Braun unveils $1 billion agriculture and life sciences initiative

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 571

Last Updated: 3 days, 17 hours ago

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INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Braun revealed a new economic development initiative Tuesday aimed at creating 100,000 high-wage agriculture and life sciences jobs over the next decade.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation will commit $1 billion in tax credits over 10 years toward jobs in agriculture and life sciences.

The commitment is the first of its kind targeting specific industries following an executive order from Braun last year directing Indiana’s 15 economic regions to submit formal …

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