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Pat Miller served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1982 to 2016. In this interview, Miller discusses her influential healthcare legislation, her work regarding government ethics and bipartisanship, and much more. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

Ralph Foley served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1992 to 2012. In this interview, Foley discusses lobbying, bipartisanship, and more in the Indiana General Assembly. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

Jesse Villalpando served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1983 to 2000. In this interview, Villalpando discusses his surprise journey to the Indiana General Assembly, the 50-50 Session of 1988, and the legislative issues he witnessed. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

David Jones served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1984 to 1992. In this interview, Jones discusses the importance of bipartisanship, serving in the 50-50 House session, the role of gerrymandering, and more. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

Mendle Adams served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1975 to 1976. In this interview, Adams discusses his effort to best represent his constituents, the various legislation he worked on, and more. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

Tracy Boatwright served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1986 to 1992. In this interview, Boatwright discusses the relationship between Democrats and Republicans, the 50-50 session, and his effort to regulate fireworks in Indiana. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

Otto Bonahoom served in the Indiana General Assembly in 1963. In this interview, Bonahoom discusses his journey to the Indiana General Assembly, the complexities of the legislative process, the family work balance, and more. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

Bill McCarty served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1983 to 1997. In this interview, McCarty discusses how the Indiana General Assembly has changed over time, his views on both the good and bad things he witnessed while serving, and more. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

Vi Simpson served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1984 to 2012. In this interview, Simpson discusses how the Indiana General Assembly has changed over time, her influential legislative work in regard to healthcare and the environment, and more. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

Robert Bischoff served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1977 to 2010. In this interview, Bischoff discusses the ins and outs of the Indiana General Assembly, reflects on his service, and more. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

Vern Tincher served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1982 to 1994, 1996 to 2002, and from 2004-2010. In this interview, Tincher discusses the differences between the House and Senate, how Indiana has changed, the 1988 50-50 House session, and more. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

Dan Pool served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1983 to 1994. In this interview, Pool discusses campaigning for office, how legislation gets passed, and more. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

Darrell Felling served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1977 to 1982. In this interview, Felling discusses gerrymandering, political polarization, what he learned from his service, and more. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

John Day served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1974 to 1994 and from 1996 to 2012. In this interview, Day discusses the complexities of getting a bill passed, his work on school nutrition legislation, and more. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

Stephen Ferguson served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1967 to 1974. In this interview, Ferguson discusses his journey to the Indiana General Assembly, political polarization, and more. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

Bill Montgomery served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1979 to 1982. In this interview, Montgomery discusses his experiences in the General Assembly, as well as several stories, including one about his unique campaign strategy. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

Graham Richard served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1975 to 1978. In this interview, Richards discusses how he got involved in politics, how politics has changed, and the issues he saw in government. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

Gregory Reising served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1974 to 1976. In this interview, Reising discusses how politics has changed in Indiana, as well as his work on the various legislative issues like the Equal Rights Amendment, liquor laws, and more. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

Dennis Neary served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1976 to 1992. In this interview, Neary discusses his work on the Equal Rights Amendment, how the Indiana General Assembly has changed, and more. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)

Janet Hibner served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1976 to 1986. In this interview, Hibner discusses what it was like being one of the few women in the Indiana General Assembly, as well as what it was like being a fairly non-political person in a political environment. (The memories, comments, and viewpoints shared by the narrators/interviewees in the interviews of the Indiana Legislative Oral History Initiative (ILOHI) and related documents do not represent the viewpoints of, or speak for the Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Library, Indiana General Assembly, or Indiana State Government, nor any Indiana state employees.)