Articles tagged as: Governor Mike Braun
April 14, 2025
Gov. Mike Braun seeks to identify 'marriage penalties' in state tax, benefit policies
Gov. Mike Braun is ordering state agencies to identify what he calls "marriage penalties" in state tax and benefit policies.
Read MoreApril 11, 2025
Braun orders aim to keep coal plants online, advance nuclear, sidestep climate damages
One of the orders directs state energy regulators to look at every coal plant in the state and consider extending its life. Another creates a coalition to advance the development of nuclear energy in the state, particularly small modular nuclear reactors
Read MoreApril 9, 2025
Braun signs executive order to help lower recidivism in Indiana
Gov. Mike Braun signed an executive order Wednesday focused on reducing the number of incarcerated Hoosiers who return to prison after their release. The order directs the head of the Indiana Department of Correction to study the problem and identify steps to improve the re-entry process.
Read MoreApril 8, 2025
Braun signs series of executive orders taking aim at Indiana Economic Development Corporation
Gov. Mike Braun signed three executive orders Tuesday targeting the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and looking to reshape the executive branch's approach to economic development.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2025
INDOT commissioner resigns after less than three months; replacement named
The Indiana Department of Transportation has a new commissioner for the second time since Gov. Mike Braun took office in January.
Read MoreMarch 28, 2025
Indiana has a new public records czar
Gov. Mike Braun announced attorney Jennifer Ruby as the state’s Public Access Counselor. She will provide guidance and advice on the state’s public records and open meetings laws.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2025
Gov. Mike Braun signs first bill into law, creates online portal for farmers
Indiana will create an online portal for Hoosier farmers, a one-stop-shop for them to connect with the government.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2025
IDOH halts gender change requests on birth records to comply with Braun executive order
The Indiana Department of Health issued new guidance to local and county health departments to stop accepting gender change requests for Indiana birth records.
Read MoreMarch 17, 2025
Gov. Mike Braun joins Statehouse rally pressuring lawmakers to make significant property tax cuts
Gov. Mike Braun spoke to a crowd of a couple hundred people at the Statehouse Monday who were rallying for property tax relief — or, in many cases, the elimination of property taxes altogether.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2025
Gov. Mike Braun orders limits on environmental laws, cuts environmental justice from permit criteria
Gov. Mike Braun signed two executive orders Wednesday. One aims to reduce environmental “over-regulation” to help businesses grow and another to cut environmental justice out of decision-making.
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