INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun delivered the 2026 State of the State Address to a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly on Wednesday.
You can watch the full address below.
In the speech, he agreed that data centers shouldn't increase electricity rates and said one company has agreed to pay its share.
"For example, Amazon is building a $15 billion data center in northwest Indiana. They’re going to pay for every cent of their new power needs, and then some. If other companies will follow this model, we’ll lead the country in the AI race and Hoosiers’ electricity rates won’t go up. They’ll go down," he said.
He discussed more about affordability in the Hoosier state saying he hopes to create health care reform to provide relief to residents.
Childcare expenses have skyrocketed and the governor acknowledged this burden on parents. He noted that in order to grow the economy and help Hoosiers get better jobs, there is a need to make childcare more affordable and available.
In a response to the governor's address. Senate Minority Leader Shelli Yoder told WRTV that Gov. Braun is right that affordability is the defining challenge facing Hoosiers.
As expected though, the governor wrapped up his address sending IU football well wishes as they prepare to take on Miami in the CFP National Championship.
He says no matter who you root for come Monday, the entire state wearing cream and crimson.
