A Legislative Services Agency analysis said Braun’s initial proposal could cost Indiana school districts about $1.1 billion over three years.

By: Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle For The Republic INDIANAPOLIS — After slashing a popular reading program from the budget, Gov. Mike Braun said Friday he asked First Lady Maureen Braun to spearhead an initiative to keep Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun's new state budget proposal would eliminate Indiana's statewide funding match for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. This change puts the continuation of the early literacy program at risk in local counties and throughout the state.

At the halfway point in the 2025 legislative session, Gov. Mike Braun held a news conference to discuss successes in his agenda.

Indiana lawmakers are on a break this week after passing bills during the first half of the legislative session.

By: Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle For The Republic INDIANAPOLIS — A nonprofit advocating for Gov. Mike Braun’s legislative agenda is taking lawmakers to task — and praising them, too — with a mid-six figure social media campaign.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discussed cutting property taxes, reforming Medicare and education, and eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at a Tuesday morning news conference, despite some of his plans being modified by the Senate.

He outlined his priorities for the second half of the legislative session, commending his partners in the General Assembly for their commitment to getting results for Hoosiers. Several bills in Gov. Braun’s agenda have passed either the House or the Senate.

Gov. Braun wants the Senate bill to "improve" or he may veto it and bring lawmakers back for a special legislative session.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle For The Republic INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun pushed property tax savings and budget cuts — expressing little concern that federal slash-and-burn tactics would hurt the state — in a Tuesday news conference held halfway through the ongoing legislative session.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WFIE) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun is holding a news conference from his office. The Jasper native will recap the first half of session and share priorities for the second half. You can watch it live in the player above. It’s scheduled to start at 8:15 a.m. Central.