Gov. Braun has signed nine executive orders, including a shift from (DEI) to a focus on Merit, Excellence, and Innovation (MEI), and directing state employees to return to the office by July 1, 2025.
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun , who was sworn in as Indiana's 52nd Governor on Monday, has signed 19 executive orders pertaining to state government operations.'These Executive Orders deliver on Gov. Braun's promise to make state government leaner and more efficient by streamlining state operations, boosting transparency, and promoting fiscal discipline while cutting red tape,' his office said in a press release.
EO 2025-14 – Replacing DEI in Government with MEI: In a crucial policy shift, government agencies are instructed to revise their operational strategies, replacing DEI initiatives with a focus on Merit, Excellence, and Innovation. This order also closes the Chief Equity Inclusion and Opportunity Office, aligning with the recent Supreme Court ruling.
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