Mike Braun
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Mike Braun is an American businessman and politician currently serving as the junior United States senator from Indiana, a position he has held since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Braun has focused on issues such as fair representation and gerrymandering, advocating for equitable electoral maps in Indiana. His business background includes founding a successful auto parts company, which has informed his approach to economic policy and job creation.
★ Featured Quote
August 24, 2026
Put every available resource into the field. Get creative.
— Mike Braun
Most widely reported
by number of sources- If granted, this declaration will mean significantly more resources to accelerate Indiana’s recovery from the recent severe weather.3 sources2026indianacapitalchronicle.com
- Indiana is proud to expand access to essential treatment for eligible Hoosiers.2 sources2026indianacapitalchronicle.com
- Gov. Braun has long been an advocate for transparency. That is why this week he has directed one full-time legal staff member and one full-time administrative staff member moved from the Governor’s office to work on the PAC staff until the backlog is resolved.2 sources2026indianacapitalchronicle.com
- These consent decrees and settlement agreements should be re-evaluated in light of the current and future need for energy to power existing demand as well as future economic development in Indiana.2 sources2026indianacapitalchronicle.com
- Our state response is fully mobilized, resources are moving where they're needed, and we will continue working around the clock to support every impacted community.2 sources2026cbsnews.com
- I will do everything in my power to protect Hoosier lives and livelihoods as we respond to this historic severe weather.2 sources2026npr.org
Bring in more crews. Put every available resource into the field. Get creative. Get the job done. Hoosiers have waited long enough.
If you’re putting too much into administration, you’re not running (the district) well.
This is a more granular approach that’ll help entities, families that were displaced, losing their home, underinsured, no insurance, that type of stuff.
You can reach more commerce in two days of ground transportation from our great state than any other place in the country.
As we celebrate 250 years of American freedom, these signs are a fitting tribute to Indiana’s proud legacy as the Crossroads of America.
For generations, Indiana’s highways have served as a central hub connecting Americans to family, communities, businesses and opportunities across our nation.
I’m eager to get to work on solutions and look forward to working with my fellow Governors to make our states and country better.
If granted, this declaration will mean significantly more resources to accelerate Indiana’s recovery from the recent severe weather.
We would be a state that would be in the best shape of almost any to be able to do it — and he’s got a point there because any of the help we’re getting, 100% of it is borrowed money.
I think there are too many other issues that I’ve talked about that state government needs to keep moving in the right direction.
I said that right after it occurred. I think that’s all been checked off.
I made a commitment that we would provide gas tax relief to Hoosiers without leaving our local communities to foot the bill.
“As water recedes, we will be able to get into additional counties and continue those assessments,”
“We’re all in close communication, and the key thing is we’ve got resources,”
“We’ll know more in seven to 10 days after the full property damage is assessed,”
“Even if the major disaster declaration bid is rejected, we’re, again, in a good place.”
My heart is with the families and loved ones of the five Hoosiers we have lost and every family whose life has been changed by these storms.





