Governor candidate policy plans

Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater have released policy plans ahead of the November election.

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Property taxes, housing

Libertarian candidate Donald Rainwater wants to cap property taxes based on purchase price

Braun waves aside concerns about property tax plan hurting local government budgets, other taxpayers

Mike Braun pitches policies aimed at helping Hoosiers dealing with inflation

McCormick unveils $600 million tax relief plan, aimed at helping address property tax spikes

Indiana candidates for governor discuss housing affordability

Education

Braun education proposal covers vouchers expansion, student-performance based teacher pay

Democratic governor candidate Jennifer McCormick unveils five-pillar education plan

Health care

Braun's health care plan includes several policies that struggled or died at the Statehouse

Indiana gubernatorial candidates discuss poor infant, maternal mortality rates

McCormick expands plans to advance reproductive rights as governor

Cannabis

Democrat Jennifer McCormick pitches legalized cannabis, starting with medical use

Energy, environment

McCormick's utility affordability plan aims for 'balance' between ratepayers, utility profits

What is Indiana's role in tackling climate change? Governor candidates share their thoughts

Rural communities

Mike Braun proposes targeted support for rural, agricultural communities

Economic development

McCormick says economic development strategy needs to focus more on people, not just businesses

All three candidates for governor want change in Indiana's economic development strategy

Ethics plan

McCormick proposes ethics plan, including ban on all gifts from lobbyists

Public safety

Mike Braun pitches public safety plan, includes harsher sentences and more mental health care