INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced on Thursday, two days before the Fourth of July, that he is extending the suspension of Indiana’s gas taxes. “Affordability is my top priority,” Braun said. “I am once again extending these gas tax savings to make life more affordable for Hoosier families.” Gov. Braun’s suspension of the […]
INDIANAPOLIS — More than half of the 30-plus state employees reporting to Gov. Mike Braun’s office are paid by other state agencies, according to an Indiana Capital Chronicle review of State Personnel Department records and the Indiana Transparency Portal. Of the roughly $3.9 million spent on pay for the 33 employees identified, other agencies funded […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun announced on Monday he is waiting until the last minute to decide on extending Indiana’s gas tax holiday. Braun’s current order expires July 7, but he says he doesn’t want to make a decision too soon. He says he is monitoring the situation in the Middle East. “With what we […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Governor Mike Braun said Tuesday a new Chicago Bears Stadium “looks good” as the NFL team thinks about leaving Soldier Field. Braun expects The Hoosier State’s bid to succeed after the Bears board voted to advance a new stadium proposal in Hammond. “When they made that announcement unanimously from their board that […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Governor Mike Braun has replaced the chairman of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). Braun announced in a social media post Monday he appointed Commissioner Anthony Swinger to lead the agency. Former State Senator Andy Zay will stay on the commission. “Affordability is my top priority,” Braun said in his social media […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties following severe weather earlier this week. A derecho, tornadoes, and flooding touched down in regions across the state Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The emergency declaration covers the following counties: “Many Hoosier communities were impacted by the severe weather […]