08-16-2026 Governor Braun Public Schedule Week of Aug. 17

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Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026

Governor Braun Public Schedule Week of Aug. 17

INDIANAPOLIS - Below find Indiana Governor Mike Braun's public schedule for the week of Aug. 17.

Monday, Aug. 17: State Storm Recovery Briefing

WHAT: Gov. Braun will deliver a briefing and hold a media availability on the state's storm recovery efforts. He will be joined by Indiana Department of Homeland Security Executive Director Jonathan Whitham.

WHEN: 2:40 PM ET, Monday, Aug. 17

WHERE: State Emergency Operations Center, Room W046
Basement of Indiana Government Center South
302 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

A livestream will be available here: www.youtube.com/@GovBraun

Media must RSVP with Griffin Reid ([email protected])

Monday, Aug. 17: Governor's Century and Half Century Business Awards

WHAT: Gov. Braun will honor 34 recipients of the 2026 Century and Half Century Business Awards, celebrating each organization's longevity, resilience and contributions to the state's economy and communities.

WHEN: 3:00 PM ET, Monday, Aug. 17

WHERE: South Atrium, Indiana Statehouse
200 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Media must RSVP with Hope Orono ([email protected]) in order to attend.

Thursday, Aug. 20: Celebrating First Year of Universal School Choice in Indiana

WHAT: Gov. Braun will meet with students and staff at Cardinal Ritter High School to celebrate back-to-school season and the first year of universal school choice for Hoosier families.

WHEN: 9:45 AM ET, Thursday, Aug. 20

WHERE: Cardinal Ritter High School
3360 West 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222

Media must RSVP with Amy Baker ([email protected]) in order to attend.

Friday, Aug. 21: Unveiling of Freedom 250 Road Signs

WHAT: Gov. Mike Braun will unveil new commemorative Freedom 250 road signs celebrating the nation's 250th birthday. The signs were created in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation and White House Freedom 250 initiative.

WHEN: 11:00 AM ET, Friday, Aug. 21

WHERE: I-70 Eastbound Rest Area at Plainfield (MM 64)

Media must RSVP with Blake Dollier ([email protected]) in order to attend.

Friday, Aug. 21: Reopening of Soldiers and Sailors Monument Observation Deck

WHAT: Gov. Braun will deliver remarks celebrating the restoration of this historic landmark before going up to view the restored observation deck.

WHEN: 12:15 PM ET, Friday, Aug. 21

WHERE: North Steps of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument
1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Media must RSVP with Ashley Lovett ([email protected]) in order to attend.

Saturday, Aug. 22: Freedom 250 Grand Prix

WHAT: Gov. Braun will celebrate the iconic Hoosier tradition of IndyCar during the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C.

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 22 - Sunday, Aug. 23

WHERE: Washington, D.C.

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Griffin Reid
Office of Governor Mike Braun
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 317-391-9475