‘All INdiana Politics’ | April 26, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Sunday’s edition of “All INdiana Politics,” News 8’s Political Reporter Garrett Bergquist is joined by Jefferson Shreve, who has been named to the House Appropriations Committee. As a newly appointed Indiana congressman takes on a powerful role in Washington, voters back home say rising costs—not politics—are their top concern. Shreve says he’s optimistic about federal funding for a new Roudebush VA hospital as he joins the House Appropriations Committee, which is now shaping the 2027 budget. He says his priorities include supporting Indiana, protecting national security, and carefully weighing proposed cuts—like a heating assistance program used by thousands of Hoosiers. Shreve also called for congressional involvement in decisions about U.S. action in Iran and is pushing a bill to boost domestic mining of critical minerals to reduce reliance on countries like China. Meanwhile, voters say affordability is the biggest issue heading into the primary. Rising rent, utilities, and everyday costs are forcing some Hoosiers to work multiple jobs. Two former state legislators and political analysts, Democrat Karlee Macer, and Republican Matt Bell, both agree that candidates who offer real solutions on cost of living will have the edge at the ballot box. “All INdiana Politics” airs at 9:30 a.m. Sundays on WISH-TV.