Thomas Ouellette

Reporter and Producer, Indiana Public Broadcasting

Public Affairs

Gov. Mike Braun praises READI grants, but did not include in new state budget

Thomas Ouellette

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has voiced support for the state’s READI regional grant program, intended to help finance economic development projects statewide. As IPR’s Thomas Ouellette reports, that’s as the new two-year state budget doesn’t include a third round of the grants.
Public Affairs

Gov. Mike Braun again highlights property tax relief in invite-only roundtable

Thomas Ouellette

Governor Mike Braun held an invitation-only roundtable to discuss his property tax relief agenda in Madison County on Friday. As IPR’s Thomas Ouellette reports, Braun continues to stress that he wants broad tax relief, despite how much it’s expected to cost local governments and schools.
State hopes summer SUN bucks will help feed low-income children while schools are closed

Thomas Ouellette

Called Indiana SUN bucks, eligible families will receive a one-time payment of $120 per school-aged child. It’s to be used to buy extra groceries that often come with summer vacation.