Marc Ellery unpacks Indiana Governor Mike Braun's April 2026: lieutenant governor opposition to property tax reform, nine efficiency executive orders, a healthcare transparency chatbot, street camping restrictions, immigration enforcement, and a zero-veto legislative streak amid growing political tensions.

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Governor Mike Braun signed 162 laws and announced a billion-dollar life sciences investment targeting 100,000 jobs. Host Marc Ellery breaks down Indiana's aggressive 2026 legislative session, from housing deregulation to healthcare transparency tools. What does this speedrun of governance mean for Hoosiers?

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AI host Marc Ellery examines Governor Mike Braun's April 2026 agenda: a $15 million Israeli tech investment through Iron Nation, a 30-day gas tax holiday, 99 state board appointments, and 101 bills signed with zero vetoes—including stadium and casino deals—raising questions about fiscal sustainability and executive independence.

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Marc Ellery examines Governor Mike Braun's 30-day gas tax suspension aimed at saving Hoosiers $50 million, new utility accountability laws, and 99 state board appointments shaping Indiana's policy.

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# Indiana Governor Podcast: Governor Braun Signs Landmark Utility Bill HEA 1002 to Lower Bills

**Episode Description:**

Join host Marc on the Indiana Governor Podcast as we break down Governor Mike Braun's major move to tackle skyrocketing utility bills affecting Hoosiers. In this episode, we discuss the ceremonial signing of House Enrolled Act 1002 on April 6th and what it means for Indiana consumers.

Learn how HEA 1002 completely overhauls Indiana's utility regulation system by introducing performance-based ratemaking—a game-changing approach that shifts utilities from guaranteed returns to accountability based on customer bills and service quality. Starting July 1st, utility companies must file three-year rate plans with rate increase requests evaluated against inflation and power restoration times.

Discover the key protections in this bipartisan legislation, including:
- Lower-income assistance programs
- More consistent and predictable billing
- New safeguards against power shutoffs during extreme heat (95°F+)
- Consumer accountability measures ensuring utilities maintain reasonable returns while prioritizing affordability

Hear Governor Braun's stance on balancing consumer protection with utility viability, and explore what experts and advocates say about the law's real-world impact. We'll also cover the new Utility Consumer Counselor appointment and ratepayer-focused commissioners tasked with implementing this landmark legislation.

**Keywords:** Indiana utilities, HEA 1002, utility bills, Governor Braun, utility regulation, performance-based ratemaking, Indiana Statehouse, Hoosier consumers

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**Governor Mike Braun Makes Headlines: Trump Alliance, Social Media Safety Laws & Indiana's Data Center Boom**

Join Marc on the Indiana Governor Podcast as we break down the latest developments from Governor Mike Braun's administration. In this episode, we cover Braun's support for Trump's redistricting initiative and plans to endorse primary challengers to state senators, the signing of groundbreaking social media safety bills inspired by the tragic case of Hailey Buzbee, and Dr. Carrie Ball's appointment to the Indiana State Psychology Board.

We also explore Indiana's explosive data center growth—with over 70 operational facilities and dozens more in development—and the rural backlash from farmers concerned about water usage and electricity costs. Discover how major projects like Amazon's $11 billion AI data center near New Carlisle and Hobart's planned $15 billion facility are reshaping Indiana's economy while sparking debate about environmental sustainability.

**Topics Covered:**
- Mike Braun Trump endorsement primary challengers redistricting
- Hailey Buzbee social media safety bills Indiana
- Silver Alert designation law
- Dr. Carrie Ball Indiana State Psychology Board
- Indiana data center boom Amazon Hobart New Carlisle
- Rural farming concerns water electricity usage
- Governor Braun RV industry Power Breakfast 2026

**Perfect for:** Indiana politics followers, parents interested in youth online safety, rural farmers, tech industry professionals, and anyone tracking Indiana's economic development.

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