In First 2014 Interview, Gov. Mike Pence Talks Jobs, Taxes, Education, Weather With Amos & Listeners
In his first Afternoons with Amos interview for 2014, Indiana Governor Mike Pence talked a variety of subjects with Amos and listeners. The Governor defended his proposal to phase out the business personal property tax which the Governor says is necessary to help increase jobs and job opportunities in Indiana. The Governor deflected criticism that […]
In a special two hour broadcast, AM1310 The Light remembered the Life and Legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, known affectionately to the South African people and the world as Madiba. Amos Brown, who anchored the only live broadcast on WTLC-AM of Nelson Mandela’s 1993 visit to Indianapolis, hosted this special broadcast aling with commentator […]
NEW!! LAST RADIO INTERVIEW WITH AUDITOR DWAYNE SAWYER JUST ADDED!! Dwayne Sawyer, the African-American Hendricks County resident who rose from being head of the Brownsburg Town Council to become Auditor of the State of Indiana resigned suddenly after being in office less than four months. Sawyer was appointed by Governor Mike Pence August 15th 2013 […]
CONTAINS AUDIO OF GOV. PENCE & AUDITOR SAWYER AND REACTION FROM INDIANA’S TOP POLITICAL PARTY LEADERS: In an historic first, Indiana Governor Mike Pence made history by naming an African-American Republican to hold one of Indiana’s statewide, constitutionally mandated offices. Gov. Pence chose Dwayne Sawyer to be the next State Auditor, replacing Tim Berry who […]
Governor Mike Pence, Commander-in-Chief of the Indiana National Guard, led the “pinning” ceremony for the first African-American to hold the rank of General in Indiana’s National Guard. Brigadier General Wayne Black is the new Assistant Adjutant General of Indiana’s Guard, the nation’s fourth largest. In a pinning ceremony, the new insignia of rank is “pinned” […]
On the eve of Indiana Black Expo and with community concerned about violence in Indianapolis and other Indiana cities and the fall out of the Trayvon Martin case, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence visited Afternoons with Amos. In his most extended interview on the program since becoming Governor, Pence talked with Amos and listeners on a […]
In her first visit to Afternoons with Amos, new Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann talked about a wide range of subjects with Amos and listeners. Lt. Gov. Ellspermann talked about the state’s foreclosure prevention programs and the 1-877-GETHOPE phone line. The Lt. Governor’s Office oversees the Indiana Housing and Community Development Department which oversees the foreclosure […]
In the aftermath of Gov. Mike Pence approving Senate Bill 621, the so-called Power Grab Bill, the Democratic leaders of Indianapolis’ City-County Council appeared live on Afternoons with Amos to express their disappointment in the Governor’s action. But Council President Maggie Lewis and Council Vice-President John Barth blasted Mayor Greg Ballard for his failure to […]
The Indiana Legislature’s in its final week with several key issues yet to resolved. Indiana House Minority Leader Rep. Scott Pelath appeared on Afternoons with Amos to give a sober assessment of what Hoosiers face from the Republican supermajority. Pelath blasted Republicans and Gov. Mike Pence for their failure to deal with Medicare expansion under […]
As the Indiana Legislature enters its crucial final two weeks, Afternoons with Amos broadcast live from the State House talking with numerous legislators about issues still left unresolved. Major issues include how to deal with falling revenues at Indiana’s gambling casinos and horse racing tracks. Whether the State should provide dollars to help pay for […]
Indiana Governor Mike Pence visited Afternoons with Amos to talk with Amos and listeners about a wide range of issues. In his first visit to the program as Governor, Pence discussed a number of leading issues affecting Indiana, though time and again the Governor returned to what he said was the top issue for Hoosiers […]
In his first State of the State Speech, Governor Mike Pence pushed hard for a 10% cut in the state income tax for all Hoosier taxpayers. In a speech carried live on the major Indianapolis TV stations and other stations across the state, Gov. Pence not only pushed his tax cut plans but said he […]
