A state-commissioned report endorses the state’s regional economic development approach, aligning with districts established under former Gov. Eric Holcomb.

The Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative, or READI , allocates federal and state dollars to boost public-private projects seeking to improve Hoosiers’ quality of life.

Some projects focused on housing or transportation while others funded parks or community centers.

This year, Gov. Mike Braun issued an executive order mandating an assessment of economic development regions in the state by the year’s end. Researchers with the Indiana University Kelley School of Business submitted their report on Aug. 15. Braun publicized the 12-page document Thursday.

“This report proves what we’ve seen on the ground: Indi

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