Race and Gender-Based Contract Practice Ends | Indiana Week in Review | July 17, 2026

Governor Braun announces an end to race and gender-based contract goals. Indiana ends fiscal year 2026 with a surplus of $1.86 billion, an increase of 175% over last year. Representative J.D. Prescott holds a series of town halls to promote a plan to replace property taxes with a 7% service charge. Host Jill Sheridan is joined by Democrat Robin Winston, Republican Mike O’Brien, Ebony Chappel of Free Press Indiana, and Lindsey Erdody of Free Press Indiana News to debate and discuss this week’s top stories. Watch more at wfyi.org/iwir FOLLOW WFYI Instagram:   / wfyi_indy   TikTok:   / wfyipublicmedia   Facebook:   / wfyipublicmedia   X:   / wfyi   The WFYI programs you love are possible thanks to your support. Donate today: https://www.wfyi.org/give #WFYI #IndianaPolitics #MikeBraun #Diversity #DEI