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Rep. Dwight Evans invited Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker to Washington, DC, as his guest for President Biden's State of the Union Thursday night. Hours before the address, Mayor Parker and Rep. Evans spoke with NBC10's Lauren Mayk about the recent gun violence in Philly and the upcoming presidential election as well as the challenges that Philly, the country and the president face.

Here is a full breakdown of the episode.

:38 – Why did Dwight Evans invite Mayor Parker to the State of the Union?

1:18 – Working with DC to help Philly

3:20 – A divided Washington

5:17 – Philadelphia and the presidential race

6:23 – Connecting with voters

8:25 – What changes should Philadelphians expect in the aftermath of the recent violence?

12:38 – Idea of using National Guard

14:52 – Making SEPTA safer

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WISH-TV's Phil Sanchez sits down with Max Engling, a Republican running for Indiana's 5th district US House seat. They spoke about why he thinks he's the right person for the job, his family, and his time spent in Washington DC.

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The Indiana Supreme Court has blocked a lower courts ruling to let John Rust remain on the ballot and challenge Jim banks in the Republican Senate race. Sid Mahant runs for 6th district. Max Engling explains why he should be the choice for Indiana’s 5th district. And our panel takes on legal challenges that candidates face here and across the country.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recently gave his budget address in Harrisburg. He laid out how he wants to spend taxpayer dollars over the next year and he’s proposing some big investments. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with the governor about what his plans would look like, the negotiations ahead and the 2024 presidential race in Pennsylvania.

The governor also discussed investing in the state without raising taxes, his plan to help SEPTA, higher education and his signage of a controversial state law that affects who has the power to prosecute certain crimes in Philadelphia. Here is a full breakdown of the episode. 

:41 – How will Gov. Shapiro negotiate with Pa. lawmakers?

1:39 – School vouchers

3:15 – Future spending, Pennsylvania surplus, taxes

6:20 – Money for SEPTA

8:37 – SEPTA special prosecutor

11:41 – Higher education plan 

15:33 – Israel-Hamas war protests against President Biden

17:41 – Voters’ feelings about the economy

20:23 – Shapiro and 2028

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Phil Sanchez talks to Mark Hurt, Democratic candidate for Indiana’s 5th District congressional seat. A statehouse hopeful details how he plans to keep a key seat in Republican hands. And our panel tackles the New Hampshire results and a Medicaid issue that’s turned into a political football.

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Phil Sanchez sits down one-on-one for an exclusive interview with Mark Hurt, candidate for Indiana's 5th congressional district.

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Rhode Island House Minority Leader Mike Chippendale and Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz talk about their priorities for this legislative session.

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Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio talk about legislative priorities for the upcoming session.

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The big upcoming changes for Philadelphia’s City Hall don’t just include the new mayor. Darrell Clarke, who has been the president of City Council since 2012 and served on the council for more than a decade before that, is leaving. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with Clarke about his future, Philadelphia’s future, power in city hall and whether or not he thinks he would have been a good mayor.

Clarke also discusses his expectations as a member of Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s new intergovernmental roundtable, how much power convicted former labor leader John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty had in city hall and ways the city can be more “aggressive” in fighting crime.  

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

:37 -- How is Darrell Clarke feeling about his city council tenure coming to an end?

1:28 – Clarke’s future plans

2:28 – Is Clarke still comfortable with his decision to leave?

3:17 – Expectations as a member of Mayor-elect Parker’s intergovernmental roundtable

5:52 – Can a focus on different neighborhoods coincide with a “One Philadelphia” vision?

7:43 – Will Philly have a Chief Public Safety Director?

10:13 – Has the balance of power shifted at city hall?

12:34 – Does Clarke think he would’ve been a good mayor?

13:37 – How much power did Johnny Doc have in city hall?

16:30 – Does city council’s structure potentially put councilmembers in compromising positions?

18:02 – Did city council do everything they could to curb gun violence during Clarke’s tenure?

21:15 – Being more ‘aggressive’ on solving crime in Philly 

24:30 – Would Clarke take a job in the Parker administration?

25:00 – Clarke talks potential upcoming role on the State Liquor Control Board 

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WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, sits down with the United Way’s, Same Snideman to talk about big changes for the Indiana childcare system that are expected to be presented in the upcoming legislative session. One of Indiana’s longest serving Mayors, Jim Brainard of Carmel, looks back at his 3 decasdes in office. And our panel discusses new grievances against Todd Rokita, childcare in the next session and Jim Brainard’s career.

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Next year’s Attorney’ General’s race is coming into focus. Destiny Wells says she will seek the Democratic nomination for that office. She’s challenging Republican incumbent, Todd Rokita, who is seeking a second term. She sat down with WISH-TV Political Reporter, Gerrett Bergquist, for her first television interview after her campaign launch. Also, the new mayor of Marion makes history, and our panel discusses Destiny Wells’ chances and lawmakers education proposal to hold back nearly all third graders who can’t read at a fourth grade level.

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Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence Bishop Richard Henning talks about his first 6 months on the job and challenges facing the Diocese.

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Our WISH-TV Political Contributors break down the election results for the Democrats and the Republicans. Plus, our panel gives their impression of the biggest winners on election night and the impact of Joe Manchin not seeking re-election.

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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley talks about the future of the Cranston Street Armory and the status of PILOT negotiations with Lifespan.

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In Episode 9 of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk speaks with Republican Carolyn Carluccio and Democrat Dan McCaffery about their heated and expensive race for Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court. The race between both candidates has gotten plenty of attention outside of Pennsylvania due in part to the possibility that the Pa. Supreme Court could see cases involving abortion and elections in the future. Democrats hold the majority on the court and the race won’t change the balance of power. But if Carluccio wins, it would cut the margin down to only one justice. 

Here's a full breakdown of the episode:

Republican Carolyn Carluccio

:50 - How and why the race has become heated

1:18 - How else should judges get selected if we didn’t elect them?

1:45 - Why Carolyn Carluccio is a Republican and her political alignments

2:15 - Carluccio responds to allegations that she wiped anti-abortion language from her website

3:15 - Pa. Pro-Life Federation endorsements and Carluccio's stance on abortion access

5:25 - Judicial activism

6:40 - Election laws in Pennsylvania and voting by mail

8:47 - 2020 election

10:46 - Possibility of changing Pennsylvania’s constitution

11:40 - Why Carolyn Carluccio wants to be on the Pa. Supreme Court

Democrat Daniel McCaffery

12:25 - The race has become national and heated

14:05 - Why Daniel McCaffery is a Democrat

15:03 - Democrats and abortion rights

16:17 - What McCaffery could do while on the court to protect abortion access and women's rights

18:01 - Judicial activism

19:15 - Responding to attack ads, scandal accusations

21:55 - Constitution as a living document and what that means

23:01 - Debate over election laws

24:12 - Handling mail-in ballots

25:05 - Pennsylvania’s constitution potentially amended by voters, Supreme Court

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WISH-TV Political Reporter Garrett Bergquist sits down with Jefferson Shreve, Republican candidate for mayor of Indianapolis.

News 8 on Monday night hosted the first live, televised mayoral debate in Indianapolis in roughly 20 years. In addition to the debate, both candidates were asked for an in-depth interview about their policy goals. Shreve accepted News 8’s invitation while Hogsett declined.

Jefferson Shreve said he brings to the mayor’s office a combination of public and private sector experience not unlike that of former Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels.Shreve, the founder and chief executive officer of Storage Express and a former member of the City-County Council, is challenging Mayor Joe Hogsett in next month’s Indianapolis mayoral election. The winner in November will lead a consolidated city-county government responsible for nearly 1 million people in what is by far Indiana’s most populous county.

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In this episode of All Indiana Politics: A huge change is coming to Carmel. Voters next month will decide who will succeed republican mayor Jim Brainard. He is retiring after 28 years in office. Two members of the Carmel City Council are running to succeed him, Republican Sue Finkam and Democrat Miles Nelson. Our government reporter, Garrett Bergquist, sat down with both of them. Also, our panel tackles the search for a new House Speaker and president Biden’s call for aid to Israel and Ukraine as well as the upcoming Indianapolis mayoral debate.

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After 28 years in office the mayor of Carmel, Republican John Brainard, is not seeking another term. Carmel has long been a Republican stronghold, but Democrats have been making inroads the last few years. WISH-TV Political Reporter Garrett Bergquist sits down with Sue Finkam, member of the Carmel City Council and Republican candidate for mayor.

Indiana early voting is underway.

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After 28 years in office the mayor of Carmel, Republican John Brainard, is not seeking another term. Carmel has long been a Republican stronghold, but Democrats have been making inroads the last few years. WISH-TV Political Reporter Garrett Bergquist sits down with Miles Nelson, member of the Carmel City Council and Democrat candidate for mayor.

Indiana early voting is underway.

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WISH-TV Political Reporter Garrett Bergquist sits down with Deb Whitfield, member of the Lawrence Common Council and Republican candidate for mayor.

Whitfield said she's running for mayor because it's time for a new voice and a mayor that represents the diversity of Lawrence. She said she hears from a number of small businesses who feel unable to break into the Lawrence market, so she wants to break up what she calls the good old boy system. During the primary, she told News 8 she wants to build a small business incubator at Civic Plaza.

"I have heard from so many different companies, small businesses, that don't have an opportunity in Lawrence," she said. "I want them to feel that they can come and they can have an opportunity to grow in Lawrence."

Whitfield said Lawrence's police and firefighters must continue to receive the resources they need in order to keep the streets safe. She also said she would support an ordinance similar to what the Indianapolis City-County Council passed this summer that would prohibit permitless carry and any new purchases of military-style rifles within the city limits of Lawrence, as well as raise the minimum age to buy a gun to 21. A provision in Indianapolis' ordinance leaves it inactive unless the state's preemption law is repealed.

Whitfield said her efforts to engage the community and her work in the health care field make her the best candidate for mayor because so much of that work involves listening to people's concerns. She said residents should believe they have a voice no matter their background and tapping into this would help the city grow rapidly.

Early voting runs through noon on Nov. 6 and Election Day is Nov. 7. Due to the consolidated city-county government, voters in Lawrence, Southport and Beech Grove will have to choose mayors for their own towns as well as take part in the Indianapolis mayor's race.

Indiana early voting began Wednesday, October 12.

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