Indy Politics speaks with Ball State economist Michael Hicks, on the economic impact of the recent government shutdown, predicting a significant drop in job reports, with 100,000-150,000 fewer private jobs and 100,000-250,000 fewer public jobs.
He also highlighted the ripple effects on critical government services, such as air traffic control, and the broader economic challenges, including tariffs and inflation.
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Indy Politics speaks with Ball State economist Michael Hicks, on the economic impact of the recent government shutdown, predicting a significant drop in job reports, with 100,000-150,000 fewer private jobs and 100,000-250,000 fewer public jobs.
He also highlighted the ripple effects on critical government services, such as air traffic control, and the broader economic challenges, including tariffs and inflation.
The Indianapolis City-County Council passed Mayor Joe Hogsett’s $1.7 billion 2026 budget on a straight party-line vote — Democrats called it balanced and responsible, Republicans called it censorship and “smoke and mirrors.” Minority Leader Brian Mowery blasted the process, saying GOP voices were “silenced,” while Democrats touted nine straight balanced budgets with no tax hikes — just a few “updated fees.” We break down the fight over funding, the looming property-tax squeeze, and why one councilor thinks the city should float bonds and buy AES Indiana.
Indy Politics Podcast with Abdul-Hakim Shabazz
Indy Politics speaks with Ball State economist Michael Hicks, on the economic impact of the recent government shutdown, predicting a significant drop in job reports, with 100,000-150,000 fewer private jobs and 100,000-250,000 fewer public jobs.
He also highlighted the ripple effects on critical government services, such as air traffic control, and the broader economic challenges, including tariffs and inflation.
