3/23/26 - Indiana Tax Trouble, Bears Stadium Pushback, and the Senate District 38 Showdown

In today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show, Rob breaks down a growing controversy surrounding Indiana’s property tax reform and what lawmakers are now admitting about the bill. What was sold to taxpayers as relief may actually raise local income taxes in many communities. Rob walks through how Senate Bill 1 changed the rules for local governments and why state leaders are now scrambling to revisit the issue after realizing the policy could affect counties and cities very differently. Rob also discusses the latest developments in the effort to bring the Chicago Bears to Indiana. A key agenda item related to stadium financing was quietly pulled from a meeting of the Indiana Finance Authority, raising questions about whether lawmakers have the votes needed to move forward. The conversation highlights the financial risks taxpayers often face with publicly funded stadiums and why there may be more resistance to the proposal than originally expected. The show also explores why the Bears may ultimately remain in the Chicago area despite discussions about Indiana. Rob explains how deeply sports franchises are tied to their cities and fan bases, and why relocating a team away from the core of that community could be risky. He argues the team may be leveraging Indiana as part of negotiations with Illinois rather than seriously planning a move across state lines. Later in the program, Rob previews an interview with Spike Cohen, the 2020 Libertarian vice presidential nominee and founder of the organization You Are The Power. The group works with citizens around the country to challenge government actions and raise awareness about controversial policies. Their work has recently focused on Indiana’s Mid-States Corridor project, helping organize opposition and bring national attention to the issue. Rob also dives into one of the most dramatic political races in Indiana right now: the battle for Senate District 38. The contest between incumbent Greg Goode and Trump-endorsed challenger Brenda Wilson has become increasingly complicated, including legal challenges surrounding a third candidate, Alexandra Wilson. The dispute has already gone through the Indiana Election Commission and multiple court rulings regarding whether her name can appear on the ballot. Adding even more intrigue to the race, Greg Goode recently received a public endorsement from the family of the late Fred Wilson — who was previously married to Brenda Wilson. The surprising endorsement has intensified an already heated campaign and turned the Senate District 38 race into one of the most closely watched political contests in the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices