United States Senator from Indiana since 2019
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has rejected a clemency request, allowing the execution of Jeffrey Weisheit to proceed. Weisheit was convicted for the deaths of ... Show more
Indiana governor says execution will go ahead Thursday against man who killed 2 kids
Indiana governor says execution will go ahead Thursday against man who killed 2 kids
Gov. Mike Braun and Hoosier Energy signed a non-binding agreement with Canadian firm AtkinsRéalis to build nuclear energy ... Show more
Braun, Hoosier Energy partner with Canadian firm for nuclear power
Braun, Hoosier Energy partner with Canadian firm for nuclear power
Lake County, Indiana Gov. Braun make moves on storm recovery: The Lake County Council approved $750,000 for storm cleanup, and Gov. Mike Braun announced the ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/10/14/lake-county-indiana-gov-braun-make-moves-on-storm-recovery/
OpinionThe Lincoln Party might come for Mike Braun next | Opinion: Mike Braun lumps the Lincoln Party in with the Libertarians. That's a mistake ...
indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/james-briggs/2026/10/14/lincoln-party-target-mike-braun-2028/92249892007/
The new agreement was signed two days after IndyStar published an investigation that uncovered a medical crisis at the prison fueled by the arrival of hundreds ... Show more
Indiana adds $3.5M to boost medical staffing for ICE detainees at Miami prison
Indiana adds $3.5M to boost medical staffing for ICE detainees at Miami prison
Indiana Gov. Braun extends gas tax holiday, adds diesel relief into November: Braun announced the suspension of gas usage and excise taxes through Nov ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/09/30/indiana-gov-braun-extends-gas-tax-holiday-adds-diesel-relief-into-november/
Indiana governor extends gas tax suspension: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) said Wednesday he is extending his state’s gas tax suspension as fuel prices elevate due ...
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Map Shows States Suspending Gas Tax as Indiana Extends Pause: Governor Mike Braun says the suspensions have saved Indiana drivers over $1 billion in fuel costs.
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Gov. Mike Braun announced more counties have been added to the disaster declaration, opening them up to federal assistance ... Show more
More Indiana counties now eligible for FEMA aid after historic floods
More Indiana counties now eligible for FEMA aid after historic floods
Indiana Gov. Braun announces new state-led nuclear energy program: The governor and NRC chair announced that Indiana will be considered a Nuclear Regulatory ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/09/24/indiana-gov-braun-announces-new-state-led-nuclear-energy-program/
Gov. Mike Braun signed an agreement Sept. 24 to take regulatory authority of nuclear materials. See link below ⬇️
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Full story: Indiana signs agreement to gain authority over nuclear materials
Indiana Gov. Braun announces Lake County ‘one-stop shops’ for storm help: Gov. Mike Braun announced that Lake County will receive “one-stop shops” to help ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/09/17/indiana-gov-braun-announces-lake-county-one-stop-shops-for-storm-help/
Gov. Mike Braun taps new leader for beleaguered IEDC: Mitch Frazier will become the new president of the IEDC beginning Oct. 5.
eu.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2026/09/17/gov-mike-braun-taps-new-leader-for-beleaguered-iedc/91808042007/
Gov. Mike Braun is stepping into the competitive secretary of state race, recently labeled a "toss up," with a $1 million ad buy ... Show more
Braun, Indiana GOP make $1M ad buy in secretary of state race amid national attention
Braun, Indiana GOP make $1M ad buy in secretary of state race amid national attention
Braun suspends Indiana gas taxes into October
chicagotribune.com/2026/09/03/braun-suspends-indiana-gas-taxes-into-october/
These upcoming Indiana tax deadlines are extended due to historic flooding: Upcoming tax deadlines for Hoosiers are pushed back to next year, Gov ...
indystar.com/story/news/politics/2026/09/08/gov-mike-braun-announces-tax-deadline-extensions-amid-flood-aftermath/91660298007/
Following an executive order by Gov. Mike Braun, dozens of Indiana agencies have joined ICE's 287(g) program. See link below ⬇️
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See which Indiana police agencies now partner with ICE
See which Indiana police agencies now partner with ICE
Braun announces tuition freeze at Indiana public colleges
chicagotribune.com/2026/08/27/braun-announces-tuition-freeze-at-indiana-public-colleges/
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library now available in all Indiana counties: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is now available in all 92 Indiana counties after a ...
indystar.com/story/news/education/2026/04/02/dolly-parton-imagination-library-available-in-all-92-indiana-counties/89432415007/
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun adds voice to those asking NIPSCO to speed up power restoration
chicagotribune.com/2026/08/21/indiana-gov-mike-braun-nipsco-power-restoration/
‘It’s Been Terrible’: Thousands in Indiana Remain Without Power: Gov. Mike Braun called on the local utility to “match the urgency” of Gary area residents who ...
nytimes.com/2026/08/22/us/gary-indiana-11-day-power-outage.html
Eleven days after an Aug. 11 derecho plunged Gary into darkness, 33,000 people remain without power. Gov. Mike Braun urged NIPSCO to speed up repairs ... Show more
Braun tells NIPSCO to move faster in Gary, while clergy says state must do more
Braun tells NIPSCO to move faster in Gary, while clergy says state must do more
Ten days after storm, thousands are still waiting for power in Indiana: Residents are scrambling for generators, lining up for gas and bracing for a long ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/08/22/thousands-indiana-residents-still-without-power-10-days-after-storm/
OpinionAndy Zay axed AES' rate hike. Mike Braun axed Zay's job. | Opinion: AES Indiana wanted a bigger rate hike and a bigger profit margin. Andy Zay said no to both ...
indystar.com/story/opinion/2026/08/17/braun-iurc-zay-cut-utility-rate-increase/91292480007/
At least five deaths in Indiana have been linked to storms that triggered what many described as historic flooding, according to Gov. Mike Braun ... Show more
In response to this week's severe weather and historic flooding, Gov. Mike Braun requested a presidential emergency declaration to secure federal ... Show more
Gov. Braun requests FEMA help from Trump administration after historic flooding
Gov. Braun requests FEMA help from Trump administration after historic flooding
Vehicles at Fosters Landing Apartments in New Castle, Indiana, were almost fully submerged as extreme flooding and rain impacting parts of the Midwest this ... Show more
OpinionMike Braun is stuck in his own gas tax trap | Opinion: Unless Braun extends his gas tax holiday again, Indiana will see an overnight 58.9-cent-per-gallon price ...
indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/james-briggs/2026/08/11/braun-gas-tax-trap-indiana-prices/91220439007/
Former state utility board chair sues Gov. Mike Braun over his firing: Former IURC Chair Andy Zay was dismissed from the state board for "multiple potential ...
eu.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2026/08/10/former-iurc-chair-sues-gov-mike-braun-over-his-firing/91247685007/
Live: Braun announces he'll continue gas tax pause: Braun's decision to continue the pause on state gas taxes comes just one day before the pause was scheduled ...
eu.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2026/08/05/live-braun-to-make-affordability-announcement-as-gas-tax-pause-ends--live/91184055007/
Gov. Mike Braun tapped Indianapolis City-County Councilor Josh Bain to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, three days after firing Andy Zay: ... Show more
Indianapolis Councilor Josh Bain tapped for state utility board, replacing fired member
Indianapolis Councilor Josh Bain tapped for state utility board, replacing fired member
Gov. Mike Braun issued a new gas tax extension, but critics argue he is using 'questionable' legal authority to do so ... Show more
Dems question legality of Braun’s gas tax extension, but will anyone sue?
Dems question legality of Braun’s gas tax extension, but will anyone sue?
Indianapolis Councilor Josh Bain tapped for state utility board, replacing fired member
indystar.com/story/news/politics/2026/08/06/indianapolis-councilor-josh-bain-tapped-for-state-utility-commission/91204003007/
Indiana wants to keep coal burning. Braun, Rokita cite data centers.: Opponents say that keeping coal-burning power plants open will harm health and raise costs ...
indystar.com/story/news/environment/2026/08/06/braun-rokita-move-to-keep-coal-burning-in-indiana-citing-data-centers/91195056007/
OpinionSave Heritage Indiana's muddy tent rally sparks a revolt | Opinion: Save Heritage Indiana had a chance to lead an anti-immigration movement. Now ...
indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/jacob-stewart/2026/08/06/save-heritage-indiana-board-revolt-poynter/91166725007/
"Gov. Mike Braun cut your property taxes by $300 or less. Now, tax hikes will erase most of that savings," Contributing Columnist Michael J ... Show more
Republican tax 'cuts' will raise your bill and gut your town | Opinion
Republican tax 'cuts' will raise your bill and gut your town | Opinion
Gov. Mike Braun has directed the Indiana Department of Correction to "fully review" claims of massive medical backlogs and severe staffing shortages ... Show more
Braun orders review at Indiana ICE prison after IndyStar investigation
Braun orders review at Indiana ICE prison after IndyStar investigation
Braun orders review at Indiana ICE prison after IndyStar investigation: The review comes after an IndyStar investigation into medical understaffing and ...
indystar.com/story/news/investigations/2026/07/24/gov-braun-orders-review-indiana-prison-housing-ice-detainees-miami-correctional-facility-immigration/91041041007/
Governor Mike Braun ends race- and sex-based contracting preferences. Plans new business initiative. Read more: Indiana governor ends race- and sex-based contracting preferences
New Braun administration rule would require active shooter drills in daycares: Indiana is looking to require active shooter drills in childcare centers ...
indystar.com/story/news/education/2026/07/23/new-braun-administration-rule-would-require-active-shooter-drills-in-daycares/90999971007/
Braun reacts to IndyStar investigation of deaths of ICE detainees: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun reacts to IndyStar investigation into deaths of ICE detainees at Miami ...
indystar.com/videos/news/local/2026/07/22/gov-mike-braun-ice-detainee-deaths-response/91001022007/
Braun restores millions in losses from gas tax holiday, but the gap isn't closed yet
indystar.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/21/braun-restores-millions-in-losses-from-gas-tax-holiday/90993930007/
Deaths. Delays. 'Crazy fake' data. How Gov. Mike Braun's ICE prison deal with the Trump administration fueled a medical crisis See link below ... Show more
Deaths, delays, 'fake' data: How Braun’s ICE prison deal fueled a medical crisis
Deaths, delays, 'fake' data: How Braun’s ICE prison deal fueled a medical crisis
OpinionBraun, Rokita fight DEI — but GOP requires it in party leadership | Opinion: If sex-based preferences are so unfair and unnecessary, Republicans should throw ...
indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/jacob-stewart/2026/07/20/indiana-gop-gender-rule-braun-rokita-dei-hypocrisy/90957895007/
Gov. Mike Braun informed state employees July 13 they will receive a one-time bonus in their July 29 paycheck. See link below ⬇️
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State employees to receive one-time bonus of up to $2,500
State employees to receive one-time bonus of up to $2,500
Mike Braun and other Indiana economic development officials will be entertaining guests in a $200,000 hospitality suite at Freedom 250 race ... Show more
Indiana purchases pricey hospitality suite for historic DC race
Indiana purchases pricey hospitality suite for historic DC race
Law giving Gov. Mike Braun total control of IU trustees is constitutional, judge rules
indystar.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/10/law-giving-gov-mike-braun-total-control-of-iu-trustees-is-constitutional-judge-rules/90880017007/
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says Hammond stadium for Chicago Bears is ‘in the red zone’
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/08/indiana-mike-braun-hammond-stadium-bears/
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun: Hammond stadium for Chicago Bears is ‘in the red zone’: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discussed his Chicago Bears playbook Wednesday ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/08/indiana-mike-braun-hammond-stadium-bears/
OpinionRokita moved on Medicaid fraud. Braun needs to move next. | Opinion: Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a brief backing the whistleblower case ...
indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/jacob-stewart/2026/07/06/indiana-support-brief-medicaid-fraud-lawsuit/90743381007/
"Mike Braun's property tax cuts gutted local budgets and cost 13,000 jobs. His plan to exempt retirees and paid-off homeowners would cost far more ... Show more
Mike Braun's next property tax idea is his worst yet | Opinion
Mike Braun's next property tax idea is his worst yet | Opinion
From Deputy Opinion Editor Jacob Stewart: Gov. Mike Braun wants to eliminate property taxes for seniors. That'll remove any incentives for seniors to ... Show more
End property taxes for Indiana seniors — but make them downsize | Opinion
End property taxes for Indiana seniors — but make them downsize | Opinion
Gov. Braun extends gas tax holiday for final time: Gov. Mike Braun extended the Indiana’s gas tax holiday for the third and final time Thursday ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/02/gov-braun-extends-gas-tax-holiday-for-final-time/
Braun cuts gas prices again through July: On July 2, Gov. MIke Braun extended Indiana's gas tax suspension for the fourth month. The emergency declaration saves ...
indystar.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/02/braun-extends-indiana-gas-tax-suspension-through-july/90781582007/
Panel overseeing Indiana's utility rates needs new member after resignation: As Gov. Mike Braun pushes for lower energy bills, a vacancy is opening on the state ...
indystar.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/01/david-veleta-resigns-utility-commission-braun-seeks-replacement-commission-controls-electric-rates/90768767007/
Local governments call off roadwork as gas tax suspension hits their bottom line: Gov. Mike Braun vowed to reimburse local governments for lost revenue by Nov. 1 ...
indystar.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/30/indiana-mike-braun-gas-tax-reimbursement/90750016007/
OpinionEnd property taxes for Indiana seniors — but make them downsize | Opinion: Gov. Mike Braun wants to exempt seniors from property taxes. If we're really going to ...
indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/jacob-stewart/2026/06/26/indiana-property-tax-cuts-seniors-downsize-braun/90681257007/
OpinionBraun, Rokita sit out Indiana's biggest Medicaid fraud case | Opinion: A whistleblower lawsuit alleges hospitals and insurers defrauded Indiana Medicaid out of ...
indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/jacob-stewart/2026/06/23/indiana-medicaid-fraud-lawsuit-braun-rokita-intervene-724-million/90597261007/
Less than a week after Gov. Mike Braun called an approved rate increase to AES customers "unacceptable" by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission ... Show more
Gov. Braun appoints new utility chair amid rate hike
Gov. Braun appoints new utility chair amid rate hike
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun declares state of emergency for storm damage in 63 counties
chicagotribune.com/2026/06/19/gov-braun-declares-state-of-emergency-for-storm-damage-in-63-counties/
Braun declares disaster emergency across Indiana following severe storms: The state of disaster emergency will allow the Indiana Department of Homeland Security ...
indystar.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/19/braun-declares-disaster-emergency-across-indiana-following-severe-storms/90619659007/
Indiana regulators approve $71 million rate increase for AES: Indy households will see another electricity rate increase after regulators allowed AES Indiana to ...
eu.indystar.com/story/news/local/marion-county/2026/06/18/indiana-approves-71-million-for-aes/90605705007/
As severe weather moves toward Indiana, Gov. Mike Braun and Indiana Department of Homeland Security Executive Director Johnathan Whitman say state agencies are ... Show more
Gov. Beshear recognizes Pride Month. Nearby states took another approach: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear recognizes Pride Month while Indiana and Tennessee governors ...
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon was joined by Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner and Indiana Governor Mike Braun to sign the ... Show more
Local LGBTQ+ organizations react to nuclear family month proclamation: On Monday, Gov. Mike Braun declared June as “nuclear family month” in Indiana ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/06/06/local-lgbtq-organizations-react-to-nuclear-family-month-proclamation/
Gov. Mike Braun decided to celebrate families with "one husband" and "one wife" this June. LGBTQ+ Hoosiers celebrating Indy Pride have ... Show more
LGBTQ+ Hoosiers rebuke Braun's 'Nuclear Family Month' while celebrating Indy Pride
LGBTQ+ Hoosiers rebuke Braun's 'Nuclear Family Month' while celebrating Indy Pride
How MAGA Is Trying To Rebrand Pride Month: "You'd think they could come up with a better and more creative name."
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OpinionMike Braun has no business telling my family we're less than | Opinion: We fight about dinner and agree on Fleetwood Mac. We pay our bills and love each other ...
indystar.com/story/opinion/2026/06/05/braun-nuclear-family-month-lgbtq-indiana-families/90402755007/
"That would be obtuse to think it would be the Hammond Bears. It's the Chicago Bears" – Indiana governor Mike Braun
On June 3, Gov. Mike Braun announced an extension for Indiana's gas sales and excise tax holiday through July 7, providing more relief for Hoosiers at the ... Show more
Braun extends the gas tax moratorium. What that means for your roads and wallets
Braun extends the gas tax moratorium. What that means for your roads and wallets
Changes are coming to when Indiana teens can get a driver's license. Here's what to know about new law
indystar.com/story/news/local/transportation/2026/06/03/changes-are-coming-to-when-indiana-teens-can-get-a-drivers-license-heres-what-to-know-about-new-law/90383774007/
"Governor Mike Braun saved me money on gas. He can't stop prices from going up again," Contributing Columnist Michael J. Hicks writes ... Show more
Indiana's gas tax holiday can't stop what's coming | Opinion
Indiana's gas tax holiday can't stop what's coming | Opinion
Drivers rejoice: Fishers' State Road 37 improvement project complete: After a decade of work the $185 million State Road 37 project is complete in Fishers.
indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/fishers/2026/05/26/fishers-indiana-state-road-37-improvement-project-complete/90258554007/
From NY POSTcast: Almost 300 illegal migrants with commercial driver’s licenses were stopped and prosecuted in Indiana over the last three months ... Show more
