Mike Braun

Hoosiers deserve reliable and affordable utilities, and have been overburdened by utility rate increases for too long.

I like the station and WNIN public radio and TV, and I like the programming.

It prioritizes efficiency, accountability and measurable performance, ensuring Hoosier tax dollars are directed toward programs that demonstrate clear, long-term ROI.

This approach reflects our state’s commitment to delivering stronger outcomes in higher education.

I can tell you, 49 other states wish they had that gas tax holiday, and that goes back into what the most important issue is.

Indiana is probably in the best position of any state, per capita, to help out.

Government can only do so much.

Every business in this state ought to be interested in that, if they’re complaining about not having the workforce.

If you want to keep growing the economy, that’s going to be a central part.

Today we honored our commitment to ensure that this tax relief for Hoosiers had no adverse effect on the roads and infrastructure in our communities.

And because of that, we were able to make life more affordable for Hoosiers this summer with the cheapest gas in the country.

Our stronger fiscal discipline and better management across state government has enabled my administration to provide a one-time bonus to eligible state employees recognizing your hard work and contributions.

Thanks to those efforts, we are now seeing meaningful results, and I want you to share in that progress.

Since taking office, I have directed my cabinet secretaries and agency leadership teams to review operations, identify efficiencies, reduce unnecessary costs, and run state government with a more business-minded approach.

Our Constitution mandates equal protection under the law, because a system where the government picks winners and losers on the basis of race or sex can never be fair.

Affordability for Hoosiers is my top priority, and my appointees on the IURC have been tasked with making decisions that are fair for Hoosier families.

It gives us the option on difficult places — like infrastructure, reining in healthcare costs, early childhood learning — to invest, give some relief to taxpayers.

I’m seeking a commissioner who understands that every decision has a real impact on Hoosier families and businesses and who will keep ratepayers front and center.

I think he could see that (the IURC) was maybe going to be going in a little different direction.

I like the gentle competition among us.

There are 50 of us, each has got its own unique personality.

As utility costs continue to rise, we need strong leadership committed to protecting consumers.

I am looking for a commissioner who understands that every decision has a real impact on Hoosier families and businesses and who will keep ratepayers front and center.

When steel and concrete basically went up 50%, that means you’re getting a whole lot less now due to the inflation that’s still impacting it.

It’s not going to cost us anything in the sense that we’ve got reserves that are there for that intended purpose.