Displaying 2 items of The Political Spotlight with the tag "state government".
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#714 | Monday, August 10, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
August 10th, 2026 | 1 hr 49 mins
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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines three major Indiana political stories tied together by one question: who holds the power, and how far can they use it? Bilbrey breaks down former IURC member Andy Zay’s lawsuit against Gov. Mike Braun following Zay’s removal from the commission and allegations of improper pressure surrounding the AES Indiana rate case. He also examines the Indiana Senate District 23 Republican primary recount, where Paula Copenhaver overtook State Sen. Spencer Deery, and what the result may signal about loyalty, President Donald Trump’s influence, and the fallout from Indiana’s redistricting fight. Finally, Bilbrey looks at the coming battle to replace Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, including Sen. Chris Garten’s bid for leadership and what a change at the top could mean for the direction of the Senate Republican Caucus. Three stories. One larger fight over power, loyalty, executive authority, and the future of Indiana politics. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#693 | State Rep. JD Prescott’s Property Tax Fantasy Tour Comes to Muncie! | The Political Spotlight
July 1st, 2026 | 2 hrs 41 secs
after-action report, audience's response, brandon rudd is back, comprehensive look at house bill 1288, developing issues involving the city of muncie and delaware county, hoosier state, hoosiers, house bill 1288, indiana, indiana politics, indiana state general assembly, indiana taxpayers, local governments, mother arrested on a warrant after leaving kids in a hot car, property tax repeal and replace plan, property tax repeal and replace proposal, property tax repeal and replace tour, special guest john bartlett, state government, state house, state legislature, state politics, state representative, state representative j.d. prescott, statewide tour, strengths and weaknesses, the future of property taxes
Kristopher H. Bilbrey and Brandon Rudd of The Political Spotlight attended Prescott's presentation on House Bill 1288 (Property Tax Repeal and Replace Plan). In this 693rd episode, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey delivers an after-action report on the event. He breaks down Prescott's message and delivery, analyzes the audience's response, and explains why he believes Hoosiers should pay close attention to the proposal. Bilbrey also previews an upcoming special episode featuring Hosts Bilbrey and Rudd, along with special guest John Bartlett, who'll take a comprehensive look at House Bill 1288, examine the proposal's strengths and weaknesses, and discuss what it could mean for Indiana taxpayers, local governments, and the future of property taxes in the Hoosier State. Plus, Bilbrey wraps up the show with updates on a couple of developing issues involving the City of Muncie and Delaware County. #ThePoliticalSpotlight