Articles tagged as: Mike Braun
September 23, 2024
Indiana gubernatorial candidates discuss poor infant, maternal mortality rates
Indiana has some of the worst infant and maternal mortality rates in the country. And those numbers are even worse among Black Hoosiers and in rural areas.
Read MoreJuly 23, 2024
Indiana's three gubernatorial candidates agree to a televised debate in October
Indiana’s three gubernatorial candidates have agreed to take part in a live televised debate in October organized by the Indiana Debate Commission. The commission says Republican Mike Braun, who’s leaving the U.S. Senate after one term, will join Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater during the Oct. 24 debate. It will be held at the studios of Indianapolis public television station WFYI-TV. The three candidates are vying to succeed Gov. Eric Holcomb, a two-term Republican who can’t run again due to term limits. The debate will be broadcast and livestreamed on the commission’s website. The commission says it will solicit questions from the public before the debate.
Read MoreJune 15, 2024
Pastor Micah Beckwith is Indiana GOP nominee for lieutenant governor, beating Mike Braun's pick
Ultraconservative pastor Micah Beckwith scored a stunning upset Saturday to become the Indiana Republican Party’s nominee for lieutenant governor.
Read MoreJune 15, 2024
UPDATE: Indiana Republicans upset Mike Braun’s choice for lieutenant governor, backing far-right pick
Rep. Julie McGuire, endorsed by Sen. Mike Braun faces an unconventional challenge from Christian pastor Micah Beckwith, who has been campaigning for the position for a year and is known for his ultra-conservative views on abortion, gender and sexuality. Nobody in recent memory has run against the governor's choice for running mate.
Read MoreMay 8, 2024
Republican Mike Braun picks Julie McGuire as his running mate
Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun has named his choice for running mate — first-term Rep. Julie McGuire (R-Indianapolis).
Read MoreMarch 27, 2024
Republican gubernatorial candidates spar in primary's first televised debate
Attacks between some of the Republican candidates for governor sharpened Tuesday during the primary's first televised debate.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2023
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun wants to double the size of Deam Wilderness, create national recreation area
According to the U.S. Department of the Interior, national recreation areas are lands near large reservoirs that allow people to do outdoor activities like fishing, swimming and boating. There are about 40 of them in the U.S.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2023
Public service workers ask for Social Security help at Braun committee hearing
Public service workers are asking U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) for help with Social Security benefits theyre being denied.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2023
Braun fundraising points to pricey GOP Indiana governor race
Braun's quick fundraising haul signals a possible expensive primary for the Republican gubernatorial nomination against a field of candidates at least including Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Fort Wayne businessman Eric Doden, who have each banked amounts approaching or exceeding $3 million over the past couple of years.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2022
Holcomb won't be 'politically active' until after legislative session
Gov. Eric Holcomb isn't making any endorsements in the 2024 governors race -- for now.
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