05-18-2026 Gov. Mike Braun Visits Communities Across Indiana, Highlights Affordability and Public Safety

Gov. Mike Braun Visits Communities Across Indiana, Highlights Affordability and Public Safety

INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun traveled across Indiana last week to meet with local leaders and Hoosiers working to strengthen public safety, grow local economies, and expand affordable child care.

"Traveling each of Indiana's 92 counties every year gives me a firsthand look at what is working, where the obstacles are, and how state government can be a better partner. This week, I saw Hoosiers working to protect public safety, expand affordable child care, plant trees for future generations, grow jobs in rural communities, and build the industries that will shape Indiana's future." - Governor Mike Braun

On Monday, Governor Braun traveled to Evansville for a ceremonial signing of HEA 1250, Public Safety Procedures, in Vanderburgh County. The new law strengthens public safety procedures so law enforcement and victims are not surprised when felons are paroled. The bill was inspired by the tragic death of Evansville real estate agent Susan Haynie and was dedicated in her memory.

Governor Braun traveled to Henry County for a tree planting event at Summit Lake State Park as part of the Great Lakes Governors and Premiers Initiative to plant 250 million trees across the Great Lakes region by 2033. Governor Braun was joined by Commissioners Joe Wiley and Steve Dellinger, Mayor Greg York, and State Rep. Cory Criswell.

Governor Braun also met with Richmond Mayor Ron Oler to discuss economic development, housing, and local issues affecting the Richmond community.

In Randolph County, Governor Braun toured the Workhorse factory with local leaders, including State Senator Scott Alexander, State Rep. J.D. Prescott, Mayor Chad Spence, and Commissioners Missy Williams and Tom Kerns. Workhorse employs Hoosiers in rural Randolph County to produce electric trucks.

In Jay County, Governor Braun toured Toddlertown Early Learning Center, joined by Commissioners Doug Horn and Chad Aker. The visit highlighted the importance of affordable, reliable child care for working families and local employers. Governor Braun recently invested $200 million in child care vouchers to make child care more affordable, and signed a bill into law to give employers a tax credit incentive to offer child care services to employees.

On Friday, Governor Braun participated in the IBJ Innovate Indiana breakfast and lunch events in Fort Wayne, highlighting his focus on making life more affordable and bringing new jobs and higher wages to the state for Hoosier workers.

Governor Braun toured FITT USA in Anderson, a $30 million advanced manufacturing facility built on a redeveloped former General Motors brownfield site that will produce sustainable, high-tech hoses and create roughly 100 jobs for Hoosiers once fully operational. Governor Braun was joined by Mayor Tom Broderick.

On Saturday, Governor Braun and First Lady Maureen Braun joined Mayors from all across Indiana at the Brickyard Breakfast at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This annual event at the track is a staple of May in Indy and brings leaders of local government together to celebrate the communities that make Indiana strong.

Photos from last week's events and other past events and visits can be found on Gov. Braun's official Flickr account, here.