The Governor said long-term road financing needs attention because construction costs have risen; he defended INDOT projects against cuts, signaled upcoming appointments to a utilities body, and characterized a board member resignation as a near-term term expiration.

The governor announced a 30-day extension of a suspension on Indiana’s gas taxes, saying state reserves and stronger-than-expected revenues will cover roughly $52 million (use tax) and $92 million (excise tax) in local reimbursements; he said any longer extension would require legislative action.

City and state officials gathered in Wabash to mark the opening of a state-funded railroad overpass intended to reduce downtown congestion, improve emergency access and support local growth. Officials credited 2017 legislation and a $125 million local-tracks funding program for enabling the project.

The CEO of Do It Best Group announced that Fort Wayne will become the official world headquarters for True Value after Do It Best’s 2024 acquisition, a move officials said will strengthen independent retailers and boost the local economy.

Indiana Department of Transportation officials announced $84 million in Community Crossings matching grants to 147 communities at a ceremony in Crawfordsville. Montgomery County leaders said the funds will be used for local road repairs and cited mileage gains from prior rounds.

In a question-and-answer session, Governor Braun said there is no imminent deadline for a decision about a Chicago Bears site (the team is focusing on a Hammond location) and that he will decide on the gas-tax suspension "right before it expires," noting recent Middle East events have influenced prices.

Governor Braun and Indiana State Police announced a statewide Operation CARE enforcement blitz for the July 4 weekend, citing last year's holiday totals of 1,865 crashes and 23 deaths and urging motorists to designate sober drivers, buckle up and report suspected impaired drivers.