Governor Mike Braun on Wednesday announced $9.1 million in new grants that will expand registered apprenticeship programs throughout Indiana, helping Hoosiers skill up and enter higher wage careers. A portion of the funding will also go toward connecting formerly incarcerated adults with employment. “Indiana has a nationally recognized apprenticeship system that works for employers, helping … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 22, 2026 INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun today announced the appointment of Joby Jerrells to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), the administrative agency that makes decisions in the public interest to ensure utilities provide safe and reliable service at just and reasonable rates. Jerrells currently serves as chief counsel … Read more
Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined industry and South Central Indiana regional leaders Tuesday in Columbus to officially open the Advanced Energy Development, Test, Validation and Training Facility (AEF) – a cornerstone for regional innovation in advanced power systems and a project supported by the state’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0. “Indiana’s READI … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 22, 2026 INDIANAPOLIS – As Hoosier students prepare to head back to school in the fall, Governor Mike Braun is highlighting Indiana’s new bell-to-bell cell phone ban, which will help schools limit distractions and keep students focused and engaged throughout the entire school day. “Students should be focused on learning … Read more
When Chicha Sanders started her job as a resource navigator in December 2025, she was shown a closet. That tiny space held something hugely important to Indiana University Northwest and the surrounding community — a food pantry. Though it was small, it served a big need. “The university was seeing students who were suffering from … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, July 19, 2026 INDIANAPOLIS – Below find Indiana Governor Mike Braun’s public schedule for the week of July 20. WHAT: Gov. Braun will tour Schimpff’s Confectionery, one of the oldest, continuously operated, family-owned candy businesses in the United States. WHEN: 2:30 PM ET, Monday, July 20 WHERE: Schimpff’s Confectionery 347 Spring … Read more
Metro columnist The circle of life is playing a cruel trick on Justin and Jamila Pasko. A family friend created a GoFundMe page to help offset all the medical bills and related costs. It shows photos of Justin and Jamila Pasko in happier times, such as the photo shown here, where they celebrated the New … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Governor Mike Braun this week visited communities across Indiana to meet with local leaders, recognize public servants, highlight Indiana’s energy future and support long-term economic and community development. “Everything I do is focused on making Indiana a better place to live, work and raise a family. That means making energy more affordable, … Read more
(GARY, IN) — This morning, Gary/Chicago International Airport (GCIA), elected officials, project partners and business leaders celebrated the completion and opening of the new $12 million Wingtip Aviation hangar, marking another significant milestone in the airport’s continued growth and investment in Northwest Indiana. The approximately 47,000-square-foot facility will serve as the new home of Wingtip … Read more
FRANKLIN, Ind. — Governor Mike Braun visited Franklin College Thursday to highlight how Indiana’s colleges and universities are preparing students for careers in growing industries and help more graduates build their lives in Indiana, as well as Franklin’s life sciences initiative. Governor Braun met with Franklin College President Kerry Prather and Franklin Mayor Steve Barnett … Read more