Session Sessions
Indiana State Representatives Earl Harris, Jr. and Blake Johnson host fellow legislators and experts to share an inside look at the Indiana General Assembly, explain bills moving through the legislative session and showcase the policies and processes that are shaping our state.
Session Sessions
The Chaos Coordinator: Inside a Fast Session w/the House Dem Legislative Policy Director
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This week on Session Session, Earl and Blake are joined by Bianca Mizimakoski, Policy Director for the House Democratic Caucus — and (as she puts it) the “policy team of one.” If you’ve ever wondered what happens in the 48 hours before floor debate, how amendments get drafted at the last second, or how a caucus keeps its priorities straight when everything hits at once… this is the behind-the-scenes episode.
Bianca breaks down what makes the 2026 short session feel even more chaotic (including a condensed calendar), why speed can lead to mistakes and shut everyday Hoosiers out of the process, and what it’s like supporting 30 lawmakers with 30 different districts, specialties, and policy needs.
Plus, we run through the biggest bills of the week: the National Guard “military police force” proposal, the death penalty execution-method fight (including firing squad and nitrogen hypoxia), and the ongoing push to make housing and utilities more affordable — including why Democrats are pushing for immediate relief while the majority’s approach may take years to show results.
If you like the “how the sausage gets made” side of the Statehouse — with a little chaos and a lot of candor — this one’s for you.
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