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On infant mortality, Rainwater says the issue is inextricably tied to poverty and economic issues that are solved by "opening up" Indiana by reducing regulation.
On infant mortality, Myers says despite recent improvements in that metric, Indiana is still 15th worst in the country (and one of the worst on maternal mortality).
He says Indiana needs to dramatically increase public funding of health care.
He says Indiana needs to dramatically increase public funding of health care.
On infant mortality, Holcomb praises the progress and emphasizes the need to continue working to bring the rate down.
He touts programs Indiana has created since he became governor, like the OB navigator program.
He touts programs Indiana has created since he became governor, like the OB navigator program.
Rainwater: I don't want or need government there when my children are born.
He says both sides (Holcomb and Myers) want more government involved in people's health care.
He says both sides (Holcomb and Myers) want more government involved in people's health care.
Asked about DCS, Myers says while there are dedicated people at the agency, they're not getting the support they need.
He says the agency needs a technology upgrade and more caseworkers.
He also links DCS issues to the opioid crisis.
He says the agency needs a technology upgrade and more caseworkers.
He also links DCS issues to the opioid crisis.
On DCS, Holcomb salutes DCS Director Terry Stigdon. He says Indiana has added 600 employees, seen metrics improve and was just recognized as the top state in the country for foster kids getting connected to permanent homes.
On DCS, Rainwater says problems that plague the agency are multifaceted and long-lasting.
He criticizes Holcomb for spending money on an out-of-state consulting firm. Rainwater says Holcomb hasn't done anything to help the agency.
He criticizes Holcomb for spending money on an out-of-state consulting firm. Rainwater says Holcomb hasn't done anything to help the agency.
On question about the large number of untested rape kits, Holcomb says State Police have been addressing this for years and will continue to partner w/local agencies to process the kits.
On untested rape kits, Rainwater calls it "unconscionable."
Indiana government has time for trips to China, he says, but not testing rape kits?
He would put processes in place to change that.
Indiana government has time for trips to China, he says, but not testing rape kits?
He would put processes in place to change that.
My stream dropped for Myers' answer on untested rape kits. And now there are technical difficulties at the station.
It seems the candidates can't hear each other or the moderator.
It seems the candidates can't hear each other or the moderator.
Seems like we're back up and running.
The next question is about racial injustice.
The next question is about racial injustice.
On racial disparities, Rainwater says start by decriminalizing cannabis and getting people out of prison/jail for simple marijuana possession.
He says also be more aware about disparities in regulations and laws.
He says also be more aware about disparities in regulations and laws.
On racial disparities, Myers says the state must apply its laws fairly and equally. He points to people of color getting arrested three or four times as much for drug crimes as white Hoosiers.
On racial disparities, Holcomb points to his previous announcement that he'll appoint a cabinet-level official to address racial disparities throughout state government.
Rainwater and Myers both criticize the hiring of a cabinet officer to address racial inequity.
Myers says all of his agency leaders and officials will understand the importance of addressing racial disparities.
Myers says all of his agency leaders and officials will understand the importance of addressing racial disparities.
On a question about redistricting, Myers says he supports a "nonpartisan commission" redrawing Indiana's district lines.
The Indiana Constitution requires the legislature to draw the maps. A commission's maps couldn't be binding.
The Indiana Constitution requires the legislature to draw the maps. A commission's maps couldn't be binding.
On redistricting, Holcomb praises Indiana's legislative district maps.
And he says it's not easy to find a "nonpartisan" person.
He supports the legislature drawing its district lines.
And he says it's not easy to find a "nonpartisan" person.
He supports the legislature drawing its district lines.
On redistricting, Rainwater says all things electoral are run by Republicans and Democrats...leaving Libertarians out.
He says Libertarians don't lean either to the GOP or Dem side and could, in a "nonpartisan way" redraw legislative district maps.
He says Libertarians don't lean either to the GOP or Dem side and could, in a "nonpartisan way" redraw legislative district maps.
Rainwater, on independent redistricting: Dr. Myers and I are for this, while the candidate who represents the party with a supermajority is against it. That should tell you something.
On Daylight saving time, Holcomb says the issue has been settled and doesn't need to be rehashed.
On Daylight saving time, Rainwater says he would look closely at all of the data and facts to ensure the maximum number of citizens are in a situation that benefited them.
On Daylight saving time, Myers says he sees valid arguments on both sides but doesn't see an immediate need to change it.
Question: what is biggest issue facing Hoosiers' lives today?
Rainwater says it's whether people are better off today than they were four years ago. "Are we happy with big government or do we want our individual freedoms back?"
Rainwater says it's whether people are better off today than they were four years ago. "Are we happy with big government or do we want our individual freedoms back?"
On biggest issue, Myers says it's public safety.
He says he understands the connection between the economy, the environment and health care - and can make them work synergistically if Republican reign in governor's office ends.
He says he understands the connection between the economy, the environment and health care - and can make them work synergistically if Republican reign in governor's office ends.
On biggest issue, Holcomb says he's been running a campaign based on civility.
He says the biggest issue is skilling up Hoosier workers.
He says the biggest issue is skilling up Hoosier workers.
That's it for Indiana's 2020 gubernatorial debates.
If you haven't already, VOTE.
If you haven't already, VOTE.
