Governor Mike Braun

Severe storms cause lasting impacts for Indiana residents

A powerful derecho — a far-traveling group of thunderstorms and straight-line winds — passed through Indiana on Aug. 11, with winds reaching over 100 miles per hour and resulting in record-breaking flooding. Three weeks after this powerful storm, many residents have just gotten their power back after weeks-long outages. Sophomore biochemistry major Breck Terpstra is…
The gas outrage

“‘It means you cut back on other items, and oil prices not only affect gasoline, but energy costs generally. Energy affects the production of so many goods and services.’”
Re-drawing the maps: Gov. Mike Braun calls for special session

“The Indiana General Assembly is scheduled to convene on Monday, Nov. 3, as per Braun’s proclamation, but lawmakers are not required to pass the new maps.”
Congressional redistricting: Will Indiana’s democrats be squeezed out of office?

“‘I think for a lot of students, it’s really hard to see this as anything but toxic, illegitimate and unfair.’”
Attorney General Rokita issues Civil Investigative Demand against Butler

“‘There has been a massive shift in our political scene, how people absorb politics, how people participate in politics and how people engage with other people in politics.’”
A look in Governor Braun’s first weeks in office

Braun has implemented multiple executive orders and cabinet changes over the last week.
Indiana’s 52nd governor sworn in

“‘The next four years will have special meaning for Indiana and this country’”
Mike Braun elected 52nd governor of Indiana

While many turned their attention to the national presidential election this week, the position of Indiana governor was also up on the ballot — perhaps with more significant impacts on locals than one may realize.