?

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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: Why Are Indiana Republicans Banning the Media?

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