INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun stated that Indiana is open to new investment, but he will not automatically approve projects like data centers unless they provide significant economic benefits. In a conversation with radio personality Tony Katz, Braun expressed his concerns about the high energy and water usage of these facilities, which typically create few permanent jobs.

Braun emphasized that his administration will evaluate new projects based on their true economic value. “It’s not a categorical yes or no,” he said. “We want to be open for business, but if it’s going to have an impact, and it’s not along with high-paying jobs,” then these companies may not receive local tax benefits. He highlighted a new law that requires data centers to pay for 80 percent of the cost of new electrici

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