Legislators and community organizations react to Braun’s State of the State Address 

Gov. Mike Braun delivered his first State of the State address Monday night, focusing on tax cuts for Hoosiers, maximizing efficiency and fairness in the government, cracking down on illegal immigration and lowering the cost of health care.& “We were all elected by Hoosiers to get results,” Braun said. “Will we treat this moment as a plateau or as a foundation to build something truly exceptional? Now is the time to be bold and think out of the box. We can do it through big ideas, collaboration and above all: action.”& Community leaders and constituents across the state responded to Braun’s messaging across business, education and political sectors of the Hoosier workforce.& Indiana Black Legislative Caucus Chair State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago)& “Tonight, we heard from Gov. Braun that he believes diversity and equality are cornerstones of what makes America great. That’s interesting, because just days into his administration, he signed an executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices from state agencies.& Indiana Black Legislative Caucus Chair State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago)   ”Let’s see some action from the governor by reversing his executive order to reinstate equity and fairness in our state agencies and...