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Governor Braun Invests $200M to Expand Childcare Affordability

Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced a $200 million investment to expand childcare affordability across the state. The initiative aims to support families with childcare costs and increase access to childcare services. The announcement was made via the Governor's weekly newsletter on April 17, 2026.

Indiana Launches First-in-Nation APCD Chatbot for Healthcare Price Transparency

Governor Mike Braun announced the launch of the Indiana All Payer Claims Database (APCD) public-facing chatbot, described as a first-of-its-kind tool among APCDs nationwide. The chatbot enhances search functionality within the statewide database that collects healthcare claims, cash prices, and quality data from health insurers and other sources. The interactive tool is available 24/7 and provides guided responses to help Hoosiers access health price and utilization information.

Braun, Eli Lilly Sign Nuclear Energy Letter of Intent

Governor Mike Braun signed a Letter of Intent with Eli Lilly and Company to explore collaboration on nuclear energy solutions in Indiana, including small modular reactors and advanced nuclear technologies. The agreement supports the state's energy affordability agenda aimed at bringing new power supply to the grid. This is a non-binding exploratory agreement, not binding legislation or regulation.

$200M Indiana Child Care Investment to Expand CCDF Vouchers and Reduce Waitlists

Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced a $200 million investment to expand affordable child care through the Financial Responsibility and Opportunity Growth (FROG) Fund, augmenting Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) vouchers. The State Budget Committee will review the decision this week. The funding will allow the state to resume enrolling CCDF voucher-eligible children and increase enrollments by 14,000 to a projected 57,000.

Governor Mike Braun Signs HEA 1001 Housing Bill into Law

Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed HEA 1001 into law on April 13, 2026. The legislation aims to increase housing production by requiring all cities, towns, and counties to evaluate barriers to new housing development and hold public hearings on ways to expand housing supply. Local governments must also submit annual housing progress reports to the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.

Governor Braun Public Schedule Week of April 13

Indiana Governor Mike Braun's public schedule for the week of April 13, 2026 includes three public events: a ceremonial signing of HEA 1001 to expand housing affordability for Hoosier families on Monday; remarks at Hanjung America's groundbreaking for its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Huntington on Tuesday; and a fireside chat at the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce reception on Wednesday. This is a routine administrative schedule announcement containing no compliance obligations or regulatory requirements.