Mike Braun

Hoosier childcare providers and advocates opposed proposed regulatory changes that would lower educational requirements for childcare staff in Indiana. The changes, set to take effect October 11, would eliminate degree requirements for directors and caregivers, prompting concerns about workforce quality and child care standards.

Auburn University's Board of Trustees dissolved the faculty senate, granting itself authority over academic decisions. New laws in Alabama and other states empower politically appointed university boards while reducing tenure protections and faculty influence over curriculum and leadership.

Republican governors in multiple states are rebranding June, traditionally recognized as Pride Month, with alternative names like 'Nuclear Family Month' or 'Strong Families Month' to promote traditional family structures. The proclamations, which do not carry legal weight, aim to highlight conservative values but diverge from the LGBTQ+ community's celebration of Pride Month.

Republican-led states including Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Utah have declared June as alternative months such as 'Nuclear Family Month' and 'Fidelity Month' instead of Pride Month. These proclamations promote traditional family structures defined as 'one husband, one wife, and children' but do not carry legal weight.

Republican governors in several U.S. states are rebranding June, traditionally recognized as Pride Month, with conservative-themed designations like 'Nuclear Family Month' and 'Fidelity Month.' These proclamations, which emphasize traditional family structures, are positioned as counter-programming to Pride Month celebrations that highlight LGBTQ+ history and culture. The efforts include states such as Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Utah, with some governors explicitly defining family units as consisting of a married man and woman with children.

Republican-led states including Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Utah are rebranding June, widely recognized as Pride Month, with conservative-friendly labels like 'Nuclear Family Month' and 'Strong Families Month.' These proclamations promote traditional family structures without explicitly opposing Pride Month, which celebrates LGBTQ+ communities.

Gov. Mike Braun declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties following damaging tornadoes and storms. The declaration includes Northwest Indiana counties affected by the severe weather.

Republican governors in several states have declared June as alternative designations like 'Nuclear Family Month' or 'Fidelity Month,' promoting traditional family structures as a counter to Pride Month. The proclamations emphasize heterosexual, married families with children and do not carry legal weight but reflect political messaging.

Several Republican governors in states including Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Utah have issued proclamations rebranding June with conservative-friendly terms like 'Nuclear Family Month' or 'Fidelity Month,' promoting traditional family structures. These declarations, which do not carry legal weight, coincide with Pride Month, a time celebrating LGBTQ+ history and culture.

Protesters gathered outside a private luncheon, urging Indiana Governor Mike Braun to slow the expansion of data centers and stop offering tax incentives to the companies behind them.

Residents in Merrillville, Indiana, protested data center projects by gathering outside a private event for Indiana Gov. Mike Braun. The demonstration was covered live by Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski.

The Trump administration granted Indiana flexibility to consolidate $50 million in federal education grants, reducing compliance costs by $20 million. Indiana's plan, approved by Education Secretary Linda McMahon, allows changes in accountability systems but denied a school choice program proposal. Similar waivers were previously given to Iowa and Louisiana.

Indiana has been granted flexibility by the Trump administration to consolidate $50 million in federal education funds from five streams into one with fewer restrictions, joining Iowa and Louisiana. The waiver aims to reduce compliance costs by $20 million but was denied a proposal to redirect funds to higher-performing schools for a school choice program.

The Trump administration granted Indiana a waiver allowing it to merge five federal education funding streams into a block grant over four years, totaling around $50 million. The waiver provides flexibility but falls short of Indiana's original request and faces criticism over potential accountability concerns.

The Chicago Bears advanced their stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana, amid failed Illinois legislation to retain the team. Indiana offered up to $1 billion in incentives, while Illinois lawmakers emphasized focusing on working families' needs. Reactions from Illinois and Indiana officials highlighted regional economic and political tensions.

The Chicago Bears' board of directors voted to advance a new stadium project in Hammond, Indiana, despite uncertainty about the exact site. The decision follows failed efforts in Illinois to retain the team and includes Indiana's offer of up to $1 billion in incentives. Indiana Governor Mike Braun expressed enthusiasm for the project's economic impact.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun declared June 'nuclear family month' in a proclamation during Pride month, emphasizing the nuclear family as 'God’s design' and citing research favoring married biological parents. The move drew support from conservatives like Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and criticism from the Indiana Democratic Party, which accused the administration of prioritizing culture wars over family needs.

Illinois lawmakers are considering pausing or reducing the state's gas tax hike amid rising fuel prices, though a decision must be made before their legislative session ends. Governor JB Pritzker has indicated the pause is an option but emphasized infrastructure funding from the tax. Indiana has suspended similar taxes, saving residents about $0.60 per gallon.

President Donald Trump scored decisive victories in Indiana's primary, with five of his endorsed candidates winning against Republican lawmakers who opposed him on redistricting. This win is seen as a test of Trump's endorsement power and a fight between MAGA forces and traditional conservatives for the future of the GOP. Trump's immense grip on the Republican Party remains rock solid.

President Donald Trump's endorsed candidates won in Indiana's primary, defeating several Republican state senators who opposed him on redistricting. Trump's immense grip on the Republican Party remains strong. The president's endorsement power was tested in the primary.

President Donald Trump's influence on the GOP is being tested in Indiana's primary, where his endorsements are facing off against defiant Republicans. Early results show mixed outcomes for Trump-endorsed candidates. The primaries are seen as a battle between MAGA forces and traditional conservatives for the future of the GOP.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun suspended the state's gas sales tax for 30 days to address rising pump prices linked to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. The decision allows consumers to save on fuel costs temporarily, with Braun indicating he may extend the holiday later.