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New $90K taxpayer-funded SUVs for Diego Morales, Micah Beckwith raise eyebrows at the Statehouse

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Gov. Mike Braun supports legislation targeting taxpayer-funded luxury cars for state officials as two new $90K SUVs in the parking lot raise eyebrows.

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Beckwith touts spending cuts, defends $88,000 SUV purchase

INDIANAPOLIS — “Mass spending cuts” to Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s office have offset the taxpayer-funded purchase of a luxury car, according to a Wednesday news release.

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Kokomo Tribune

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Editorial: Braun commitment to lean government questioned

Halfway through the ongoing legislative session, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun told reporters in a news conference at the Statehouse as he pushed for lower spending that the Hoosier government grew too much from 2022 through 2024.

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Indiana Capital Chronicle

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Indiana Lt. Gov. announces spending cuts — along with taxpayer-funded car buy

Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith talks at a town hall in Franklin March 31, 2025. (Photo from Beckwith's official X account)“Mass spending cuts” to Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s office have offset the taxpayer-funded purchase of a luxury car, according to a Wednesday news release. But he has also asked cash-strapped budget writers for other boosts, and told local governments to do more with less in a move to bring property tax cuts. The office said i…

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Indy Star

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New $90K taxpayer-funded SUVs for Diego Morales, Micah Beckwith raise eyebrows at the Statehouse

Gov. Mike Braun supports legislation targeting taxpayer-funded luxury cars for state officials as two new $90K SUVs in the parking lot raise eyebrows.

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MotorBiscuit

Indiana Governor faces heat for purchasing $88k luxury SUV

2025 Chevy Tahoe | Chevrolet Some people think that government officials should drive in style. One of those people is Indiana Governor, Micah Beckwith, who recently purchased an $88 luxury SUV. The 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe was purchased with taxpayer dollars. Indiana Governor purchases $88k luxury SUV with taxpayer dollars While critics are stunned by the decision to buy an $88k luxury SUV, Indiana Governor, Micah Beckwith, has already rationaliz…

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City-County Observer

Beckwith’s $3M budget request raises questions on mental health efforts | City-County Observer

Juliann Ventura, The Indiana Citizen Indiana lawmakers on the Senate Appropriations Committee seemed skeptical of Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s request for a boost in funding for faith-based initiatives. Screenshot by Indiana Citizen. Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith sidestepped questions over how the $3 million increase in spending for faith-based initiatives in his office could specifically address mental health concerns in an interview with The I

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